today...

...is a two bocadillo day.

Because when life gives you guava paste, you make bocadillos. Or is it lemons and lemonade...

stormy seas

via rebecca filgueira

You must understand the whole of life, not just one little part of it. That is why you must read, that is why you must look at the skies, that is why you must sing and dance, and write poems, and suffer, and understand, for all that is life. - J. Krishnamurti, Indian Philosopher

just like christmas morning!

Today I received 2 of my 3 recent Etsy purchases & they are so utterly fantastic! I actually squealed when I opened the packages.
The cute packaging & personalized notes were icing on the cake.

From Jesse James Jake...

Diane Von Furstenberg Vintage Plaid Skirt - I die...over and over again!

From 1st Love...

80's Stripe Dress - so yummy!

I'm still waiting anxiously for this Cluster Brooch to arrive from Bean & the Sprout.

Merci, merci!

r cubed

Rachel Roy Resort 2010
& vacation dreams...

Calgon, take me away!

warm fuzzies

From Boden...
Soho Blazer

British Tweed Skirt

Check Shirt

Rainbow Coat

take this sinking boat and point it home

anais

I, with deeper instinct, chose a man who compels my strength, who makes enormous demands on me, who does not doubt my courage or my toughness, who does not believe me naive or innocent, who has the courage to treat me like a woman. - Anais Nin

vintage playground

Some of my favorite vintage shops on Etsy....

Dear Golden

Clever Nettle

Half Caf

Vera Vague

What are some of your faves?

a taste of fall

It's never too early for my favorite season!

Or for something this fantastic...
Gryphon Beaded Herringbone Peacoat

dear golden,

Thank you for keeping such a lovely shop & for offering so many pretty things.

xo.

Treasures from Dear Golden Vintage, which I can't wait to receive...

Sweet Beet Flutter Sleeve Dress

Bright Poppy Button Front Skirt

summer braids

via for me, for you

Loving Kate's braids over at For Me, For You along with the Braid Wednesday Flickr pool. I'm inspired to give it a try and post my attempts soon.
The perfect summer 'do.

petticoats, girdles, and lace

Plus bubble skirts, pretty colors, and good values = True Love

Dior Fall 2009 Couture

J'adore!

romparoo

The Capital Romper
Anthro