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Some pops of red and gold in your holiday decor will add a little Christmas spirit to any room...
1} candy cane garland by Pretty Swell
2} hand-embroidered spice biscuits garland by Cozy Memories
3} golden acorn ornaments by Stacy Winters
4} vintage Japanese silk temari at Orime
5} vintage oh deer candleholder at Tipple & Snack
6} vintage spinning top ornaments at Callooh Callay
7} Poinsettia paper banner by Ay Mujer
8} Felted lights by Helene Magnusson
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I'm feeling better, but still not good. Boo! Darn these long lasting colds. I did get out a bit yesterday to a few thrift stores with the mister though, and he found a great Polaroid camera in beautiful condition in a model we've never seen before- a Polaroid Swinger! We bought it, of course, for only $3. And when he googled it to find out more about it, look what he found!
Pretty groovy huh? Happy Sunday!
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Yesterday I woke up with an ouchie throat that turned into a fever and this morning I woke up sick sick sick. Boo! I'll be spending my extra holiday days laid up on the couch drinking lots of fluids and watching bad tv it appears. But I hope you all have a lovely long holiday weekend and enjoy your Thanksgiving!
This year I'm thankful that although I'm sick at the moment, it's only temporary and I'm in otherwise great health and spirits.
I'm thankful to have a new kitten addition to the family that loves everyone so much, people, other cats and dogs alike, and has united our little furry family.
And I'm thankful to have you readers here with me each day, whether you started nearly 4 years ago when Modish began, or just found me yesterday. You make waking up fun. You make my workdays bright. You make me love what I do. So thank you!!!
See you back here on Monday everyone. And coming up Dec 1st, 4 days of jewelry giveaways! Stay tuned!
<3 jena
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Kind is an awesome new online boutique that specializes in eco-friendly goods. They have a great range of products for sale- everything from sustainably made clothing to spectacular vegan-friendly shoes to non-toxic nail polish. Take a peek for yourself- they're having a grand opening sale through tomorrow to celebrate!
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As you may be able to tell from my shop photos, I'm a earrings girl. Love the earrings, gotta wear the earrings. I don't necessarily need a necklace or bracelet everyday (although I love them too) but earrings are a daily occurrence.
So I obviously favorited almost every pair of earrings in the Lost and Fawned shop. Most are made from vintage beads, and would go quite perfectly with a vintage wardrobe, me thinks. And her amazing prices are sure to seal the deal- those cubic zirconia studs at the top? Only $5!
See more lovely vintage style jewelry, necklaces and bracelets too, at Lost and Fawned.
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This morning I woke up to a throat that feels like crappity scrappity scratchy terror. I think I'm on the verge of getting sick. So I'm drinking throat tea with honey and bundling up in the Pendelton wool robe I scored this weekend.
But as I groggily and resentfully started going through my emails, I found a very special one! A forward of the Buss Buss newsletter (from wonderful Renee) in which Miss Modish was the star!
What the? Miss Modish is the DailyBuss? Yay!
Big thumbs up! And a high five too! Guess I better get to back to listing new items in the shop, hmm? As long as I don't have to change out of this robe allllll day.
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Dang, I just can't warm up today! And now I find myself completely obsessed with these mittens over at Tiny Toadstool:
These are more art than accessory perhaps, but I think they're insanely awesome. And what a special gift they'd be to give to someone who has cold hands and a warm heart. (Uh, and red curls and is a blogger! ;)
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It's gettin mighty cold round these parts. Winter is definitely on its way. And to try to keep toasty warm and look stylish at the same time can sometimes pose a problem- unless you're looking for toastiness at new shop Laine Design:
It's always nice to see innovative designs in knitwear, and Laine Design is full of unique things. Crocheted boot cuffs? Too cute!
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It's been a busy week round Miss Modish land! But I'm happy to say that the first round of orders are sent out and all is going pretty darn well so far.
I feel really happy to have a little shop again! I didn't realize how much I missed it until that moment I got my first order. It's so exciting and fulfilling! Along with the feedback I've been receiving from all you wonderfully supportive people, and seeing my big mug show up on blogs! (Thank you Kate, Caroline, Amy & Lindsay!) It's fun to be on the otherside of the coin again- instead of just writing about shops I like all day long, I get to run one too!
I have many more items to list, many more photos to take, much more dressing up to do. And I'm having a lot of fun along the way.
Thanks again for all the kindness you've shown me. I appreciate all you readers/shoppers/supporters so much and you've made this one of the best weeks ever!
<3 jena
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You can almost feel the heartbeat of Oregon coming through her photograhs. From oceanside to countryside and everywhere in between, her photos feel like truly special moments captured. Take a peek for yourself.
