Showing posts with label Questions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Questions. Show all posts

Friday, May 27, 2011

The Treasures I Found

Please don't judge my dirty jeans - I just got off work at the bakery and had been crawling around in this trailer for a bit

Yesterday I made the hour long journey to Marshalltown, Iowa to assist my brilliant grandmother. If you're not familiar with this bustling metropolis of a city - I promise, there is nothing you are missing out on...

While helping my grandma clean/sort/pack for her upcoming move, I stumbled upon some wonderful treasures! I am especially thrilled with the big cozy cardigan (pictured above), which belonged to my grandpa and holds sentimental value. Methinks it will permanently become a staple in my closet.


1. Polaroid Automatic 103 Land camera (produced between 1965-1967)
2. Drawing done by my great-great grandmother
3. Chachki box
4. Argoflex Forty twin lens reflex camera (produced between 1950-1954)
5. Homemade pillow case



These finds will always hold a special place in my heart because of their origin. I can only imagine how many stories and memories surround everything. While I know my grandma must be struggling to say 'goodbye' to some of these pieces, I find comfort in the fact that I can take good care of them. 

Have you guys ever found any special/unique family heirlooms?

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!

Monday, April 11, 2011

I'm Back!






After an eight day long hiatus, I am back! Last week I felt pretty unmotivated and wore sweatpants a lot. I've even lost my photo editing touch a bit - forgot to round the edges and include outfit details within the pictures. But, I'm definitely not going to go back and do it all over. I'll get back in the swing of things, promise!

Question: Well, first some background, then the inquiry. I have two really great pairs of BDG jeans from Urban Outfitters, but I wear them all the time and they are getting slightly worn in the...inner thigh area (overshare?). Anyway, they fit really well and have a lot of stretch, but don't ever get baggy. I'm super picky about skinny jeans, but I'm going to need to buy some new ones soon. Something I've noticed about BDG jeans is that they all fit differently, so I don't trust ordering them online. Anyone have suggestions for affordable super skinny jeans? 

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend!

Outfit Details:
Top & Sweater - TJ Maxx
Jeans - Gap
Shoes - Modcloth