3.11.11

So... I took these like three weeks ago. Better late than never, right? I'm working on this blogging thing slowly!

Dress: made by me, upcycled from t-shirts
Tank: lane bryant
Leggings: sock dreams
Socks: sock dreams
boots: Frye (ebay'd and new to me!!)

So, I just got these boots. I'm totally obsessed with them! Turns out, ebay is the way to go when you want nice shoes for cheap! Of course, the sizing is a total crap shoot, but I lucked out. FYI, ladies, after extensive research I think these Paige Riding boots are the Frye boots with the biggest calf diameter . The size 10 fits my 17" calf just fine!

It seems like spring has finally sprung around here, hope things are looking lovely in your neck of the woods, too!

Hello, Old Friends !?!

So, yeah... it's been a while. Like almost a year. But I think that I finally have my life under control here in New Mexico, after a couple of moves and some growing (adjusting?) pains! And you know what, I really, really miss having a creative outlet. Don't get me wrong, making money is awesome (even if it means I have to have a real job that starts at 7 AM), but life was way more entertaining when I was thrifting for the shop and blogging all the time. I've made some great friends here, and even a few lovely ladies who enjoy crafty-time with me, but I don't really feel like I'm pushing myself to be creative every day and I miss it. So, I'm going to attempt to start the ol' blog back up! Hopefully, I can re-find my place in the interwebs, a place where people appreciate my wacky outfits and my attempts at photography. So, if anyone is still hanging around, thanks a billion and I'll try not to disappoint! And for those of you whose blogs I have been silently reading for the last year, I promise to chime in and encourage you in your creative efforts, also!

Now... on to the outfit!

This is something a have found myself wearing a lot recently, something about the plaid and the boots just seems so appropriate for New Mexico! Right?
Dress: Target
Cardi: Old Navy?
Belt: Ross
Leggings: Vera Wang for Kohl's
Boots: Vintage, Etsy (I LOVE these. Some may say I am obsessed)

And, I would be remiss if I didn't show you a few of my new favorite home furnishings, now that I have a big girl grownup house all to myself.

My new-to-me, vintage console stereo. It plays the radio, records, AND my Ipod. $20 at Goodwill. Amazing!

I've had this one for a while, but now I finally have a place to put it! An amazing framed vintage Gucci scarf that depicts the four seasons.

Giveaway! yay!

Just wanted to let ya'll know that I'm doing a giveaway over at the Sewn Natural blog, owned by the lovely Jen! Jump on over to see the details and be sure to check out her eco-friendly shop on Etsy, it is full of lots of beautiful things for children of all ages! Check a few of my favs out below...

Spring gnome baby up-cyled dolls! Precious!!!

This elephant is too cute for words! Plus, her name is Petaluma!

They don't call it the Land of Enchantment for nothing!

New Mexico is lovely... much more so than most people think!

All this magic is (literally) right out my back door!

New Mexico Textures

Sorry for the long absence, ya'll! I'm still getting settled in here in New Mexico and enjoying every minute of it! Petey and I went on a little hike on Sunday and I remembered to bring my camera (and more importantly, my Nikon 1.8f lens which I am still totally obsessed with). It makes the harsh New Mexican landscape look soft and buttery! Here are a few shots, with more to follow soon:

Green Violet Vintage, now reopened!

I forgot to mention it in my last post, so now ya'll get two posts in one day! I just wanted to let ya'll know that Green Violet Vintage is back open for business! If you've had your eye on anything but couldn't purchase it because the shop was closed, swing on by and pick it up!




I've made several attempts to visit some thrift stores in Northern New Mexico, but all my attempts have been foiled (mostly because none of the thrift stores seem to be open)!!! If anyone knows of any thrift stores in the region, please do let me know!

New Mexico!

Well, it looks live I've become about a once a week blogger! Whoops! I promise to (at least try to) get better once I get a bit more settled in. I've been busy with unpacking and decorating galore (and of course, working lots of 10 hour days out in the field)! I'm so excited to finally have a place to hang up all the art and photos that I love. I've had so many roommates for so long that I haven't gotten to every fully make a house my own. I'll have to share some photos with ya'll once I get things a bit more in order. For now, I just wanted to drop in to let ya'll know that I am REALLY enjoying New Mexico; from the people to the scenery, everything is really quite fabulous! I've been skiing every weekend and generally exploring the area. Just check it out for yourself:





I snapped these shots by the Rio Grande near Santa Fe. It sure is lovely here!