Outfits: Train Spotter

OUTFIT DETAILS:

Dress: Thrifted

Hat & Bag: Vintage, thrifted

Necklace & Shoes: Modcloth

Tights: Target

I did tell you that I adore poking around old places, right?  Anyhow, another afternoon saw me out and about, this time with my vintage styling-blogging gal pal Kayla of Fairytale of a Vintage Wallflower, and boy did we uncover a fascinating little gem in the next town over!

I've been friends with Kayla for awhile over Instagram...(imagine that!), however this was the first time we were able to meet for reals in person and it's kind of just awesome possum to find another human being who lives in the same town as you do and loves thrifting, vintage, blogging, taking photos, etc, etc...you know what I mean, so naturally it was a match made in blogger heaven...ha!  

Just before we hit the Thrift, we drove by this old dilapidated train station that apparently used to be the heart of the city when it built in the late 1800s.  After it shut down in the 70s, a restaurant/club...(see the colorful train car in the back) was added on.  How I would love to just see how booming this little station once was back in the day.  Anyhow, this is how it once look:

Image credit: Here

Interesting, right?  So that's just about all for now.  I do hope to poke around this little station once again, but for now, I will enjoy my second cup of coffee before the laundry calls my name.

Wishing you a good one!

Love Bunches, 

Of Capitals and Corgis

 Outfit Details: Jacket, Bag & Shoes: Thrifted // Romper: UO // Hat: Target // Necklace: Gift from Mother

Most photos above taken by Katherine.  Thanks lady!

This past Saturday, while I was back in my hometown, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Katherine of Of Corgis and Cocktails.   After numerous blog posts where Katherine and I literally took pictures at the same locations within days possibly even hours apart, I knew we just had to meet up at some point.   As all meet-ups go, Katherine was just as sweet and funny as I had thought she would be and conversation was never short as this Cincinnati girl had me laughing with her geek-tastic ways (she even showed me a thing or two about my dslr camera) and adorable stories about her dear pups .  

 Anyhow, it was quite a lovely evening filled with a trip to The Atomic Warehouse, a huge vintage store full of a quite impressive selection of vintage furniture, housewares, clothing, accessories, you name it and surprise surprise - we ran into another blogger there, Hope of Pink Champagne, who's boyfriend owns this midcentury heaven.  She was as sweet and as helpful as can be and the store was nothing but pure awesomeness so I highly recommend swinging by if you are in the Harrisburg area.   Better yet, I ended up walking away with a delightful toadstool printed dress and retro floral swimsuit.

So after that little stop we moseyed around the capitol building to grab a few photos and be watched by some passersby - always a treat, right?  The evening concluded with dinner at a local piano bar with fried caprese salad and all and of course I think it's safe to say we left there feeling quite satisfied.  I never gave much thought to Harrisburg growing up - it's quite a small city, especially for a state capital, but nonetheless, if you look hard enough you can find it's charm and have a great time exploring this little place...especially with a cool gal like Katherine :)  If you haven't become acquainted with Katherine's blog yet - you totally should, between her whimsical style, darling pups, and yummy recipes, it's utterly adorable!  You can check out her post on our day here.

Happy Tuesday darlings!  This week is going to be stuffed to capacity getting ready for my sister's bridal shower on Saturday.  My life will be nothing but cupcaking and craft making these next few days.  Wish me luck!  Talk soon!

Love Bunches,

Chantilly Plaid

Outfit Details: Skirt & Bag: From Chantilly//Vest: taken from another dress//Hat: UO//Brooch: gift from sister//Shoes: Modcloth

Hello darlings!
Goodness, I think I have just been enjoying the sunshiny warm weather a little too much that the wee ol blog has been ever so slightly neglected.  I can just never get enough sunshine...yes this is my time of year!  So my weekend was filled with plenty of nature walking, thrifting, milkshake drinking, and cupcaking.  - Yes I realize that is not a real verb, but it should be, right?  On that note, my white chocolate banana cupcakes with honey cinnamon frosting turned out scrumptious-dilly-umptious, so sometime this week I will be posting that recipe here on my lil ol space.  Nom nom.  I would highly recommend them if you are a cupcake lover yourself.

Enough about me...  Over at Chantilly Songs today a party is going on to celebrate Chantilly's recent cd release, "Up to the Moon".  If you feel so inclined be sure to pop on over and check it out as both her blog and music are just as sweet as cherry pie (and will surely not disappoint).  I was also so thrilled to recently come home to this thank you package she sent me filled with her cd, a tote, and the most darling little plaid skirt she thrifted for me as a thanks for backing her album:)

That's all for now.  Hope you week is full of plenty of sunshine!
 Love Bunches!

City Tavern and Macarons

Outfit Details: Dress: The Attic People Vintage//Cardi: Thrifted//Hat: Target//Brooch: Antique Marketplace//Bag: Vintage//Shoes: Modcloth

This was my Saturday...

There was lunch in Old City, Philadelphia at the City Tavern celebrating my mom's and mother in law's birthdays' with the whole family.  The traditional colonial-american food and the historic atmosphere made for one charming and delicious little meal.  Cornmeal oysters, braised duck with honey and barley, and white chocolate and orange bread pudding were what I feasted on...nom, nom, nom.  Typing this makes me want to go back for 2nd dibs, it was just that fantabulous.  Can you tell, food makes me very excited!

