→  February 11, 2009 3

Made from tiny whispers of the past, this fairytale cream mink fur collar has a red silk droplet where the hunter has pierced your heart on a full moon, revealing your true form. A Victorian cream silk and lace pleated ruffle forms an epaulet over one shoulder, with a wee fleur de lys pattern and a [...]

russian princesses & pin up girls →  February 2, 2009 3

Some amazing updates to the shop, including 2 of my favorite finds ever! A grey wool 1970’s princess coat, and a 1940’s dress with ruching and pockets and puffed sleeves & oh oh oh perfection. Click the link to the left or visit Etsy! Saturday afternoon tea and cookies dress! I got this one in Vermont & [...]

→  November 11, 2008 2

I just came across is a huge page / shop of vintage silk Chinese children’s hats. What? Birthday, soon, mine. Share/Save

→  November 5, 2008 1

I’ve been wearing Dior’s Hypnotic Poison for about 5 years now. It’s How I Smell, when I am not smelling like a ripe little dirtball. I recently ran out, and while wandering Bloomingdale’s trying to keep my mind off the election until more results were in, asked them for something a little more modern to replace [...]

→  September 20, 2008 3

trying to inspire myself to go make some more hats. i have ideas swirling in my head but some profound tiredness. creations inside and out. here is a hat made for violet-birthdays and one for angel birthdays ok! time for sewing! Share/Save

→  August 4, 2008 5

Ah! I love my new peacock headband from Charm School Design. Perfect for a touch of fanciness on a foggy day like today. Share/Save

→  July 14, 2008 1

While I usually buy fabrics from thrift shops, sometimes I need something specific. I had a great time yesterday perusing Stone Mountain & Daughter in Berkeley, and found a few things from these textile houses: Free Spirit Westminster Also, a Japanese company named Mameyakko, with just gorgeous Arts & Crafts inspired prints, and I also found really cheap [...]