Kantha Quilts

Aren't these Kantha quilts so pretty? I love how the colors and patterns mix perfectly.  Kantha – literally means, “quilt of recycled cotton rag”  and is traditionally associated with rural women of the Bengal region of India and has a long and distinguished heritage. Made from layers of discarded sari joined by a simple running stitch which, typically produces a wonderful rippled effect in the quilt. Find them here and here.

Sweet Outfit

I love this outfit...its perfectly offbeat.

 

                                                      Photo: The SF Style

Etsy Favorites....Earth & Sky

These hot summer days in D.C. have made me want to get away...anywhere really...as long as it's a wide open space with overcast skies and that perfect smell that nature gets right before it's going to rain. Is that really so much to ask? Here are my Etsy favorites for today...

Tailed Blue Photos

Balanced

Long Winter Farm

Enchanted Hen

DusQ 

Vlad

Minor White

I love these black and white photos from photographer Minor White. His use of light gives each photo a haunting, spooky quality. Minor White was an American photographer and poet who was born in 1908 and died in 1976. In his later work, he was thought to be one of the greatest American photographers.

Horse Feathers

Here's a live video of Horse Feathers, a Portland-based band, at NPR's Tiny Desk Concert. For whatever reason, watching this video made me think about Oregon. Made me think about the forests and moss and beaches and rain. I grew up there and moved away when I was 10 to Texas with my family. I feel like no matter where I go, Oregon is what feels like home. This video is long...but very pretty.

Best of Streetstyle: Maxi Skirts

I've been seeing this great summer basic all over blogs and in stores. Here are a couple photos that are my favorites. Maxi skirts are so versatile and completely comfortable. What do you think of the style?

                                                                                             Stockholm Street Style & Golestaneh

                Anouskie  & Inside-Out

All About Style

Victorian Era

I came across these amazing pictures of Victorian Era woman on Bonfire of My Vanity's blog. I was searching for Victorian hair tutorials. I wanted to wear my hair up in a big, crazy bun for my big night out... Joe Purdy concert tonight with my best friend...I'm sooo excited!!

Carissa Gallo

In looking up local D.C. photographers, I came across Carissa Gallo's website. I love the lighting and magical quality of each photograph she takes.












Also, watch this beautiful video that Carissa and her husband, Andrew, put together.


adopt rinah from VsTheBrain on Vimeo.

Nallik

Top of my wishlist right now. Beautiful.

 

Nallik $89

Spring Centerpiece

I put together this centerpiece for a little get-together I was having. It's pretty simple...vintage medicine bottles, whatever greenery is in your yard at the moment, and clear votive holders. Easy-peasy.