color me red...

...in these vintage cranberry flats from sponsor Becky Drolen. Completely perfect for Valentine's Day? I'd say so. ($35)

interior inspiration : cutesy retro.

This has always been one of my favorite interior styles- lots of pretty vintage items, a bit of fifties and sixties kitsch, candy-like colors, and cute feminine touches. It's definitely a look I usually go for in my home.

Sources (from top to bottom): Sasa Antic, LivingEtc, Design*Sponge: Elisabeth Dunker, New House of Art, Patric Johansson, Airspace, Design*Sponge: Lisa Congdon, Melissa Kaseman, Design*Sponge: Darling Clementine, Emily Henderson, and Country Living

hindsvk.

I think I want each and every item from Hindsvik. So many unique and lovely handmade & vintage items for the home... I'm smitten.

(Pictured above: Vintage Ship Vessel Print 22, $12; Large Black Wooden Ampersand, $125; and Rustic Wood Display Shelf, $75)

a neutral garden.

I am usually not a big fan of 1980's clothing, but I am smitten with this heathered sweater from clever nettle's shop. That neutral floral pattern is to die for. ($41)

collections : (inspired by) mad men.

Due to the fact that I am throwing a Man Men-inspired holiday party this weekend, it seemed only fitting to create a collection influenced by the show. Oh, Mad Men, you are one stylish program.

1. 1952 Smith-Corona 'Sterling' Portable Typewriter (£645), 2. Tidy Plaid 60s Wiggle Dress ($60), 3. eames soft pad group - management chair ($1,849), 4. 1960s Rototherm Teak Cased Desk or Wall Thermometer (£210), 5. Red with Black Stripe ($88), 6. New York ($19.99), 7. vintage 1960s CAMEL wool car coat ($58), and 8. 1956/66 Bakelite Telephone GPO 312L (£575)

adorable vintage items...

...from Design is Mine sponsor Sunny Day Vintage. Those Peter Rabbit drawer knobs just make me smile.

a vintage beauty...

...for sale here from Clever Nettle. Gotta love those pleats and the argyle pattern. Plus, it just looks light and comfy. ($41)

glasses envy.

Ever since I started wearing contacts last year, I have been a little Jan Brady-ish about wearing my glasses in public (even though, when it comes to other people, I think glasses make a person a whole lot cuter.) These gorgeous vintage frames from Etsy seller Mod Vintage would probably make me an avid spectacle-wearer again- they are just too stylin'. ($29-$79)

(Via For Me, For You)

ten images of inspiration : stylish albums.

Even above art and design, my biggest love has to be music- but I truly love when the two come together. Needless to say, I adore both well-designed and stylishly kitschy album covers, especially when they go hand-in-hand with some of my most-loved musicians. These are some of my favorites for various reasons (along with bands/singers that own my heart.)

Albums (from top to bottom): The Ventures: Walk Don't Run, Elvis Presley: 50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong, Camera Obscura: Underachievers Please Try Harder, Serge Gainsbourg: Histoire de Melody Nelson, The Beatles: Help!, The Smiths: The Queen is Dead, The Shangri-Las: Leader of the Pack, The Velvet Underground: The Velvet Underground & Nico, Belle & Sebastian: Dear Catastrophe Waitress, and Wanda Jackson: Rockin' With Wanda.

interior inspiration : vintage wallpaper.

One of my favorite things about old homes is the wallpaper they occasionally come with. I know many people find old wallpaper atrocious, but I frequently adore the patterns and charm that it adds to a home. One day I am going to buy a huge roll of some (like this perhaps?), cover the bedroom, and very happily enjoy the sweet charm as I curl up with a good book.

Sources (from top to bottom): Roland Bello, Melissa Kaseman, Inspace, pia ulin, Design*Sponge: Lauren Stern, Sandra Juto, Daniel Farmer, Flickr: Jessica Louise, and Inspace.

flickr photo of the day : box of colors.

"Vintage oil pastels" by charlie wright.

ten images of inspiration : the golden age of advertising.

Ever since I can remember, I have been infatuated with advertising from the fifties and sixties. I love the illustrations, photography, type, cheekiness, and all-over design (and yes, even the gender stereotypes that seem so prevalent of the era.) And now with finally watching every season of Mad Men, my obsession has been in full-effect. You can't argue- it was a darn good time for advertising.

(Images above gathered from AdClassix, Vintage Advertising, and Well Medicated.)