Guest post by Sophie of Her Library Adventures!

<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54m66azsCdeSs27XnnL0zmNU_rmIraNzw97nGpKY_Fg0TwBdz8T6ENXYkAph8IVGgD8-0ehG59c1ehWn6YBfbuTeRjfYHjAd084-E-0k3CAslXF9Bkv9-5FzRSZB_qzpMWOMoQAym_SQ/s1600/vintageinspiredcoastersdiy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54m66azsCdeSs27XnnL0zmNU_rmIraNzw97nGpKY_Fg0TwBdz8T6ENXYkAph8IVGgD8-0ehG59c1ehWn6YBfbuTeRjfYHjAd084-E-0k3CAslXF9Bkv9-5FzRSZB_qzpMWOMoQAym_SQ/s1600/vintageinspiredcoastersdiy.jpg" /></a></div>Hi <b>Oh So Lovely Vintage</b> readers, it’s <b><a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.ca/" target="blank">Sophie</a></b> here from <b><a href="http://herlibraryadventures.blogspot.ca/" target="blank">Her Library Adventures</a></b>.  I’m so delighted that Stef and Erin have invited me over today to share with you a little vintage inspired DIY I put together to jazz up some plain coasters for your next dinner party! Here’s how I made them..<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGC26IxI-ca73HZm7WMj0QevENskub3nU1aIeTLdjx7ze4X8KVps4EAC2QHHt_xPdXQM2MwfN2qyLoDG0kB7GD7M0xXe8JHOoVusMAx9LGRp4BVzEAKfRZx7OvtHiJkX936P_5qqbCkSI/s1600/vintagecoastersupplies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGC26IxI-ca73HZm7WMj0QevENskub3nU1aIeTLdjx7ze4X8KVps4EAC2QHHt_xPdXQM2MwfN2qyLoDG0kB7GD7M0xXe8JHOoVusMAx9LGRp4BVzEAKfRZx7OvtHiJkX936P_5qqbCkSI/s1600/vintagecoastersupplies.jpg" /></a></div><b><span lang="EN-AU">What You’ll Need:  </span></b><span lang="EN-AU">2 to 4 round coasters (I found these at my local K-Mart) and an vintage image or icon you would like to trace onto your coaster.  I chose this lovely retro flower motif from a vintage placemat I recently thrifted.  You will also need, white acrylic paint, a paint brush, permanent markers in a variety of colours,  Mod Podge, a piece of tracing paper, a pencil and an eraser.</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-AU"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzlTGG12lboQLPQMKrn-Ql-ab2JxM6i9cw6kd8ugWn7JYQ5qfYtZMZof2A_UqUH013oC_IHBewLs0am9ipc4jZb6SPPNNgXmP2n9FjMOb5Vgk-dSarQ4C9kM9j6WmnfrLftdWkeK94n8/s1600/vintageinspiredcoasters1&2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNzlTGG12lboQLPQMKrn-Ql-ab2JxM6i9cw6kd8ugWn7JYQ5qfYtZMZof2A_UqUH013oC_IHBewLs0am9ipc4jZb6SPPNNgXmP2n9FjMOb5Vgk-dSarQ4C9kM9j6WmnfrLftdWkeK94n8/s1600/vintageinspiredcoasters1&2.jpg" /></a></div><b><span lang="EN-AU">Step 1 & 2:</span></b><span lang="EN-AU"> Paint a thin layer of white paint on each coaster and then set them aside to dry.   Once they are dry, add one to two more layers so they are well covered. Again set aside to dry.</span><br /><span lang="EN-AU"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5JwsTy94riOFODrGy8cHCBHEsllNiYIJJ8QlYNyu2ITsfHOkdVQtBOjGVkxDOHa2sZwDMRuZall2jYZZxfXPzEUmh_1ryJFHCSa1ZNzOZ8MC3nwlNEviCwRRaNL-hCpqJUDr0onl5Ds/s1600/vintageinspiredcoasters3&4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5JwsTy94riOFODrGy8cHCBHEsllNiYIJJ8QlYNyu2ITsfHOkdVQtBOjGVkxDOHa2sZwDMRuZall2jYZZxfXPzEUmh_1ryJFHCSa1ZNzOZ8MC3nwlNEviCwRRaNL-hCpqJUDr0onl5Ds/s1600/vintageinspiredcoasters3&4.jpg" /></a></div>While the coasters are drying, you can set to work on creating a stencil for your image.  Feel free to draw something free hand but this works well if you would like a specific image. </div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-AU">Step 3.</span></b><span lang="EN-AU"> Trace around the desired image onto the tracing paper.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-AU">Step 4.</span></b><span lang="EN-AU"> Once you have traced around the image, flip it over and gently rub the pencil on the back leaving a fine lead film (this will create the imprint for your drawing).