Gunne Sax gowns galore!

and oh so much more…

Darling pieces from days of yore…

The above two dress are soft and cozy, bought many years ago at a Laura Ashley store…

Pretty dresses look so lovely above the forest floor…

This adorable floral dress’s label is “Junior Maternity”- just imagine the scandal caused by that poor pregnant sophomore!

But this piece is the real score. Made of 100% alpaca fiber by Julie Aitken Safley- former owner of The Cuckoo’s Nest. It is so silky soft (you just want to rub it against your cheek over and over) and absolutely gorgeous, a stunning and unique piece that will be treasured forever by whoever chooses to bring it through their door…

Congratulations Brytnee Fae! You have been randomly chosen as the winner of the pretty lacy giveaway dress! Come on down and claim your prize!

Okay and here are some photos celebrating my sweet girl’s 4th birthday. The above photo shows four years of family fun at the Nevada County Fair, which always happens during Mycelia’s birthday week. The next few shots are from this year’s excursion.

Cotton candy and ice cream in one day- she thought she had died and gone to some sort of warped heaven where one’s parents actually encourage the consumption of processed foods and artificially sweetened treats :-)

Gunne Sax skirt of my dreams, stretched to the height of its lacy floral glory.

And then a few days later we had a sweet little birthday party in the park…

And then a few days after this her most special present arrived in the mail. I am bursting with pride looking at these photos and thinking about the fiddle lessons we are beginning next week. Our Southern roots are strongly felt in her musical aspirations!

Sweet serenade.

This dress, to be exact.

It’s lovely as can be, but just a little too sparkingly white for this park going, kitchen bound, always on the run mama.

It is not vintage, the label is Necessary Objects. It is a size Medium. The shoulder width laying flat (so double all these measurements) is 14″, bust is 18″, waist is 17″, and the length is 34″.

Leave me a comment here telling me what you’re favorite item in the shop is right now. I will randomly choose a winner on Friday. *And* if you ever do end up deciding to purchase the item you chose as your favorite, you can have 25% off of it. Just send me a conversation on Etsy right before making the purchase reminding me of your comment and I will reduce the price, or I can refund the money after purchase.

Good Luck!!!

Hey friends and lovers,

I am back from my Roots Finding Trip, which was so fruitful and satisfying and life affirming I’m not even going to try to put it into words. Instead, check out some of the photos on my Facebook profile.

My grandpa Wayne Carlton Hill is on the left in both of the above photos

I did some major seeking, shopping, and scoring on my trip and was able to squeeze a small photo shoot in with Jasbir at the farm last night, check out the rest of the newbies at my other Facebook profile.