Vintage Love

There are a lot of vintage clothing shops on Etsy but let me tell you- na nin vintage is by far one of my favorites! The lovely Kate from Richmond, Virginia runs it and she has quite an eye. I actually know Kate in real life and her style is the kind of style that you always dream about achieving but can never quite get there. Luckily for me (and you) she's opened na nin vintage- fail proof shopping, hand picked and styled with care. Check it out.

Grown-up Shoes

I'm in love with this blog grown-up shoes that I found through {wit + delight}. She posts such wonderful things. Take a look below at some of the pretty things you will find there.

Cornelia O'Donovan

Seriously happy artwork by Cornelia O'Donovan. She's kind of amazing. Visit her shop here.

image 1 & 2

Summer Camp

My all time favorite movie is The Parent Trap- the original version from the 60's with Haley Mills. It popped into my head this past weekend and got me thinking about summer camp. I never went to summer camp growing up- just a week vibe here and there but never the real deal. So below is my version of summer camp. If I could live in a tepee and wear a headband with a feather, drive around in an old VW camper, wear my bathing suit all day long and explore coastlines and tidal pools I'd be a happy girl.

shoe, shirt, pow-wow, camper van, canoe, tent

Road Trip

Check out these pictures from two sisters who were inspired to take a road trip across America. Andrew and I drove across Spain once and it was incredible, but I've never done the U.S. and the thing is- America is so road trip worthy. You can check out the rest of their pictures here.

found here

Blushing Ambition

Lately I've been wandering over to blushing ambition to get some fashion inspiration from Annabel. Could she be any cuter? Here are some of my favorite looks from her blog.

Lizzy Janssen + DIY Project

I love these hand painted photos by Lizzy Janssen. It's actually such a good DIY project. Next time I'm at Milnerton Market I'm going to look for some old photos and try it out myself. You can purchase these from her Etsy shop.

New Bike!

Yesterday I came home to two new bicycles sitting in my house. Turns out they were a gift from our friend Paul- what?/! Ever since we moved to Cape Town we've been meaning to get bikes but other things like a bed and a car and a refrigerator kept getting in the way. But now we have them- and just in time for Paper Girl on Saturday! Now I just need a basket- I found this one on Amazon. I've also had my eye on this denim romper and these shoes- both perfect for a bike ride.

image via Lovely Clusters

Look At What The Light Did Now

Inspired by light. I love how in the right light the whole world looks gold.


image credits starting top left and moving right: HELLOkatey, Lovely Clusters, Daydream Lily, Seabreeze, Neon Gypsy, The Stowaway

Liberty of London + A Bathing Suit + Me In It

I want a bathing suit made out of this Liberty of London print. I've had my mind set on a floral, two piece number for a while now- but haven't seen any. This print would be perfect. I also kind of like the idea of making curtains out of it. You can buy it here.

Mast Brothers Chocolate

Boys who make chocolate- is there anything better? Meet the Mast Brothers. I've never had their chocolate but if it taste's as good as the packaging looks- I'm in. You can find them in Brooklyn and also here.


via Miss Moss

At Home With Jen

Last week I had tea with my friend Jen. She and her husband Luke have the most wonderful home- every corner is filled with so many treasures. We live across the street from each other so I'm in her home quite often, but every time I go I find something new to love. Take a look.

Pretty Little Thieves

New illustration by Pretty Little Thieves. Love it.

Dear Rae Jewelry

I've been wanting to do a post on my friend Karin's jewelry line for a while now. It's called Dear Rae and it is beautiful! Here are some of my favorites but she's got so much more to choose from- there is definitely something for everyone. She's located here in Cape Town and her line is carried in a few stores around town. She also makes custom jewelry and is so much fun to work with. To see more visit her website here.

Lauren Moffatt Fall 2010

I had just finished posting when I wandered over to Seesaw and was stopped dead in my tracks by Lauren Moffatt's Fall 2010 Collection. It is incredible! I love every single piece. I'm not going to be able to think about anything for the rest of the day except how to get my hands on it. I have a feeling this is going to be everywhere today. Also can I just say how much I love Seesaw. I can't believe they are not listed under my favorite places- that changes now.

found via Seesaw via Refinery 29

A Rowan Tree Picnic

Polly designed this picnic set (including a hammock!) which I'm in love with. She's a textile design student and I can't wait to see more of her work in the future. You can find her at her blog- A Rowan Tree, it is lovely.

images via A Rowan Tree

Facehunter Wins Again

I love the bangs, high bun, floppy bow look.

image via Facehunter

Anorak Sleeping Bags

I love these sleeping bags from Anorak. I can't decide if i love the sailboats or the horses more. Reminds me of slumber parties from when I was a kid. My parents had really rad L.L. Bean sleeping bags from the 70's which I love now but as a kid I was always jealous of the other girls with their Disney sleeping bags. Anorak has lots more designs and items to choose from- picnic blankets, tablecloths, tote bags, pillows and more. So glad to have found them.

found via a Rowan tree

Etsy Faves

Some fun Etsy finds that I've had sitting in my "favorites" bin for a little while now. I especially love the crochet circle rug by Ladies & Gentlemen. Also- it's Wednesday which means South Africa plays tonight!

