Vintage Mint

Love how classic + timeless silhouettes are, especially these little gems…

{Images via Country Living}

Yay! A new ashleyg print! Great coincidence, since it’s been pouring rain all day here!

“Take Shelter”

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Update: Is it just me, or are these pieces hard to find at your local Targets? Also, the items I did see were not as bright as the photos, and looked kind of drab. Kind of wish there was a third pattern…or a better color scheme? {Sorry, I tried to love it…just not feeling it though.}

Sorry for all the Target posts lately; what can I say? My wallet practically lives there. That’s what living in suburbia will do to you… And I’m sure most of you have already heard the good news about Target teaming up with graphic designer extraordinaire, Orla Kiely! {Yay!} Coming in February!

Can’t wait for these cuties:

Pears

Serving Tray, $20

Mug, $6

Apron, $15

Daisies

Kitchen towels, $6

Tumbler, $2.50

{Images via Target}
{First seen on sfgirlbybay}

Looks like Target opted for a more subdued, scaled-down version of the “Global Bazaar” this year {perhaps due to the awesome economy} with their “Home Design Event.”  Which is actually more reminiscent of a pseudo eco chic West Elm {think muted colors, “natural” woods,  zen-spa feel}.

Some of my faves…

{Sale prices noted}

1. Glass Cabinet, $126
2. Capiz Star lantern, $25
3. Ceana Chair, $300
4. Branch Side Table, $63
5. Teak Bath mat, $21
6. Recycled Glass collection, $7 - $21

Love Zooey Deschanel! Love the blues and unique knickknacks in her closet-turned-studio.

{luxurious blue velvet…walls!!}

{Images via Domino}

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I have a soft spot (vulnerable obsession?) with vintage China wares. Plates, saucers, teacups, platters… My collection is small and eclectic (nothing matches and no full sets), but I would love to expand with some of these I found on etsy:

$7 for two {vintage goodies}

$8 for five! {vintage goodies}

$7.50 for two Homer Laughlin dessert plates {Kitchens of 1956}

$48 for six Paris salad plates {Eddie Ross!}

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I love the quirky charm of vintage Christmas ornaments. And boy does etsy have tons to choose from! Not only can you use them to decorate your tree, but you can put a couple in a glass apothecary jar or a jadeite compote to add a festive touch to the coffee table, bookshelf, or…okay, basically anywhere there’s a flat surface.

{Plastic disco balls; $9}

{Shabby chic silver bulbs; $10.99}

{Aqua glass bulbs; $29.95}

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You know it’s Christmas season in America when you see glitter reindeer platters and green + red mint flavored m&ms already rolled out on the shelves at Target, and it’s still a week before Halloween. So me mentioning this upcoming Holiday season 10 days before Thanksgiving Day shows restraint, at least by corporate standards. So without further ado, how cute are these homemade Christmas stockings? Alicia Paulson is offering a PDF of these for free {!}, here. {Potential weekend project!}

{Image from Posie Gets Cozy}
{Order Alicia’s book, here}

I’m an admiring fan of Joanna’s vases + creatures and now she has these new squirrel vases for sale on her etsy store, pretty random objects. Too cute! These would look adorable in a child’s room, or even on a fireplace mantel for the holiday season {especially with those berry branches!}.

{$65; pretty random objects}

There’s something so enjoyable about wearing wooly + warm sweaters, cardigans, and socks during the autumn and winter months… Cleaning said woolen garments? Not so fun. Even taking them to the cleaners can add up, not to mention the harsh chemicals {plus the funky not-natural fumes}. In comes Soak, a rinse-free liquid soap delicate enough for lingerie {!}, quilts {Amy Butler designed the limited fragerance, Sola}, knits, and even pets! I am all for anything that makes doing the laundry a tad more interesting {all whilst being environmentally friendly}!

{$16, 425mL bottle}

{First seen on Jane’s Blog}