Much Love Monday: November 7, 2011

Happy Monday! It was a manic (& boring) Monday for me, but I'll try to focus on the positive.

I just watched the pilot episode of Pan Am! I'm hooked!

I love that the guy from "She's Out of My League" is in this movie. :)

I also love this quote:
"Nobody is bored when he is trying to make something that is beautiful or to discover something that is true." -William Ralph Inge
posted from Dearilou

Dreaming of Crochet

I've had a lovely lazy Sunday with a sleep in, pizza for lunch, lazily looking at 1960s dresses I wish I could have from the internet. I wish I knew how to knit! Lady C says she'll teach me how to sew and reconstruct one day. That's a start.

Here are my favourite gems I found today.
All photos are picture patterns randomly from Ebay/Etsy.
































I wonder whatever happened to these ladies and if they still have these photos of themselves! They're all so pretty.

Chris bought me a beautiful crochet-like dress for my birthday. (Early gift!) I'll be wearing it for my birthday trip in November!

Much Love Monday: September 19, 2011

Happy Monday my friends!

I'm enamoured with this stunning photo of Jean Shrimpton in the days of Swinging London. I could probably just sit around for days looking at photos of this era. Jean and her sister Chrissie were so strikingly beautiful and had such great style.


Jean Shrimpton in Vogue August 1963 by Bailey photo from here.


And her sister Chrissie


LOVE!

Respect Yourself

I've been a pretty big fan of this blog So Much To Tell You for a really long while now! Turns out one of the writers will be hosting a fun Saturday night at the Library Bar. It's a place I've never been too, but it looks like so much fun!


Photo from Here!


"...if you're in Auckland, and you love the 1960s and dancing and drinking classic cocktails and books (it's at The Library Bar) and fun, then you should come."

I always wondered if Auckland had a sixties soul night.
Cue = impending homesickness and my forever wish to hang out with my good girlfriends from back home.
:(

<3

Rent The Monkees House (Hollywood Hills)

Today one of my most craziest, funniest, most awesome-est friends named Jermee told me, "It's time to move back!! I found the perfect house for you! It's meant to be!!"

"Here's your chance to live in a slice of Hollywood history. Perched high in the hills of Beachwood Canyon is the quintessential mid-century modern gem. Lovingly restored and updated this 1600 square foot home has two bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, two car garage and features walls of sliding glass doors to balconies with sweeping canyon and downtown views. In the late 1960s Peter Tork of the Monkees and Steven Stills of the Buffalo Springfield shared the house, hosting infamous parties with Jimi Hendrix, Dave Clark and others. Beginning in 2003, the home underwent extensive restoration, including a new roof, plumbing, succulent landscaping, new doors and floors, and a luxurious master bath featuring large steam shower with kohler heads, and jacuzzi tub. Perfect for couples or singles that require a stylish retreat in the hills. Contact me for additional info/photos or a showing."

Available now.




OH MY GOODNESS! This makes me so happy, especially that part about dancing on tables. JK!

I'll have to explain my Monkees obsession for another time, but ONE TIME, I met Peter Tork back in 2008 at a Peter Tork & the Shoe Suede Blues show in Vegas! My bestie Adrienne was with me!






This band! And HE, that guy just above, contributed to so much of my happiness as a child in general.

I had a crush on Davy but said I loved Peter, since my cousin Kristen liked Davy. I let her "have him." :) As I matured, my crushdom turned into a complete infatuation with Mike Nesmith, his mutton chops and beanies. Micky you were the true backbone and complete talent in this band! :)