This is Why I Need to Move to Echo Park

Next LA trip will involve Delilah Bakery and Tavin, the new "concept" vintage/art boutique by Erin Julie Tavin.

{image via Tavin and the Tavin blog}

Valerie and her Week of Wonders

I just got finished watching Valerie and her Week of Wonders for the 2nd time. This time I watched the 1970 film with the sound turned down and the Valerie Project playing. A group of musicians (including the guys from Espers) recorded a new soundtrack for the movie last year as part of the The Project Series. Most of the music went really well with the story but there were some moments when I would have preferred the orginial. Anyway, go see Valerie and her Week of Wonders because even though it's really bizarre it is so beautiful. I am completely in love with her white bedroom and was inspired to create a party board for it.

Mood/Theme: Whimsical, vintage

Colors: Gray and white

Top Row: Shawl by Meghan Park; Vase photo via Poppytalk; Rough Diamond ring by Seababe Jewelry; table setting by Brian Andriola

Row 2: Veil photo by Anne Ruthmann; Pearl earrings by Tipsy Whimsey; Birdcage photo via Mteriors; Planter centerpiece via Fish Food

Row 3: Punch table from Country Living; Dress by Coco Irene; Table setting by Oh How Charming; DIY votives by Paul Lowe at Snippet and Ink;

Bottom Row: Stationary by Maria Thomas; Table setting via Carpe + Item; Dress via Brides; Mixed China from Martha Stewart

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Happy Weekend!

I have to get out of here to prepare for the concert tonight but wanted to leave you with a few things to check out while you are lounging around this weekend.

• This book discovered over at Decor8;
• an AMAZING new way to organize books and make a bedside table;
• flirty and springy vintage dresses;
• this past week's guest blogger at d*s;
• lots of rooms;
• and square cupcakes...I could care less that they're square I just love me some cupcakes!

{photos by Wakaba Noda *thanks dear ada*}

How-To Tuesday

To keep with the vintage theme, here are some tutorial posts that use vintage materials:

Vintage Bra Wristlet at Craft Chi

Rag Rug at the Vintage Chica

Vintage Pillowcase Lunchbox from Oh, Fransson!

Vintage Wallpaper Secretaries at Needle Book

Tuesday Treasures

I have been noticing a lot of vintage and vintage-inspired knick knacks and art popping up in the design blogs and magazines. I really like the look of mostly white objects with bursts of color like in this sneak peek over at Design Sponge and Holly's new friend, Oscar. Here are some of my favorite things coming out of Etsy right now.

Ceramic Owl Bank from fruit fly pie; Fantastic Brass Whale from go go abigail; Vintage letter N from blue bell bazaar; Trailer Park Plate from trixie delicious; Bird Cake Stand from whitney smith; Help Me Rhonda clock from trixie and radar; Elephant Book Print from PolYesterday; Vintage porcelain birds from Emily Lynch; Custom Monogrammed Plate from kelly wilson antiques; Leaf Collage from petit collage; Milk Bottle Set from cyrus the potter; W is for Wolf from Two Sarahs

Vintage Etsy - Updated

I think all the thrifty divas at flickr influenced my decision to not show off a designer this week but some cool vintage shops instead. I recently joined the Etsy Vintage Community and befriended lots of cool sellers. One of my favorites, not only for the selection but for the photos' and website's sex appeal, is Black Raven Vintage.

Find more photos like this on Etsy Vintage Buyer and Seller Community

Another great, affordable shop with lots of selection is Road Trip Journal.

Find more photos like this on Etsy Vintage Buyer and Seller Community

Ok I couldn't help myself - Orla Kiely's (this link should be working now but if not - http://www.orlakiely.com/home/) collection is just amazing! There is definitely some vintage influence here with a punch of modern colors!

{thank you to Ali and Alyson for posting about this!}