:: summertime pleasures ::

L. and I discovered early on in our relationship that our favorite dates were the simplest ones. He’s on a special four-day liberty (I’m getting so spoiled right now!! lol), so early Friday we packed a picnic lunch and headed for Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland. We both really enjoy being outdoors and doing something history-related, so with fond memories of our trip to Gettysburg last summer, we set off for a new adventure. The day was absolutely gorgeous–albeit a bit hot–but we certainly had a good time wandering around, enjoying nature and the solemness of the site.

When I got home that evening, I spied a mysterious package at my spot in the dining room, and found a lovely surprise from Emma! We had recently been chatting on her blog about making tiny outfits from old doll clothes patterns, and she surprised me with a vintage Barbie pattern (that has a wedding dress too!), a gorgeous scarf, and some lovely little accessories. I’m so excited to make a few wee dresses to hang on my walls! I “met” Emma a few months ago when she approached me about creating some customized graphics for her and doing her blog layout. She’s absolutely adorable, and is a vintage fashion-lover to boot. She’s planning on opening up an Etsy shop later this month, which I’m absolutely dying for–the treasures she’s previewed on her blog are making my mouth water! Thank you, Emma, for the lovely gifts!

The past two weeks I have been honored by two blogger awards. The first is from the creative and fun Oonaballoona and the second from Sally of Already Pretty (who’s blogging I love!). Thank you both! I’m so tickled by these… I decided to create my own, little award for inspired blogs that I love (though I admit it was so hard to choose!). If you’d like to participate (please do!), just snag the button below, pick five of your favorite blogs, and let them know you awarded them! Let’s spread some blog-love!

I’d like to award each and everyone who reads my blog! These blogs have been inspiring me a lot lately…

(Thank you for the continued inspiration!!!)

Enjoy this week’s Vintage Monday feature–I picked out a couple of 1940’s images (again!) that fit with the warm weather we’ve been having…

Have a lovely day, my friends!!

Posted on July 14th, 2008 to happy things, photography, vintage inspiration.
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5 lovely thoughts to “:: summertime pleasures ::”

oonaballoona says:
July 15th, 2008 at 12:03 am

what a pretty award, and a pretty day for your date! r & i love the simplest dates as well. hope your 4 days of bliss continue to delight you both.

Jennifer says:
July 15th, 2008 at 12:10 am

Aww, what a great day you had! A date with your fiance, and a package in the afternoon — talk about swell.

Congratulations on the awards! I daresay you’ve earned it. You’re such an inspiration to others — myself included! I really enjoy reading your posts, and hearing what creative coolness you’ve been up to.

What breezy skirts and dresses! They look so wonderfully comfortable.

Beatrice says:
July 15th, 2008 at 5:28 am

This is such a lovely blogg, very inspiring! Merci! I think you would like the designs of danish fashion brand NOA NOA, visit at: http://www.noanoa.dk

essie says:
July 15th, 2008 at 6:59 am

wheee! barbie outfitting – what fun

karencilla says:
July 15th, 2008 at 5:36 pm

Hi Casey, I’m karen, maybe you have seen any comment from me @ burdastyle!. I just start to read your blog, i love it, your work, and how inspired you are…
It’s so truth, the simplest dates are the best ones.