Wishing Quail

I found this amazeballs jacket at Pixel 19, a little place I learned about through this fantastic Soapbox Cincinnati article.



The owner, Mr. Stu Ninzy, is the coolest dude on the planet. My best friend and I both fell in love with him.



See, this shop is in Stu's home and to check it out, you have to call him and make an appointment.



And when we did, we were welcomed like old friends and introduced to a humongous amount of awesome stuff.



Really, what more could you ask?



Well, I mean, we almost asked him to marry us. But maybe that should wait until the second visit...



poncho (last pic and below) - Francesca's Collections
horse print jacket - Pixel 19
dress - Old Navy via the Gap Outlet in Hebron
flats - So, I think
ring - I bought it at the world's biggest gun show with my He-Man of a man.

In other news...



I HAVE ADOPTED A QUAIL!



Her name is Coco Chanel and she only has one leg.

Here's the story: My man is a falconer and often meets up with his hawking mentor, Paul. Paul keeps quail for hawk training purposes (read: reasons that are unpleasant for the quail). I went with Brandon to meet Paul and saw his small box of quail. When one little bird flopped around with only one foot, it broke my heart. I asked Brandon if we could adopt her. He agreed, asking Paul to donate the handicapped fowl and then building a beautiful quail hutch from scratch. I love this man. Anyway, as we went to fetch Coco, my man suggested she might get lonely and asked Paul for another bird to keep her company. So now we have Gertrude Stein the Quail, as well!

Rude and Nude

corny in the corner

This dress is another House of Curious Treasures find. It was on the mannequin outside of the shop. I'm not too proud to admit that I denuded a mannequin in broad daylight.


flatlining


crouch potato


popping pillows


stripe face


Another photo of my man sans pants. Sigh.

dress - vintage from the House of Curious Treasures
belt - Francesca's Collections
flats - Target

The House that Jen Built

pondering ponchos

Dear friends, allow me to sing the praises of a new secondhand shop I have recently given my heart to.

Here's a hint: They sell amazing vintage green felt hats at unbeatable prices. Like $6.

Behold: The House of Curious Treasures!


probably pondering the improbable purchasability of my hat

Not only is Jen, the lady that runs this fantastic establishment, a hilarious, gregarious, chaotic bundle of awesomeness, she has aggregated the most amazing collection of antiques, vintage curiosities, and unusual goods. I have spent hours rummaging through her jam-packed storefront.


These boots were made for thrifting.

Vintage '50s dress? $10. Vintage '60s never-been-worn bikini? $10.


Ring me up some deals, please.

Plus, she has mountains of dirt-cheap and beautiful furniture, home goods, and trinkets.

I know I sound like I'm gushing. It's because I am. Just wait 'till you see all the awesome I've brought home from this place.



vintage hat - House of Curious Treasures... duh!
poncho - Coldwater Creek
rings - vintage, thrift
jeans - Forever 21
cowboy boots - thrift
boot bandanna - thrift

Date Drape

window shadow desperado

The pun in the title of this post makes me uncomfortable but I did play in my parents' curtains before heading out on a family date.

And really, where would my life be without inappropriate puns?


scads of plaids


earring my bell

This photo represents a recent coup - Orange lip color that is easy, sheer, yet noticeable! Thank you, Revlon Colorburst Lipcolor in Tutti Frutti!


It's curtains for ya!

...And thank you, Mom and Dad, for letting me play in your curtains more than your cat does.


native amenity


wool'll stop the rain

50's top - Captain Betty's
wool plaid skirt - TraderBakers in Carrollton, KY
boots - Frye
silver earrings - Hmm. Good question.
rings - vintage
wool blanket coat - Liz Claiborne from Strut Resale Boutique

The Hills are Alive

posts on a post

Girls in white dresses with blue cotton cardis,


Board?

Snowflakes that make my all my photos seem arsty,


bling it on

Bright copper jewelry on silvery strings,


Don't take offence.

These are a few of my favorite things!


Special guest appearance by Twiggy.

When the frostbites,
When the wind stings,
When I'm feeling fat,


as refer-fence

I simply remember my wonderful blog
And then I don't feel so bad!

nightgown - NVISION
cardigan - The Gap
necklace - Big Bone Lick Salt Festival
boots - Frye

Wu Hoo!

I have been per-sueded.

Behold: My purchase from the Jason Wu for Target line.

I bought this little top at the Targe in Florence a few days after the launch. I really would have liked to accompany the incomparable Megan on her Jason Wu big game hunt the day the clothing arrived, but I was stuck in BFE with nothing but a one ton flatbed truck as transportation. I did the world a favor and didn't drive it anywhere.

Her account of the adventure is pretty entertaining, anyways!


wall eye

In other news, I think my obsession with boots has got to stop. This outfit would have been much better in regular ol' heels, methinks.


I am disappointed in you, for some reason.


Clavicle attack!

earrings - handmade by my Momma
top - Jason Wu for Le Target
skirt - vintage from NVISION
boots - thrift from Goodwill

A Cure for Melancholia

incredibly clouded and extremely close

I often battle overcast weather with yellow tops and purple skirts.


Can't you just hear Dueling Banjos wafting on the cold breeze?


mid-air flair


pieces of the pasture

Maggie, fashionable as ever.



earrings - Night Owl Crafts
top - Free People
skirt - vintage
shoes - Imagine by John Camuto



Despite the melancholy weather, there were chores to do at the farm. So, I grabbed a hoodie, some boots, and of course, a bottle of wine.



I kept the purple suede skirt, though. It goes with everything!