SONY WALKMAN LOVE!

sooooo, i stumbled upon this vintage TREASURE this afternoon on etsy and had to share. how rad is this Walkman? red and silver shiney goodness. find me my NKOTB cassette tapes and i'm ready to go!

xox, rachel

(home from the hospital and feeling much more hydrated:))

4 the WIN of the DAY!

ummmm, YESSSSSHHH!
what's not to love about these?
get your Vinyl Record Bookends
---->HERE<----

happy wednesday!
i've got commissioned to draw a few wedding cases so my hands are back to drawing:)

xox, rachel

Raccooners Rock my World

no matter what any one says i will forever firmly believe that this photo is B-E-A-utiful
and that these masks are breath-taking
the light from the trees & those dresses are TOP-NOTCH!

find the masks here
(on etsy of courses!)

xox, rachel

kinda very obsessed....

with these Polaroid Ceramic Coasters

from
JustNoey

i mean, what's not to love???

xox, rachel
p.s. music coming soon:)

It's a Small World Afterall.....

"My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl......"
wait, no, that's Ferris Bueller.
lets try this again:

My bestie Amy over at ThePeachTree has the really awesome boyfriend, papa J (that's not his real name but rather what we call him) who makes these magical paintings.

he recently opened up a shop on etsy called
smallworldgallery
check it:

incredible right?

in the artist's words:

"Each painting is created from the ground up -- from cutting the canvas to pouring the frames into a specialized mold. I draw inspiration from the people, architecture and daily routines of NYC where I have lived for over a decade."

this morning amy sent me the photo below of papa j's brushes & a train case i customized for them with a wall of his art. i about melted......

i love new shops. i adore this small world that's been created:)

here's to a great year for this shop!
SMALLWORLDGALLERY.ETSY.COM

SMITTEN!

when i missed out on buying this vintage milkglass mug, and yes, i am still kicking myself, i decided it was time to go into Freckle Wonder and do some serious damage so i could save my poor shins from any more bruises.....

LOOK AT WHAT I GOT!!! I AM SMITTEN

but don't worry, i left PLENTY of treats for others in the shop, along with oodles of clothing as well:)here are links, clockwise from top left-hand corner
(mugs) (camera) (glasses) (bangles)
click banner below to shop

xox, rachel

Dreamy

Christmas postcard - The Flying Trunk

Hunter Green Tweed Flower Hat

Friendship
such dreamy things i find on Etsy
i need that postcard. i want to frame it!
i'm itching to open a new shop in the new year.
you'll just have to wait and see, as will i, because i haven't nailed down the details.
F U N!
xox, rachel

Blindsides

(one) (two) (three)
(four) (five) (six)
(seven) (eight) (nine)
sighhhhhh......
look at those blues n greys n greens
9 things i would LOVE to own
happy monday!
xox, rachel

Baby, Put Your Reocrds ON!!!

last night i made a vinyl-record-inspired treasury on etsy
you can view it HERE

it t'was good fun so i thought i would share some of my finds here on the blog:)
1. Music Tree - Pen and Ink Illustration $16
2. Laser Cut Acrylic Brooch $14

3. Record Letterpress Coasters $12
4. Twiggy in Blue Painted Record Art $45

now, to make a mix of glorious songs for all you stellar readers!
gotta do it up right.
xox, rachel

HOLD THE PHONE!

i found these chairs yesterday on etsy.......

i have no words.

i NEED them!

i have NO where to put them but

I WANT WANT WANT!

if you have a place to put 'em i suggest you buy them up because they are 2 dreamcsicles of red and white striped wonder & merriment!

find them HERE

all my candy cane lovin'

xox, rachel

My TWLOHA's Etsy Finds

1. ring 2. art 3. necklace 4. art

here are some AWESOME etsy finds in honor of the ongoing tribute week to the movement
"To Write Love On Her Arms"

5. art 6. bracelet 7. necklace 8. pendant

SO, WHAT IS THIS MOVEMENT ALL ABOUT?
HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT IT?
click HERE to find out:)

xox, rachel

SPACES!!!

