Pastel Papillon

Hello Darlings, 

Guess what?  I'm back in Philly again this week.  Does the hustle and bustle ever end?  Though I've been a little MIA as of late, you can find me today over at Flock Together ... where it's all about pastels and butterflies.

Perhaps I'll see you there!

xo, 

Marisa

Here There Everywhere

Dress, Hat, Cardi, Bag: Vintage // Thrifted

Lady Tie: Flapper Girl via Etsy

Tights: Modcloth

Shoe: Poetic License via Amazon

As a I mentioned before, last week had me back in Philly and one brief afternoon back on my old stopping grounds at Valley Forge National Park, near my college.  During our finally semester, the Mr. and I used to drive here and watch the sunset - usually with a bag of Twizzlers and a cup of coffee straight out of the machine at Circle K gas station in hand (hehe, how's that for glamorous?), and The Beatles Revolver album playing in the background.  Thinking of those days makes me smile because they were all so simple and all so very complicated at the same time.  Back then, the Mr. and I were just friends - just friends that is, that were falling hard for one another.  Pretty normal thing, right? - I guess the big clinker was that I was engaged to someone else...yeah, oops.  I'm not even sure how the whole thing happened but all I know is that it all kind of smacked me in the face one day and I was completely knocked off my feet.  Hey when something is destined to be, it's destined to be and there is just no arguing with that.  Almost 10 years later....here we are, back in this place where it all began and all I can do is just smile.  

Oy vey, what a rabbit trail these photos lead me off on!  I guess you could say, I'm kind of here, there, everywhere with this post ;-).  

As for my outfit - I'm 31 weeks pregnant and just so thankful that I can still fit into some of my vintage dresses.  We'll just see how much longer that will last, hehe.  

Chat soon darlings!
Love Bunches,  

Susie Bird

Dress: Vintage via The Braided Bandit Vintage

Hat, Earrings, Bag: Vintage // Thrifted

Tights: Modcloth

Shoes: Seychelles

After a very full week of running around like a wild banshee, this gal is ready to take some serious downtime. My impromptu trip to Philly was a success, 9 floral hair pieces (crowns and clips) were carefully crafted for my friend's bridal party (me included), and speaking of the wedding itself - it was quite a delightful celebration filled with love, laughter, and plenty of dancing - but now I am quite tuckered, so bring on the R&R!   On the agenda this week: finally getting my hands dirty and planting some veggies in my community garden plot, painting the baby's nursery (hint hint to the Mr.) and our wee little band playing a show on Friday night.  

As for what I am wearing - well, I found this sweet little number of a dress over at my fellow Flock Together gal Hannah's shop, The Braided Bandit Vintage.  Right away I knew it had to be mine because not only did the little leopard print collar tickle my fancy, but it reminded me of my grandmother who was the biggest leopard enthusiast I ever knew.  Yes that's right, Susie, loved her leopard prints - she had dresses, blouses, bags, jewelry, scarves, I think even shoes adorned in leopard.  She had leopard all around the house as well - throws, pillows, sheets, you name it!  All her life she had such a bold and elegant sense of style - and she always appreciated mine which is why I do believe we were kindred spirits.  Anyhow, she passed away two years ago and with that I felt like a piece of my heart went with her...but not to be sad, I know she is always close to me.  In a funny way, every time I slip on this little dress, I can hear her so sweetly say in her boisterous German accent, "Oh I LOVE that dress Marisa".  Above is a photo of her in one of her many leopard printed pieces circa the 1960s. 

That's all for now!  Have one fantabulous week darlings!

Love Bunches, 

Into the Sunset

Hello there darlings! 

 I'm currently in the City of Brotherly Love working my little tail off on several projects for my friend's wedding this weekend. In the meantime, you can find me nesting over at Cuddly Cacti chatting randomness of creamsicles and sunsets. Pop on over and say hello if you do please :-) Perhaps I'll see you there! 

xo Marisa

The Big Three-O

Dress: Asos Maternity (Sale)

Hat, Necklace & Bag: Vintage // Thrifted

Blouse & Tights: Target

Shoes: DIY (here)

Oh hello there darlings!

