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

(source)
hope you enjoyed learning and viewing
i think bowties are RAD:)
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