Sunday, November 25, 2012

Seeing spots (outfit #30)

This darling, 1950s polkadot dress was thrifted.  My jade and pearl clip-on earrings and matching apple pin belonged to my late grandmother.  Polkadots were such an iconic trend in the 50s, and they are just as flirty and fun today.  I think green is such a flattering color on red heads, don't you agree?
1950s green polka dot dress redhead Just Peachy, Darling
1950s green polka dot dress redhead Just Peachy, Darling
1950s green polka dot dress redhead Just Peachy, Darling
1950s polka dot dress Elizabeth Taylor Just Peachy, Darling
Happy Sunday!


Saturday, November 24, 2012

Shine bright like a diamond

This is my six year old son, Emery.   I love finding clothes and cool hats for him, because he actually seems excited to wear them.  He's always asking me, "does this make me look like a gentleman?"  The Wash and Wear, button down shirt was purchased from Jack Sprat on Etsy.  They specialize in affordable vintage for little boys.   If you've ever attempted to dress your sons in vintage clothing, you know just how difficult it is to find clothing in decent condition.  Little boys just wore their clothes out.  I fell in love the with atomic, 50s diamond pattern, and knew he'd look super stylish in this shirt, paired with one of his beloved, thrifted hats.
little boy vintage atomic clothes Just Peachy, Darling
little boy vintage atomic clothes kids Just Peachy, Darling
little boy vintage atomic clothes kids Just Peachy, Darling

1950s 1960s little boy vintage atomic clothes kids Just Peachy, Darling

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Spinning in circles (outfit #29)

Here is my 1940s silk blouse, that I purchased at an estate.  It buttons up the back and has the prettiest circle cutout pattern on the collar.  My skirt is 1950s, designed by Rhoda Lee, and was thrifted.
Rhoda Lee 1940s 1950s plaid skirt silk blouse Just Peachy, Darling
Rhoda Lee 1940s 1950s plaid skirt silk blouse Just Peachy, Darling
Rhoda Lee 1940s 1950s plaid skirt silk blouse Just Peachy, Darling
1960s Rhoda Lee advertisement Just Peachy, Darling

Happy Sunday!

Friday, November 16, 2012

He's got game

I'm flying solo this week, because my husband went to Texas with a group of his friends for a Board Game Convention.  I get into a rhythm, so keeping track of four kids by myself doesn't even phase me.  However, by the end of the week, I'm usually really ready for him to come home.  He just texted me and said he was playing a game with Harry Crane (Rich Sommer) from Mad Men!  Now, I'm officially jealous that I'm not there too.  
Mad Men gaming board games Rich Sommer Just Peachy, Darling
My husband and I have been hosting a Saturday game night almost every weekend for the last four years.  We've even dubbed a couple of them "mid-century night" as an excuse to dress up, and drink from our fancy barware.
mid-century gaming board games  Just Peachy, Darling
It all comes full circle. :)

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Master bedroom

I'm finally ready to reveal our master bedroom!  It's really my own unique style; part mid-century, part girly glam.  I was inspired by some of my current color obsessions; navy blue, aqua, and mint green.  I added some peach and gold accents in the artwork to help warm up the space.  I tried to add plenty of reflective surfaces, neutral white and gauzy sheer curtains to brighten up the room.  It was a bold choice to go so dark with the wall color, but I'm really happy with the space.  It manages to be soothing, without being boring. 
mid-century master bedroom navy aquar chevron starburst vintage Just Peachy, Darling
The wall color is Behr's Darkest Navy.  The antique iron bed frame was mine in high school.  I used a thrifted, embossed, chenille bedspread as a bed skirt.  I love the fringe!  The mid-century, metal, rolling, record cart was a gift from a friend.  I found the Crosley suitcase record player at an estate sale for cheap.  The white hanging light is a puzzle lamp from good ole Ikea.  The letters over the bed are actually 3-D cardboard letters that I sprayed gold.  The are super lightweight, so if they fall off the wall in the middle of the night, we won't be killed by LOVE. ;)
mid-century master bedroom navy aqua 1950s radio Amy Butler vintage Just Peachy, Darling
mid-century record cart Just Peachy, Darling