Later on Albert and I headed off to center city to meet up with Chaucee of Streets and Stripes.  Can I just tell you how much I love that gal!   We chatted on over coffee and french macarons at Miel Patisserie and I walked away feeling inspired.  Oh by the way, her blog rocks and her photography is gorgeous.  Shameless plug...hehe, you should check it out:)  It was a sweet end to a sweet day.  Cheers to good conversation and new friendships.

That's all for now darlings.  If my update seems a little sterile in the writing department, it's b/c I caught a little bug in my throat and am under the weather.  Thank goodness for tea and honey and plenty of zinc.

Happy Monday and Love Bunches,

Coffee & Chocolate: A blogger meet-up

So, I'm back early darlings.  Moving didn't really go as planned.  As we were all ready to go with our closing date last week, we were surprisingly notified that we needed additional paperwork unbeknownst to us and this set our closing date back a couple more weeks.  Total bummer indeed.

I could definitely gripe as this whole home buying process has been slightly grueling to say the least.  I however will refrain as I have heard many similar stories from first time homebuyers... so seems this is all run of the mill. And really, I am just thankful to actually be able to purchase a house.

On a happier note, I had the quite awesome opportunity to meet up with a dear blogger friend of mine.  Chaucee of The Fieldbook (formerly Streets and Stripes), was one of the very first lovely ladies I met here on blogger.  Coincidentally, she lives only a few towns over from the one I grew up in.  As she just returned from a semester spent in Israel, we were able to arrange a meet-up in the cutesy little town of Lancaster.  Though the night was wet and sticky as all get out, we have such great time of conversation at Prince Street Cafe as well as some heavenly chocolate at Cafe Chocolate in Lititz, and a bit of shopping around Target.  I seriously can't say enough about this girl, as it was pretty darn cool chatting  fashion, but even better to discover how much we have in common beyond the blogging world.  We of course manage to pop in a little impromptu photo shoot...and Albert (who tagged along for part of the night) got in on it as well.  

Chaucee was so sweet to snap so many lovely photos of me and Albert that I couldn't just pick one to post here, so I give you this:

We are cheeseballs for sure.

Have a sunny week!  Later this week, another lovely lady will be taking over as I continue to get ready for my move.  The saga continues....See you soon!

Love,

Sock monkeys and Me...Oh Gee.

(Part 3 of a 3 part inspiration post)

So I have to say: this post is long overdue. I took a brief hiatus this past week mainly due to a grueling schedule, fowl frigid and windy weather, and a bad case of the sniffles. I can gladly say I am back and doing quite well.

Enough about me... onto what this post is really about: the stunning Megan (aka Gee) of the quite loverly blog Sock Monkey & Gee. I couldn't think of anyone more fitting to round out my blogger inspiration mini series than her. She is truly a gem and reminds of someone straight out of the pages of a classic novel. Her style is everything I love: feminine, vintage, and somewhat whimsical - I swear at times, she could be my long lost relative. She dons some of the most darling dresses, cutest collars, and prettiest blouses I've ever seen - gosh, I wish I could just raid her closet.

My Gee inspired outfit would not be complete without a dress, bow collar, and pair of sweet Mary Janes.

I do apologize that I do not have more photos to share:( My hubby shot these quickly amidst the harsh wind after I got off work as the sun set quite rapidly and my camera's battery died. Clearly not my lucky day.

Thanks anyways darling:)

Outfit Details:

Dress: Target

Hat: Forever 21

Blouse: Urban Outfitters

Tights: Modcloth

Shoes: Topshop

You can check out Gee's blog, Sock Monkey & Gee by clicking here.

It will quickly become one of your faves as it has mine.

(Photo borrowed with permission from Megan, of Sock Monkey & Gee)

Love,

Off the Beaten Streets where Stripes of Sunshine Lace my Feet

(Part 2 of a 3 part inspiration post)

A silly title I suppose, but I just couldn't help myself as today's post is inspired by my darling blogger friend Chaucee of Street & Stripes.

Not only is Chaucee one sweet and gorgeous gal, she is an incredibly talented photographer, and the brains behind the beautiful knitted creations at Taylor House store on Etsy as well. Her style is effortless as she is queen of layers, stripes, and the prettiest scarves and boots I've ever seen. I love her dressy casual style and am always looking to her for inspiration on how to layer up my more casual pieces (especially in these winter months). Trust me, this girl can layer like none other and come up with the coolest ensembles - I on the other hand usually come out looking like a bag lady. So thank you Chaucee for helping this summer girl get through the winter months:)

For my Chaucee inspired outfit I just had to don one of my biggest boldest scarfs, some layers and boots of course.

I first saw this dress on Chaucee's blog and immediately loved it.

Outfit Details:

Dress, boots: Target

Blazer: Forever 21

Scarf: Old Navy

Tights: Gift from sister

Socks: Gift from Mom

Headband: Miss Selfridge

You can check out Chaucee's blog, Streets and Stripes by clicking here.

I'm sure you will adore it as much as I do:)

(Photo borrowed with permission from Chaucee of Streets & Stripes)

Love,