tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21856101888377514382024-03-13T12:21:00.240-05:00Pink Gingham DayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185610188837751438.post-56841320599982845792011-01-20T05:26:00.000-06:002011-01-20T05:26:12.855-06:00Lady in the Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. "Flight of Cypris" by Amedee Varin (Original 1852 Print)- <a href="http://www.panteek.com/Varin/pages/vrp107-132.htm">Panteek.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Large Bird Vase- <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/26684328/large-bird-vase">Sara Paloma Pottery</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Juicy Couture Decadent Dusting Powder- <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod36470001&ecid=NMCIGoogleBaseFeed&003=5840816&010=C07P0&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=C07P0">Neimen Marcus </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. Calligraphy Songbird Platter- <a href="http://www.jaysonhomeandgarden.com/">Jayson Home & Garden</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Mother-of-Pearl Knob- <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=770330&catId=HOME-HARDWARE&pushId=HOME-HARDWARE&popId=HOME&navAction=top&navCount=75&color=cre&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-HARDWARE-KNOBS">Anthropologie</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. Silver Orchid Flower Earrings- <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65538117/earring-silver-orchid-flower-one">balance9</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. Castile Rose Bathmat in White- <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=993087&catId=HOME-BATH-BATHMATS&pushId=HOME-BATH-BATHMATS&popId=HOME-BATH&navAction=middle&navCount=130&color=011&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&templateType=B1">Anthropologie</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">8. Shell Measuring Spoons- <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=974263&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&navAction=top&navCount=155&color=011&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-GADGETS">Anthropologie</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">9. Apple with Arrow Sculpture (Ohio- Mid Century)- <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=359766">1stdibs.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">10. Cream Flower Napkin Ring- <a href="http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Dining/tabid/493/List/0/CategoryID/112/level/a/ProductID/5893/ProductName/Cream-Flower-Napkin-Ringuu/Default.aspx">Pier 1 Imports</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">11. Double-Rose Ring- <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60067973/double-rose-ring-handsculpted-cast">Jenny Kim</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">12. 1950's Ivory/White Flocked Lily Dress- <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63111601/1950s-vintage-ivory-white-flocked-lily">Timeless Vixen Vintage</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Silver Branch Candleholder- <a href="http://www.westelm.com/">West Elm</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Opalescent Tumbler in Blue- <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=780117&catId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE&pushId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE&popId=HOME&navAction=top&navCount=25&color=010&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&subCategoryId=HOME-TABLETOP-GLASSWARE-EVERYDAY">Anthropologie</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Cushion-Cut Opal Ring in 10K with Diamonds- <a href="http://www.zales.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3901077">Zales</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. 1950's White Tiered-Ruffle Party Dress- <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61240969/1950s-vintage-ivory-white-elegant">Timeless Vixen Vintage</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Footed Glass Candy Dish- <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=18407387&pushId=A_FURN_PRETTY&popId=A_DECORATE&navCount=27&navAction=poppushpush&itemCount=80&itemdescription=true&parentid=A_FURN_PRETTY&startValue=1&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,">Urban Outfitters</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. Vintage Chintz Porcelain Box- <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62257760/vintage-chintz-pill-box-or-trinket-box">My Southern Lace</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. Lock and Key Hand Mirror, Square- <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?navAction=jump&id=093516&parentid=SEARCH_RESULTS">Anthropologie </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">8. Silver Blooming Cherry Earrings- <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/balance9?ref=seller_info">balance9</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">9. Hip Decorative Pillow in Dove- <a href="http://www.insideavenue.com/p-5999-hip-decorative-pillow-dove.aspx">Inside Avenue</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">10. Vintage Arrow Necklace- <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59194693/simply-charming-vintage-arrow-necklace">My Mom's Basement</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">11. Lotus Table- <a href="http://www.kohlerinteriors.com/baker/1_1_5_0_coll_prod.jsp?brand=Baker&prod_id=4784750&prod_num=4068">Baker</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">12. Preserved Butterfly Pink Orchids (30 flowers)- <a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/pinkorchids3.html">Save-on-crafts.com </a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185610188837751438.post-30080321507135493552010-06-06T00:20:00.007-05:002010-06-06T00:50:00.454-05:00"The Great Crusade"<div style="text-align: center;">Today marks the 66th Anniversary of D-Day, when the Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy to bring about the eventual defeat of the Nazi Regime. Keep the sacrifices made by our Grandfathers in your mind today and remember to be grateful for our preserved freedoms and for the liberation of Europe! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><br />
