After so much Konmari and decluttering, I decided to treat myself to a bit of birthday shopping! Konmari and minimalism has totally changed how I shop! For my wardrobe, I keep a list of pieces I want to replace or add to my wardrobe. This helps me stay focused while out shopping and keeps my impulse shopping to a minimum. I also do one in one out. When I buy a new piece, I let go of an old piece. Having to decide which piece to remove from my wardrobe helps me decide if I really like a potential new piece in the store.
So what did I buy? Watch to find out!
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Monday, May 9, 2016
Spring Wardrobe Refresh
I'm still working on trying to clear out vintage pieces that I've decided to get rid of after Konmari. Today, I've finally got around to photographing the clothing! I've got a mix of vintage, me made and repro pieces available today. Prices do not include shipping. Reasonable offers are welcome. Happy shopping!
1. Bernie Dexter 1950s Style Cherry Print Dress $75
This dress is full of a retro gal's favorite things-cherries, polkadots, and gingham- all in a cheery yellow! This dress features a gathered skirts and side seam pockets. It includes a bright red belt.
B: 38"
W: 30"
H: free
3. Pin Up Girl Clothing 1950s Evelyn Dress in Rose Print $75
This darling 50s style dress comes in the most amazing 50s style rose print. So dreamy! It has a cute velvet bow on the bodice and includes a reversible velvet bolero. Size Medium.
B: 38-39"
W: 28"
H: free
7. 1950s Jersey Pink Zebra Print Dress $30
Rock animal print with your own twist in this pink zebra print dress! It's made of a yummy vintage jersey that is a dream to wear. It features an asymmetric closure with self fabric buttons.
B: 40"
W: 31"
H: free
8. 1960s Jersey Paint Splat Dress $30
This dress has the most amazing paint splat print! It's so fun! It also features a cute collar and matching belt. There is a bit of fading on the shoulders and hem but otherwise this dress is in great condition!
B: 38"
W: 28"
H: free
9. 1960s Copper Swirls Dress $30
This darling 60s acetate dress is so Jackie Kennedy! It features black accents including matching bows on the neckline and belt!
B: 42"
W: 33"
H: 46"
10. 1930s Vintage Lace Dress $40 ***on hold
This 1930s dress is made from the prettiest floral lace! There is some slight variation in color over the dress but it's not very noticeable. There are some small breaks in the lace and I have repaired as many as I could find. Wear this over a slip for a lovely spring dress!
B: 34"
W: 30"
H: 39"
1. Bernie Dexter 1950s Style Cherry Print Dress $75
This dress is full of a retro gal's favorite things-cherries, polkadots, and gingham- all in a cheery yellow! This dress features a gathered skirts and side seam pockets. It includes a bright red belt.
B: 38"
W: 30"
H: free
3. Pin Up Girl Clothing 1950s Evelyn Dress in Rose Print $75
This darling 50s style dress comes in the most amazing 50s style rose print. So dreamy! It has a cute velvet bow on the bodice and includes a reversible velvet bolero. Size Medium.
B: 38-39"
W: 28"
H: free
7. 1950s Jersey Pink Zebra Print Dress $30
Rock animal print with your own twist in this pink zebra print dress! It's made of a yummy vintage jersey that is a dream to wear. It features an asymmetric closure with self fabric buttons.
B: 40"
W: 31"
H: free
8. 1960s Jersey Paint Splat Dress $30
This dress has the most amazing paint splat print! It's so fun! It also features a cute collar and matching belt. There is a bit of fading on the shoulders and hem but otherwise this dress is in great condition!
B: 38"
W: 28"
H: free
9. 1960s Copper Swirls Dress $30
This darling 60s acetate dress is so Jackie Kennedy! It features black accents including matching bows on the neckline and belt!
B: 42"
W: 33"
H: 46"
10. 1930s Vintage Lace Dress $40 ***on hold
This 1930s dress is made from the prettiest floral lace! There is some slight variation in color over the dress but it's not very noticeable. There are some small breaks in the lace and I have repaired as many as I could find. Wear this over a slip for a lovely spring dress!
B: 34"
W: 30"
H: 39"
The lace is so pretty!
