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this is GENIUS. oh happy day! Eisley's BEST video yet, hands down!
xox, rachel

SNOW Video + Music

{song: Snow artist: Sleeping at Last}
check out the idea this band had.....
they asked their listeners to send them Holiday/Winter
themed video footage, with the intention of assembling it all into a
community-made music video for their original Christmas song, "Snow."
well, here it is! and it's magical:)

Threads & TRENDS

don't ask me why but i have a thing for "spools of thread". i wish i was better at sewing, that i had more time to do it and that my grandmother was still alive to teach me all of her tricks. i do have her sewing box and i cherish it! i went on a "spools of thread hunting binge" last night and the goodies above are half of what i found:) you can buy all things pictured plus 8 extra threaded goodies over in my etsy treasury here....

NOW FOR THE TRENDS:

okay, i am not a big fan of keeping up with the trends. i don't have time and i really just like to like what i like. there is nothing wrong with keeping up on trends, i should probably do more of it when i'm drawing new designs on my luggage, but i just am not the girl to go to if you want to know what's "in", as they say. i'm getting to my point i promise!

my sister has been telling me for months to start watching WEEDS. i gave in yesterday and watched 2 episodes. the intro to that show blew me away. i found it so fascinating and i was able to find a video clip of it to share with you- it's BRILLIANT!
and it definitely reminds me of why i tend to stay away from trends:

YOU MUST CLICK THIS LINK TO GO WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE

happy weekend!

rachel

running around......

i'm going to be doing a lot of this today. i'm hoping to find lots of treasures and get a lot of things done! you all will be the first to know....
enjoy this fantastic video from the amazingness that is Juno. it makes me happy:)xo, rachel

MARVIN

oh joy! caroline and i went thrifting today and the moment i spotted this chair i knew it had to be MINE! it was orignally $40 but i ended up getting it for $17. sooooo cuddly and comfy and it rocks- literally, and he spins around and around. the color green is outta this world. i foresee lots of photoshoots and loads of drawing to be done while sitting in him. here are some more fun shots of the chair which we ended up naming Marvin. he's so handsome:)

ready for a fun song by a really fun band?
"Nantes" by Beirut
i'm loving their album "The Flying Club Cup"
perfect summertime jams

Half Acre

Vintage 80's Sheer White Striped Lace Babydoll Mini Tux Dress
i'm a little bit obsessed with this dress. what originally drew me into this shop were the photographs. i stumbled upon a listing for a skirt and got hooked on just browsing the photos. when i saw this dress i kind of fell in love. the neckline and shoulder detail= yum! i love the boots too. cute, cute, CUTE & right up my alley.
the shop is called VIRALTHREADS
this little number is selling for a very nice price of only $48
vintage & one of a kind. you really can't beat it!

music time! i love HEM & my favorite album is "Rabbit Songs"
hope everyone is keeping cool. our AC is out but getting fixed today. i have a really difficult time NOT sleeping in my own bed but it was literally a sauna last night and it felt 20 degrees cooler outside- that's when you know it's bad!
alright, onward with with earcandy......
xox, rachel

Street Spirit

today is a day for sharing! a little bit of my vintage obsession & one of the most brilliant Radiohead music videos i've ever had the pleasure of viewing:)
1. Jeanette Dark Jadite Beehive Flour Shaker $58
2. Green Owl Metal Organizer $16
3. Pair of Milk Glasses- Ice Cream Floats $18
4. Cathrineholm Norway lotus ware Orange $80

and now for the video......

it's tuesday and my husband comes back tonight from our hometown state- MICHIGAN! i cannot wait to visit this fall. cider mill time and leaves changing colors of every shade of red.
snapping my camera like mad. it'll be here before we know it. time flies.
love, rachel

musical magic

i MUST share this with you! it will put you in a trance of beautiful things. not only does the music itself send shivers down my spine but the videography is overwhelming with intimate joy. the fact that there are christmas lights all aglow is enough to make me drool for days but on top of the lights are bunches of treasured views that for me, evoke all the very best kinds of emotions