Etsy Love: the Greedy Seagul

I've been enjoying looking through vintage clothing on Etsy for summer ideas. I don't love a lot of the maternity looks I've come across (with the exception of Asos Maternity), and I've been trying to find pieces that could be worn while I'm huge during the warm months, but also after the baby arrives. I'd rather not buy clothes for a short time. Most of the clothes that I currently wear or buy are things I keep for a long time.

{50's Vanity Fair Sheer Nylon Nightie}

I think this would be great for a night out with a contrasting slip dress underneath.

{40's Robins Egg Blue Vanity Fair Nightgown}

I don't know why I'm so drawn to the "nightgown" look. I love the sheer, flowy fabric. This would be fabulous with a white slip dress underneath. Even altering the length might be a consideration.

{70's Soft Floral Print Tie Back Dress}

I love empire waists. Lots of belly room before and after. Especially after, for someone like me who is already a little belly concious anyway.

{70's Gunne Sax Prairie Dress}

Ahh! Love. How great would this be with a wide belt around the waist.

{Vintage Nine West Flat Black Prairie Boots}

These would be too cute with the floral dresses.

{80's Ivory Cuffed Leather Boots}

Or these adorable boots. These would look so great with my skinnies.

{50's Light Peach Cabochon Bracelet}

I don't wear a ton of jewelry, it's got to be just the right piece that I'll want to wear all the time. This is one of those pieces.

Even if you're not preggers, check out the Greedy Seagul. They have tons of wiggle and sheath dresses I'm not remotely capable of wearing anytime this year and someone should give them a home! I hope you love their vintage selection as much as I do.

Etsy Love: liddle

I love Etsy and vintage finds. When I found liddle, it encompassed both worlds. An Etsy shop, with great vintage finds. That includes baby of course!

yellow tricot dress

preemie sailboat romper

growing hearts dress

car romper

baby's first christmas jammies

Check out liddle for yourself or someone you know! There are a few things on here I'd love to snag up for handsome Baby J, who made it by the way! And when I say handsome, I mean it!

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I've been crocheting in my spare time. While watching tv, in my down time at work, while I'm winding down before bed. It's been enjoyable and I'm making great progress.

A friend and I will be creating as much stuff as we can over the next month for a craft fair in town. I've been creating baby blankets and she's been creating the cutest scarves. Hopefully we have enough finished for a reasonable sized booth!

While searching Etsy for some insight on how granny squares are joined together, while still looking good, I've come across a ton of inspiration.

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Can I just say, WOW! This is absolutely stunning. I wish I was talented enough to create something this detailed. I hope my talent continues to develop and one day I may just try my hand at something like this!

Visit Hookaholic's Etsy Shop for more beautiful blankets and baby goodies! You'll be inspired.


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Early Morning Loves

I've been thinking a lot about prints. I have a lot of empty walls in my house. My photos I posted yesterday of our weeping cherry tree turned out so well for being taken and edited on my phone. I think they'll fill a few 3"x3" frames I picked up while thrift store shopping. I'm not sure they'd size out any larger than that and still look good anyhow.

But of course, there are many walls in the house to fill and I have had some great luck on Etsy print shopping in the past. Here's what I found this morning that I love.

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I love beautiful dreamy pictures. I envy those who can capture the true beauty in things seen only by the naked eye and have the ability to translate that in to a photo. But as long as others can continue to develop this talent, my home will always have beautiful photographs.