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:))

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

RED Wednesday......

1. Red Vines Skirt, Womens Size 2/4 $58
2. Wondercard Bows - The Red Side $14
3. Bamboo Short Red Fingerless Gloves $24
4. Handmade Eco-chic Vegan Ballet Flats in Red $55

i'm happy to report that our internet is BACK! i decided to post some red finds to show my love and joy for being reconnected to the world wide web.
happy wednesday:)
anything red that you're lusting after these days?
xox, rachel

Follow the Wind....

1. LAMINATED patterned double sided paper globe ornament $10
2. Vintage Typewriter Key Pendant Necklace Charm - RARE RED BACK SPACE $31
3. Follow the Wind $20
4. Coasters - vintage inspired - for party outdoor $20
sundays make me lazy and sluggish. these 4 things put a smile on my face and brighten up my day. i want to fly away with some red and aqua balloons please....
xox, rachel

ticking CLOCKS

yes, i DO have a Vintage alarm clock obsession. i especially love the ones from other countries. above is a photo of some of my favorites. sometimes they scare you half to death if people have been toying with them and 5 hours later the SHRILL alarm goes off! seriously, it's TERRIFYING but they are so PreTTy!!!
here are 4 clocks i am tempted to purchase right now but i am exercising restraint

1. vintage dutch alarm clock $25
2. Black Waterbury Vintage Round Art Deco Alarm Clock $35
3. Vintage Russian mechanical alarm clock Vitjaz from Soviet Union period $24
4. Vintage White Alarm Clock $20

and just for fun, here is another shot in black and white that i really LOVE the composition of.xo friends, rachel

Happy Bench Monday

Happy Bench Monday
Originally uploaded by Theresa Thompson

okay, okay, i know it's friday but it's the title of the photo so it's not my place to change it:)
there are SO many things to love about this snapshot.
the red chair,
the red chucks,
the rainbow striped socks,
the jeans folded up,
the radiator,
the texture of the wall
and the body is in mid-air!
i LOVE LOVE LOVE me some flickr finds:)
xo,
rachel
(click on the photo to see the original size)

The Salt Empire

oh how the photos from the shop above inspire me. they are so beautiful and the earrings that are for sale are SPECTACULAR!
go check out TheSaltEmpire

it's pretty safe to say that i have been in love with this striped sweatshirt since i first found etsy. it looks so comfortable and the detailing of the ruffles on the shoulders gives it the perfect feminine touch:)
Blue and white striped sweatshirt by VictorianBird

i really want to start reading more and i think this autumn leaf in red hues might just be the jump start i need to get me back in the habit:)
Autumn Leaf Bookmark by Rumpelfeltskin

cannot believe it's wednesday! the husband has gone back to work (he is a high school physics teacher) and i am officially a part of the 30 year old club. it feels like a new season really is starting! now to book that trip back to michigan in october. i'm working up to it.
xo, rachel

pink red pretty happy!

oops! i missed sunday. i was a busy kid yesterday. i was also doing some serious relaxing due to the cloudy, rainy weather. i LOVED it because this poor florida foiliage is quite desperate for the water plus it put me in just the right mood: a balance of artistic inspiration and laziness:)

i told you i would share the treasures i picked up on saturday while i was running around but the one find that takes the CAKE and is going to be used for my fall photos is this old skool vintage rugby cardigan sweater with stripes and front pockets. it was a QUARTER! and look at all that pretty luggage sitting there waiting patiently to be upcycled. love this color mix!

now, onto the goodies from the first photo. red and pink galore with SUCH cute designs i can barely stand it!

1. LOL Pillow Cover $15

2. Handmade coin purse- The Cookies $18

3. The Owls handmade coin purse $18

4. Vintage Retro Red fashion purse $15

(#2 & 3 are from the same shop because they were both so fun and i couldn't choose between them. #4 is the BEST shade of red and i would LOVE to upcycle/personalize that for myself or someone else)

lots of shooting & drawing going on in my little office
hope everyone is having a happy monday.

xo, rachel

MILI TARY BOOT

welcome friends. internet is back to behaving:)

when i saw that military and knee socks were making their way onto the runway this fall i was quite pleased. i've been searching up etsy for some military and boot loving treasures. hope you like what i've found!

1. Prep School Drop Out Vintage Harve Bernard Blazer $32.99

2. Vintage Sz 6 Ruby Red Boots $55

3. Vintage Harrods Gay Wool Military Style Jacket 80's $61

4. Vintage Steampunk Military Style Khaki Green Vest $35

5. private benjamin military top $28

6. Vintage 80's Glam Red Military Style Coat w/ Gold Buttons $26

7. purple punk rock boots $46

8. vintage 80's Black Military Styled Vest $13

hope you all are having a great thursday with fun plans for the upcoming weekend.

love, rachel

Crimson Jet Ribbon

this first photo is of a few things in my kitchen that i absolutely ADORE. i wanted to re-paint the kitchen and it all started with me finding that awesome teal & green sugar shaker at a local antique shop for 6 bucks- TOTALLY worth it! when i found the salt n pepper shakers on etsy i was deeeelighted:)
got the tins from ikea, hung up coffee mugs from my cabinets, painted the kitchen poolish blue and a brand new room was born!

i'm not sure what to say about this piece of Killer necklacery (made that word up).....
it's from a wonderful shop on etsy called TWILLYPOP
i have a bracelet from the shop and i think my next purchase is going to be this
Crimson Jet Ribbon and Pearls Necklace $22.50
and don't even get me started on the new photos of this shops goodies. i am beside myself. just loving the all around feel.

as promised i have a song for you! old school death cab for cutie's song PHOTOBOOTH is such a sweet summer jam. listen to it----> HERE
love, rachel

GRSG AD + 4 things

good news: caroline & i got some great shots for new blog ads! the light was just right and i really like the feel of these photos. the above ad if the final horizontal ad. vertical one to come:)

1. Trifold Wallet Reboot $15
i am really digging robots these days
2. tiny love notes $10
i want every thing from red star ink
3. Bunny Rabbit 63 Feltidermy Large $120
anything cuter than FELTIDERMY? i think not!
4. lilliput natural vine crown $65
love this crown as well as the photo & her tattoos

this last group is 3 more shots i really liked and just thought i would share for fun.
also, any ideas for new designs you guys would like to see for fall?? i'm oh so curious and would LOVE your feedback.
love, rachel