Insta-Life!

Just some of the most recent snapshots captured in my life, by none other than Instagram!

{Arizona Style}

red 1950s patio dress: desert vintage

 cactus cowboy boots: thrifted

silver and turquoise cuff: thrifted

tooled leather cinch waist belt: razzle dazzle vintage

A new carpet bag.

The color in the art supply store makes me happy.

{Peaches and cream}

peach floral motif sweater: h&m

cream chiffon accordion pleat skirt: thrifted

peach lace stockings: urban outfitters

black mary jane wedges: urban outfitters

nails: essie (tart deco)

A pretty little ballerina pin I found at Desert Vintage.

A Better Homes and Gardens decorating book, dated 1957.

What's in my bag?

{Navy, Red and Yellow}

1960s navy & red cape: c/o black cat vintage

red & yellow floral motif blouse: vintage 1960s

yellow pencil skirt: vintage (thrifted)

brown tights: target

Some photos from my childhood.

(I was an entertaining and stylish child of sorts)

That's a sweet little poncho I was wearing (circa 1985).

The newest "little" addition to my lady head vase collection, she is a mini.

Romeo decided he wanted to cut his hair, the kids got swag.

shaun white for target flannel and t-shirt

black jeans: levi's

shoes: converse

san fransisco giants hat: gifted

A wall mural that my hubs and brother- in- law are working on for Romeo.

(toad, mario and his mushroom friends)

Some of Romeo's artwork on canvas.

A days work, shooting for our most recent fashion editorial at black cat vintage.

(working in all black as usual, can you spot me?)

(sneak peak, big hair-big eyes)

A sunny 80 degree January day in Tucson, AZ!

I hope everyone is well and off to a happy and healthy new year!

xo~Syd

P. s- did I mention how much I dig instagram!

Christmas with Instagram!

I was able to capture a few of our Christmas moments with none other than Instagram! I hope you all had a very special holiday season and quality time with plenty of friends, family and good food!

 

My late night baking buddy, helping mama in the kitchen!

Mrs. Claus has a bee-hive!

My Christmas Eve cardigan.

Down to four generations! My granny turned ninety years old on Christmas Eve.
(scary eyes...)

Granny's colorful pot roast dinner was on the menu for Christmas Eve
(she's still sharp as a tact).

A pre-teen Christmas means less, but more-expensive gifts. This year's list consisted of  I-pod goodies, clothes, shoes, Wii games and a couple little stocking stuffer's (domo, dunny, books, and garbage pail kid cards). My how the time flies from gifting simple toy trucks and Lego's!

 

Christmas morning coffee and cookies.

 

Christmas morning snuggles with papa 

(that I believe, you never get too old for).

 

The boys know what mama always needs!

My shiny new pair of Mary Janes from the hubby, he also knows what mama likes!

New frames for my on-going mirror collage project in the living room.

My Christmas day in the desert dress!

 A pretty green Christmas coat and brooch.

Love.

Tamales and eggs- a Christmas tradition at our house.

 

Late night comfort drinks, games and snacks. 

Christmas comes and goes so fast, after the months of preparation- gifting, decorating, baking and cooking, then with the blink of an eye it's gone! It's always a bittersweet feeling to put the decorations away, but before you know it that Christmas feeling comes around again! I am looking forward to a new year with lots of new goals and finished plans in the works!

xoxo~Syd

red 1950s cardigan- Desert Vintage (Tucson, AZ)

1950s tartan print dress- Diamond Lil's Vintage (Tucson, AZ)

green 1950s wool coat with fox trim- Desert Vintage (Tucson, AZ)

Insta-Life!

I will gladly admit that I am completely and utterly addicted to Intagram! So much in fact, that it deserves it's own section in my blog. I think I will title it Life Instagramed.....snippets of recent things going on in my busy day to day life, that I manage to capture on Instagram.

So every know and then I will update this section with these images, here are the first few.....

My go-to red beret, this time worn with freshly trimmed bangs.

A piece of art I recently purchased from my friend Vallerie Galloway's show. She draws these amazing women of french influence & culture (my fave). This one is titled "la bicyclette." Here is her Etsy store, you should take a lookie-lou, I know you will fall in love!

I was feeling a little under the weather this particular evening. So, I stayed in with a comfy blanket, hot cup of tea and a good movie!

I was super excited to get a new bag, especially this pretty little practical brown Coach one. It fits my day planner and steno pad perfectly. You know,  the one I can't live without (for the sake of writing my thoughts & things to do list down).

I guess I'm a little anxious to go on vacation. We still have a week and a half to go, but I dug out the luggage and started packing for Austin last weekend!

A sweet strawberry treat (strawberries & sugar), that I used to share with my Grandmother as a child. I still get all giddy when I make this snack, it brings back a lot of precious moments I spent with her as a child. 

Romeo has been enjoying playing with our new puppy Gracie. She has been the little soul that completes our family. She is constantly cuddled and kissed.

The fall baseball season is almost coming to an end in November, but only a few months off and then the busy baseball boy's schedule will resume. I tell you, this kid eats, sleeps, and breathes baseball!

Someday, Romeo is going to make a really good boyfriend or husband. He surprised me with a Saturday morning breakfast.

Yoda pancakes to be exact!

A Sunday morning walk to the coffee shop, just the three of us and Gracie! Romeo was more excited about his miniature coffee cup, then he was the hot chocolate inside. 

Our most recent editorial photo shoot at Black Cat Vintage, here is a sneak peak of the wardrobe in my workspace that day-yum, yum!

More yummy vintage pieces to play with at Black Cat! Feather hats for Spring!

Till next time,

xx~Syd