Empire State of Mind

I adore the style of the 1930's. Art Deco is just so distinct it is hard to ignore. 

I spotted these wedding invites over on Etsy a while ago, but just got around to posting them. 

Mind you, this style isn't for everyones wedding. But if you are looking for a very vintage vibe this would be the way to go. 

Ornate. Geometric. Lovely. 

{image cred: Royal Steamline}

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Jessie-Lee

Come One, Come All

The Hubs and I just bought some new DVD storage and I found a gem I totally forgot I had.

Carnivàle

Ahh. Don't you just love the concept of the intro. It gets me every time.

I was obsessed with this mini-series when it first debut on HBO in 2003. My Dad and I were super into it, and we never missed a Sunday night episode. I was totally disheveled when they announced they weren't bringing it back for a third season (that is the catch here people!). Any who, I NEED to tell you about it.

IMDB tells us:

"1934, America. The Dustbowl. A fugitive named Ben Hawkins finds refuge within a traveling carnival comprised of a tarot card reader and her catatonic/telekinetic mother, a blind mentalist, a bearded lady, and conjoined twins, amongst others. The carnival is owned by the mysterious and unseen Management, who has designs on the young Hawkins, for the boy is concealing an untapped gift: he can heal the lame and raise the dead--at a price. Ben also finds himself disturbed by cryptic and prophetic dreams, which he shares with a Methodist preacher in California, Brother Justin Crowe. Brother Justin, convinced by his dreams he is following God's will, has begun to practice his own extraordinary talents, although the preacher's plans increasingly lead to disturbing and tragic consequences. In this "last great age of magic," Ben Hawkins and Justin Crowe are moving toward a great conflict between Good and Evil, although it not yet clear on which sides these men will stand. "

If you do decide to watch I will warn you, be prepared for a lot of weird, but good weird, need to see more weird.

The styling of this series is flawless. I believe that is why they eventually had to cut the series, the production was just too expensive.

So before I get to rambling just way too much, Netflix this bad boy. Or go here and here to purchase. You will not regret it. I highly recommend it! In fact the Hub's has never seen it, we might need a snow day to bury in and do the damn thing!

Let me know what you think! I would love to know if anyone else likes this kind of stuff too, any and all opinions are welcome!

{image cred: YouTube, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}

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Jessie-Lee

Retro Staple

The saddle shoe. How iconic are they? They were one of the prized possessions of the 1950's and they still have the same character. In fact, I remember getting more than a couple of pairs of these puppies from K-Mart back in the day. They used to be my "dress shoes." Oh how far I have come, but it still doesn't hurt to bring back an old classic.

At least G.H. Bass thought bringing them back was a good idea, and with some modern style.

I know right?!? And the best part...$69! A shoe that cute under a hundred bucks. Yes Sir, I need to get me a pair of these. Now I just have to decide which color. That is a problem. The black and white is incredible classic, the brown is very functional, but the gray gives them a much more modern edge. According to Lovely, new styles are due out for Spring, courteous of  Rachel Antonoff  Suggestions are welcome! Which ones would you go for?

Oh for the love of shoes.

{image cred: G.H. Bass}

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Jessie-Lee

Skills

I am going for the short, sweet and simple route today.

I am digging these illustrator skills. It is a back to basics moment. And it looks good.

Check out the Etsy shop here. 

This is what it all means:

"During the Great Depression, U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt employed artists across the country through the Works Progress Administration. The WPA and its subordinate projects such as the Federal Theatre Project and Federal Arts Project embarked on a campaign of education, entertainment and art that brought the arts to people ways unprecedented in America, before and since." -Roosevelvet

Plain and simple. I like the prints. I am into the inspiration. I want to research it some more. Find anything? Drop me a line. 

Now to finish out this beyond exhausting day. 

{image cred: Roosevelvet}

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Jessie-Lee

Paper Has No Bounds

I will admit, I am not the biggest fan of alternative wedding bouquets. If not done properly, they really can reach a super cheesy level.

Yesterday I spotted this on sfgirlbybay and I fell head over heels. I love paper, always have and always will. In fact the Hub's thinks I am a little delusional when I swoon over paper. He just doesn't get it, his loss. But back to the point, paper is an amazing thing. Etsy shop WhetherPaperworks knows that paper is an amazing thing as well. In fact she really pushes the bounds and makes the most beautiful creations.

And to make this piece even more amazing, she crafted this as her own bouquet, with a 1920's National Geographic! I mean, does it get cooler than that?!?

{image cred: Whether Paperworks via sfgirlbybay}

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Jessie-Lee

The Total Mother Load

I am having such a hard time right now. I found the most incredible Etsy shop ever! Yes, I realize this is a bold statement but it is so true! In fact, I am having a super hard time deciding what it is I want to post. There are just too many goodies.

But more to the point. You NEED to go visit this Etsy shop. Yes by that I mean stop what you are doing this instant and go to this shop. Your life will never be the same again. It is pure graphic design mayhem, and I know you want some of that.

Without further ado, I give you my favorite items from the plethora of goodies at Yee Haw, a letterpress shop from Knoxville, Tennessee.

See what I mean? There is just so much, and yes these are all from one shop. And, I didn't even show you their apparel listings or their line of journals. 

It is literally too much to handle. I will be returning to this shop on a regular basis, no questions asked.

I seriously want some of their card sets. How great would they be to have on hand?

{image cred: Yee Haw via Etsy}

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Jessie-Lee

Vintage Vibe

OK, I have a mixed opinion on the whole "vintage wedding" thing. I think some couples pull it off magnificently and others kind of miss the mark. It is a concept that can be easily overdone if not executed properly. Despite my opinion on all of that, there is one concept of vintage weddings I am totally on board with (or for any wedding actually). I love the concept of heirloom or vintage jewelry. There is something so classy about it. I mean how cool is it that one ring could see more than one love and serve more than one couple. That is just too cool, it's like the jewelry is living out it's legacy.

I stumbled across the work of Erica Weiner, and fell in love. I already have one of her pieces on my Christmas list (ahem, Jon!) but more on that later. While she does have a permanent collection, she also has a small showcase of vintage wedding jewelry. And let me tell you, as much as I absolutely adore the ring the Hub's picked out for me, there is something so special about these pieces from the 1920's and 1930's.

I just cannot get enough. These settings are just so beautiful. I think modern culture has driven us to be so materialistic all we see is the size of the diamond. Here, it is about the jewelry as a whole, not just the stone. In these cases, the sapphire rings are just as beautiful if not more gorgeous than the diamond pieces.

Seriously, go check out her stuff. You won't regret it and I bet you find something to add to that Christmas list your Mom is starting to bug you about (they start early, don't they?).

Happy shopping!

{image cred: Erica Weiner}

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Jessie-Lee