Fabulous finds

I know. I know. I can no longer call myself a "blogger" of art and/or fashion. I am even busier than I used to be when I thought I could not possibly fit another adventure into each day. I have now added teaching fitness classes to my usual busy schedule of one full time job, child rearing, barely landscaping, driving kiddos to school/scouts/gymnastics, painting, thrifting, sewing and many more things I am so very grateful to have in my unbelievable life. So there. That is my excuse for the loooooong lag. I don't have time to type anymore. Baha!

I was able to schedule in the time to do some of my beloved thrifting recently when I realized we are getting close to Halloween! Time to break out the sewing machine so we were on the hunt for sheets...I found some major lovelies and will be listing them in the shop. Happy Day!

Summa Summa Summa-time

A few of the new lovelies coming soon to the shop...

Spring Preview

Here is a little taste of what is to come in the closet this Spring! Stay tuned!

Go Geo

Black and White. Geometric.
Now available at the closet




Photography by Tovah Love Photography

WIP Day 4

I realize I skipped days 2 and 3 but the photos came out so blurry! Boo hiss.
Still going at it but feeling that it is beginning to come together but man, this painting is HUGE!

New to the Closet

I am busy painting, editing photos, and pricing my new clothing...Here are a few items I had the time (finally) to post in the shop today.


Photos by Tovah Love Photography

Day 1: WIP

2009 Fall/Winter Line Photo Shoot!

We had the most amazing photo shoot the other night that I can barely stand to think that I have to wait for the results! I was able to capture the talented Tovah (photographer) and the lovely models with my own camera while they were hard at work. Check out the beautiful ladies and some sneak peeks at my Fall/Winter line. Aren't these ladies gorgeous?!

Vintage Home

First and foremost, please excuse my lack of posting. We are currently in the midst of selling our home and getting into our NEW HOME! I am insanely excited and can't seem to focus on anything except the new house. So, not many new fashion shots or paintings being completed. Stay tuned though as I am feeling a creative spurt coming on!
I have been thrifting again and like I said, my focus is the house. I wanted to share my vintage home finds (for my own family, sorry won't be putting them in the shop). Although we don't have room for them currently, we have situated them in the window nook until the big move in 29 days. I found the chair/end table and matching end table at Goodwill and the two AMAZING lamps at our local Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries. I snagged them off the guy when he was bringing them out of the back! ha!

Celebration!

I am happy to say that the reason for celebration is seven, count them, SEVEN blissful years of marriage with the best man on Earth. I am so excited to have our romantic evening out tonight. Dinner, strolling through our beautiful city, after dinner cocktails and dessert, and finishing the evening with Knoxville's own Boomsday Firework Extravanganza. Wow.
I have been wanting to wear this all silk vintage jumper for a night on the town and thought tonight would be the perfect night for it. So here is my "What I wore" for today...or tonight.

Half off all vintage wear!

That is right. Everything vintage in the store has been reduced by 50%! Wowsers.
The offer cannot be combined with any other offer and does NOT include upcycled or altered clothing. Check it out here!

Atelier 24 Lexington

What an amazing reception! Fabulous art and such fun, loving artists! I cannot wait to visit Asheville again soon!

Atelier 24 Lexington: See you Saturday?

Meet The Artist Reception
Saturday August 22nd 5pm until 8pm

Where? 24 North Lexington Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

Vintage Super Sale!

Buy one vintage item at 15% off
Buy two vintage items get 20% off
Buy three vintage items get 25% off
Buy four or more vintage items get 30% off

Discount will be made after purchase and refunded back the same day of purchase. Just put discount code: SUPERSALE in the comment section of your order OR convo me to reserve your items prior to payment and I will do so with the discount. Happy shopping! Click HERE

Knoxville Treasury

I feel honored to have this vintage suit in an Etsy Treasury of local sellers! Click here to see the entire treasury or here to see the listing for the vintage swimsuit.

Featured on Atelier's home page!

I was so happy and lucky to find that "Plaid, In Olive" is currently the featured painting on Atelier 24 Lexington's home page! This is the beautiful gallery in Asheville, NC where the bulk of my current work is. The next Artist's Opening Reception will be held August 22nd from 5-8 p.m. Come support your local art! See the feature here.

Living Vintage, Seymour TN

Today's post is about this fab vintage home decor and furniture shop local to all you Knoxvillian's. Since it is just outside the city and just before entering beautiful Seymour, TN (where we will be residing soon), perhaps you haven't stopped in yet.
Living Vintage is proud to be a small family owned business and these ladies sure have a knack for vintage home design! I may go to them for some design advice once we move. Ooohh..another fun post...
Here's your sneak peak into their fun little vintage atmosphere located at 8745 Chapman Hwy in Knoxville. Another thing I love is that they are truly old fashioned and do not sell their items online so now you have no excuse. Roll on down the road and check it out. Tell them I sent you!

Upcycling an old skirt of mine

This adorable little skirt has forever been too long on me. I am a real shorty and totally okay with that. Although I frequently clean out my closet or try to do fashion trading with friends, I have kept this skirt for some reason. I wasn't ready to give it to Goodwill. Just knew I could use it for "good" someday. I decided to go ahead and upcycle this baby and put it in the store. I just did my simple "mini bustles" and hitched it up a bit. Totally makes the skirt in my opinion! What do you all think?