The nightstand was thrifted and then painted a pale minty blue.  The blue, Zenith alarm clock/ tube radio is from the 1950s.  It only gets AM stations, but it sounds crystal clear! The "You and me are meant to be" screen print was ordered on Etsy
mid-century chevron sewing nook vintage aqua navy Just Peachy, Darling
Drexel vintage hats Thonet chair suitcase table sewing patterns 1950s aqua phone Just Peachy, Darling
The Thonet chair at my sewing nook, was purchased at the Denver Modernism Show, and then recovered in the same Amy Butler Honeycomb fabric as the Mod Podged desk.  My wool chevron rug came from ebay.  Our matching Drexel dresser set came from an Estate sale for $50 for the pair!! I'm still doing cartwheels over that bargain! I have some of my vintage hats and small purses hanging from hooks on either side of my dresser.  It's a nice way to keep everything organized, and also display some of my favorite accessories.  We have an aqua Princess phone and the coolest turquoise, spinning pen holder.  The aqua, 1950s, deer, TV lamp came from ebay, but the two tiered fiberglass lampshade came from a yard sale for .50!!  I framed a 1950s swimsuit ad, and some of my favorite vintage cameras are displayed throughout our room.
vintage savoy camera mint aqua Just Peachy, Darlingretro painted fan seafoam reupholstered thonet chair DIY Amy Butler Just Peachy, Darling
The mint "Happy Happy" screen print is from Etsy.  The mint green floor fan was originally a standard, black plastic fixture, which met with some Krylon Pistachio and Silver spray paint.  I think it gives it a nice retro feel, but I don't have to worry about severed fingers, like with the genuine antique fans.  Those vintage metal fans are a thing of beauty, but those wide slats in the screen terrify me!
navy master bedroom Drexel vintage cameras chevron rug Just Peachy, Darling
navy master bedroom Drexel vintage cameras etsy bullet planter Just Peachy, Darling

vintage cameras navy master bedroom retro owl Just Peachy, Darling
More vintage cameras, including a Brownie with flash, and the Bolex, I used in my film school days.  The mini bullet planter was thrifted and my kitschy little owl bank came from the same estate as my dressers.  It's the wrong era, but I couldn't resist it's cuteness.  The "I freaking love you" screenprint came from here and the "Home sweet home" screenprint came from here.
geode bookends Just Peachy, Darling


Our bookshelf has geode bookends.  The "Kissing Booth" screenprint came from here.
What do you think?


Saturday, November 10, 2012

Soda shop (outfit #27)

Today was incredibly windy for a photo shoot.  I decided on a spot overlooking downtown, but when my husband snapped a couple of shots, the wind blew so hard that my skirt almost blew over my head! It was sort of Marilyn Monroe-esque, if Marilyn was on her way to Oz!  Luckily, we drove around a little and found a great spot that was mostly shielded from the weather.
    My 1950s cropped tie blouse was purchased at the Denver Modernism Show.  My pink, embroidered, 50s circle skirt is made by Miss Marilyn of Dallas, and was scored at a thrift store.  My pink and white oxford saddle shoes are from ebay.
bow cropped top 1950s pink circle skirt spectators saddle shoes Just Peachy, Darling
bow cropped top 1950s pink circle skirt spectators saddle shoes Just Peachy, Darling
bow cropped top 1950s pink circle skirt spectators saddle shoes vintage Pueblo, CO Just Peachy, Darling
1950s bow blouse sewing pattern Just Peachy, Darling
1950s circle skirt advertisement Just Peachy, Darling

Happy Sunday!

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Polling dress (outfit #26)

Tuesday, November 6th, marks the end of the presidential election for 2012.  I'm really anxious for all the hostile ads and facebook rambling to cease.  I try to keep my politics to myself publicly, but I'm rather passionate about the outcome of this race.  I take my right to vote pretty seriously, and I was downright giddy when I filled out my ballot.  Have you voted yet?!
   My 1950s dress is from Sabi, a boutique in Colorado Springs, that sells vintage.  My veil is from ebay and my navy gloves are thrifted.
1950s voting dress veil redhead Just Peachy, Darling
1950s voting dress veil redhead Just Peachy, Darling
1950s voting dress veil redhead Just Peachy, Darling
1950s bow dress sewing pattern Just Peachy, Darling
Happy Sunday!


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