Baubles and Bits ...

baubles and bits 

(1920s-1940s)

I've recently moved outside of Atlanta into a more quite, family oriented environment just two weeks ago and there's nothing more exciting then exploring a new side of town. Yesterday, (after an extensive internet search) I decided to pack up the car with tons of snacks (remember I'm pregnant) and drove to all the 'best spots' in my new neighborhood for vintage and antique shopping. It was such a joy to find so many lovely things... But what's even more amazing is all the antique jewelry I discovered... and this almost never happens! I left a ton of exquisite pieces behind... however, I do plan to scoop up the remaining of the baubles and bits on my next shopping trip.
Above is a preview of the wonderful estate jewelry pieces I purchased for the shop.
I hope you love them as much as I do :)

1940s street style...

1940s street fashion

How elegant these lady's remain while running their usual daily errands. 

photo credit: d. marie

fine art photography: New Look Montmartre

New Look Montmartre by, Ralph Mecke

sticky note...



wall art

I have a thing for photography, and I'm enjoying this simple approach to displaying one's art.



retro cameras...

Love these charming vintage cameras... this shop has a few for sale.

Providence, Rhode Island...

Historic Riverfront - Providence, RI

who: Solo Trip

what: Waterfire, Warwick, Roger Williams Park, Federal Hill, College Hill

when: Sat, 9-11-2010

where: Providence, Rhode Island 

how: Airplane ride, Delta - 2 hr flight from Atlanta, Georgia

On Saturday, I will be taking a 3 day trip to Providence, RI. This weekend excursion will consist of hanging out with my younger sisters, along with helping her settle into a new apartment. I look forward to truly discovering the city of Providence, unlike the last time I've visited nearly 3 years ago. There is a substantial amount of items that sis and I must purchase for the apartment, for example a toaster oven, curtains and colorful kitchen utensils. Below I have put together an itinerary for my visit to ensure that I get the most out of my stay...

Itinerary:

Saturday: Visit the historic mansions and vineyards in Newport, RI

Water Fire/ downtown Providence

Nightlife- Hookah Bar/ downtown Providence

Sunday: The RISD Museum (rhode island school of design)

Brown University (for the architecture)

Shopping for sister's apartment and decorating...

Monday: Visit Boston, MA for a day...

Tuesday: Departure

If time allows a quick excursion to Boston, MA :) 

scenic route...

sunflower field /US-271- Alabama

 

diner dining

Saturday morning Mr. Rugged and I made our way to Huntsville, Alabama over the weekend.

We opt for the scenic route and took in beautiful landscapes like the sunflower field above...the view was so gorgeous that we decided to pull over and take pictures...shortly after we enjoyed waffles for breakfast.

lundromat...

I don't mean to complain but I really hate the fact that Polaroid discontinued 600 Instant film...since I was a child, Polaroids have always held a special place in my heart...and now being an adult, I can appreciate the instant photographs on a greater level. Each photograph distinctively displays a retro vibe...and it makes my heart flutter. I can't help but to photograph EVERYTHING with my Polaroid camera...including my recent laundry trip.

old school...

Isn't this the most elegant yet arguably fashionable couple you ever seen? I think so...

perfect lemonade recipe...

I discovered these photos today...although taken a while back, these images are very summery and somehow  remind me of my childhood favorite...homemade lemonade.

• 1 cup sugar (can reduce to 3/4 cup)
• 1 cup water (for the simple syrup)
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 3 to 4 cups cold water (to dilute)

1 Make simple syrup by heating the sugar and water in a small saucepan until the sugar is dissolved completely.
2 While the sugar is dissolving, use a juicer to extract the juice from 4 to 6 lemons, enough for one cup of juice.
3 Add the juice and the sugar water to a pitcher. Add 3 to 4 cups of cold water, more or less to the desired strength. Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes. If the lemonade is a little sweet for your taste, add a little more straight lemon juice to it.
Serve with ice, sliced lemons.
Serves 6

2 kelly bags...

Today was another day of production...cleaning, photo snapping and writing descriptions...these two handbags (above) are now available in the shop...with one more which will be added by tonight.
How's your Monday going?

xo
M.H

♥ shop preview...

I lucked up with these 3 amazing finds...again very tempted to keep each for myself, I decided to list these treasures in the shop, which will be available tonight by 9pm EST

pizza shop...

Fellini's is my all-time favorite pizza shop in Atlanta. It's not often I have the opportunity to visit, but over Memorial Day weekend, the family and I ventured to Atlanta and made a pit stop for lunch here...Afterward's we headed to the Jazz Festival for a day/evening in the park...How was your weekend?

something about diners...

There's something rather charming about indulging in diner food...As a little girl, I remember waking up early on Saturday morning and going to breakfast with the family. I was always overwhelm by the huge menus and large variety of choices...Nevertheless, pancakes with strawberry topping and orange juice always remain the final choice..Now as an adult, I rarely have the opportunity to visit diners for breakfast, however whenever I do go I still order the exact meal (strawberry pancakes) only difference is the O.J is now replaced with coffee.

forget me not...

Let's see, where should I start?....I've been missing in action because I literly been traveling a lot lately.
I returned home a few days ago from San Juan, Puerto Rico and now I'm up to my head with playing catch-up with my work.
I spent the entire day cleaning, photographing and adding inventory to the shop. Above are a few items (amongst many others) that are now available for purchase. While eating lunch (which I'm currently doing at the moment) I realized that I have not updated the blog in FOREVER! I am very very sorry...and hope to get back on the ball.
x
m.h

random weekend...

This past weekend was laid back...with perfect weather and the company of good friends/family, I took it easy and enjoyed the ability to just relax. There were numerous events happening around Atlanta over the weekend such as The Dogwood festival, (which I would of loved to have attended) however the thought of sitting in traffic for hours quickly erased that event off the list :)
Above are some items that were added to the shop over the weekend! I'm actually very surprise at how much work I was able to complete...Hopefully there will be more handbags added throughout the day :)

p.s.
Karen (little sister) will be returning home this evening from her 6month Australia trip!
I'm very excited to head to the airport to pick her up...am I the only one who actually gets extremely happy visiting airports???  ;)