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Illustrated Faith Devotional Kit Unboxing May
Today, I'm doing a type of video I've never done before-an unboxing! I don't usually do subscription type boxes but I have been purchasing the monthly Illustrated Faith devotional kits by DaySpring. I thought I'd do an unboxing of the May kit (even though I've seen pictures of it online already) and let you know what I thought about the April and March kits (both of which are still available).
Did you enjoy the unboxing? Let me know if you'd like to see more of these!
Monday, May 2, 2016
Time Traveling Fashion Blogger
One of the cool things about being a vintage fashion blogger is that I get to time travel trough the decades looking for fashion inspiration where ever I go! So let's go time travel!
The 1920s is a decade that many vintage loving ladies shy away from but I love this cute lady golfer look!
I just adore my 1930s beach pajamas! They really are quite fabulous for a day sea side!
Nothing says classy quite like the 1940s lady in a matching suit set!
Rock a casual 50s look for a summer bbq (or whenever you wish you were actually at one!)
1920s
The 1920s is a decade that many vintage loving ladies shy away from but I love this cute lady golfer look!
1930s
I just adore my 1930s beach pajamas! They really are quite fabulous for a day sea side!
1940s
Nothing says classy quite like the 1940s lady in a matching suit set!
1950s
Rock a casual 50s look for a summer bbq (or whenever you wish you were actually at one!)
Friday, April 29, 2016
Bible Journaling Workshop
This past Saturday, I hosted my very first Bible Journaling Workshop with Watermark Christian Store. It was a wonderful morning in the word with 120 ladies (and a few guys too!).
I was so floored by how many people were interested in this event! We sold out over a week in advance and even had to make some last minute changes due to some items not being available in enough quantities for our workshop kits. It's so awesome that so many people were interested in growing deeper in the Word.
We held the event at my church in the cafeteria where the school kids eat lunch. I was very lucky to have help from our awesome production team so that we could stream from my phone's camera directly to several tvs around the room so everyone could see the demos easily.
It was so awesome to get to share my testimony with Bible Journaling! It has totally changed my walk with God and I pray that it touches the hearts of all the ladies who attended in the same way!
We also had a guest demonstrator, Kayla (@kaylas_painted_faith on Instagram) who showed us all how she does her amazing watercolor pages! It was so awesome!
There were a lot of newbie Bible Journalers so I tried to keep it simple with what we talked about. There are so many cool and interesting techniques and styles out there that it is easy to get overwhelmed! My demo was stamping and talking about different kinds of inks you can use for Bible Journaling.
There were also a couple of veteran Bible Journalers in attendance and it was so cool to meet other local ladies who love Bible Journaling!
This was definitely the largest group I've ever had to speak in front of and it was a bit nerve wracking! But the event was great and aside from the headset mic not working, everything went pretty smoothly.
For the second half of the workshop, it was time to get journaling! I wanted to include some basic, but impact full techniques so we did acrylic painting with cards, stickers and washi tape!
I did a sample page design that they could follow along with but I was so excited to see that a lot of ladies decided to unlock their own creativity and add their own artistic flare.
We wrapped up the day with a Q&A session where we talked about techniques, favorite supplies and how to get inspired.
It's been so awesome to see pages from these ladies already popping up on social media! When God opens a door, He opens it wide and pours out His love!
What's up next for Bible Journaling and me? I learned a lot on the video side of things and I'm going to work on getting something set up so I can do some Bible Journaling video tutorials. I'm also working with Women's Ministry at my church to get a Bible Journaling class going for the fall. And who knows, there could even be more workshops in the future!
Are you looking to host a Bible Journaling event at your own church? Feel free to shoot me an email with any questions. My email is on the contact page.
I was so floored by how many people were interested in this event! We sold out over a week in advance and even had to make some last minute changes due to some items not being available in enough quantities for our workshop kits. It's so awesome that so many people were interested in growing deeper in the Word.
We held the event at my church in the cafeteria where the school kids eat lunch. I was very lucky to have help from our awesome production team so that we could stream from my phone's camera directly to several tvs around the room so everyone could see the demos easily.
It was so awesome to get to share my testimony with Bible Journaling! It has totally changed my walk with God and I pray that it touches the hearts of all the ladies who attended in the same way!
