Heartin' for Tartan...

and you thought I was going to say "mad for plaid."

1915 photo of my great aunt Ruth at about age 3 in full Scottish regalia.

I'm not sure why, exactly, but there's always been a place in my heart for plaid, or if we prefer to be proper, tartan. Maybe my Scottish roots are showing... or perhaps it's related to my love of autumn, when the crisp air says, "colorful wool skirt or jacket." Maybe it's a little of both. ;) Whatever the reason, I thought I'd share some kicky plaid items I happened upon while window shopping on Etsy...

A swell plaid umbrella from ReKindled Cottage...


A fun plaid picnic jug from OraGraceVintage...


The ever-popular Pendleton 49er in red & grey plaid from TopsyDesign...


Nifty plaid & black wedge shoes from AvantGarb...


Perky plaid kerchief from VintageDove...


A neat plaid overnight case from CircleCreekHome (and I might add, plaid inside and out)...



Pretty plaid 30s dress from SnootieSeconds...



And last, but not least...

A plaid book all about the clans and tartans of Scotland from Junquete...

I don't know about you, but now I'm feelin' plaid all over.

Anyone Have a Time Machine I Can Borrow? I Need to Go Shopping in 1928!

A couple weeks ago, I finally purchased a 1928 Sears catalog that I've had my eye on for some time. When I first saw it months ago, the price wasn't right - for me, anyway. The catalog is in fair shape, but certainly not good enough to deserve the price marked.

Well, the antique shop owner must have decided to send the catalog on its merry way, because she reduced it to half-price! So, naturally, that was all the incentive I needed to show up with cash in my hand and a smile on my face.

And now that I've seen what was available from Sears in 1928, I need a time machine.

Here are some of the items on my shopping list...

Don't miss all the neat details - click on the pics to enlarge.

1. Dresses - and some even come in the "stout" sizes that I'd need to buy. ;) You know, I'm not sure if saying "plus" 2010 is really any better than saying "stout" in 1928. Anyway, aren't the prints and styles just darling?



2. Hats - Did you guess that I'll be buying the straw cloche with the cherries?


3. Coat - Everyone needs a swell coat and I think I'll have the jazzy plaid one on the lower right.


4. Shoes - Oh no, I shan't leave 1928 without purchasing these two terrific pairs of shoes! Sure, there were lots of fancy heels, but my feet will appreciate something a little more down to earth...



5. Fabric - These fantastic prints would certainly be incentive for getting my sewing room set up sooner! I particularly like the Dolly Madison prints in the upper right corner.


6. Cookware - I love the Energex and Table Grills! I mean, who wouldn't? You can cook an entire meal with one appliance... right at the table! ;)


7. Hammock - Well, a girl's gotta relax in style, right? Now, which one do I choose...


8. Ukulele - If you've got a hammock, you must have a ukulele too! And if you like a ukulele lady, ukulele lady like-a you. ;)

Okay, whose willing to loan me their time machine? I'll be glad to pick up a few little 1928 somethings for you while I'm there. :)

So, what would you travel back in time to buy? And where in time would you go?

It's Chiffon! And I don't mean the margarine ;)

After yesterday's post about the fabulous vintage look and feel of Twin Peaks, I got to thinking about the red chiffon dress that Audrey Horne wears in the second season...

Aren't chiffon dresses too dreamy?

Just for fun, I decided to do a search for similar vintage chiffon dresses on Etsy. I found quite a few, so thought I'd share in case any of you are looking for a lovely spring/summer party dress.

Here's a sunny yellow surplice bodice dress from SalvageLife...


Or if yellow isn't your color, how about this lovely fuchsia dress from Sustalux...


Maybe you prefer a little mystery with your chiffon, like this midnight black dress from LipStickWhiskey...


Or perhaps you're sweet and innocent, so this pretty pink dress from FabVintage might be more your style...


For the woman with dangerous curves, how about this figure-hugging mint green chiffon dress from FastEddiesRetroRags...


And finally, if you love red most of all, here are three lovely red chiffon dresses....

from Bohemiennes


from TimelessVixenVintage

from MyFavoriteVintage

I find it difficult to choose a favorite from amongst these fabulous frocks, but I do lean toward the midnight black one. I like mystery ;)

Which chic chiffon confection would you choose?