peace and sunshine

canton, thrifting, fun

dress motif silkscreen : gone golden

napa > sf > lv > la

A few photos from my recent trip to California.

Friends, wine, beer, hills, sun, sculptures, sophie&lili sighting, shopping, boneyard, exploring, and as always, seeking inspiration.

I'm going to FIVE weddings this year...and this was not one of them.

So my sales might be a bit random but nevertheless exciting :) 

Grab dresses as you can!

Back in my studio for now!

vintage linens

Ever since I visited this store, I've been collecting vintage linens.

I've been holding onto them..... trying to figure out how to incorporate them into my dresses, and I think I'm almost there! Love how these give extra volume to the bottom of my flutter sleeve dresses.

bye bye september

Everything I made and sold for September 2011.

rainbow ribbon

I received this rainbow trim from my friend Heather of 3ringcircus!

fotografie & styling Barbara Decré©
www.barbaradecre.be

vintage lace : Don't Mess with Texas

100% of the final sale price will support
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund - a GlobalGiving Project



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270726223170

buying vintage = buying eco-friendly!

Yes, buying vintage is one way to recycle! And I think it's definitely stylish :) So many choices!

Here one of our favorite models is wearing a jacket found at 3ringcircus <- another favorite! The courtneycourtney dress was actually a surprise 'trust me' listing, revealed only after it was bought! It makes me so happy to see outfits like this come together, that pre-loved clothing has new life and is ready for many more adventures! Which make for great stories and memories.



This is back in the Fall... so many options!! So fun!

vintage mix : vest + dress

The 3rd installment of courtneycourtney's vintage mix!
Here is the dress I created, inspired by this vintage vest.


I found this sweet red vest at 3ringcircus!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/3ringcircus

And now we will see it on a model!!
By Mud Goddess Photography: http://www.mudgoddess.com/
A children's and family portraiture photographer from Covington, Kentucky.











Thank you ladies! It's so inspiring to see all these different designs and finds come together.

See past vintage mixes:
http://courtneychu.blogspot.com/2010/09/vintage-mix.html
http://courtneychu.blogspot.com/2010/10/vintage-mix.html

vintage mix : rollerskating panda cardigan

I was doing some vintage shopping and found this rollerskating panda cardigan -- had to have it!
I was inspired to create a dress that could be worn with it, in this case by the circles of the rollerskate wheels. I wanted there to be a bit of dimension, and my usual comfort and ease to wear.

Here is the cardigan!


http://www.etsy.com/transaction/34276596

And here is the dress I made!



Here they are together!



And here they are on a favorite little muse :D





Thank you for the photos Kim!

With just a little hunting and searching you can find some wonderful pieces to mix and match with new (well, upcycled) dresses! Check out 3ringcircus for more cool vintage childrens finds!! Nostaligic and fun, green and cool.