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

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

Brackish Water WONDER....

lately i've been seeking out brand new shops on etsy. there is so much goodness to be found!

like this LOVELY Alice Liddell 11x14 print below from caseyweldon

and check out this beautiful Puff Berries hat from soyforbreakfast

and these goodies from OwletDesign

1. Ribbon Rose Head Piece/Brooch Combo - Jezebel $20
2. Ruffled Ribbon Headband - Elnora $15

the good stuff just keeps on getting better! thanks for checking out these new shops with me:)
xox, rachel

HAPPY WEEKEND!!!!!

the little prints

i am SMITTEN with this new-to-me shop! you can find little bits of everything inside. here are 4 things i would like to add to my cart:)

1. adjustable olive green headband $12
2. carnival ride 5x5 $6
3. fall pillow in corduroy and plaid $26
4. vintage wooden box purse $28

head on over to the little prints shop for more goodies!

i just had some lemon cake with homemade lemon frosting that my mother-in-law made for my birthday celebration yesterday. i don't like cake nor do i like frosting BUT i LOOOVED what she made. that woman has got some skills in the kitchen. i need to request that every year!
here comes tuesday, are you ready for it?oh, here is a little panda bear cuteness on this bag now listed in my shop!
love love friends, rachel

Lonely Ghosts + Striped Boots

ohhhhh, if only those boots were my size. i think they are SPLENDID! striped to perfection and the color theme of the things i love today. also, if i could play the song "Lonely Ghosts" on the piano i would! but since i cannot i will let your ears listen to this perfect original version
right HERE
1. Boots in Burgandy, Gray and Blue 7.5 $50
2. Aqua Satin Folded Dress $120
3. ruffle headband, pale blue and brown $18
4. vintage 80's MINERAL crinkled mini FLOUNCE skirt $28
thanks for reading friends.
love, rachel
p.s.- while i was pulling this blog together i got an email with some fun good news that i will hopefully be sharing with you very soon:)

DOUBLE P.S.- HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROLINE!!!!