dores vintage

I came across this vintage apparel shop on etsy today and fell in love with the simple, classic outfits. Shop owner, Stephanie Renee, hunts and gathers clothes forming an androgynous aesthetic . Men's trousers, belted sweater vests, corduroy minis, and classic oxfords are great staples for a wardrobe.

handmade gift giving

Support independent designers this holiday season and buy handmade gifts for everyone on your list. Some of my favorite handmade goodies on Etsy include statement jewelry pieces, cozy cowls, nature-inspired artwork, desk calendars, and playful puppets. Handmade gifts offer a unique and special touch that everyone will appreciate.

• wood rings, somethingshidinginhere
• pom-pom cowl, yarnovermovement
• mossy wall art, elinart
• perpetual calendar, orangebeautiful
• arctic animal finger puppets, babyanimals

rifle paper co.

Rifle Paper Co. just launched their online store! Rifle Paper is a boutique stationery studio featuring whimsical hand painted illustrations and lettering. Everything is gorgeous, but I'm especially fond of the Boston Terrier greeting cards!

BeanTownHandmade

Today Beans received two gorgeous hand-knit sweaters from our favorite doggie apparel site, BeanTownHandmade. The designer, Anne, custom makes each sweater and also designs some pretty amazing dog hats! We just had to share how sleek and sophisticated Beans looks romping in the leaves.

beautiful inspiration: built by wendy

I am such a Built by Wendy fan. Her fall looks are so classic and stunning. I love every single piece, I just can't get enough!

warm and cozy

Looking forward to my big move to Minneapolis next week, I'm thinking a lot about ways to keep warm and cozy. Here are my top picks for the land of 10,000 (frozen) lakes.

• sculptural handmade cloche from yellowfield7
• colossal cables throw from anthropologie
• vintage caramel cardigan from leasvintage
• wicked good slippers from llbean

Frederique Morrel

French designer Frédérique Morrel has created a line of products based upon vintage, recycled needlepoint. Since each piece uses recycled patches, each is completely unique, involving a painstaking search through archival needlepoint stocks. A wonderful modern twist using traditional craft. I am absolutely in love with the poufs!

bow tie obsession

I've been thinking about starting a new collection. I love all the vintage bow ties on etsy with great patterns, colors, and shapes. Here are a few of my favorites.

• hip bow tie from elizabethwrenvintage
  
• 1950s bow ties from rosemarysgardern
  
• pointy black bow tie from putonthatdress
  
• light pink clip on from pudding

black and white

Beans, my Boston Terrier, has inspired me to find black and white items. This classic color combination is always a winner.

• beans (not for sale!)
• porcelain chain necklace by NiuTaller
• vintage UK bus roll by economica
• draped batwing tunic by cloudninevintage
• graphic lazy susan by yellowdogvintage
• the twiggy necklace by Thrush

hindsvik vintage

I just came across the great shop on etsy. Hindsvik has some wonderful, quirky vintage items. I love the way the pieces are photographed as singular objects floating in a white space. Gorgeous!

fall neutrals

This fall I just can't get enough of neutral colors. I put this elegant neutral group together to inspire and admire.

• neutrals party set by PartyPoms
• the ann miller dress by Thrush
• anemone headpiece by portobello
• bunny no.1 by SharonMontrose

vintage love, love, love

Want it! Want it! Want it! I love searching for great vintage pieces. These items are so unique and have wonderful character. Gift ideas anyone??

• vintage wool felt hat from RobertaGrove
• clove orange market tote from swaneegrace
• catherine ogust shirt dress from santokivintage
• vintage damascene bracelet from theduskyjewel