I’ve been struck by the urge to go through all my stacks and stashes of stuff and dispose of items that I no longer need. I suppose it’s only fitting, considering that it is springtime, and spring cleaning is in order. Most of the items I’m giving away/selling/otherwise dispossessing were collected during my teenage years. Perhaps it has to do with my birthday two weeks away.
I had a very lovely–albeit far too short–weekend with my Beau. He was only up for two days; we had so much catching up to do, things to discuss, places to go… But we did get to just sit on the deck Saturday evening as the sun went down and enjoy the beautiful weather.
I have been listening to the Lost in Translation soundtrack and various Jesus and Mary Chain albums almost constantly since yesterday morning. A rainy gloom has settled over the sky, but its different from the cold gloom of the winter; I think the warmth of the air makes it more bearable–almost fun. I walked around outside yesterday with an umbrella held over my head, my toes splashing in the warm rainwater as it cascaded down the street. I love springtime!
Last week I found a new-to-me antique shop in one of my favorite, small towns nearby. Although it was generally overpriced, there were a few deals here and there–one just had to do some digging! I unearthed these two, darling drum majorette pins (I’m especially fond of the silhouette one), and a 1945 copy of Seventeen. Its kinda falling apart, but I love all the illustrations and fashion and oh! I’m just as in love with the 1940’s as ever. lol. So in place of my usual, Vintage Monday feature, here is an array of images from this lovely find; hope you’re inspired.
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Oh, and I just wanted to say that I really appreciate the feedback about the site design I did for Kate! *blushes* Yes, I do a little bit of graphic work and website development on the side, I just rarely tend to talk about it here!
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Posted on 04.21.08 to casey's musings. Tags: inspiration, thrifting, vintage, vintage monday.
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Lorajean added this comment on Apr 21 08 at 7:51 pmThat 1945 mag is so awesome! I wish I could hold it and gently flip through the pages!
blazedanielle added this comment on Apr 22 08 at 11:08 amWay to spring clean! It is such a fun and exhausting endeavor!!
And great magazine! I would love to find some for myself sometime!
Laura added this comment on Apr 22 08 at 3:23 pmGlad you had lovely time with your bo! I love those images from seventeen, my mum has lots of pics of my granny all dressed up in fabulous clothes in the 40’s and 50’s, they did it so well then didn’t they?
sheryl wong added this comment on May 02 08 at 10:51 amthe pins look great! i would love to get them too!
