Breakfast Army {Screen Door}

This week, the troops rallied at local hot spot Screen Door to enjoy some southern flair. Known for their chicken and waffles and extremely long wait times the Screen Door is a must on lists of places to try at least once in Portland. This Sunday, the wait times was as painfully long as possible, and to add insult to injury it was extremely cold and rainy. I was unable to get outfit pictures until we got home and could be housed safely on the front porch. The Cajun Bloody Mary however, was totally and completely worth the wait.








In the last picture I am scowling at an unknown noise coming from the side yard, because when in doubt one should always get angry at things you can't understand.
I am almost positive this whole outfit other than my tights was entirely thrifted! How cost effective of me!

City Outings

All week we have been making the trek across the bridge and applicable state lines to patronize establishments in the Big City. Today we toted along the children, and splurged on pizza by the slice in a cafe that played the entire discography of the Murder City Devils. I wore a sundress, but here in the northwest, even in summer, we have no sun. Don't get me wrong, I feel for you guys out there with your record heat wave and horrid humidity. But the honest to God truth is, this is our third summer in a row with excess rains, cold weather, and dying crops. So I hate to say it... but take your sun and shove it. (I will add a " ;) " here so I don't lose too many followers.)



In reality the real reason we have been braving the endless bridge-lifts and rush hour traffic in the city is for Toma's art. We have lined up a bunch of outdoor shows, and hangings in local establishments over the next few months. In addition to his photography the man has moved on to some very amazing paintings inspired by early edwardian era lithography. We have been venturing across the river to Quick Stop Photo (which also has an online shop here) to get prints of the paintings made. Also, no matter where you live I fully endorse Quick Stop, they do such amazing work and ship world wide. I am so completely impressed with the quality of the prints we have received.



In all of my free time (HA!) I have taken over Toma's Etsy Shop as well, where you can pick up the above three, and several other prints from the series. If you want to keep this blogger clothed and housed, you should help us spread the word. Add him to your circle or favorites if you like his work. I assure you we appreciate it greatly.
Alright, enough blathering on about that. I am off to work on my own etsy shop, and hopefully finish listing this daunting pile of dresses...

Jolly Holly Sugarplums?

Quite a few days ago I wandered across the border to Oregon land with Solanah to do some shopping. I must have been channeling the Christmas Spirit as I inadvertently left the house dress in my finest Kris Kringle attire. I hadn’t even noticed my festive attire til it was too late to change, and Solanah said I appeared to be Santa’s scandalous daughter. After I celebrated Christmas in April we headed home to work on our new shared space at the antique mall I work at, Old Glory. If you are a local reader, stop into the shop and see our hard work! I work weekends, and sign autographs HA!

Fashionable Thrift Trip

This weekend, after a less than amazing Antique Expo, I decided to head back over the bridge to get some more thrifting done, and hopefully come home with a little but more inventory for my etsy shop.
After stopping for a mimosa down the block, and taking some blog pictures I did have a rather successful shopping adventure. After shopping, we just kind of wandered all over the city, before heading home. And yes, my feet were starting to hurt by the end of the day.


Do you love my latest pair of Bordello's? I hope to have a whole closet of them soon! There are so many colors and styles, I would never need anther pair of shoes again.
My hat is one of my few scores from Expo. $8.00 for a slightly cartoonish teal hat? Yes please!

Well, I will post the pictures from expo as soon as I get the rest of the images from Solanah, but til then, go enter the give-aways on her blog, and don't forget about mine!!

Thrift in the City

It was a beautiful day here, so Solanah, Baby Margaux, and I hit the town to get some goodies for my etsy shop! On the way down Margaux needed sun protection with Solanah's sunglasses she got from Art Deco Dame.
I looked like half-dead rubbish today, so excuse me. My hot sticks have not been doing the trick lately. Solanah was sweet enough to take my full outfit picture (but I deleted it haha). This trusty dress is on its last leg, and I tore a bigger hole in it today, so it looks like its time to retire it. I will miss this lovely blue dress.
While out shopping I stubled upon some darling formal goodies for the shop, as well as a simply delightful summer dress. All in all, a wonderful day spent in wonderful company.

Rose Queens of Yester Year

My husband has the same addiction I do.
STUFF.
And not really just stuff, but junk. If we hit an estate sale together, you better believe 100$ is gone and we have a trunk full of weird stuff we probably don't need. He recently purchased a 50s bee catchers mask, and 1970s encyclopedias...(what was he thinking?) But at this same sale her came across this little pictoral magazine:
Rose Festival Pictoral: 1946
This is especially exciting to me, because the Rose Festival is a Portland Oregon event (where I currently hail from my dears!) that has been going on for nearly 100 years. They have a "Grand Floral Parade" and the Rose Court of decadent Queens and Princesses. So I thought I would share a few pages and tid-bits from this issue.

(click to enlarge.)