Wtf did I do before Pinterest? It’s pretty much my only recipe source/inspiration nowadays, and I can’t remember life before it. A quick weekend lunch, inspired by this. Share:
I’m back! As you know, Mark and I packed up the car (and Atlas!) and headed out on old historic Route 66 to Albuquerque (someday I want to do the whole thing!). Unfortunately Mark had to work m...
Mark and I made a spur of the moment decision this morning to drive to New Mexico…on Saturday! He has to go for a work project, so we’re making a little adventure out of it! I absolutely ...
This is a gif of my dog yawning and being snuggly. That is all. :) xo (click on the image if it’s not moving) Share:
If you’ve opened up a fashion magazine in the last few months, you’ve likely heard that peplums are “in” right now. While they are making themselves known, perhaps for the fir...
Two years ago almost to the day, I was home from work recovering from having my wisdom teeth out. Archives was *juuuuust* starting to come together. I had been collecting vintage garments for months ...
The doors on the Archives Vintage stock are being thrown open! Come enjoy a glass of champagne and peruse some vintage as I host my first ever open house. This is a rare chance to see all of the shop...
Top: F21, Skirt/Shoes/Bracelets: thrifted, vintage Remember in my last outfit post how I talked about learning to love my limp, straight hair? After seeing Megan’s voluminous locks on Sunday...
Archives Vintage is celebrating 2 years on Etsy and 1 year of my self employment! Hooray! Update: The sale is now 30% off until noon CST 3/20! Share:
The day I made a very important sale! Feel free to skip my emotional ramblings if you want (I wouldn’t blame you); here’s a summary of this post: I’ve been self employed for a year!...
Teresa of Bess Georgette runs a great feature on her blog called My Vintage Memory, and she very kindly featured yours truly in her latest installment! Click here to see some photos of me in my awkwa...
So, I kind of disappeared from blogland, huh? And back now with hardly a fashion-forward outfit (not that they ever are, but…). It’s just time to get back in the swing of things, so a med...
I’m a bit of an old lady while I work at the computer: I have a pillow for back support, reading glasses and a blanket on my lap. Atlas likes to be close at all times, and makes no effort to re...
Let’s be real: as far as holidays go, Valentines Day is pretty ridiculous….the perfect occasion to wear the most absurdly awesome vintage sweater in the world! I bought this months ago fo...
If you’re anything like me, you use your makeup brushes daily, but fail to clean them as often as you should. I usually use shampoo to wash them, but last night as I reached in the shower to gr...
My hair has reached unruly lengths! It’s longer than it has been is quite some time, and I’m having fun actually being able to DO something with it. Most days it lands in a pseudo Gibson ...
Last weekend’s wedding show was a success! I’m adding my remaining stock of vintage wedding dresses and gowns to the shop, plus some lovely accessories. There are some currently available...
I’m thrilled to be participating in the Vintage Bazaar’s next market – which is solely focused on weddings! If you’re in the Chicago area and are planning a wedding, this is ...
I’ve added a hefty sale section to the shop! Over 40 items marked down to $5 or $10! There are dresses, bags, shoes, sweaters, skirts, accessories & more. They’re priced to sell, so s...
Last week I finally invested in a kitchen appliance I’ve wanted for years – a juicer! I have a terrible time getting enough fresh, raw foods into my daily regimen. With a juicer, I can ge...
Well, well. Another year has come and gone…some great and not so great blog photos were taken. Keeping in tradition, here is my second annual bloopers post! Presented (mostly) without comment: ...
Happy Holidays! ♥ Share:
I love getting dressed up – in my opinion the more formal, the better. Unfortunately, those occasions present themselves infrequently. My family is pretty casual, so while I’d love to thr...
I recently rearranged my office, which now has a sewing station! Mark got me sewing classes for my birthday, so I’ll finally put this baby to use! Decorating for the holidays with vintage ornam...
Remember back in September when Merl and I were going to host a pop up shop, but had to cancel last minute? WELL, we’ve finally rescheduled, and lucky for you it’s right around the holida...
Hey! It’s my birthday! And thus, I am embarking on the last year of my twenties. 28 was one of the most challenging but rewarding years of my life, but I wouldn’t change a thing about it....
Yesterday Merl and I took a mini road trip to Indiana to pick up my vintage lot. Merl earns major props for not only getting up early, but taking an entire day from her own business to help me with m...
Wait, wasn’t I just going on about how I was going to be a better blogger? Still working on that. But but but! Here’s what I’ve been up to…. I recently came into contact with ...
I love the holidays. Definitely my favorite time of year. Aside from the good cheer, twinkle lights and snow, there are the fabulous holiday parties. It may be early November, but it’s never to...
Friday I had a really good day. This is what I wore while working, and when Mark got home from work, we went out to dinner to celebrate. I ran into our local convenience store on our way, and one of ...
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