shop preview: shoes, bag, scarves, and elephants!

Here's a preview of the shoes, bags, and scarves coming to the shop shortly...plus a really cool set of elephant print cocktail napkins, just in time for holiday parties!

1960s faux alligator embossed leather pumps with gold rings, by Socialites.

1940s black suede ankle lace flats, by Playgoers Softees.

Brown leather Etienne Aigner penny loafers.

1960s black patent wide strap mary jane heels, by Naturalizer.

1950s strappy black suede and satin peeptoe heels, by Carmelletes.

1960s needlepoint tapestry bag.

1940s black corde bag, by Annette.

Silk Erté letter C scarf.

Set of 8 vintage elephant cocktail napkins.

1960s silk Vera Neumann Fir Branch print scarf.

xo

K

life in november

It's been busy around here since we returned from Europe.  First and most importantly, of course, we met and brought home Pickles.  He has been such a sweet, lovable addition to our little family.  We also seem to have had a hard time staying at home since coming home, and took lots of little trips around Michigan in November, treasuring hunting and enjoying the last of the autumn foliage.  

Winter has also arrived here--suddenly!  Or it seems sudden.  (Autumn just never lasts as long as I would like.)  The flannel pajamas and down comforter are out and in use.  And I suppose I'm finally getting into winter nesting mode:  I've been making cocktails (the maple leaf and rum/cider concoctions are the current favorites) and have started thinking about my holiday baking.

Speaking of which...Andy and I had the flu over Thanksgiving, so we didn't have our big feast until last night.  I am not a big pie fan or maker (I know, it's un-American, right?), so I was going to make a pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.  However, while looking for a recipe, I stumbled on this recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse.  It was really easy to make, and quite tasty.

How was your November?  You can follow me on Instagram if you're interested in life behind the scenes around here.

xo

K

meet Pickles + 20% off Thank You sale

If you follow me on Instagram, you've already "met" Pickles (aka "Mr. Pickles").  He's our new shop assistant, and is here just in time to follow me around as I pack orders for our Thank You sale.  All items in the shop are marked down 20% now through midnight EST on Monday, 12/2.

Andy and I are thankful for Pickles...and for you, all you marvelous, stylish lovers of vintage!

xo

K

shop preview: wool sweaters, violet velvet, bronze beading, and black lace

The shop continues to fill up with festive and cozy items.  Here's a preview of the latest beauties that will be arriving shortly!

1950s gunmetal blue embroidered taffeta dress with velvet trim.

1950s cocoa brown mohair and wool knit capelet.

1950s navy blue peek-a-boo stripe dress with rhinestone buttons.

1960s cream wool cardigan with bronze beading.

1950s deep purple velvet dress with leaf appliques.

1950s matelassé candy stripe party skirt, by Nelly de Grab.

Roaring 1960s black lace bodice dress with velvet bow at waist, by Gay Gibson.

The Land Beyond heavy knit wool Uruguayan sweater.

1960s plaid flannel dress with pockets and Peter Pan collar, by Peck & Peck.

1970s green and orange glen plaid women's blazer with suede elbow patches.

1930s rainbow patchwork plaid day dress.

Wool snowflake fair isle cardigan, by Jersild.

xo

K

shop preview: blue velvet, Icelandic wool, and black sequins

Blue velvet, black sequins, Icelandic wool, red tartan, and a clever capelet...a small but quality preview of things that will be landing in the shop shortly!

1950s blue velvet party dress.

1960s black sequin Sternenhimmel cardigan.

1960s striped knit sweater dress.

Cream mohair buckle capelet.

1950s red wool tartan plaid dress with fringe trim.

Icelandic wool sweater, by Samband of Iceland.

1940s black crepe and velvet-trimmed dress, by Petty Hite Fashion.

1960s black sequin and beaded rose sleeveless shell.

xo

K

menswear shop preview: Scandi knits, 1950s wool plaid, and...polka dots?

A nice little selection of cozy sweaters and plaid shirts will be coming to the shop shortly--just in time for holiday gift-giving!  That last polka dot sweater is just wild.  I wish I could have seen the fella who initially wore it.  I am picturing him as a beatnik-y Maynard G. Krebs type.

1970s Scandinavian motif wool blend turtleneck sweater, made in Denmark.

1960s green and orange plaid shirt, by Donegal.

1970s plaid polo neck pullover with pockets.

1950s orange and gray wool and rayon blend checked shirt, Lanier by Oxford.

1960s mohair polka dot sweater, Big J by Jantzen.

xo

K

i spy: Romanian folk costume, plywood dresses, tweedy coats and perfumes

I missed a month of I Spy, since I was gone for much of October, but it's back now, with lots of beautiful things:  vivid autumnal Gruau artwork, haunting found photos, Romanian folk clothing on a postcard, and incredible trompe l'oeil dresses made of plywood!  But my favorite thing here might be that Franz Marc painting of Russi.  We saw a lot of Marc's work at the Lenbachhaus and the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, and I particularly loved his animal paintings.  Yes, dogs have been on my mind a lot lately.  (When I went to type the title of this post, my fingers tapped out "i spay" initially.  No joke.)  Hopefully there will be a new canine addition to our little family soon.

Speaking of Franz Marc and Munich, have you all been following the story of 1400 pieces of art looted by the Nazis that have been discovered in a Munich apartment?  It's incredible.

clockwise starting from upper left:

*vintage Romanian postcard / source

*Dresden, 1938 found photograph / signs and wonders on Flickr

*Evening by William Brymner, 1907 / Wikimedia Commons

*Wallflower by Ron Isaacs / Tory Folliard Gallery

*"Russi" Lying by Franz Marc, 1910-1911 / The Athenaeum

*Vogue, August 15, 1935 / source

*René Gruau Crescendo ad, 1963 / via

*Tweed fragrance ad, December 1964 Seventeen magazine / source

*Sonia Delaunay fabric and coat / via

*Cattedrale by Piero Pizzi Cannella, 1955 / via

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xo

K