Things That Please Me: Midsummer

Happy Mid-July. There is a lot that I love about this month, biking, thunderstorms, my birthday (!) and this year to add to the list, the Mighty Swell Summer in the City Sale.

Here are some more loves for my lovelies

*That silly boy with the glasses made a grand return, tomfoolery.
*Friends near and far.
*Unusual melodies.
*Loving that high waisted shorts are all the rage, so cute.
*Need something to cool down from all the heat? Loving these.
*Bikes and Film, I say Yes!
*Make sure you're keeping your noggin safe when riding, digging these adorable helmets. 

Happy Mid-July!

Alea

Vintage Photograph: Grandma Marlene

I spent a lot of this weekend thinking of one of my favorite ladies, my Grandma Marlene, who would have been 71 yesterday. I just had to share this fabulous photograph of her and my mom in the sixties. I drove all the way to Cottage Grove to buy a wonderfully inexpensive dress form off of Craigslist. Perfect for taking sneak peeks of Teacup Vintage's spring collection for Mighty Swell, and I couldn't resist stopping at another random thrift on the way home. I felt like she was there with me, as she was a great garage and rummage sale partner. I love you, Grandma Marlene, Happy Birthday!

Want an ivory shift dress like hers? How about this one or this one?

-Twill

Teacup Inspired: Teacupakes

When browsing for tea party planning ideas, I came across this cute product from Fred and Friends: Teacupcakes! This website has so many interesting and funny home products, perfect for parties, hostess gifts, or just to add some quirky style to your own home. How clever would these be for a tea party birthday cake option? They come in sets of four and are made out of 100%-pure silicone and phthalate-free plastic with matching saucers. Pour in the cupcake batter, bake, frost, and start singing, "Happy Birthday to You!"

-Twill

Happy Birthdays

Today is my birthday and ever since I can remember, my mom has been throwing birthday parties to remember. I think with all parties, it is the attention to detail that makes memories stick. Powdered sugar donuts hanging by string from the ceiling-using only our mouths to eat them, sipping sparkling juice out of fancy glasses, balloons tied to your chair with a pretty little bow, homemade cupcakes in different flavors, a loud singing choir of all your favorite people, and don't forget the party hats!

Being organizers at heart and teachers by trade, I think Ladybird and I should add party planners to our list of will-dos. I think with our suitcases of fine vintage wares, we could throw the vintage inspired, dress-up tea party of the century! I see hats, bows, ribbons, jewelry, shawls, scarves, high heeled shoes, vintage teacups and saucers, floral handkerchief napkins, pink lemonade in little jam jars, finger cakes and cookies, lovely crafts, paper flowers, and maybe some sort of homemade photo booth.

-Twill

photo source: one. two. three. four