Old clothes, poetry, music and the beauty of the natural world inspire me to be present and yet transcend time at the same time. Every day in each moment we have the opportunity to create magic in myriad ways and for me clothing is such a deep part of that. What character do I feel today? What am I going to make and give to the world? An outfit in itself can be a work of art...I guess that is what is meant by style...how we collage together clothes out of how we feel emotionally and physically. It is magic really, the creation of a beautiful illusion that we present to the world that affects those around us. The ability to create is one of the greatest gifts we have as human beings, so in my small way I hope by offering wonderful clothes and old goods I can inspire those who come across my shop to dream their dreams and create their own magic.

Monday, August 2, 2010

The Magic of Feathers~ Peacocks

I am obsessed with feathers and the birds they come from, so I thought I would do a feather theme this week to connect us all with the beautiful world of birds. To kick things off, I put together a menagerie of items from my fellow Etsy sellers that all delight in the beauty of one of my own favorite birds, the peacock. Enjoy the colors and the beauty of one of nature's most glorious creatures. xo

chanyeevon.etsy.com
Hayashibeads.etsy.com
tolemountain.etsy.com
MyGmasCloset.etsy.com
designerwholesale.etsy.com
CollectableSpectacle.etsy.com
darlington.etsy.com
FabDant1.etsy.com
AustinModern.etsy.com

vintageglitznglam.etsy.com

viverridae.etsy.com
listitcafe.etsy.com
TeaBlossoms.etsy.com
luly612.etsy.com
retropage.etsy.com

RaggedyThreads.etsy.com
packratsrus.etsy.com
moonchildvintage.etsy.com

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Siouxsie & The Banshees "Dazzle"

Dazzling Dresses and Such~

Dear Prudence Lace Flapper Dress~
Arabian Nights Red Paisley Bohemian Skirt and Blouse set~
SpellBound Black Maxi Dress~
Stop Dragging My Heart Around Ivory Lace and Satin Blouse~
The Kid's Are Alright Madras Plaid Blazer~
Time of the Season Purple Paisley Jacket~
Nothing Compares to You Little Black Mini Dress~

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Hobos and Blood on the Tracks~ For all the Girls Who Love Bob Dylan!

Jack of Hearts 1940s Zoot Suit Pants~
You're A Big Girl Now 1970s Plaid Cotton Shirt~
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A Simple Twist of Fate 1960s Edwardian Maxi Skirt~
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Tangled Up In Blue 1970s Levi's Plaid Western Shirt~
You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go 1980s Brown Hobo Jumper~
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You're A Big Girl Now

Our conversation was short and sweet
It nearly swept me off-a my feet
And I’m back in the rain, oh, oh
And you are on dry land
You made it there somehow
You’re a big girl now

Bird on the horizon, sittin’ on a fence
He’s singin’ his song for me at his own expense
And I’m just like that bird, oh, oh
Singin’ just for you
I hope that you can hear
Hear me singin’ through these tears

Time is a jet plane, it moves too fast
Oh, but what a shame if all we’ve shared can’t last
I can change, I swear, oh, oh
See what you can do
I can make it through
You can make it too

Love is so simple, to quote a phrase
You’ve known it all the time, I’m learnin’ it these days
Oh, I know where I can find you, oh, oh
In somebody’s room
It’s a price I have to pay
You’re a big girl all the way

A change in the weather is known to be extreme
But what’s the sense of changing horses in midstream?
I’m going out of my mind, oh, oh
With a pain that stops and starts
Like a corkscrew to my heart
Ever since we’ve been apart

Monday, July 19, 2010

New arrivals in the shop!!! Yay!

Are You Experienced 1960s Mini Dress

1960s Marianne Faithfull Mini Dress
1950s Sophia Loren Sheer Black Dress
1950s Pin-up Bathing Suit
1970s Halter Maxi Dress
1960s Saks Fifth Avenue Asian Robe/Coat
Love Cats PJs
Floral Summer Jumper
Woodstock Pink Floral Maxi Dress
1950s Pink Floral Country Girl Dress
The Rose is Blue 50s Sun Dress
The Grateful Dead Go to Africa Patchwork Maxi Skirt
Victorian Cotton Blouse