I'm on my 30th week of pregnancy and I can see now that this is the homestretch.  It's honestly hard to believe.  To tell you the truth, I'm so excited but extremely nervous at the same time.  I've been through the whole labor thing before and came out like a champ,  but nonetheless,  I have the tendency to be a "nervous nelly" and worry my pretty little head off about everything that surrounds giving birth...does that make sense?  In the very back pocket in my mind though I know that everything will be ok, just as it always is. 

This week I am craving veggies - carrots and roasted beets mainly.  My tummy has really popped out now and getting up and down from the couch is something I tend to need extra help with...hehe.  

Other than that, I'm out of town again - this time in Philly, but only for a couple days.  When I return, one of my very good friends is getting married and I am in the wedding.  Busy is not a word good enough to describe our lives right now - but that is quite alright.  May will bring a much more restful month and plenty of flowers to go along with that.

So I bid you adieu for now, but hope to catch up with you very soon!  Have one loverly week my friends!

Love Bunches, 

The Scoop

Happiest Monday Darlings!

In the mood for something a little sweet today?   Come visit me over at Flock Together where I'm donning this tasty treat of dress.  Perhaps I'll see you there :-)

One more little tidbit of sweetness....Sarah of Whimsical Mumblings started the Give a Little Love Project and what a cute idea it is indeed!  If you fancy sending and receiving sweet little packages in the mail, JUMP HERE to find out more.

Talk soon!

xo, Marisa Noelle

Go Dog Go

Cardigan: Jessi's

Dress: Miss Selfridge (2010)

Hat: Vintage // Thrifted

Tights: Modcloth

Shoes: Clarks

Happiest Friday darlings!

I'm off this weekend to judge music at a fine arts festival again.  Anything involving music never tires me, even if I am lacking a bit of sleep these days.  Thank goodness for some good ol fashioned singing and strumming to soothe the soul and ease a tired mind.  I'm pretty stoked and rather happy to get a little change of scenery, if only for a couple days. 

Speaking of a change of scenery, last time I was in my hometown city, the lovely Jessi of Haircut & General Attitude did a Flock Together swapperoo with me and sent this pretty lil poodle cardi over my way.  Can a gal ever wear enough cutesy-tootsy animal prints like this?  I think not!  

So that's just that.  Off to pack I go.  With animal prints on my mind, I think I may just go the way of the leopard today :-).  We shall see!

Have one merry merry happy weekend!

Love Bunches, 

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Hello Darlings,

As we are half way through the month of April already (hard to believe, right?), I wanted to introduce you to two of my very sweet sponsors this month.  Both shop owners with two uniquely enchanting Etsy storefronts and all around loverly gals...

 

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Catch up with you soon!
Love Bunches, 

Sunflowers

Hat, Dress, Sweater, Bag, Brooch: Vintage // Thrifted

Tights & Shoes: Modcloth

I'm truly loving up these longer days.  I think overall it puts me in a much more cheery mood.  Not that I'm a grump (well...sometimes, maybe), but sunshine and flowers just instantly put a smile on my face.  This weekend was bliss.  I bought a plot at the community garden and cannot wait to plant basil, peppers, spinach, and who knows what else.  We made several trips to get water ice...because it's what baby is asking for as of late...like all the time.  I planted flowers outside my door ...even though the cold made them wilt a bit, I am still loving them.  And lastly, my sister and her hubs along with one of our friends came up for a visit which meant a delicious shrimp taco dinner with spicy quinoa stuffed avocados, fresh fruit with homemade whipped cream, and of course truffles.  I'm telling you, I don't lead a fancy life by any means...it's rather normal, but I do consider it to be a blessed one.  

I'm 29 weeks in and feeling all sorts of spring fever.  Hooray for that!  Wishing you a spot of spring fever too darlings!

Love Bunches,