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2. Sailor Swing Dress by Pinup Couture- <a href="http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/pinup-couture-sailor-swing-dress.html">PinupGirlClothing.com </a><br />
3. C-130 Outer Flap Airplane Desk by <a href="http://www.motoart.com/airplane-desks/c-130-outer-flap-airplane-desk">MotoArt</a><a href="http://www.motoart.com/airplane-desks/c-130-outer-flap-airplane-desk" style="color: purple;"></a><br />
4. Anchor Hook- <a href="http://www.frontgate.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&itemID=27962&fromNewSearch=true&mercadoResultId=2&nrpAltSearch=false&altText=null">Frontgate.com </a><br />
5. 5" Red Patent Peep Toe Pump- <a href="http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/patent-pump-red.html">PinupGirlClothing.com</a><br />
6. "Death From Above" by <a href="http://www.bawidamann.com/store/prints.html">Andrew Bawidamann</a><br />
7. Vintage Artillery Table Lamp- <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45750711/military-table-lamp">Etsy Shop</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Letter presented to the Soldiers by General Dwight D. Eisenhower before the invasion</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Further Reading- <a href="http://www.army.mil/d-day/">http://www.army.mil/d-day/</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185610188837751438.post-25202352934975727742010-05-20T04:19:00.004-05:002010-05-20T04:47:54.814-05:00Acid Pop!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_K1vey0-BA2s/S_T5B0al0zI/AAAAAAAAABU/61opmX_nm8Q/s1600/blog3a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_K1vey0-BA2s/S_T5B0al0zI/AAAAAAAAABU/61opmX_nm8Q/s400/blog3a.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cccccc; font-size: xx-small;">(Click On Image for Larger View)</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Allusion Print by Yellena- <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47541737/allusion-print">Etsy Shop</a></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. Gliss Chair by Pedrali- <a href="http://www.umodern.com/p/35841.asp">Umodern.com</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. Luce Vessel Sink- <a href="http://www.ilbagnobandini.it/en-luce.php#">IlbagnoBadini.it</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. ITI Kitset Lamp Shade by <a href="http://www.davidtrubridge.com/iti/">David Trubridge</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">5. Margherita Bone China by Missoni- <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=56613&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results">Bloomingdales.com</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">6. Royal Stripes Design by <a href="http://www.kohlerco.de/onlinecatalog/detail.jsp?item=484410&prod_num=2945">KOHLER Germany</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">7. Large Honeycomb Tumbler in Chartreuse by Carl Rotter- <a href="http://www.mossonline.com/product-exec/product_id/32452/category_id/271">MossOnline.com</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">8. Zola Vase- <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1390&f=35632">CrateAndBarrel.com</a></span></div>9. The Rainbow Chair Designed by Patrick Norguet for Cappellini- <a href="http://www.unicahome.com/p28103/cappellini/cappellini-rainbow-chair-by-patrick-norguet.html">UnicaHome.com</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="btAsinTitle">1. WMF Profi-Plus 12-Inch Stainless Steel Ball Whisk- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/WMF-Profi-Plus-12-Inch-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00004S4WP">Amazon.com</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span id="btAsinTitle">2. The Lady's Half Apron- <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=&id=983312&catId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS&popId=HOME-KITCHEN&sortProperties=&navCount=60&navAction=middle&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=018&colorName=BLACK%20&%20WHITE&isSubcategory=&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=">Antropologie.com</a></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">3. Emile Henry Pink 9" Pie Dish- <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=14598634">BedBathAndBeyond.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">4. Tweet Tweet Cupcake Kit- <a href="http://www.shopmerimeri.com/tweettweetcupcakekit.aspx">MeriMeri.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">5. Magnolia Cupcake Wrapper- <a href="http://www.fancyflours.com/cupcake-wrapper-magnolia.html">FancyFlours.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span id="btAsinTitle">6. Lily-of-the-Valley Cupcake Toppers- <a href="http://www.bakeitpretty.com/item_173/Lily-of-the-Valley-Cupcake-Toppers.htm">BakeItPretty.com</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span id="btAsinTitle">7. Shabby Chic 2 Tier Stand- <a href="http://www.littlemissmcreations.com/store/WsQcat.asp?Cat=ShabbyChic&Sub=95&isThumbs=&Thumbs=">LittleMissCreations.com</a> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span id="btAsinTitle">8. Parisian Macarons- <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/assorted-parisian-macaroons/?pkey=ccakes-cookies">Williams-Sonoma.com</a></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: small;">1. "Sugar In Pink" by Katie Kirk- <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/eighthourday">Etsy Shop</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2. Pretty In Plaid Baking Cups- <a href="http://www.bakeitpretty.com/item_1298/Pretty-In-Plaid-Baking-Cups.htm">BakeItPretty.com</a></span><br />
