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chic modern vintage
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No nonsense Renaissance Woman+ Hipster Thrifter+Decor/Design Enthusiast currently obsessed with brass also loves fashion, art, music and food.
#2656 in All , #108 in Interior design

THE WELLNESS WINEDOWN BENEFIT FOR ATTITUDES & ATTIRE

If I sent you an invite and you didnt attend the Wellness Winedown, you missed an awesome event benefiting Attitudes and Attire. As you can see there was a really nice turn out with some fabulous giv...

4 days ago

THRIFTY

Hello everyone I hope your weekend was as nice as mine. I havent really been doing much thrifting as of late. I say it all the time I dont need a thing— but Ive been shopping more estate sales. I sto...

21 may 12

WHAT MOTHERS DAY MEANS TO ME

Mothers day mean absolutely nothing to me. Wait let me tell you why— I dont have to wait for one day to tell my mother that I love her and you shouldnt either. Now dont get me wrong, doing something ...

11 may 12

WALTER

A funny thing happen yesterday on twitter, @BoutiqueBoheme responds to a tweet, not realizing until much later she is in Dallas and I know her already. I click to follow and twitter says— follow more...

10 may 12

MUSIC MONDAY | NDAMBI

Chonita Gilbert aka NDambi the daughter of a Baptist minister in Dallas, Texas there were only two kinds of music were allowed in the house. There wasnt really a middle ground. No secular music allow...

07 may 12

YOURE INVITED | WELLNESS WINEDOWN AT HOTEL PALOMAR

Come out and support Attitudes & Attire on Thursday, May 17th from 5-7PM with a donation of $20 or a gently used handbag. You may RSVP to Beverly her email is noted on the invite. Thanks Sandra a...

30 apr 12

EARTH DAY DALLAS | ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITY BUILDERS

Im a bit late with this one since Earth Day was this past Sunday......but here goes. While assisting my friend thawriter during the Earth Day Dallas event again this year. I couldnt help but to visit...

27 apr 12

ABOUT TOWN | Blueprint

Ahhhh, I made it home......well not exactly but that is exactly how you feel when you drive up to Blueprint. A gorgeous 1920ish home houses this quaint shop. Dont you love the blue doors? They make a...

17 apr 12

DOUBLES

Its something about have two. (of most everything) Often times when Im looking for things I like, I must have two. I shop estate sales frequently and often times there is only one or some other odd n...

12 apr 12

MUSIC MONDAY | KIMBANGUIST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

A 200 member orchestra and choir most of which are self-taught. The orchestra was founded by Armand Diangienda in Kinshasa, where the orchestra is based. Musicians come from all over the city, most t...

09 apr 12

KIM MYLES STENCILS "GLOBAL GLAM COLLECTION"

Remember Kim Myles? HGTV Design Star winner (Season 2). Recently she teamed up with Cutting Edge Stencils and created a wonderful collection of five stencils of which Im only going to show you the th...

05 apr 12

STOPPED IN MY TRACKS

I had something else in mind for a post today— I was working on something outside but I was stopped in my tracks quickly by the weather. Tornadoes touched down about fifteen minutes away from my hom...

04 apr 12

MUSIC MONDAY | JESSIE BOYKINS III "BEFORE THE NIGHT IS THRU"

I hope by now you guys know how much I love music, especially real music. You know people that can play their own instruments and sing without Autotunes...is that even singing? Well anyways, take a l...

02 apr 12

ANTHONY CHISOM AIDS FOUNDATION RECEPTION

Last Friday night I had the pleasure of attending a private reception given by the Anthony Chisom AIDS Foundation. It was at one of the homes currently undergoing renovations in the South Dallas Hist...

28 mar 12

MUSIC MONDAY | Allen Stone "Unaware"

I follow Kindred the Family Soul on twitter and they tweeted the video of this guy, Allen Stone MAN! I love him. Check him out, and tell me what you think. Happy Monday. Go forth listen to great mus...

26 mar 12

WONDERFUL WEEKEND

Yesterday I accompanied a close friend of my mother to a doctor appointment. Shes not married; neither does she have children. Its not anything I wanted to do but my schedule allows me to be a bit fl...

23 mar 12

New Feature MUSIC MONDAY | Esperanza Spalding "Black Gold"

 For those of you who follow me on twitter know I love music. Real Music. Real Musicians. Esperanza Spalding has a new album CD Radio Music Society coming out March 20th. The single "Black Gol...

19 mar 12

BRASS IS STILL MY OBSESSION

Recalling my guest post with Erica of Design Blahg Im still convinced after many years of chilly chrome and silver accents dominating the interior design scene— As of late decorators and interior des...

16 mar 12 1 person likes this

THRIFTY WINDOW SHOPPING

Ever since I saw this zodiac mirror in the lovely home of Jane and Judy Aldridge Ive been a tad obsessed with finding one or something like it. Well here it is, but its not quite close enough. What d...

14 mar 12 1 person likes this

ICE CUBE + THE EAMES

We all know and love the work of the husband and wife duo The Eames— but take another look through the eyes of Ice Cube who I say should have his own home show. Why not? Everyone else has one.

12 mar 12

THE REALITIES OF THRIFTING

A public service announcement PLEASE READ WITH CARE..THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER Have you been thrifting lately? I have but Ive changed my wicked ways. I no longer purchase things with the hopes of usin...

07 mar 12

THRIFTY

This is what $5 US dollars get you from the thrift store. 80s Pompili sandals— made in Italy. They were originally $159.90 per the tag on the inside of the shoe. I can tell already Ill be wearing the...

06 mar 12

THE WISH LIST

*le sigh* Since I know I cant afford this at the moment. Ill do the next best thing— Add it to my wish list. IMAGE FROM ADRIEN ROVERO

05 mar 12

THE SHOOT

Wearing a vintage fox collar.Tabran gives the camera a meaningful glance. Mom is wearing 80s Tadashi which coincidentally the same designer Octavia Spencer wore to the Oscars last night. Tabran is we...

27 feb 12

FINALLY!

Finally this day has come.... For years now Ive privately sourced vintage clothing for family and close friends. I still love to shop for vintage clothing as a hobby....yup I have rolling rack full o...

24 feb 12

POSHMARK at HOTEL INDIGO DALLAS

I attended the Poshmark event last night at Hotel Indigo. I found out about at the very last minute...but I wanted to go to check it out.Its a very interesting concept. You download the app to your i...

23 feb 12

RAISING CANE

Dont you love when fashion and interior design meet? Hello. 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

22 feb 12 1 person likes this

IN THE SHEETS

Now that I have your attention.... Straight to the point. Do you have a space that needs some separation? Do you have sheets with a great pattern, or not? With a sheet and a few other basic suppli...

16 feb 12

DID I MENTION I DONT CELEBRATE VALENTINES DAY?

Ive always wondered why people waste...yup ummm humm I said waste money— buying flowers and candy no one really eats. I show my love 365 24/7 to people in my life. I dont wait until one day to let pe...

14 feb 12

THRIFT DECOR TIP: vintage furs

Often times when I go thrifting I come across vintage furs that are slightly damaged or beyond repair for someone to wear. I use to pass them up, but not anymore when the price is right. Old furs can...

08 feb 12 5 people like this

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