Pretty things...

Taking a bit of a breather from the black and white of Halloween goodies flooding the bloglines. I have had some pretty, feminine loveliness coming my way lately.

I haven't bought jewelry forever and had a little spree on thatjewelrygirl etsy shop. She uses vintage materials. They're very affordable and she's having a sale! The wonderful Jess at jetfuel sent me this amazing screenprinted t-shirt as a thank you gift for the creative blogger party awhile back. It's a gorgeous soft blue with a scoop neck and 3/4 length sleeves. Fits like a glove. Love it!!! She blogged about how she made this very shirt on the day of the party. Here's the post. She also sells more shirts in her etsy shop.
Then after reading this, this and this review and pictures, I broke down and bought one of the most gorgeous decorating and generally artsy books EVER!~ Amy Butler's Midwest Modern.

Images copyright David Butler 2007 This book is absolutely delicious.
The very first sentence sets the tone, "I think that in everything we do, in every style of life, there is art to be found. Not just in the studios of talented artists, but in the gardens, homes, relationships, spirits, voices, and fashions of people you see everyday." ~Amy Butler This book is like a breath of fresh air. It inspires and delights. It makes me want to document my own life in this way. Make my own book about my philosophy of living with pictures and words about what brings me true joy. Go get it!!