Yeah, I don’t either.

Perhaps that’s why I do so love vintage fashion . . .

Soft feminine details for the women, straight lines you can rely on for the men. Not only do they harken back o a simpler time, they echo a time of promise. And it’s all in the details . . .

Thankfully, a part of that lives on with the likes of Vecona Vintage. Don’t you just love the way they display their pieces in vintage photo frames? *swoon*

This was a first for me. While I love pretty much everything the store has to offer, I’ve long feared the associates much too snooty for my liking. They exceeded my expectations. Not only did they refuse to utter a word (we were the only ones in the store, I might add); they looked with disdain our direction. As if we had the nerve to impede on their quiet time.

Whatever. I was much too busy admiring these glasses . . .

{Casa Recycled Glassware from Pottery Barn}

*swoon*

I do not, however, support people with attitude problems. So if you happen to see anything similar, elsewhere, do let me know!

You know, it was such an idea that inspired “Happiness by Heidi” . . . a shop where you can find quilts of a smallish sort, perfect for that little someone you love.

And with the option to customize, you’re sure to find a quilt as full of character as the one who will be playing upon it . . .

And yet here I am, waiting. I’m not loving it.

At this point there’s but one thing to be done: go shoe shopping, naturally.

When I cleaned out my bedroom closet last week, I finally let go of my Stonefly Mary Janes. I bought them years go; and by years, we’re talking closer to decades. I loved them to bits. So classic; so comfy. I can’t begin to tell you the places I walked in those shoes, the dances I danced. They neared the end once before, mind you–but it was nothing a Shoe Doctor couldn’t fix. Today, however, it would have required total reconstruction. 

Saying goodbye to faithful goods rivals waiting.

And yet these fellows promise to ease the pain … oh yes, I think they just might … 

Of course, I’m not one-hundred percent certain what it is that incites the most excitement: could be their classic design, could be the fact that they have BOOK in their name. Either way, they’re sure to walk you straight toward fallish adventure and delight. Wouldn’t you agree? And let’s not forget this little perk: even if you aren’t able to visit Italy, at least you could know your footware hailed from there.

It’s a candle … no wait, it’s a juice glass. Clever, non?! And don’t you just love the way they attached a matching box of matches? Pretty sure we all need each and every one. After all, they’re bright and cheery–perfect for setting about at a summer gathering, or when the candle is gone, greeting guests at a Sunday brunch. Even if you can’t imagine another juice glass, I’m fairly certain it would make a fabulous vase, too!

Someday, I’ll have a long table all my own. After all, it’s more than a place to eat–it’s a place to gather those you love most. To share food, yes–but also love, laughter, ideas and celebration.

Personally, I think this one would be perfect …

{rustic vineyard table by Amore Home}

Better yet? The craftsmen behind the table not only believe in the power of a good table–they search out old barns for the wood.

Good story + good food + good friends? You don’t get much richer than that …

Lucky for us, Able + Baker has the answer with their Four Aces Record Frame …

Looks like we’ve no recourse but to break those suckers from exile–and get this party started!

{Everything That Counts print by Haley & Lucas}

And that’s really all I have to say about it …

Except maybe to say, Happy Wednesday! Some of us are half-way to a three-day weekend … woohoo!