Etsy shops beginning top left: Moth House, Circa Ceramics, wit & whistle, Ladies & Gentlemen

Baron Wells

I love these images from Baron Wells. They are so simple and pretty- just a few friends playing around together on a rainy afternoon. Check out his photography- it's wonderful.

Have You Met Yokoo Yet?

Yokoo has become quite famous for her clothing line as well as her personal style. Her line includes bags, scarves, gym wear and accessories. I have to say I'm in love with her stuff, especially her bags and scarves. Almost everything is knit and so cozy looking.

You know how there are some people that just look like they are "somebody"- she's one of them. Check out her Etsy shop here. You can also see her flickr stream here (which she kind of treats like a blog and of course I love that, but thankfully she's also got a blog in the works!)

Pepa Prieto

Amazing mural by Pepa Prieto. This is an old piece of hers but I had never seen it and I don't think she does many murals. Her artwork is lovely and definitely worth taking a look.

via Jacqueline Bos

Catch the Fever

Tonight we are going to our first World Cup match in the stadium here in Cape Town. Italy vs. Paraguay! We'll be screaming our faces off for Italy- there's still ten hours before the game starts but already I'm so excited. Look how beautiful my city looks and how amazing is that stadium?

image via beatnik bazaar

Inspired by Paper

I've been running into so many beautiful paper creations lately. Can you believe that dress is made entirely out of paper? And recently I find myself completely mesmerized by paper cuts.

Image credits starting top left: Seesaw, mary ruffle, Daily Icon, Stop Shop Project, Seesaw

Yes Please

You better believe that if I had this tepee it would be set up in my backyard full time. You can buy it here.

Coveting this Look

I spotted this Steven Alan Dress the other day and almost fell out of my chair. Love is an understatement. The dream dress needed the dream accessories. Now I just have to save my pennies.

dress, shoes, bracelets

Clutch It

Very, very cute.

Garden Love

I would love to have each of these outside in my courtyard/garden vibe. I've been dreaming of having a daybed back there forever. All from Anthropologie of course.

Vain & Vapid

This dress is just about perfect. I think I'd want it in this longer version and a short version as well. You can find it in Vain & Vapid's online store. I've been reading Vain & Vapid's blog for a little while now but didn't realize she had a clothing line too- great news. And her other looks are just as lovely.


Found via Floddertje via Vain & Vapid

Leah Duncan Textiles

Leah Duncan just added fun new fabric, pillows and scarves to her shop!

Fun Wedding Invite

Fun wedding invitation! To see the rest go here!


found via Conversation Pieces via The Wedding Chicks

Button Downs

I love a button down- all kinds. But these happen to be particularly lovely.

Elizabeth and James, Rebecca Taylor, Chloe

Thank You!

I just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who was involved in Andrew's anniversary surprise. If you haven't stumbled across it yet you can go here, here, here or here. It was a great day. We spent it relaxing at the Mount Nelson Spa and then came home, made dinner together and climbed in bed with Michael Cera to watch Paper Heart and eat ice cream. Soooo thank you to Auburn & Ivory, Hooray, Squid, Aviary Studio, The City Sage, {Wit + Delight}, A Thing For, Frolic! and My Scandinavian Retreat for being part of our first anniversary. Truly amazing.



polaroid taken by my friend Amanda.

The Graceful Lady- Anna Allen

I can't remember how I found Anna Allen's blog- wildflowers::pretty, but oh man, I'm so glad I did. She is like the modern day Laura Ingles Wilder. She lives in Iowa and is always posting lovely images like the one's you'll find below of her simple, lovely, and refreshing fashion sense, different craft projects- mostly sewing, and her photography as well.



Another thing I love about her- she's in love with all things 19th Century and participates in Living History events- wear's the big bell skirts from Abraham Lincoln's day, shoots rifles, sleeps under the stars and lives off the land.



She's also got her own clothing line. Amazing. Check out her online shops here and here.

SUNKEN TREASURE

Visit SUNKEN TREASURE for fun jewelry, fun fashion and basically just for fun.

Paper Cuts

Beautiful paper cuts by ERIN/\RT.

If You Like It Then You Better Put A Ring On It

Here are a few more pictures from the wedding that weren't shared on Style Me Pretty. I surprised Andrew and all of the guest's with a gospel choir at the reception. It was definitely a highlight. And you can see in the bottom left corner our invitation- letterpressed by the lovely Rachel of Pistachio Press. (that image is from her site) That's it! We celebrate our anniversary on Sunday with a trip to the spa at the Mount Nelson Hotel here in Cape Town. Andrew had been secretly putting money aside for the past several months to surprise me with the spa package. The best part- it's called "Best Friends Forever Spa Package." Love it.

images: Stephen DeVries

Perfection

image via arrow & arrow