~ blue skies ~

Spring has finally hit Florida and I couldn't be happier!

I've buried all of my sweaters deep in the closet.  Dresses and skirts and shorts have come out of storage.  The flowers are blooming.  The bees are busy.  And the daytime temperatures are in 80s.

All I need is a Doris Day record playing in the background and a basket of flower pedal to occasionally throw like confetti.

{vintage dress from Avant Garb)

Oh I love this time of year!  I don't want anything to change.  I would be perfectly content watching period dramas in a bathing suit and drafting corset patterns with the windows open for the rest of my life.  Happy Spring!

xoxo,

Eliza

~ the weekend ~

Whoever first formed the concept of time, and the calender, and decided that there should only be two days per weekend was a bitter person and I would curse their name if I knew what it was.

  But with my New Year's resolution to not complain so much in mind, I will take whatever time I can get and not think about it coming to an end.

Yesterday I got all my homework done, ran some errands (and bought new shoes), and had a great dinner.  Then I watched Birdman (so good), ate strawberries on soy ice cream, and went to bed.

{gap shirt, target cardigan, vintage scarf, vintage skirt via. my grandmother}

Today I got up semi-early, ate a big breakfast, and then spent a beautiful day at St. Marks, walking around the old fort and disconnecting from the stressful things in my life.

Tomorrow it's back to studying and going to bed before midnight, but first, The Oscars!  I hope you all had a fantastic weekend.

xoxo,

Eliza

~ flying down to rio ~

Not only is Flying Down to Rio my favorite film from the 1930s, but it's filled to the brim with amazing style inspiration.  That's why when I saw an emerald green 30s bathing suit hanging on the wall of an antique store, I couldn't resist dreaming of wearing it while frolicking on the beach in Rio de Janeiro!  So naturally, it came home with me.

To find a flawless woolen bathing suit is one thing, but one that FITS?!  This is definitely the new star of my collection!

xoxo,

Eliza

~ merry and bright ~

So far this weekend, I've been to two holiday parties.  One last night (food, drinks, dessert, and all my neighbors) and one this afternoon (cookie baking/decorating, hot tea, and a bunch of my friends).

01. {last night, post-party)

02.

03. {with my beautiful sister}

04. {party outfit #2: F21 top, gap skirt, gap shoes}

05. 

06. (1955 Wamsutta ad}

And remember!  You don't have to have a crowd to have a party - small dance parties are the best, anyway!

xoxo,

Eliza

~ mint condition ~

Today I took my new Gap skirt out for a test drive.  I love it!  The last one, in my size, and on sale.  Score!

After running errands, returning last semester's textbooks, and mailing some packages, I picked up some goodies from one of my favorite local shops: The Other Side Vintage.

{super excited to wear my new 1960s two-piece skirt/top, and vintage sweater!}

I finished the day with hot tea and chinese food.  

Definitely a good monday!

xoxo,

Eliza

~ the sunshine state ~

In addition to being a fabulous teacher, writer, artist, and mother, my mom is also the owner of 3floridagirls on etsy!  If you like vintage Florida souvenirs, then you'll swoon over her shop.  Tableclothes, tea towels, handkerchiefs, salt and pepper shakers, postcards, aprons, and more.  With the holiday season fast approaching (eek!), it's time to get started on your shopping!  Check out some of my favorites from the shop.  I feel lucky to be able to see all of these amazing items in person before she ships them out!

 

How fantastic are these vintage salt and pepper shakers??

I'm in love with this postcard

gorgeous colors on this postcard

Esther William's famous Florida-shaped swimming pool on a vintage hankie

"to heck with housework" apron modeled by yours truly!

this tablecloth is perfect for any table!

this wooden postcard is relevant considering the first day of Chanukah falls on Thanksgiving this year

adorable alligator ashtray!

Take a few minutes to look around the shop - you won't be disappointed!  Find the perfect gifts for friends and family, and pick up something for yourself while you're there!

xoxo,

Eliza

~ green with envy ~

I've always loved green, yet I hardly have any of it in my closet.  Until now.

{vintage skirt, banana republic shirt} 

Yesterday it was pretty warm, so I wore a new (old) favorite!  I found this skirt in my grandmother's cedar chest when I inherited it.  It fits very nicely, which is surprising since my grandmother was teeny tiny!  Wearing something that she wore and loved is very special.



The skirt is 100% wool and has a matching jacket.  It definitely won't be the last time I wear it!

xoxo,
Eliza

color obsession: green

I love green!  I mean, I love pink more, but green is beautiful too.  I can't wear green (let's just say that color makes me look like I'm about to pass out, or throw up or die or a combination of the three), at least not anywhere near my face, which rules out jewelry, tops, dresses, eye shadow and hats.  But it doesn't rule out interior design, thankfully!  So, here are my favorite green interior design ideas.

But still, who doesn't just love pink?