Back to life, Back to reality

Having just returned from a wonderful trip from Ithaca, NY I have much information to share.

First...this photo of a vintage Pome bracelet I found a few weeks back at a terrytown estate sale.



This bracelet is especially wonderful because it has the manufacturers stamp on the inside of each separate link (which is rare to find in costume jewelry).

Also today, I went to an estate sale on Cat Mountain in Northwest Hills. I found more than I expected to but am excited about my new (old) things. I have yet to photograph the great vintage glasses that I got but here are some of the accessories that I found:

To start, I can't tell you how lucky it is to find an estate or garage sale that sells shoes that fit your foot. Today I lucked out.

Justin's in a very pale grey color with white piping.


* I also got an unworn pair of black Justin's that is at the shoe hospital waiting to be stretched. I really hope that they fit when I get them on Monday!

These are both Salvatore Ferragamo vintage shoes. The sizing runs so weird on them, so I have to wear an 8 1/2 when I noramlly wear a 7! Lately I have fallen in love with these vintage styles for the fact that you just can't get anything like them new. Plus, they really are super comfortable.



And lastly, I found this pair of black leather gloves. This woman had a huge collection but most of them were too tiny! (I actually don't have very big hands either). This pair is lined with some type of fur. They would have come in really handy when I was in NY these past two weeks but they won't be very helpful in Austin's warm spring weather!



Estate sales really make my day and now that I have the time I have taken every opportunity to visit as many as possible. I will probably go back on Sunday for the markdowns!

In my knitting world, I am working right now on a sweater that I am designing. I can't wait for it to be done even though I think it will be too warm to wear it. It is made from Black, Tan and Creme Chunky Misti Alpaca and is super soft. The pattern is based off of a sweater that I saw in The Shabby Sheep yarn store in Dallas.



This is a picture of the sleeves before I seamed them and began working on the body. I absolutely love the stripe pattern!

I hope everyone has a happy Friday night!

Once upon a time...

There was a young(ish) girl interested in all forms of creating. She loved knitting, sewing, cooking and all forms of domesticity that can be found (with the exception of cleaning I suppose). She especially enjoyed things of a vintage nature because in most cases things aren't made like they have been in the past. She absolutely adored the idea of heirloom quality pieces that could be passed down through the generations that survived the test of time.

In reality...

I'm a recent graduate of the University of Texas in Austin with a fashion degree. I have always loved every type of textile and art medium and my craft is constantly evolving. I have a passion for historical costume, vintage linens, kitchenware old (i.e. Pyrex, Fire King) and new, furniture of all designs...really any type of visual medium. I love style and have a very specific and eclectic taste.

Right now I am living in Austin (a truly inspiring place) and dreaming of what is to come.