3. Fluted Flower Baking Cups- <a href="http://www.bakeitpretty.com/item_24/Fluted-Flower-Baking-Cups.htm">BakeItPretty.com</a><br />
4. Set of 3 Mixing Bowls In Pink- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/DII-Mixing-Bowls-Mixed-Sizes/dp/B001BWQZEQ">Amazon.com</a><br />
5. Kitchenaid Standing Mixer- <a href="http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/category/230/">Kitchenaid.com</a><br />
6. Dining Room Measuring Spoons- <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-GADGETS&id=973509&catId=HOME-KITCHEN&pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&popId=HOME&sortProperties=&navCount=110&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=007&colorName=SILVER&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=">Anthropologie.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185610188837751438.post-1547630417318862982010-05-14T01:49:00.012-05:002010-05-20T21:21:26.125-05:00Retro Revamp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The influence for my love of all things retro is very easy to pinpoint. My Grandpa Johnson built a fantastic home with his bare hands in a style that is now considered "Mid-Century Modern". At the time he was certainly not attempting to be modern though. He was simply trying to move his family from a small row house in "The Bottoms" of downtown Columbus, a section of the city which continuously flooded whenever the Scioto River would over-flow it's banks, to the country. The home was very typical of the time, minus several interesting details added by my ever creative Grandpa. Details such as the secret compartments in the basement stairs in which to hide valuables, a reaction to Depression Era distrust of banks, as well as a large built in bench in the main bath that could be lifted to reveal a laundry-shoot which dropped to the basement. The shoot later lead to the accidental death of many, many Barbie dolls. Off the main part of the house was a large side room with a sunken living-room, a flagstone fireplace, and a home bar built out of various materials who's original purposes had become lost as a result of my Grandpa's inventiveness. This room became the future location of simple wedding receptions consisting of homemade cakes, pastel colored mints, assorted nuts, and heartfelt toasts made with milk-glass goblets. In the center of the home sat the kitchen with it's mauve-pink oven and range, as well as linoleum flooring that often became a dance-floor where my Grandparents Jitterbugged. The living-room in the main part of the house was entirely decorated in dark avocado green, this included the carpets, velvet sofas, draperies, and of course a swag lamp. In the summer the house was always hot, not because there were not air-conditioning units in the windows but because we were never allowed to turn them on and our last ditch efforts to catch a cool breeze through the windows were often thwarted by my Grandpa hiding the cranks that were required to open them. The smallest details of the home are engraved in my memory and remain vivid even though it has been almost twenty years since I have last walked through it's halls. I don't just enjoy today's revival of retro aesthetics due to their bold lines, fun colors, and whimsical charm, but they also allow me to relive the favorite moments of my childhood and more so the memory of my Grandparents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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1. "Hedged" by Leah Giberson- <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/leahgiberson">Etsy Shop</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Retro Basin Tap by <a href="http://www.lefroybrooks.com/product.php?xProd=153&xSec=12">Lefroy Brooks</a> </div><div style="text-align: left;">3. 2005 Kathryn Area Rug by Chandra Retro Rugs- <a href="http://www.inmod.com/chandra-kat-2005-kathryn.html">Inmod.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Atomic Tiered Fiberglass Lampshade by <a href="http://www.meteorlights.com/">Meteor Lights</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">5. George Nelson Sunburst Clock in Gold- <a href="http://www.inmod.com/george-nelson-gold-sunburst-clock.html">Inmod.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">6. <a href="http://www.lge.co.kr/cokr/product/catalog/FrontProductDetailCmd.laf?prdid=eprd104151&mnid=prod000200010005&catid=ecat1540&curcatid=ecat1540&detailType=B#">LG CRT TV</a> (Only Available in South Korea, So Sad)</div><br />
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1. Diner Chair- <a href="http://www.inmod.com/921mbwf.html">Inmod.com </a><br />
2. Bullet Planter- <a href="http://www.hiphaven.com/Pages/A_Retro_Bullet_Planter.html">HipHaven.com</a><br />
3. <a href="http://www.smeguk.com/Catalogue/Product/FAB28QRO.aspx?SID=3228170">Smeg</a> "50's Retro Style" Refrigerator<br />
4. Over-sized <a href="http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/HomeAccentsD%C3%A9cor/HomeAccentsD%C3%A9cor/tabid/508/CategoryID/134/List/0/catpagesize/25/Level/a/ProductID/4480/Default.aspx?ProductName=Silver-Spoon-Wall-D%C3%A9cor">Spoon</a> and <a href="http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/HomeAccentsD%C3%A9cor/tabid/508/List/0/CategoryID/134/level/a/ProductID/4479/ProductName/Silver-Fork-Wall-D%C3%A9cor/Default.aspx">Fork</a> Wall Decor- Pier1.com<br />
5. Broyhill Brasilia Reproduction Buffet- <a href="http://www.brasiliaconnection.com/">BrasiliaConnection.com</a><br />
6. Wilkerson Flat Panel TV- <a href="http://wilkersonfurniture.com/">WilkersonFurniture.com</a><br />
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