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vintage fashion: the end

I have a bunch more photos with pretty suits, hats and flowers but I didn't get a chance to blog last night. I will post the rest of them in my Flickr account next week. I had a few readers email me fun, stylish pics from relatives. If you have a picture you want to share, email me. Or, if you post it on your blog, let us know where you're at. Hope you've enjoyed the series!

portfolio site

Yikes! Some strange design has replaced my portfolio website! If you visited it this morning and it didn't look quite right I am sorry. I am working with Typepad to get it fixed ASAP.

*Update: Fixed now!

handwritten wedding invitation

A handwritten note preserved in letterpress for a wedding invitation is just the sort of personal, unexpected element I love. Note to self: must run out this evening and purchase new MS Weddings magazine.

Via Brooklyn Bride

vintage fashion: hepburn trousers

My grandmother Connie with her sister Dorothy. Wide-legged trousers are one of the most timeless, flattering pieces of clothing in my opinion.

enamel floor lamp

I generally despise floor lamps. I've had my eye on the above style for a bit but all the others I've seen are too bulky for my tiny place. This one from Urban Outfitters fits the bill.

via hoping for happy accidents

new sponsors: once wed and ink & peat

Once Wed is a lovely wedding blog but also a place that people can list wedding dresses for sale. Most of them are designer labels and some of them have never been worn. It's a great source for brides, especially if you are on budget or are trying to go green. I love the idea of passing your dress on to someone else especially with the current economic and environmental conditions.Plus, Emily, the owner is one of the nicest people on the Internet.

Ink & Peat is a new flower shop opening in Portland in a matter of weeks. Pam writes the Housemartin blog. In addition to beautiful fresh flowers, her shop will carry pretty fabulous decor and art. Here's just a sample: Plover Bedding, Sapiua soaps + candles, Hable Construction pillows, and Angela Ligouri  ribbon. I got to see a sneak preview of the store on Sunday and it looks amazing. Once in a while I help Pam with weddings and it's super fun! Also, I saw the above bouquet in real life, paired with a Thread bridesmaid dress and it was sooo dreamy!

Sponsor info and disclaimer here.