Lovely packages

The best things about coming home after a long trip are all the wonderful letters, magazines and packages awaiting my return. Here are a few of the goodies I received...

Maroon knit tights c/o ModCloth.

A gorgeous porcelain necklace and bobby pins c/o Redraven Studios.

I found a lovingly used Molly on eBay. I think she looks like me, plus she will be best friends with Kirsten.

I bought the two brooches from Louise and she surprised me with the swallow necklace.

Lena Hoschek's A/W catalog and the amazing Take Ivy book from '65 is now in English.

...I'm hoping Cole will have time for a shoot tonight after school. My poor overworked husband.

Yours,

What's New- Fall Classics

Lately, I've been hitting the sartorial jackpot at The Salvation Army. I'm stocking up on fall classic pieces for my wardrobe. Here are some new additions...

Vintage plaid car coat- $3.99

Levi's corduroy jacket- $6.99

Vintage 80's blazer- $6.99

Vintage Pendleton blazer- $4.99

Vintage angora cable cardigan- $5.99

Vintage southwestern cardigan- $2.99

Olive wool turtleneck- $3.99

Vintage 90's wool jumper- $4.99

There is something about fall and that back-to-school feeling that makes me want to buy very preppy pieces.

What are you inspired to buy this fall?

Yours,

The accoutrements of Imogen

What's new for Imogen...

A beautiful Beg bicycle picnic rug with straps; Rust-Oleum army green paint for her new color

Brooks leather handlebar grips

Kenda gum wall tires made for old Schwinn bicycles

I plan on using this vintage Dooney & Bourke as a handlebar saddle bag, like this Kate Spade...What's new for me and the house...

Cole surprised me with this beautiful Pyrrah "wax seals" ship necklace; it reads "Such is Life"

Two pretty tubes of nude lipstick

A lovely handmade fascinator c/o Neesie Designs

Some pretty fake flowers for the dinning room...Yours,

What's New

A beautiful nightgown from Cole

A vintage 60's bow headpiece

A vintage western bow tie

And vintage black & tan oxfords

Chosen by random.org, the winner of the Upside of Wonder giveaway is Kate, of Vintage in a Modern World! Thank you so much to everyone that entered and a big Thank You to Amanda my amazing sponsor!

Don't forget to enter the Passport Smiles Vintage giveaway.

Yours,

What's New

A few thrift store finds and a blast from the past...

I found two identical blouses at the Salvation Army. One has a few rust stains, so I think I'm going to dye it. Any color suggestions?

I sold a similar denim shirt in my shop and always regretted not keeping it. So I was very happy to find this at the SA.

A pretty Ralph Lauren ruffle blouse, also found at the SA.

I showed this D&B bag already, but I thought I would show it again. Found it on ebay for $10!

And now for the blast from the past, I found my old varsity jacket at my parents'...

Did you know I was a jock? It's true. I participated in many sports in my younger years: soccer, basketball, tennis, swimming, track, golf, skiing and even one horrible season of softball. In high school I narrowed it down to tennis and track. Even though all these different sports kept me in great shape, my knees and hips are now horribly shot to shite.
My sponsor, Beta Boutique, is having a Christmas in July Sale! Now until July 25th, you can receive 15% off all items.

Happy Tuesday!

Yours,

iPhone Photos: What's Going On

New favorite burger joint, Smashburger.

Immy's Brooks saddle arrived along with her decals.

Speaking of Immy, I saw her sister today in Better Homes and Gardens magazine.

Cole and I bought each other presents: he got me a Nook and I bought him two Zippo pipe lighters.

I'm obsessed with using my silicone egg cooker. Makes the best eggs!

Flowers that I love better dead than alive, but should probably be removed from the vase.

As I mentioned, I met up with Erin on Monday. We did a little shopping in St Paul- I bought a vintage boys shirt at Lula and monkey mints at Patina.

My beautiful prints arrived from Beck Filip's esty shop, The Meadowlark. She's having a huge summer sale!

...Don't forget- today's the last day to enter my Style Yourself book giveaway!

Yours,