Danielle: Arizona Sunshine

 I am going a mini "vacation" (camping) for two nights in Arizona. It will be my first time in the state and I'm hoping to see lots of desert, wacky pit stops (which I have been advised to avoid) and maybe a sight or two like this one.

 

Check back soon for the photos!

Danielle: Large Decorative Hand Painted Asian Fan

 Here is one of my recent thrifting finds. I believe it is a hand painted fan that is meant to be hung on the wall. It doesn't have any markings on it, so I really don't know much about it. No place to hang it yet, so I've got it propped up on the couch (so classy) for this photo shoot.

 

I really need to learn how to use my camera. I have a Canon Digital Rebel XT and am still a real amateur with doing anything fancy with it. Any experts out there? I mean, I can point and click, but this fan is soooooo cool in person and hopefully SOMEDAY I will be talented enough to showcase all these great details with my sweet photograpy skills.

Danielle: Put A Bird On It

Some Junque In the Trunk humor...enjoy.

Danielle: 1920s Barrister's Ball

So I mentioned last week that I would be attending a 1920s ball on Saturday night...here are the photos! The event was officially called the "Barrister's Ball"- I went with my boyfriend who attends a law school in California. Who knew that barrister meant lawyer? Haha.

Please excuse the "prom" photos.

Since my dress was a $6 steal at Goodwill, I decided to splurge a little on my hair. I went to the GL Salon in Redlands and I loved the results. It may have taken 3 hours to do, but I'm glad I paid someone else to mess with it so I didn't have to.

Here are some close ups of my accessories.

They had a photo booth so we snapped a few photos in there.

 So the boyfriend and I had a really great time, however, no one else at the ball was dressed to match the theme! There were over 250 people at this event, and I saw maybe ONE other person in a 1920s getup. I was a little disappointed in the rest of those law students, but hey, I love a good theme party even if I am the only one dressed for the occasion.

Melanie: Retro Turban Hat

Nothing tops a beautiful outfit like a perfect hat. Whether it’s a lacy headdress decorated with velvet and tulle from the mid-Victorian era or a brightly colored union made turban hat from the 1960s.  A  hat reflects and defines the fashions of their day.

You can find this for sale at http://www.etsy.com/shop/annemarieaustin

Melanie: My Shell Soldered Bottles

I have been working really hard at trying to perfect my soldering skills.  My latest attempts are on these bottles with shells and glass pieces.

It is really fun to be on the lookout for items that I can use for toppers on these bottles.

I also included my fun vintage glass ball that is filled with shells

Well tata, I am off to Duvall for some antique shopping and possibly visit an antique show.  We me luck on some great finds.

Danielle: Things I Love Thursday-1920s Fashion

This weekend I will be attending a 1920s Ball and I have desperately been searching for the perfect outfit. These images have been my sources of inspiration this past week.

 And who could forget F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby when we're talking about the 1920s. This book is one of my all time favorites and the images from the 1974 movie are so amazing.

 Let's throw in a little modern-ballet-Gatsby-dance number while we're at it!

So who can teach me how to get that fabulous 20s crimped hair style?

Can't wait to share my photos with you after the ball!