one fell swoop

Stylist Tina Helberg

I'm totally having one of those days where its hard to get going and I am procrastinating by looking for inspiration. I am so jealous of stylist Tina Helberg's vignettes and vision.

Starting to take my own advice. From now on if I see antique or vintage piece that makes my heart skip a beat I am not going to hesitate to buy it. No more over-thinking (unless it is a high price point). Too often I pass things up and say I'll come back for it and its gone. Chances are if its a great piece someone else is doing the very same thing.

Here's to the ones that got away.

What pieces have you hesitated on, wishing that you had pulled the trigger?

vintage olympic team photos

I swore on Saturday that I wouldn't get sucked into the Olympics... and then four hours later I was still laying in bed watching men's basketball.

Because I can't seem to lay in bed without my laptop close by and since I have a slight obsession with vintage team photos, I began digging around for some old Olympic images.

Check out these 1924 boxing babes.

I love the mis-matched uniforms.

She is all business.

It's totally okay to have a mustache if you are on the fencing team.

Are you all getting sucked into watching the games like me?

you don't know (union) jack

With the olympics in full swing, it's time to pay homage to the union jack.
It's iconic, it's on trend, and it's relevant. Not much more you could ask for.

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Check out our Union Jack inspired treasury on Etsy.
How are you all bringing a little bit of london into your homes?

PROP STYLIST: SAŠA ANTIĆ

I am extremely lucky to work with a group of amazingly talented creative folks everyday. And I am so greatful to have a job that allows me to seek out inspiration on a daily basis. Every now and then I come across an artist whose work transcends my monitor and makes me want to leave my desk, go home and redecorate my entire apartment.

The work of prop stylist SAŠA ANTIĆ did this to me this afternoon while pulling swipe. I want to live on these sets.

Where are you all finding inspiration these days?

cake stands & jewelry dishes

I can't give away all my secrets, but these upcycled vintage dishes are insanely fun to make.
I have been keeping a running list of sayings to put on them. The "Oh Hello" stand is currently on display in my entry way.

Check them out in the shop.

ball mason jars

I am ready to admit that I have an addiction... every time I see a blue mason jar I stop and pick it up no matter what. I am drawn instantly in by its nostalgic energy and the seemingly endless list of excuses I have to buy more.

I am across a small collection of them at a local thrift shop and I didn't buy just one, I bought them all.

When is enough, really enough?

Images: 1.2.3.

How are you all decorating with mason jars?