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Summer Days

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For the first time in years I am actually lamenting a bit the coming of autumn.  My e-mail, Instagram, and Twitter have been filling up with fall fashion tips, previews of sweaters that are coming into local vintage shops, and comments by those eagerly awaiting the cooler weather. Over the last few months I have…

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Sun and Sombreros

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When I was at Fabric Depot buying fabric for my hearse dress, I stumbled upon some pretty gosh darn marvelous fabric that I couldn’t help buying as well.  The print came in three different color schemes and I selected two, one to make a dress, and the other to make this blouse… Patrick found these…

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Jitterbuggin’

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Yesterday many of us PDX ladies had the absolute pleasure of going to the home of the owner of Jitterbuggin’, Kim.  She hosted a lovely open house, complete with treats, so we could try on her beautifully crafted creations. Kim’s home is so cute, adorned with fun vintage prints, records and linens.  Her work space…

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Vista Las Palmas

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One of the fabulous things about our hotel is that they have complimentary bicycles for guests to use! We opted to go for a small peddle around one of Palm Spring’s modern neighborhoods, Vista Las Palmas, which also happens to be home to Elvis’ Honeymoon Hideaway!  Just like before, buckle up, this is yet another…

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Disney Daze

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Our second day at Disneyland was split between Disneyland and (rather reluctantly on my part) the new Buena Vista Street portion of California Adventure. When California Adventure opened, I really didn’t care for it. It lacked the charm (as well as the history) of Disneyland. But now, a lot has changed.  The original, tasteless entry…

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Farm Fun

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Over the weekend Patrick and myself and a few friends went out to The Pumpkin Patch for a day filled with getting lost in a corn maze and picking for pumpkins. According to Patrick I found this year’s pumpkin in record time.  I often find myself in the far most corner of the pumpkin patch…

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Hello September!

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It’s September! Finally!  We’re entering into my favorite time of year…autumn.  A time for cocoa, pumpkin flavored things, and crisp leaves…oh, and all that farm girl goodness…like my new Freddies of Pinewoods… They feel sturdy, like good jeans should.  They have a perfect indigo color, like perfect dungarees should.  And they are just the right…

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