Fine Art Friday - Turbulence

What a turbulent couple of weeks - this one is dedicated to my brother.

The Disappearing Boy by windylanestudio

Curriculum by barbraziemerphoto

I am going to find a happy place by teconlene

Fine Art Friday is a movement started by artist Jessica Torrant that uses twitter, treasuries, blogging and facebook to find and discuss new artists and favorite works. Search the twitter hashtag #FineArtFriday to see what everyone is talking about and share your favorites!

You can see the treasury in it's entirety here:

Fine Art Friday - Pink Whimsy

When I decorated my daughter's nursery I picked a lovely pale pistachio for her walls, with lavendar details and frog prince accents.  She's turning five this month and is questioning my taste.  Here's a recent conversation.

Daughter: When I was a baby, I couldn't talk?
Me: Right
Daughter: So, you couldn't ask me what color I wanted my room to be?
Me: Right
Daughter: So, you just painted it your favorite color?
Me: Right
Daughter: But, I can talk now.  My favorite color is pink.

I'm fine with pink, pink can be very pretty but I don't want her room to be PINK.  So I'm trying to put together a mood board to really wrap our heads around the new direction for her room.  Perhaps you underestimated the scale of this project? ;)

I found a beautiful hand sewn pink and white quilt at the flea market the other day and she's over the moon, snuggled under it every night since.  I've decided on two pale pink walls and two off white walls to make it a little less PINK.  This Fine Art Friday I'm looking for art to decorate her walls - hope you don't mind this little trip to the realm of whimsy!

And then we were three by SusannahTucker

Tea Party by amberalexander

Whimsical Bird Collage by Sascalia

Fine Art Friday is a movement started by artist Jessica Torrant that uses twitter, treasuries, blogging and facebook to find and discuss new artists and favorite works. Search the twitter hashtag #FineArtFriday to see what everyone is talking about and share your favorites!

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Dress Yourself in Vintage - English Equestrian

Take a trip to the English countryside for fall - perfect for walking through crunchy leaves along a quaint road, under a gray October sky.

1. 1960s Vintage Country Tartan Wool Cape from CustardHeartVintage, $106
2. Vintage La Famille 1930s locket from JeanJeanVintage, $62
3. 1960s Equestrian Leather Boots from Thrush, $112
4. Vintage Hard-Sided Suitcase from TheFancyLamb, $92

Adding a little equestrian elegance:

 

1960s Bone Folder Cloche Hat from TheChurchofVintage, $28

Equestrian Prep Style Belt from laurelinsailor, $20.50

Vintage Gucci Wool Challis Shawl from mascarajones, $295

You can see the treasury in it's entirety here:

Baking Gift Guide - for the Vintage Home

I've been putting together treasuries as gift guides lately - I would love to finish my holiday shopping this month so I can focus on baking, cooking, decorating and crafting in November and December.  Here's one I put together for the baker in the family, who also has a love of vintage.

1. Antique Pumpkin Glaze Mixing Bowl from susantique, $39
2. Two Vintage Pestles from cottagefarm, $32
3. Linen Pinafore with Flowers by MyHappyHome, $35
4. Four Vintage Egg Cups from lapomme, $38
5. Old Muffin Tin from Fortsville, $5

Or, mix up a batch of muffins with your little one and while they're in the oven, read In the Night Kitchen together.

 You can see the entire gift guide here:

Dress Your Home in Vintage - Setting Your Holiday Table

Set your holiday table apart with vintage and handmade serving dishes and decor - makes your home feel cozy and loved.

Inspiration Silver Plate Set from sadieolive, $180

Set of Four Pretty Napkin Rings from AlicesLookingGlass, $14

Set of Five Diamond Etched Glasses from RedRubyRetro, $15

Silver Magnetic Chalkboard by HerMajestysPug, $12

 

Set of Six Yellow Glass Dessert Plates from OldCoot, $19.99

Full Linen Apron by pilosale, $60

Charming Varnished Gravy Boat from Garden22Vintage, $10

More entertaining and decorating ideas can be found in my Set Your Holiday Table treasury on Etsy:

Dress Yourself in Vintage - Military Chic

The trend in military styling is not new, but make it more unique with vintage picks!  Add a layer with a little brown cardigan or vest.

Vintage Utility Green Linen Shorts from allencompanyinc, $34
French Vanilla Ruffle Blouse from Thrush, $31
US Military Canvas Field Pack from ethanollie, $37
Lace Up Ankle Booties from sheHEARTSvintage, $48

Unisex Military-Style Army Green Button Up Shirt from lapoubellevintage, $22
WWII Russian Army Map Bag from Militaria, $65
Black Horn Rim Glasses from BibbysRocket, $84

Fine Art Friday - Blue Shadows

The sun is setting earlier and earlier, casting blue shadows on freshly tilled earth.

Small Doses by mutrux

Evidence of Piracy by andreamanard

Small Flowery Branch Tumbler by liveclay

Fine Art Friday is a movement started by artist Jessica Torrant that uses twitter, treasuries, blogging and facebook to find and discuss new artists and favorite works. Search the twitter hashtag #FineArtFriday to see what everyone is talking about and share your favorites!