This silhouette image hails from a vintage ad for gingerbread mix. Click the image to access the higher resolution file.
Tracey Capone Photography
Retro inspired images by Tracey Capone, a Chicago based artist. You can purchase prints of her work in her etsy shop. These really give me the itch to take a road trip.
Vintage lemonade free image
Today's image is a vintage illustration of a glass of lemonade. Personally I think it could also pass for a Tom Collins, but then my mind is always on cocktails. Click the image to access a higher resolution file.
Drawer pulls
We've talked about updating the pulls on our bedroom furniture in the past. The pieces have a deep espresso finish and I like contrast in the hardware so the overall effect isn't too dark. The pulls below at Pulls Direct by Liberty Hardware caught my eye because of their bright nickle finish and design that reminds me of art nouveau. What's your favorite update to furniture to give it new life?
Ephemera freebie
This is the cover of a photo album with architectural drawings from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. The gold leaf has faded, but it's still lovely. Click the image to access a higher resolution file.
Doing the dishes - free image
Today's image is a vintage illustration of a woman contemplating the pile of pots and pans that need to be washed. I feel her pain. Click the image to access a higher resolution file.
Great Gatsby inspired invitation
So with all the Great Gatsby hype going on we decided to rent the original film with Robert Redford and Mia Farrow last weekend. This led to the inspiration for my latest invitation template featuring fashions from 1922. I think this could work for a variety of party types: birthday, garden party, a bridal tea or shower or a Great Gatsby themed party. Just click the image to customize and purchase.
