So now you can still listen to your Judas Priest on spotify, and remember how awesome the tape looked stacked by your bed without having it actually take up precious space.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Vintage Inspired Art: Bughouse
I was in Secession Art & Design here in SF and spotted the work of local artist Jeff Klarin of Bughouse. He pays homage to great music (and the defunct methods of playing it) of the past by immortalizing it in high res clarity on canvas:
So now you can still listen to your Judas Priest on spotify, and remember how awesome the tape looked stacked by your bed without having it actually take up precious space.
So now you can still listen to your Judas Priest on spotify, and remember how awesome the tape looked stacked by your bed without having it actually take up precious space.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
What I'm Wearing: Vintage Pastel Purple for Easter
We got all fancied up for Easter Sunday - I wore a beaded silk pastel purple 60s dress that might seem a little too bling for every day wear, but was perfect for Easter. And, my best accessory - the husband in his matching purple button-up that he didn't even complain about wearing.
Isn't the heavy beading and rhinestone work awesome?
Isn't the heavy beading and rhinestone work awesome?
Monday, April 9, 2012
Vintage Trends: Two-toned engagement rings
My boyfriend surprised me by proposing with his grandma's engagement ring. I absolutely adore it.
Wandering around New York last week, I kept noticed that a lot of shops (like In God We Trust) were carrying similar vintage ones. Which seemed appropriate since his grandparents bought the ring in Brooklyn in the 1930's. I love yellow gold, and the two-tone ring seems like a great way to ride out the ever changing gold/platinum trends.
Etsy and ebay have many of these gems to offer, some favorites I spotted include:
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Wandering around New York last week, I kept noticed that a lot of shops (like In God We Trust) were carrying similar vintage ones. Which seemed appropriate since his grandparents bought the ring in Brooklyn in the 1930's. I love yellow gold, and the two-tone ring seems like a great way to ride out the ever changing gold/platinum trends.
Etsy and ebay have many of these gems to offer, some favorites I spotted include:
Friday, April 6, 2012
Estate Sale Finds: Gucci Rabbit Head Stirrup Cup
A little Animal Head themed vintage find from my estate sale this week ... AND a rabbit, just in time for Easter.
This little metal stirrup cup has a smart little rabbit head atop, which when turned over uses his nose and ears as a base. My cup is stamped "Gucci" which seems pretty fancy:
I had to do a little research to find out the story of this cup. As it turns out, stirrup cups are traditionally offered to riders before a classic English hunt, and are often filled with port or sherry as part of a special toast to begin the festivities.
A google image search shows they also come with fox heads, deer heads, and more. All I know is that there are a million little upside down animal head cups that I think I need to start collecting.
This little metal stirrup cup has a smart little rabbit head atop, which when turned over uses his nose and ears as a base. My cup is stamped "Gucci" which seems pretty fancy:
I had to do a little research to find out the story of this cup. As it turns out, stirrup cups are traditionally offered to riders before a classic English hunt, and are often filled with port or sherry as part of a special toast to begin the festivities.
A google image search shows they also come with fox heads, deer heads, and more. All I know is that there are a million little upside down animal head cups that I think I need to start collecting.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Vintage Destination: Alameda Flea Market
If you ever find yourself in the Bay Area during the first Sunday of the month, you should check out the massive Alameda Flea Market.
It isn't all inexpensive - but there are some bargains to be found. And, when the weather is good, with San Francisco picturesque in the background, you can wander the isles eating a breakfast burrito or something else from one of the food trucks, and it won't even matter if all you actually walk away with is a doodad or two.
Alameda Point Antiques Faire
2900 Navy Way, Alameda, CA 94501
6:00 AM to 7:30 am $15.00
7:30 am to 9:00 am $10.00
9:00 am to 2:00 pm $ 5.00
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Free!
It isn't all inexpensive - but there are some bargains to be found. And, when the weather is good, with San Francisco picturesque in the background, you can wander the isles eating a breakfast burrito or something else from one of the food trucks, and it won't even matter if all you actually walk away with is a doodad or two.
Alameda Point Antiques Faire
2900 Navy Way, Alameda, CA 94501
6:00 AM to 7:30 am $15.00
7:30 am to 9:00 am $10.00
9:00 am to 2:00 pm $ 5.00
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Free!
Monday, April 2, 2012
Vintage Renewal - Embroidered Photos
I love the artwork of Jose Romussi - he's given some black and white vintage photos of some elegant dancers a little kick of embroidered color:
(via The Dainty Squid)
(via The Dainty Squid)
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