Tuesday Tale of a Rainbow

I have been inspired by a colorful mystery. Well, it is no longer a mystery anymore, rather a scientific theory, but it use to be very mysterious to several different cultures. Probably the most common explanation from the Irish leprechaun's secret hiding place for his pot of gold is usually said to be at the end of the rainbow.

This past weekend driving home from Houston we saw two rainbows. It was completely sunny outside and it suddenly started to rain. Rainbows are so peaceful. I usually make a wish whenever I see one. In this case I got two wishes.

These rainbow inspired finds would be a little overwhelming all together but mix and match to make an irresistible outfit.


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Have a Happy Tuesday
What do you do when you see a rainbow?

Truly Inspiring. One Dress

A truly inspiring story I found searching the web. It amazes me how such a creative mind, a little style, and one dress can make such a difference. Here is how Sheena a girl who grew up in India gave back to her community.

The Idea- The Uniform Project

Starting May 2009, I have pledged to wear one dress for one year as an exercise in sustainable fashion. Here’s how it works: There are 7 identical dresses, one for each day of the week. Every day I will reinvent the dress with layers, accessories and all kinds of accouterments, the majority of which will be vintage, hand-made, or hand-me-down goodies. Think of it as wearing a daily uniform with enough creative license to make it look like I just crawled out of the Marquis de Sade's boudoir.

The Uniform Project is also a year-long fundraiser for the Akanksha Foundation, a grassroots movement that is revolutionizing education in India. At the end of the year, all contributions will go toward Akanksha’s School Project to fund uniforms and other educational expenses for children living in Indian slums.

Uniform Project Picture Book from The Uniform Project on Vimeo.

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Graffiti Friday, and the teal stove.

So, I have a super huge to do list this weekend. But first I will share with you the thrift store find I left behind this past week. If only I had a trailer on the back of my car, and a spare kitchen to put this first find in. Oh and about three other people to help lift. It was great!!

Ok, I wasn't sure if it actually worked, but it was only $35.00 how could you beat that. A stove for $35.00 if anything it would be a funky decoration piece but where would I put it? For now, I will keep on dreaming. Maybe one day.

Recently I have had a little obsession with graffiti. There is not much graffiti in the state of Alabama that I really know of, besides the funky tags on trains that pass you buy. I know graffiti is a little destructive, but it can be so beautiful, truly a work of art. When I was in Australia a couple of years ago there was graffiti everywhere! Large buildings and department stores would commission artists to graffiti the entire side of a building.

It was flippin breathtaking. So everywhere I went I would be taking pictures of the graffiti. Well, I wont dig up those pictures, but here are a few I found in Birmingham. I took a couple shots of the lil sis for her graduation. They turned out really nice.
Also some favorites i snatched on wehearit.

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Anybody else have an obsession with graffiti? Or am I the only one. Have a super weekend everyone!

Sneak Peak - Nectar Vintage

Here is a little sneak peak at this week's updates. This week, my friend Rachael Roberts photographed clothing for Nectar Vintage. Erin Brooks was the new model. It was so much fun, and sweating hott! Everything pictured below (except for the model of course!) will be available for purchase at Nectar Vintage by the end of this week. You can check out some more of Rachael Robert's photography (portfolio) here, also at her blog Rachaelnroberts Photography. Can't wait to do it again! Thanks Erin and Rach.