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i love this shop, i love their photos, i love their space!
it's bright, cheery & retro-tastic! check out their etsy shop:
26olivestreet
friendliest kids on the block:)

on the next blog post i will officially be "traveling"
xox, rachel

Flutterby YES!

caught a photo from this shop on the Etsy front page
umm, slight obsession began

White Knitted Leg Warmers
&
A fairy Shawl in Cream
these product shots are FAB! this last one may be the cake-topper

yum! happy eye-candy friends.
back later with day 8/365 on Flickr AND my Photo Mosaic
xox, rachel

Neckties, Bowties, CROATIA!

my husband and i reallllly like to watch Dhani Tackles the Globe on Netflix
here's why:
1. the show explores the cultural background of sports all over the world in completely unique and interesting ways + we learn extra random facts about the countries he travels (this post was born from his trip to Croatia)

2. the cinematography is TOP NOTCH

3. Dhani is the perfect mix of class & crazy!

how does this have anything to do with neckties you ask?
welllll, Croatia is the mother country of the necktie! found this out while watching Dhani learn about the history of water polo.
here's to my new found knowledge of ties!

1. Oh Honey bow tie, self-tie. Silkscreened honeybees $40
2. The Lennon - Our linen bowtie in saffron yellow $28
3. green and pink .vintage. plaid 3 in1 necktie-bow $32
4. Navy Patchwork Madras Bow Tie $26

lastly, check out this STUNNING photo of a bowtie i found on flickr

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hope you enjoyed learning and viewing
i think bowties are RAD:)
xox, rachel

Hat Tangent

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fall is for hats, unless you live in florida like me, sad! BUT if you were going to take a road trip through the midwest and east coast (who me?..... maybe) you would be doing your lid a favor by keeping a hat close by. i don't know about you but my ears get COLD in the evenings. so i'm officially on the hunt.
these 2 hats from Parvana are ADORRRALABLE
i was really seeking out an animal hat with earflaps which led me to these 2 hats. i don't think i could pull them off for everyday use but they were too much fun NOT to share!
found the moose HERE and the racoon hat HERE

of course i searched Flickr and found some TERRIFIC photos of hats, kids in hats, unique designs of hats, you get the idea.

1. like a peasant, 2. Leave me alone!, 3. Untitled, 4. Victorian Hawk Fish
in conclusion
I NEED A HAT and i NEED it NOW! i also NEED to get out of this Florida heat.
i will share as more info. comes in. crossing fingers & checking flights, though the crossing fingers never works and just ends up hurting my phalanges (ode to Phoebe as Regina Phalange)
xox, rachel

4 cheers 4 MONDAY!!!!

it's monday (still working on waking up, bear w/me)

i work from home, i set my own schedule, i can work in my pajamas if i want.
that being said...... i still am FULLY capable of getting a case of the monday blues. so what do i do?

i title my post something extremely cheesy like "4 cheers 4 MONDAY!!!!" with 4 exclamation marks to make me believe it more. lets face it, not every day is a bowl of cherries.

moving forward.....
WOW! check out these etsy artists. polka dots, baby hedgehogs, headbands of felt leaves. a simple necklace that i'm certain would make your day brighter every time you caught a glimpse of it in the mirror:)
here's where you can find all the goods:
1. Candy Thief Sparkle Band $37
2. Single Bead Strand Necklace $22
3. Baby Hedgehog $50
4. Upcycled ' button red' Kepp Jones hat $48

in closing, if you have a case of the monday's i say:
let's go shopping!
xox, rachel

Dear Fall.....

oh how i love you! my michigan blood is pumping half apple cider just thinking about home. there is nothing better than the heat of the day and the crisp chill of the evenings. the fall accessories are the most fun. please buy me the bear tights above:
QooQooFashion

did someone say cowl? black and white houndstooth ta' boot!
check! buy it here:
piprobins

and i don't care if it's white and after labor day, or whatever that rule is..... i WANT this white vintage cardigan! and gimme gimme the plaid wool dress.
found here:
Minxshop

now i need to knit myself some fingerless wristwarmers so my hands can stay warm while i'm getting my draw on! because yes, believe it or not, it gets COLD here in florida. but not yet...... we're still waiting..... me not so patiently.
HURRY HURRY!
xox, rachel

Polarity GIVEAWAY!!!

* THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED:)*hey hey hey friends! you know what day of the week it is. yep, it's GIVEAWAY day. this week i am featuring another one of my stellar friends. CAT, of both Polarity & Uncorked (yeah, she runs 2 KILLER cool shops), is giving away from either one of her 2 shops. GET EXCITED!

let's get to know her.....

1. please tell us about your shop. when did you first open your shop and what made you choose to sell on etsy?

Hi- my name is Catherine (Cat) Ivins and I have 2 shops on Etsy- one called Polarity and one called Uncorked. I opened my first shop almost THREE years ago- which seems unbelievable to me! My niece found Etsy and showed it to me and I knew it was just the right place for me.

2. do you sell on etsy full or part time?

Full time plus (there are about 37 hours in a day now, right?)

3. what's your favorite part about running Polarity/Uncorked?

