What are you reading?

I have a short list of "must read" blogs, but I feel like I could stand to read a few more. So I will share a few of my must reads, and I all ask, is that you share some of yours with me!

On my current list I have Temperamental Broad. She is too cute for words, and has great shopping taste.
Of course there are the givens like Solanah, Fleur de Guerre, and Casey. I always read these blogs, but I am sure you all do too!

I have been sucked into following Tuppence Ha'penny simply because of her fun pictures! She has great style, and a mean photoshop skill.
You all may know Solanah, but you may not know her darling Aunt also blogs over at Life in the Pink House. Solanah's aunt is a stylish mom of four, with a cute house, great tattoos and loves old junk!
I absolutely love reading Sewing is Hard, plus she always has great pictures of the hard stuff she sews. She is very crafty at taking 70s patterns and making them into 40s style pieces.

Mind you there are many more blogs I read, and would love to have the time to highlight them all today, alas...
Your turn! Who are you reading? Or if I am not following you what is your blog? Do share my dears!

This Old House

We are embarking on a new voyage in our lives, the Metropolitan Family is buying a house! This is a first for us, so we are giddy, nervous, excited, and anxious! Of course, in looking for a home we are hunting for the perfect old house. I couldn't imagine living in a newer home, it is just not my cup of tea. We are hoping we get a nice old farm house in downtown.
My gears are turning as far as design, color schemes, and fun! Tearing up carpet, refinishing hardwoods, painting kitchens. I am excited. And for inspiration I am reading up on the Retro Renovation Blog. RR is chuck full of eye candy and resources. They know it all, vintage, salvage, and reproduction! And of course, they are also out to Save the Pink Bathrooms.

Well, I really just wanted to share that little slice of blog heaven with you. I am off to go about planning a 1940s kitchen in my dream world.