happy friday

yesterday leon and i visited julia and her bird, coco. we walked around the arboretum and had ice cream at j.p. licks. my new book bag was ready, too. i asked julia for a lightweight bag that i could wear cross-body or carry with small handles, as well as an inner pocket for a paperback or notebook...and i couldn't be more pleased with the final result! she even made a matching pocket, which will be perfect for my camera or leon's special toys.

off to rhode island to visit friends. i hope everyone has a lovely june weekend!

what i wore: last week versus this week

 

last week i wore a winter coat every day. this week promises to be warmer, at least until the weekend. i'm going to take advantage of it and enjoy my new breton top and olive merino leggings from lucy's place.

leon's costume is coming along nicely thanks to stephanie. regattas and persian spice doughnuts--all in all, a good weekend.

snake kit

just saw this snake kit on belle heir's blog. available soon here.

antidote to the doldrums

linen romper, originally uploaded by ellybeth.

the ever talented elly has made a darling linen romper for these ridiculously hot days. i used to be on the fence about rompers, but countless hours spent at the playground has made me want to replace my skirts with rompers and jumpsuits.

for the winter months just around the corner, a pair of wool overalls by chimala (at lark)

first snow of the season

(yes, that's leon playing with a cardboard box in which hector is hiding)

new custom skirt by modaspia
new falke tights

i bought a wreath, but the wreath hook doesn't fit over our front door, so it's now draped over a doorknob in the common hall. baby steps...

not quite ready for the holidays

i buy christmas cards on december 18. two years ago we ended up with a tree worthy of charlie brown because we waited too long. i wish i were better about the holidays, but they always seem to sneak up on me. this year i'd like to keep things quiet and uncluttered.

stephanie's elf houses are pretty amazing. i like how peaceful they look with their flickering lights and tidy facades.

lena corwin's holiday sale

leon and i will be there!

no. 6 clog boots

image from supernice
i can't find a photo of the short boots in fudge, so here's the tall boot version.

as much as i love the rachel comey short penpal boots (especially in navy), i'm pretty sure my feet would thank me to abstain.

matthew kindly reminded me that the quoddy tracker boots wouldn't work with the winters here, especially the salt on the sidewalks.

so i ordered these no.6 short boots in a dark brown. they're supposedly weather-proof, and i'm hoping they're comfortable. the shopgirl was super sweet and helpful. they're being made right now and should arrive by friday.

i still want the quoddys, but i should give my bank account time to recover.

speaking of chambray shirts

roberta jane's post made me think of elly's shop update. i am cursing my bad luck with shoes, but will try to rectify the situation as soon as possible.

if i buy a pair of rachel comey shoes, i will probably need an insole to help with my bad arches.
last night i was leaning toward the penpal short boots in navy
this morning i told myself to stick with flats like the dewey tassel boot, but can i do tassels? i'm not sure.
and then jeana's and alyson's posts on the barbaro buckle boot make me think that my life needs a heel like that.

of course i then remind myself of my bad track record with rachel comey shoes.

don't these quoddy tracker boots look comfortable? but they aren't nearly as pretty. oh, and these look very promising, although the exchange rate is never ever favorable. i will have to put them on my sale watch.

then i tell myself i should just make a decision already and move on with my life. or maybe i could visit stephanie and try on all of these lovely shoes in person.

EDIT:
revolve clothing has a 20% discount code (until the 30th), INSTYLE09. i'm not sure, but i think it will work on their 'Forward' site. the dewey tassel boots would only be $264. free shipping both ways makes Revolve one of my favorite sites even though i've returned the two things i ordered from them. they also have the Steven Alan Soma dress in purple paisley (only a small left), and loads of Current/Elliott jeans.

because summer isn't over yet

photo source


elly finally has a shop. she makes amazing things. the first time i saw her 'i will try anyhow dress,' i cursed the world for not putting one in my closet.

anyway. her first offering is a simple white linen tank that is beautifully worn by kristien. i am sorely tempted, even as the temperature drops and i feel sorry for myself because i can't have that jeffrey monteiro peacoat.

2 available here.

wiksten fall 09

jenny must have read my mind because those buttons down the front are just what i need right now. plus, that rounded collar, the striped fabric, it's too much. i cannot wait to see what else is in store for her fall collection. and elly makes a lovely model.

chelliswilson

leon and i drove up to portland on friday to see lisa and her lovely clothing at a new shop, chelliswilson. i tried on the yellow striped silk shorts (hanging in the window), which were so adorable. leon enjoyed hanging out on the dressing room floor.

uniform studio easy summer wrap dress

martha is having a shop update this wednesday around 10 am. unfortunately leon and i will be in middlebury, vt, visiting friends. i think this wrap dress would be perfect for nursing. i love the kimono sleeves and pinstripes. you could wear it with leggings and a loose cardigan for fall, too. her gossamer scarves are pretty amazing, too.

last days of july

so the inlaws came and went. we visited many state parks. i wore my shabby summer outfit: really old and baggy cut-offs and button down short sleeved tops (Tina shirt from Steven Alan). saltwaters, incidentally, are great for clambering on rocks.

leon's hair is going crazy thanks to the humidity. i like his duckie pompadour.

i won a mix cd from jennifer of ermie. this is probably the best thing that could happen to me right now. i used to listen to music and go to concerts, but not so much in the past couple of years. it's nice to see a few old favorites along with new-to-me bands.

i'm also in love with this print. i can't wait to see what else jennifer is making for her fall collection.

park vogel is having a huge sale. thanks to a tip from nanashi, i ordered two pairs of the long leggings ($17.50 each) and have worn them nearly every day.

lina rennell dress on sale at beklina

originally $295, now $180 plus free shipping.

if i had this dress, i would hang it on the wall and stare at the print instead of wearing it. i am holding out for the fall/winter version of lina rennell's shift dress, though. such a pretty shape, and think of all the different kinds of belts you could wear with it!

wiksten mini shop update

speaking of prints, here's a lovely skirt for sale right now in a size 6 ($95). as always, i love seeing jenny's new creations.

leon's announcements

the ever talented stephanie made these announcements for leon. she hand strung those tiny garlands, printed facsimiles of his footprints with a gocco, made envelope liners, and hand pasted every single line of text. i am in awe.

le bouton linen dress on etsy

this is the last time lisa will list her linen dress on etsy. there are 10 available, made to measure, in the color of your choice. it's $180 right now, but the price will go up when she adds it to the le bouton catalog. now's the time to order if you've been on the lookout for one.

i just ordered a bunch of things for leon, so now of course i'm feeling guilty and can't decide whether to order this dress or something from makie or matta instead.

pipsqueak chapeau spring 09--linen

i love my pip squeak chapeau dress and cannot wait for sveta to update her shop.



i'm also still waiting for someone to buy me these alpaca leggings. maybe i wouldn't feel so bad about wearing pajamas all day if i had them!

seasons in transition

nappy cover from lisa.

leon wants to know when he'll finally be able to sit on a blanket in the park in his nifty nappy cover. i want to know when i can wear my sandals again. spring hurry up!