we still dance on whirling stages

...in my Busby Berkeley dreams

Yep, I'm sticking with the Magnetic Fields "69 Love Songs" lyrics as post titles this month (although the title/lyrics above have nothing really to do with this post). Well, actually, no--there are two pairs of dancing-ready shoes in this preview. And some fancy cuff links for the guys.

Herewith, a shop preview for you.

Vintage LL Bean shearling-lined leather boots.

1980s denim and leather boots, made in Spain by Jazz.

1960s pebbled orange leather flats with decorative topstitching and tassels, by Joseph Diminuettes.

1970s LL Bean Maine Hunting Shoe duck boots.

1960s taupe suede and silver leather heels, by Johansen.

Pale pink perforated Bass loafers.

1970s leather and wood high heel mule clogs, by Stuff.

Olive and gold plaid tote.

1960s tapestry bucket bag.

Men's leather tie and cufflink hanging travel case.

Silk lighthouse scarf, by Vera.

Cotton Vera butterflies scarf.

Ram print scarf, by Sakowitz.

Cubist Vera scarf.

Sheer pink sun and marshgrass print scarf, by Vera.

1960s flat bottom color stripe tie, by B.J. Ernst.

Yellow silk print bat wing bow tie, by Enduro Cravat.

Mosaic print bat wing bow tie.

Three 1960s tie clips. Top modernist clip by Hickock; bottom clip by Swank. Middle clip has a ski motif.

1960s silvertone and rhinestone star cuff links, by Shields.

Swanky goldtone bejeweled cuff links.

Pheasant print tea towel, by Lois Long.

Cottage rose print round linen tablecloth.

1937 commemorative Dutch cup, by Mosa Maastricht.

Adorable folklore wooden decorative tile.

1950s celery green plastic eyeglass frames, by Bausch & Lomb.

xo

K

i don't believe in the sun

How could it shine down on everyone
and never shine on me
How could there be such cruelty
The only sun I ever knew
was the beautiful one that was you

Actually, it's a very bright and sunny day here today. There may be over a foot of fresh snow--but there's sun! The groundhog predicted an early spring, but it's certainly not here yet.

So here's a shop preview with some cozy, warm knits, and some pastel, spring-y things--something for whatever your weather or mood!

Cream Italian wool fisherman's sweater.

Reindeer sweater dress.

Scottie dog sweater with tartan ribbon trim, by Susan Bristol.

Scandinavian motif embroidered maxi dress, by Berkshire.

1970s geometry print ascot neck blouse.

Silky tulip print, flutter sleeve dress.

1980s seafoam and pink argyle sweater vest.

Mint green linen dress set.

Zigzag pussy bow sweater, by R&K Originals.

1960s mod swirl print scooter dress, by Patty Petite.

1960s gray voile embroidered blouse, by Shapely Classic.

Dreamy landscape maxi dress.

Polished cotton rose print blouse, by Lady Van Heusen.

1950s stained glass print voile dress with wide sash tie at waist.

xo

K

i've got wheels and you want to go for a ride

I might just name all the blog posts after Magnetic Fields lyrics this month. I listened to 69 Love Songs over and over again while we were on our road trip last weekend, so it's kind of stuck in my head.

Mega icicles! There was tons of snow up north, and even more fell while we were there, but the driving wasn't bad at all--probably because folk there are used to driving in the snow. Winter isn't high tourist season up north (which is why it's the best time to go!).

We ate breakfast two days in a row at our favorite place, Patisserie Amie. Mmmm.

Andy waiting on breakfast. I love the colors here so much I didn't do anything to this photo besides putting the frame around it.

Here's the delicious omelette we split before we had Breakfast Dessert.

Dessert was a Le Tigre cake (it had chocolate and almonds) and a lemon tart, with big dollops of whipped cream on the side. (We also enjoyed delicious dinners at two other favorites--La Bécasse and Trattoria Stella.)

Here I am freezing but trying to look nonchalant in a thrift store parking lot.

The only vintage thing I'm wearing here is this pretty bejeweled lucky clover pin, which belonged to my grandmother.

We found lots of great vintage on this trip, but the only thing I'm showing you right now is something I'm keeping for myself. I found this old printer's tray at one of our very last stops. I want to hang it on the wall somewhere--maybe the bedroom?--and fill it with jewelry and wee tchotchkes.

xo

K