</span><br /><span lang="EN-AU"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJu3N8BNAs4-tfW1tv9sHrWUy-ZC3w4FiecyV1mtbIycGMouQic00C3NnNNzqU-5aEMRzWaC6X556ulv4ugKdABgBbIDsDo91BTIFrNk9n1s8cCgxJSvEQ2bQxgfOM39L4NQJNgFrXNlo/s1600/vintageinspiredcoasters5&6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJu3N8BNAs4-tfW1tv9sHrWUy-ZC3w4FiecyV1mtbIycGMouQic00C3NnNNzqU-5aEMRzWaC6X556ulv4ugKdABgBbIDsDo91BTIFrNk9n1s8cCgxJSvEQ2bQxgfOM39L4NQJNgFrXNlo/s1600/vintageinspiredcoasters5&6.jpg" /></a></div><b><span lang="EN-AU">Step 5.</span></b><span lang="EN-AU"> Flip the drawing back over and place it gently onto your coaster (make sure the coaster is completely dry first). </span>Trace around the outline of your image carefully, ensuring you don’t press down too hard.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-AU">Step 6.</span></b><span lang="EN-AU"> Take the tracing paper away and you will be left with a fine imprint of your desired image.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span lang="EN-AU"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXQCrWLl0VmwHGtUdbAAESbi1z7kHw36Xzjl8Y3b4lEqgnV-k4gupLDUKpcjl3JJpI75iUT7Z9GwbcEX3Kxbm5eLglSaatU4RmiFWVDOb4e72duK3pZlKfd6vJVdhs8M0FfR34YUhATw/s1600/vintageinspiredcoasters7&8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdXQCrWLl0VmwHGtUdbAAESbi1z7kHw36Xzjl8Y3b4lEqgnV-k4gupLDUKpcjl3JJpI75iUT7Z9GwbcEX3Kxbm5eLglSaatU4RmiFWVDOb4e72duK3pZlKfd6vJVdhs8M0FfR34YUhATw/s1600/vintageinspiredcoasters7&8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-AU">Steps 7 & 8.</span></b><span lang="EN-AU">  Using the colours of the original image as inspiration, take a selection of permanent markers and colour in your image.  (Of course you can paint it if you like, however I found that permanent markers were much quicker and easier to use.)</span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-AU">Step 9. </span></b><span lang="EN-AU">Set aside to dry for about five minutes and then add 1 to 2 thin coats of Mod Podge to seal the image. Use the mod podge sparingly and try to work in the coloured area and then the white area to avoid the marker running. Once dry, your vintage inspired coasters are ready to use.  </span><br /><span lang="EN-AU"><br /></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxZg7Xi6PEzfCKa_DOI8vTw4LCvpkJLldBHvCzuNnFQAwSpQ5tUbfpo8KA2QJiL41euPnkMGTVYO2SfvYQofXRjYNDmkt9Nov1m7nn0PUIGWY7lFRGNvL2lFbLdQm6PVXBT6KdPPMYDVA/s1600/vintageinspiredcoastersfinal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxZg7Xi6PEzfCKa_DOI8vTw4LCvpkJLldBHvCzuNnFQAwSpQ5tUbfpo8KA2QJiL41euPnkMGTVYO2SfvYQofXRjYNDmkt9Nov1m7nn0PUIGWY7lFRGNvL2lFbLdQm6PVXBT6KdPPMYDVA/s1600/vintageinspiredcoastersfinal.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">Make them in different colours or add names or initials for a personal touch.  Set your table with a vintage twist and you are ready for your next retro inspired dinner party.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-AU">Thanks so much to Stef and Erin for having me today! You can pop over to my blog, Her Library Adventures to check out more fun and simple DIYs for you and your home.  <o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-AU">Much Love<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-AU">Sophie <o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-AU">xxx <o:p></o:p></span><br /><span lang="EN-AU"><br /></span><br /><span lang="EN-AU"><i>footnote: Thanks Sophie for sharing this cute DIY project with us! We can't wait to try it when we get back from holidays! Sophie is a great friend of ours, who lives on the other side of the world in Australia, who we met through the lovely blog world! She also has a really fantastic blog that you should definitely check </i></span><i>out: <b><a href="http://www.herlibraryadventures.blogspot.ca/" target="blank">www.herlibraryadventures.blogspot.ca</a></b></i><br /><span lang="EN-AU"><i>XO, Stef & Erin</i></span></div></div>

