BLEUBIRD VINTAGE OFFICIAL BLOG

GINGER.

 here's a little peekie at my newly red hair. i must say... i love it!
better pictures tomorrow!

xoxo.

NEET MAGAZINE ARTICLE.

recently i was asked to be a contributor for the newest issue of NEET magazine. i did a little article about my city shopping secrets. here it is...   

DEAR SANTA...

here's my little christmas wish list. even as an adult, i love to make christmas lists. the kiddo's and i make our lists and then post them up on the fridge. it's so cute to see what the lists are like from year to year. the way they change as people grow. here is mine this year...it's pretty much full of vintage & handmade,
as it should be.

1. i want to own this joanna rutter necklace so badly. 

2. more pretty vintage art. embroidery, felt work, big eyed kids, paint by numbers...    source: justjenny. noellehunt. bythewayside.

3. vintage stuff for my house from etsy. pyrex, enamelware...you know the goods. 
   source: jenib320. seasidevintage. highstreetmarket. oldcrowfarm. crankheartpony.

4. of course my dream chair. 

5. cameras.


6. pamela love talon cuff from bonadrag. 

7. a black pug.  

oooh, yes christmas is coming. yay!!!!!

xoxo.

"OH YOU PRETTY THINGS." A DAY LATE.

a day late is better than never. :) enjoy.

1. pretty princess finds her prince.
2. pretty cool handmade felt radio. 

3. pretty abbey lee in vogue portugal.   
 
 4. prettiest pink mailbox. 

5. pretty cute christmas card idea. 

6. pretty nail polish.
 

7. pretty wall decor. 

8.  pretty much THE BEST game show ever made. source. 

9. pretty sweet ride.
10. contemplated pretty pink hair today. source. 

 i'm dying my hair red tonight. it's official. pictures tomorrow. yeeeeee!

xoxo.

POP-UP SHOP.

the pop-up shop was a blast! so good to meet some of you! can't wait til round two.   
  
 i wish i would have gotten more pictures of the event while it was happening, but i was too busy, talking and having champagne. :)
  
my "oh you pretty things" post had to be postponed due to yesterday's craziness, but it is coming later on today! :) stay tuned.

p.s. the blonde hair is for sure departing within the next 24 hours.
may it rest in peace.

xoxo.

NEW AUCTIONS UP!

just a little note to let you know that we had a handful of new auctions go live tonight in our eBay shop! more coming tuesday night. hip hip hooray! please go take a peek. all auctions start at $9.99 and there are buy-it-nows for those of you who don't like to bid. click here to shop! thanks so much!
xoxo.

BACK TO WORK.

i am feeling much better today, but am still going to take it easy so i stay feeling better. but i do have lots to do! working on my goals for 2010, a few handmade ornaments for my tree, and preparing for the re-opening of our ebay store tonight. oh and of course, eating left-overs is on my list. something that is not on my list is black friday shopping. i have never been and i can't see myself ever going. seems like it would be a miserable experience. i prefer online shopping anyway. :)
hope you have a lovely friday.
xoxo!

spools of thread photo source: here.

P.S. attention houston peoples... this sunday i will be participating in a pop-up shop along with a few other crafty friends of mine. would love for you to come by, have a drink, say hi and do a little holiday shopping. if you'd like some more details on the pop-up shop, send me an email. hope to see you there!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

happy thanksgiving loves! i hope your day is full of food, family and fun. i am sadly stuck in bed sick today, but am still celebrating the holiday in my own little way. big hugs to you!
xoxo, james.
 

TUESDAY INSPIRATION.

hello hello. here are some things that have inspired me today!

this magical, sparkly photo.
 

this way cute for words garland. easy as pie to diy.
(guess what i'll be doing tomorrow.) 

this adorable bedroom. so much inspiration in here. 

so many rings.

and i thought this was funny... given my recent hair adventures.
but most of all i have been inspired by all of the amazing & wonderful suggestions YOU have left me in the comments for the giveaway below. seriously, you guys came up with some really amazing ideas! i have a super long list and i'm so excited to get started on all of these things. thank you so much and keep em' coming!

oh and here's a little peek at miss milla & me playing with la photocabine this evening. it's sooo much fun if you still haven't given it a try you should. :)
annnd another one of my LOVELY sponsors MY OWN LITTLE UNIVERSE is also having a giveaway! whoo-hoo!!! be sure to check it out and enter to win a super cute studded necklace! i want one...so bad!!!

 sweet dreams!
xoxo.

all images found on weheartit.

IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME.

holy smokes! this is such a cute giveaway! my lovely sponsor PAOLA LOVES TO SHOP is giving away lots of extra cute accessories here on the bleubird blog. plus a pretty purple bleubird vintage clutch with little bow detail to keep all the pretty accessories in. here's what you're entering to win...
-an amazing pair of hot pink flippy floppy wayfarers.
-huge frame computer geek readers in black.
-gold heart door knocker earrings.
-pretty plaid scarf.
-cute houndstooth scarf.
-adorable handmade braided chain headband/necklace.
-& cute purple vintage bow clutch.

GOOD NEWS... the glasses are unisex.
to enter just leave me a comment on this post telling me what you'd like to see on the blog in the future. get creative guys! i just love fresh idea's. i will pick a winner super soon! most likely on friday. good luck & thanks so much to my super awesome sponsor paola loves to shop for the great goodies! check out her site, she's got so many amazing accessories that aren't going to cost you all of your pennies.
xoxo.