Style&Sound: 2 Talented Guys, 2 Unique Styles

Obsessed with these guys: Musician Justin Townes Earl. And freestyle skateboarder (and I would say, performance artist), Killian Martin. Two different takes on art and style, but both distinctive (and definitely retro-ish) with endless talent.  Super. Have a great weekend!

Drum Roll Please. . .

 

 Yay Hayle!  Our winner of Feb giveaway 3. Email me at smmidge[at]gmail[dot]com and we'll get you your treats.  

Check out our final Feb giveaway next Monday. Exciting!  And here are some lovely words of inspiration, and beautiful design found on Margo Tantau's Pinterest. Enjoy, and happy Thursday! 

Project: Fresh Frames for Vintage Pics

You all might know from previous posts how much our family - our roots - mean to us.  I love old letters, poems, writings, photographs, scrapbooks, and momentos from grandparents, and beyond that help us connect to our past.  My Mom gave us these beautiful old images (copies she had made) each of both sets of grandparents, and then my own parents all before children and some even before their weddings.  They are young couples, in love, happy, and so stylish. . .and all give us a glimpse not only into their relationships, but also each are lovely expressions of the style of the decades in which they were taken.  The 30s, 40s, and 70s.  

I wanted to get them into frames quickly, but knew I must add a little something to the presentation to make it as special as the pictures and on a budget.  Here's what I did:

Basic Frames from Target

Remove the mattes.

My trusty, customizable rubber stamp set.

At the base of each image I stamped the names, locations and dates of the images.

I love them all together!  It's really simple, super cheap, and still really special.  The stamp font and quirkiness adds just the right tone to the vintage images.  Here's to remembering where you come from, and rootsy, resourceful style. 

Smmidge Style: Mad About Plaid

I've been obsessed with plaid shirts this winter. . . plaid and any and every other print and color I own. . . to me (for better or, uh, worse depending your taste) it all goes together! Rules schmules.  So I was happy to see lots of pattern play in some Fall 2011 collections by some of my fave designers. . .as I sort of live in a mishmash of colors and patterns and everyday brands - and it makes me think my wardrobe (though not very designery) still works!  One of my faves from the runway is  Proenza Schouler's Pre-Fall collection dubbed as "Bohemian Crafty".  Wow.  I love that!  I connect with that description wholeheartedly.  I actually keep considering simplifying my wardrobe.  More solid colors, less options, better (and crazier) accessories for the punch.  And I may still, as we move into spring.  But for now, I'm still at it with lots of layers, plaids, prints, scarves.   Here's to no rules!

leopard cardi - H&M 2010; plaid shirt - MNG by Mango; jeans - Chip & Pepper; knit belt - Gypsy Wagon

shirt - Madewell; jeans - Forever 21

cashmere sweater - JCrew; plaid shirt - MNG; gray jeans - Gap

plaid shirt - Fossil; cardi - Fossil; jeans - Forever 21

shirt - Madewell; knit vest - Target circa 2006; skirt - Fossil

Feb Giveaway 3: Barrettes and Bowties

You are the apple of my eye!  Happy Valentine's Day.  xx-Smmidge

This is my felt version of my Kindergarten Valentines that my mom handmade with construction paper.  I vividly remember being so proud of them as I handed them out that day, and the expression "you are the apple of my eye"  has been one of my favorites ever since. 

Smmidge Windmill Hairclips

This week's give away is a pair of stylish trios!  Handcut and made felt barrettes and bowties for your mini style mavens.  You've seen my little bug sporting his bowtie pin with everything from tee shirts to suits, and I've also seen them pinned to little purses as actual bows for girlies.  And my little niece inspired the Windmill clip as a part of the decor and party gifts for her 2nd birthday party.  Fun and colorful is just the way to be this spring! 

Smmidge Boy Bowties

You know the rules guys!  Here's a reminder, and don't forget to up your odds by becoming a blog, FB or Twitter follower!  Here's to barrettes and bowties, oh!  And Happy Valentine's Day once again!

Rules:

• eligibility: open to ALL Smmidge readers
• what to do: leave a comment on the giveaway post about: Barrettes and Bowties
• extra credit: if you are (or become) a follower of Smmidge blog, Smmidge Facebook, or @Smmidge Twitter you receive an extra entry each!  So come on!
• entry deadline: comments will close 48 hours after initial post time
• winner selection: winners will be chosen at random
• winner notification: On mornings following giveaway closing, I'll announce the winner (Smmidge Blanket winner will be announced Thursday Feb 17th)
• claiming your prize: send me an email at smmidge@gmail.com with your mailing address, and I'll pop your prize in the mail! Winners must respond within three (3) days of notification or forfeit the prize. alternate winner will be selected in this instance.

Barrette backs

Bowtie pins