1940s accessories giveaway!

And the winner of the 1930s accessories set is....Thelma! Of Let Them Eat Cake :)

Just email me at solanahraquel@gmail.com with your address and I'll send them on their way.




Up next is a 1940s set, with hat, flowers, and little clutch. If you like the dress you can buy it here. All you need to do to enter is comment on this post, it is open to international readers, and will close around 7:30 pacific time tomorrow the 18th. Don't worry if you think you're too late to enter, I'll close comments when time comes to pick a winner ;)

Good luck!

1930s accessories giveaway!

Thank you everyone for all your support, interest, and comments, I wish I could give each and every one of you a little gift to show my appreciation, but I think the closest I can get to is a few giveaways, so you have a better chance of winning something!


The first is a set of 1930s accessories, with a little black straw topper, tiny purse, and rhinestone brooch (I don't think the brooch is from the 30s, but it completed the look). The 1930s suit is for sale here, but all you have to do to win the accessories is leave a comment on this post! The giveaway will last for 24 hours, then there will be a 1940s set giveaway, and then a 1950s giveaway. So if these things don't strike your fancy stay tuned! This giveaway will be open until about 6:30 pacific time on Wednesday the 17th. Good Luck!

xoxo

Happy Chinese New Year!

Today my Auntie and Uncle held a Chinese New Year party, with an abundance of food, people, and yummy tea. I actually ate an absurd amount of noodles, they were so good!
I love this dress, I got it a few years ago and was so glad it fit, since authentic mandarin dresses usually don't so I buy the 50s american made ones whatever change I get.

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!

Vancouver, U.S.A.

As you probably know, the winter olympics are being held in Vancouver B.C. next month. Well, a little known fact: There is a Vancouver Washington just a state away from the Canadian boarder. Unfortunately most people aren't aware of this, and have been making reservations at Vancouver Washington hotels, and booking flights to PDX thinking they'll attend the Olympics in B.C.

It's all kind of funny really, so I'm just saying if you're going, check your reservations, and if you end up in Vancouver Washington treat your disappointment with a seasonal milkshake at Burgerville, and wander around Officers Row. The little city's got some old school charm.

*Correction, the Olympics have already started! Sorry guys and gals, I guess I wasn't paying attention to the commercials ;)

These photos were taken at Nash Motorcycle Co.

Cashmere sweater-Flashbacks Vintage

50s Jeans-Altered by me!

Shoes-Buffalo Exchange

Leopard hat-Not Quite Vintage

Rainy rain rain.

I just realized today that I can use my fancy pants flash for taking indoor outfit photos. I know, I should have figured that out weeks ago ;)

1940s dress-Gift from friend

Sweater-Used to be mothers

Hat-A gift from Josie of Frances Baker

Boots-Millie B. Vintage

Stockings-Sock Dreams

Bits and pieces

Sorry about the lack of posts lately, it's mostly due to grumpy moods and doing things around the house, but next week I have some giveaways for you! To celebrate 1,000 followers of course, it's crazy, I remember looking at blogs with 500 and hoping that someday I would reach that point, but 1,000? You guys rock :)
So here's what I've been doing:


Turning this stained, dusty, 1940s jacket into a blouse, it's turning out better than I expected!


Photo from here

I've realized that:

a. It's unlikely I will find a pair of 50s dungarees that fit me (always too small or too big).

b. If I do they are way too expensive.

c. Freddies of Pinewood will never make them for women with hips.

d. There are no vintage patterns for dungarees

So the other day when Twila Jean and I were doing a bit of thrifting, I picked up a pair of regular, high waist 80s Wranglers, and yesterday begun transforming them into just what I want. So far so good! When the weather is less rainy I'll wear them :)
I was thinking it would be cool to do a little tutorial on how to transform them, anyone interested in that?


I made this crumb cake today for my brother and it turned out yummy, and just like the picture! I am pretty much baking challenged, and have tried to bake something weekly in order to fix that. The results have been ok, I really want to make another cheesy crust pie though.


And here are some photos of my jewelry table, someone asked to see them a few weeks ago. I have my everyday jewelry box (with pin ups all over) on top of a "I won't really wear this much but I'll keep it anyway" jewelry box, necklaces on a holder, and bangles in a little red hat box.



So there you go! Hope everyone is having a nice week, or has a nice weekend planned ahead!

xoxo

A bit of sewing on a sunny day

Today I met up with Twila Jean for sewing and distracting her from unpacking moving boxes :) We both worked on blouses, since we have a lack of balance with skirts and blouses, and later went cardigan hunting. What is it about finding a good cardigan that's so difficult?

Since it was such a beautiful day out we enjoyed it while the kidlets and doggie played out in her new yard, like a little taste of spring :)

Also check out this guest post on hats I did for Andrea of A Cat of Impossible Color!