crushing on lonny magazine.

If you are still grieving over the end of Domino magazine, like we are, Lonny magazine is the PERFECT way to fill the Domino void! Let us give you a few reasons why you need to start reading this magazine immediately. First of all, Lonny is FREE! Yes, you read that right, FREE! It is an online magazine, so you just hop on the internet & read away. There is an option to print out the magazine, which you'll probably want to print a page or two with your favorite ideas for quick reference. The pages are overflowing with decorating inspiration, DIY ideas, just plain pretty things, PLUS links to many of the items online {so you can shop the look right from the magazine page}! How fabulous is that?! Below, we included a few of our favorite ideas & a little inspiration from the current issue:

We hope you enjoy reading Lonny as much as we do. We can't wait to hear what your favorite ideas & inspirations are from this issue!

{all images courtesy of www.lonnymag.com}

boutique update. new pieces + old pieces.

A few *new* vintage pieces mixed in with a few favorites already in the boutique. From the top:

* Vintage Library Plaid Wool Fashion Skirt, $30.

* Vintage Metallic Bead Costume Jewelry Necklace, $15.

* Vintage Pendleton Plaid Wool Scarf, $20.

* Vintage 1950s Cat Eye Glasses by American Optical, $50.

* Vintage Grey Skies Cable Knit Sweater Vest, $22.

* Vintage Tapestry Weekend Luggage Tote, $30.

* Vintage Lilac Purple Cable Knit Sweater, $25.

* Vintage Art Deco Looke Art Portrait, $30.

Happy Shopping!

boutique update. for tuesday.

Just a quick Tuesday evening vintage boutique update! From the top:

* Vintage Country Girl Fashion Dress in Purple / Pink, $24.

* Vintage Frosties Alpine Cardigan Sweater, $20.

* Vintage Check Print Tweed Fashion Blazer, $30.

* Vintage Pendleton Plaid Wool Scarf in Grey / Teal, $20.

* Vintage Carved Wooden Footed Bowl / Dish, $15.

* Vintage Preppy Brown Tweed Classic Blazer, $42.

* Vintage Shabby Chic Federal Glass Luncheon Set, $25.

* Vintage Starburst Creamer / Syrup Dispenser, $14.

Happy Shopping!

Our Latest Etsy Treasury Features.

Vintage Organization Treasury by theArtfulOrganizer

Bird's Nest Treasury by RustBeltThreads

Twos Treasury by OhMyAmpersand

Thank you very much for the lovely features! Please visit each treasury, and click & comment if you like!

boutique update. shabby chic. white + pink.

We just love things that are white, pink and oh so pretty. Here are the latest items added to the boutique:

* Vintage Fire King White Swirl Dish Set, $22.

* Vintage Shabby Chic Style Rose Bowl Dish, $25.

* Vintage Mid Century Baby Pink Pottery Planter, $30.

* Vintage White Floral Garden Party Fashion Hat, $40. (Perfect for the Spring/Summer Bride!)

* Vintage Off White Fashion Pumps with Eyelet / Cutout Details, $35.

Happy Shopping!

boutique update. ready for spring.

With major spring fever setting in, we are ready to start stocking the vintage boutique with pieces for spring! And The Bobbsey Twins book isn't spring like, but such a cute classic that we just couldn't resist. From the top:

* Vintage Brass Owl Figurine Collection (Set of 3), $30.

* Vintage Mid Century Magazine Rack / File Holder, $22. (A great piece to upcycle!)

* Vintage Apple Shaped Silver Plated Wire Bowl / Basket, $20.

* Vintage Emerald Green Dancing Dress, $38.

* Vintage Bobbsey Twins 'Merry Days' Book, $10.

* Vintage Stoneware Dish Set in Celery Green / Brown Fleck Print, $28.

* Vintage Cognac Leather Fashion Flats, $28.

Happy Shopping! Think spring.

our little valentine to you {a february calendar}.

With the month of love officially here, we want to give you a valentine! We created a little download & print valentine calendar for the month of February to share with you. Post it on your bulletin board, punch a hole at the top & tie with a ribbon, or clip it!

Please feel free to print & share, or pass along the link to your valentines! Wishing you & yours a Valentine's Day filled with love and cheer! Sometimes, all you need is love.

Instructions:

1) Click here to open the February 2010 Valentine Calendar.

2) Print the calendar on white cover stock paper (65# or higher). This paper is available at all office supply stores.

3) Use a paper cutter to trim the calendar to 4.25 inches x 11 inches.

4) Voila! You now have a fun little valentine calendar to place in your home or office this month. When you are done with your calendar, please be sure to recycle it.

P.S. A special thank you to our friends, Crystal & Paul, at The House of Hearts for the translation help. You two are the best! Please take a minute to visit their blog, vintage shop and their new art print shop on Etsy!