And speaking of special moments, I hope you're able to capture some yourself this weekend. What have you got planned? Are you ready for Thanksgiving next week? I can't believe how fast this year is going!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend and see you back here on Monday for another (short!) week.
<3 jena
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As someone who has become quite fond of our mossy, moldy, mushroomy natural surroundings here in Portland, this work by Elin Art seems right up my alley:
Her shop is a beautiful ode to all those little things that sprout up between the cracks of sidewalks, that crawl up the bark of trees, that cling onto smooth river rocks. I'm likin' her lichen alright (I tried :)
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This jewelry by fellow Portlander Amy Olson is literally dripping with pretty:
It's the kind of jewelry that's simple enough to wear everyday, yet still special enough to make you feel like a million bucks (gloating in all the compliments I'm sure you'll receive.) See much more over in Amy's shop.
And psst: you might also like to stop by the newish Portland Loves Local blog to discover more talented Portland artists (Amy is one of the blog's editors!)
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Officially my new favorite website, Where They Create is a series by interiors photographer Paul Barbera of artists and their creative environments.
What I think I love most about it is that his photos are so different from the unrealistically organized, impeccably decorated, hyper styled, overly perfect images that we're normally inundated with (that often leave me feeling like a messy, unworthy and jealous piece of you know what.)
These photos feel real. Un-edited. Mid-creation. They have energy and attitude and life. I love that they don't try to hide the mundane and unartistic normalcies of our surroundings- the dust, the unruly cords, the uneven blinds. I think they're wonderful.
See many more at wheretheycreate.com.
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I'm itching to get down to my local craft store today to pick up some supplies to pretty up my packages (I have orders to send out- yahoooooo!) But in the meantime I was browsing etsy for packaging supplies and look at this incredible shop I stumbled upon...
It's called Caramelos, and it's brilliant. If you're looking for something sparkled, scalloped, pom-pommed, flowered or ric-racked for packages or craft projects, then look no further. But beware: the prettiness just may blow you away.
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Sublet Clothing is eco-fabulousness at its best. The line is built upon an ethos of sustainability that's easy to see through their use of organic cotton, bamboo, "rescued" silk, hemp, wool and other kind-to-the-earth fabrics. But beyond their environmental goodness is just plain good style. And, it seems, a whole lotta fun.
These photos are from a recent shoot featuring jenny gordy of wikstenmade as the model. It's part of their new sublet + series where they collaborate with people they find inspiring. See more over at sublet!
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This time the new shop alert is about my very own! Introducing, Miss Modish Vintage!
I've been working hard collecting goodies, photographing, editing, modeling, measuring, planning, steaming, stain removing and now the shop is finally up. I'm so excited! I'd be thrilled if you'd stop on by to have a looksie. There's a range of styles and sizes for everyone, but what you see is just the start. More items will be added later today, and throughout this week. And every week!
And, while I'm shamelessly self promoting here, I best mention the Miss Modish blog and Miss Modish on twitter- follow me for updates, sneak peeks & more!
Thanks for your support!
<3 jena
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Hip hip hooray! Miss Modish Vintage is now open on etsy! Check out the shop at: missmodish.etsy.com. I'll be adding more items throughout the rest of the week. And the week after that. And the week after that. And so it goes, if things go well! :)
And now for a big breath of relief... ahhhhhhhhhh.....
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I am smitten as a mitten with this beautiful pottery line from Pinkkiss. A little bit rustic, a little bit chic. I love the light colored glaze paired with the dark graphics and the innovative designs- those spoon rests are the best!
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Happy Monday! Today I went waaaayyy back into the handmade spaces pool to find the lovely sewing space of Red Jet Whistle. The first photo shows a before and after, and all the rest are details of the after. Looks like a great makeover to me!
Find out more about the Amanda, who works in this lovely room, on her Red Jet Whistle blog. And see many more wonderful spaces in the Modish flickr pool! Have you added photos of your studio/workspace yet?
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I thought I'd join in Abby's Five Senses Friday today where we post a little recollection of how we've been feeling this week...
hearing:
November rain drip, drip, dripping from the rooftop. Windchimes ting-a-linging.
tasting:
delicious homemade crepes with strawberries & chocolate sauce + the perfect Cabernet to match (thanks Clara!)
seeing:
the finales of Bored to Death & Mad Men- nooo! What'll we watch now?
feeling:
a little stressed out and nervous about the shop opening. Will it be a big flop? Yikes!
smelling:
the cocoa-laden coffee that gets me through the mornings.
If all goes as planned, the Miss Modish shop will be opening on Monday! Check back in then if you'd like to take a peek, and I hope you have a lovely weekend!
<3 jena
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