Definitely the wonderful, amazing people I have met. There are so many talented, open people on Etsy.

4. what are some of your favorite things/hobbies?

Ugh- I don't have time anymore for much- and I really miss reading, napping and basketball.
5. what is your MISSION-STATEMENT (i picked this one just for you because i love how eco-friendly you are and i know you will come up with something great:)

OK- my mission is 1. to make really cool, unique and interesting new things out of other things- things that are already being produced for a more useful purpose and to use as many sustainable, recycled and industrial parts as possible 2. to promote and support handmade 3. to open people up to new ways of looking at the things in their own lives and in particular how things can be used for multiple purposes

{GIVEAWAY TIME}
Cat is giving away a choice of ANY NECKLACE OR LOCKET FROM EITHER SHOP!
there are lots of ways to enter and each entry will give you a better chance at winning so lets get on with the different ways you can participate...

to enter:
● follow my BLOG (on the right sidebar), if you already do, just let me know.
● Follow Cat's blog: HERE
● visit Polarity or UNcorked & let us know which item is your FAVORITE
● tweet about this GIVEAWAY
● blog about this GIVEAWAY

leave me a comment below letting me know all of the ways that you've entered. also, make SURE to include your e-mail address so we can contact you should you be the winner:) have fun, good luck and happy hunting
xox, rachel

*this giveaway will end on thursday september 30th at noon*

THE WINNER OF THIS GIVE AWAY WAS:
"Karen said... I like the "Bloggers need love too" magnetic locket set. I'm so impressed by these two shops!

karenDOTerkertATgmailDOTcom

September 24, 2010 5:49 PM"

LOOKS Vintage 3 in 1 necktie BOWS!

i will NOT apologize for saying one of my best friend's is a crafty GENIUS! because really, check out what rebecca of LOOKS has done with vintage neckties....

1. the necklace pendant

2. the headband accessory

a closer look at

3. the headband (slide your favorite headband through the back)

4. the necklace (slide your favorite necklace through the back)

and the 3rd way to wear these:

5. brooch

6. pin included on the back of the bow

currently rebecca has 2 of these bows listed in her shop (found HERE) but over the past 2 years her and i have collected vintage neckties obsessively so i know she has at least 100 more she could make. maybe she'll whip you up a custom order one if there are certain colors you are looking for? and she'll probably do it in the midst of taking care of 4 children all under the ages of 8! like i said, my friend is a genius and i am SO proud of her and inspired by her craftiness.

much love and hugs to you rebecca, life would NOT be the same without you:)

xox blog readers,

rachel

Capricious Traveler VINTAGE GIVEAWAY!!!

* THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED:)*hi readers!

i'm very excited be having my first VINTAGE giveaway! brought to you from a lovely shop on etsy:
CapriciousTraveler.etsy.com

let's get to know a bit about this shop.......
1. please tell us about your shop. when did you first open your shop and what made you choose to sell on etsy?

Capricious Traveler is a collaboration of every era. I don't stick to one style personally, and i think that reflects in my shop. I love bold prints, and statement pieces. Along with the pretty and delicate. I first started on Ebay about 4 years ago. I began in Etsy in June of 07' (under a different shop name). Selling on Etsy was sort of a no brainier for me. They have better policies, more equality for those of us who are not HTML guru's! And the community is fantastic.
2. do you sell on etsy full or part time?
I have been selling full time 3 years this past July!

3. what's your favorite part about running CapriciousTraveler?
I have wanted a store front for as long as i can remember, and as of right now its fulfilling my dream. Getting to sell vintage to girls all over the world is near perfection!

4. what are some of your favorite things/hobbies?
I like creating in my free time. Jewelry and home decor mostly. Luckily i am also able to sell my hobby!

5. do you have a blog you would like to share with us?
www.capricioustraveler.blogspot.com

{GIVEAWAY TIME}
Capricious Traveler is graciously giving away a $30 gift certificate to her shop!

there are lots of ways to enter and each entry will give you a better chance at winning so lets get on with the different ways you can participate...

to enter:
● follow my BLOG (on the right sidebar), if you already do, just let me know.
● follow CapriciousTraveler's BLOG
● visit CapriciousTraveler's etsy shop & let us know which item is your FAVORITE
● tweet about this GIVEAWAY
● blog about this GIVEAWAY

leave me a comment below letting me know all of the ways that you've entered. also, make SURE to include your e-mail address so we can contact you should you be the winner:) have fun, good luck and happy vintage treasure hunting
xox, rachel

*this giveaway will end on thursday september 16th at noon & the winner will be announced on friday the 17th*