We also had a guest demonstrator, Kayla (@kaylas_painted_faith on Instagram) who showed us all how she does her amazing watercolor pages! It was so awesome!
There were a lot of newbie Bible Journalers so I tried to keep it simple with what we talked about. There are so many cool and interesting techniques and styles out there that it is easy to get overwhelmed! My demo was stamping and talking about different kinds of inks you can use for Bible Journaling.
There were also a couple of veteran Bible Journalers in attendance and it was so cool to meet other local ladies who love Bible Journaling!
This was definitely the largest group I've ever had to speak in front of and it was a bit nerve wracking! But the event was great and aside from the headset mic not working, everything went pretty smoothly.
For the second half of the workshop, it was time to get journaling! I wanted to include some basic, but impact full techniques so we did acrylic painting with cards, stickers and washi tape!
I did a sample page design that they could follow along with but I was so excited to see that a lot of ladies decided to unlock their own creativity and add their own artistic flare.
We wrapped up the day with a Q&A session where we talked about techniques, favorite supplies and how to get inspired.
It's been so awesome to see pages from these ladies already popping up on social media! When God opens a door, He opens it wide and pours out His love!
What's up next for Bible Journaling and me? I learned a lot on the video side of things and I'm going to work on getting something set up so I can do some Bible Journaling video tutorials. I'm also working with Women's Ministry at my church to get a Bible Journaling class going for the fall. And who knows, there could even be more workshops in the future!
Are you looking to host a Bible Journaling event at your own church? Feel free to shoot me an email with any questions. My email is on the contact page.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Post-Konmari Sewing Room Tour
My sewing room has gotten quite the reorganization after finishing the hobby Konmari section! I promised you guys that I'd share the finished project with you so here it is!
I was able to get a lot more empty space in the main area since I got rid of one organizer and put the other one in the closet. It's so nice to have all of that extra space for cutting out fabric now! I also was relocated my table so I can enjoy the nice view while I create! Plus I finally got some art out even if it's not on the wall yet. (And one piece needs new glass....)
If you missed the before tour, here it is also!
I was able to get a lot more empty space in the main area since I got rid of one organizer and put the other one in the closet. It's so nice to have all of that extra space for cutting out fabric now! I also was relocated my table so I can enjoy the nice view while I create! Plus I finally got some art out even if it's not on the wall yet. (And one piece needs new glass....)
If you missed the before tour, here it is also!
Friday, April 22, 2016
Acrylic Stamps 101 : for Bible Journaling
I just love using acrylic stamps in my Journaling Bible! They are perfect for someone like me who isn't big on drawing or doing hand lettering. I'm going to share with you the very basics for using these cute acrylic stamps.
You'll need a set of acrylic stamps, a clear acrylic stamping block and some ink. For more info on which inks are best for bible journaling, check out my post Which Inks for Bible Journaling.
Acrylic stamps come on a thin sheet of plastic. To use them, peel the stamp off of the plastic and stick it flat side down on the stamp block. Since both the stamp and block are clear, you can easily position the stamp where you want it on the page.
If you use a stamp a lot, it may loose it's cling and fall off of the block. Just wash with mild soap and water to restore the cling factor.
Next, ink up your stamp on your stamp pad. Make sure you get good ink coverage. If you get any ink on the block, wipe it off with a paper towel or tissue before stamping to avoid getting ink where you don't want it.
Brand new stamps often stamp better if you do a bit of conditioning first. Do a few practice stamps on a scrap piece of paper, stamping a couple of times before reinking.
Stamping in a Journaling Bible provides it's own set of difficulties. To build a nice stamping surface anywhere in my bible, I layer my Illustrated Faith Bible mat under a thin piece of cushy packaging and put both pieces under my page. This keeps a nice flat surface no matter what might be journaled on pages beneath the one you are working on. And in the case of bleed through, it won't make it through all of these layers to the pages underneath.
Stamp firmly on your paper. Be committed when you go to stamp. Moving the stamp around while you're stamping will cause the image to smear and smudge. Then lift off cleanly.
Then enjoy your beautifully stamped image. To clean your stamp, you can use a commercial stamp cleaner or use a baby wipe or damp paper towel.
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