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Another book to add to my collection!

dream kitchen

I love when I am on the dreaded treadmill and one of my favorite movies comes on the TV! Today it was Pillow Talk! I never cease to be inspired by the wonderful costumes, decor and styling in that movie. I had forgotten about the wonderful pink kitchen and counter tops that Doris Day has in her apartment. A pink kitchen would be my absolute dream! Here are some great ones I found on flickr.

retro fonts

I am in love with the fonts at Font Diner! Font sets are cutely named like menu items and you can get 12 for under $30.00. Check out the "free silverware" section for free downloadable fonts!

wanted and found

I have always been in love with vintage swim caps! I am so happy to have found them in a rainbow of colors at Headcovers Unlimited. Even though I'm sure I would not look as fab as the girl in the second picture, I still want one!
images from vogue and headcovers unlimited

couldn't wait

to post my cute new custom anchor tote by reiter8. Now I have the sail bag I have always wanted just in time for the beach!

sound of music

I am excited to say that this week I will be performing as Maria in one of my all time favorite musicals, Sound of Music! When not blogging, thrifting, or running pinkcupcakevintage, I am usually acting, and am blessed that it keeps me busy pretty full time! I got the acting bug early and still love it just as much today! Since we open Sound of Music on Friday, this week will be filled with many late night rehearsals and therefore I fear I may not get to blog as often as I would like. I hope to be back soon with lots to share!

perfect picnic

This would make me the happiest girl at the picnic! Red enamel, white dishes, embroidered napkins, and adorable salt and pepper shakers! Now all I need is a shady tree!

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Just in time for Spring... 2 pairs of cheery gardening gloves for $1.00!

kc wrap up

Whew wee! I apologize for the late return. After getting back Monday and hitting the ground running, I am just now finding time to blog about our fantastic trip to Kansas City. There were so many great things we packed in, and some of the best food I have had in a long time! Here are some of the high points from our weekend!

1. The deep fried cinnamon roll from Mama's 39th Street Diner

I can't begin to describe this yummy indulgence. Part funnel cake, part cinnamon roll, and part doughnut, this was the best thing I have tasted in years! Well done KC!

2. YJ's Snack Bar
This place defines the term "local haunt". Equal parts local hip, home style eats and kitsch decor, this little eatery has it all! The chalkboard displays what they are cooking, and the bonus.... you can catch it 24 hours a day!

3. The store decorated entirely with stuffed animals
4,500 to be exact.



4. Re-runs Vintage Clothing
I was a kid in a candy store here. We also lucked out to be there the weekend of the warehouse sale, where I scored some major cuties! The owner could have been Tim Gunn's brother and was amazingly knowledgeable! Apparently this store has costumed close to 14 movies!

kansas city here I come

We are leaving today to go and visit my sweet brother in Kansas City! I am super excited and will have lots to post for next week! Everyone have a great weekend and Happy Easter!

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Another great bag found at the bottom of the bin for less than a dollar!

the color of love

These rooms are captivating me today! I especially love the turquoise racing stripes! All via blog speciell k.

the birds are back

Every spring Mr. Matty and I love when the birds come back to our house! We seem to have the same few find their way back to the same rooftop, tree branch, or fence post they perched upon last year. Isn't nature just amazing? We decided that it would be fun to have a birdhouse around just in case they wanted some "classier" digs! Here are the ones we love!

source: (1), (2), (3&4)

found: anthropologie in store shopping tote

Over the weekend Mr. Matty and I were in the need of some retail therapy. We first scooted over to the new Urban Outfitters. (Nashville note: I hate to be a party pooper, but I'm not loving it. I found the store to be in need of some major merchandising, not to mention there were no apartment items. Major boo!)

We then made our way to Anthropologie. While shopping, we ran into a friend who had the most amazing straw tote on her arm. I asked her where she found it, and she said the Anthro staffer gave it to her so she could shop hands free. I proceeded to the nearest girl with a walkie and asked where I could purchase this wonderful tote. She told me they were not allowed to sell them and then spouted off something about corporate policy that I tuned out. Once we got home I decided to scout a similar tote. Much to my delight, my beloved Amazon had the exact tote, and it was under $40.00. I'm in love with it's great construction and yummy leather details. Check out some of the other great totes traders and company has to offer here.

designer love: milly

I was so glad to read and see all the loveliness behind Michelle Smith of the brand Milly. Milly has always been a favorite of mine. Described as vintage sophistication meets vibrant color and whimsical prints, her studio is yet another example of her wonderful designs. Read more and see more here.

via madebygirl and traditional home

i must have this

Are you kidding me? A vintage button mold, that allows me to make adorable candy buttons, and then wrap them in perfect packaging? SOLD! How fun would these be as favors for a little sewing party?

via bake it pretty

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I was super excited when I scored 25 of these windowed treat bags for 25 cents! I picked up some bubble gum eggs at the dollar store and now have Easter happies for friends!

love affair

I don't know what it is about Cotton Candy that turns me into a 3 year old, but I love this stuff! Growing up, I was jealous of a class mate for bringing his personal cotton candy machine for show and tell and making it for the entire class. These days I love going to any sporting event, circus, or fair because I am guaranteed a bag of it! I love this idea for a party, or in my case a regular Wednesday night.

via Mary Ruffle and Martha Stewart