Guest post by Sophie of Her Library Adventures!

Hi Oh So Lovely Vintage readers, it’s Sophie here from Her Library Adventures .  I’m so delighted that Stef and Erin have invited me over ...

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If you like Mad Men...

<div style="text-align: center;">Then you will love...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisybBS364UAol70r2A_il9OFEnZv1uDDXXVShOlspJ03Z1GJ2nCuaVtbi_8h6CRnc8rFa94j4ZP1lRMJGYKplmnkyzGgWWwV68LZ3FAi84-jLyCz1kzehOAuQMi5iYC5KQNy4QJJxoERY/s1600/the+apartment+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisybBS364UAol70r2A_il9OFEnZv1uDDXXVShOlspJ03Z1GJ2nCuaVtbi_8h6CRnc8rFa94j4ZP1lRMJGYKplmnkyzGgWWwV68LZ3FAi84-jLyCz1kzehOAuQMi5iYC5KQNy4QJJxoERY/s1600/the+apartment+1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Apartment (1960) stars Shirley MacLaine, Jack Lemmon, & Fred MacMurray and focuses around the interoffice politics and relationships that take place during (and after) work hours. The men are very Don Draper-esque and the women are secretaries that give us a Joan or Peggy vibe. You can seriously see where the makers of Mad Men got their inspiration from!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFF1Aa8ocngPu1d7_tHJNE47AZnkQ-7SdQEcxblbQlhUd6eKLSmNwsV73l7lD14zqBMUAWqHy6vWOoCaH1HoMqfjbi7jPZkGxTP0zIhWhL8ERWwF9Kpnc_oeWXd3D9KGZHn9tBiN5SwgQ/s1600/the+apartment+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFF1Aa8ocngPu1d7_tHJNE47AZnkQ-7SdQEcxblbQlhUd6eKLSmNwsV73l7lD14zqBMUAWqHy6vWOoCaH1HoMqfjbi7jPZkGxTP0zIhWhL8ERWwF9Kpnc_oeWXd3D9KGZHn9tBiN5SwgQ/s1600/the+apartment+9.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFoBzdmcReX5NCXDBryqP4iQ4OV7xKpPzFISNG8DdXgOa6Dsy4CjEU0SrD-HGC3rpDZl190SzACA5pulYIIUt39XGsBip5WR-adj5soBJRlbf8MuUb2fo-IDJ08WnCXVaZrDuJrY7Y64/s1600/the+apartment+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdFoBzdmcReX5NCXDBryqP4iQ4OV7xKpPzFISNG8DdXgOa6Dsy4CjEU0SrD-HGC3rpDZl190SzACA5pulYIIUt39XGsBip5WR-adj5soBJRlbf8MuUb2fo-IDJ08WnCXVaZrDuJrY7Y64/s1600/the+apartment+5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTAAeXyq83aOT6xq18pXyoPEEEjX3yt_Laz4aKijpON5EhB0ngajWuwq0DH4cTdxEhPVN1Nzf_sapFRhV8OcZG0rWgn5AFdVZLw8OURYqRzQROpPW4nKVcBiQH_zdVsky9bfxo8CMGAI/s1600/the+apartment+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTAAeXyq83aOT6xq18pXyoPEEEjX3yt_Laz4aKijpON5EhB0ngajWuwq0DH4cTdxEhPVN1Nzf_sapFRhV8OcZG0rWgn5AFdVZLw8OURYqRzQROpPW4nKVcBiQH_zdVsky9bfxo8CMGAI/s1600/the+apartment+6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The film is set in 1959 and takes place in a massive office building with tons of mid-century furniture to drool over. Now if only it was in color so we could see what that couch and those chairs <i>really</i> looked like...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBT41tjiOigLFz8Y1sftXRuTQtVQdy2Hyc3x6kwLuFKO5RRFoRQqd1rM5r7jSJeZX9934tRtoeoMOYAKf65abOq08sQ2mrHRxY4TsujdJVmopPcLovcN9Y3bjeKxGYAVv3x_RgS8ot20/s1600/the+apartment+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBT41tjiOigLFz8Y1sftXRuTQtVQdy2Hyc3x6kwLuFKO5RRFoRQqd1rM5r7jSJeZX9934tRtoeoMOYAKf65abOq08sQ2mrHRxY4TsujdJVmopPcLovcN9Y3bjeKxGYAVv3x_RgS8ot20/s1600/the+apartment+3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOLsQYerX7r8l2ME8_02Ouqj1r4akg-FuSbHY8LQvk_G2wJnTQZNggnZ1fzIFoUw08dIx4_xPDRqEFFJJNCxvPP2N3oKd06kyTPaPTy8phArqchE0LIJpXRAyGbrdzLpFeTe-QcCeNzmU/s1600/the+apartment+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOLsQYerX7r8l2ME8_02Ouqj1r4akg-FuSbHY8LQvk_G2wJnTQZNggnZ1fzIFoUw08dIx4_xPDRqEFFJJNCxvPP2N3oKd06kyTPaPTy8phArqchE0LIJpXRAyGbrdzLpFeTe-QcCeNzmU/s1600/the+apartment+2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Both leading ladies are cute as buttons! We especially love Shirley  MacLaine 's adorable pixie cut!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgOX55UZgugVKEEdOajovPBhvDqiNR2hEKt5naOfkWAdn44QQvpN0fDtHGr53_unEZNpFsXnHhdsfp05fqAY10d5KMhpncjvYUoCM2ai36GbiB_Soeyod6z4CXtyh402HwbQm2-RRSwEY/s1600/the+apartment+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgOX55UZgugVKEEdOajovPBhvDqiNR2hEKt5naOfkWAdn44QQvpN0fDtHGr53_unEZNpFsXnHhdsfp05fqAY10d5KMhpncjvYUoCM2ai36GbiB_Soeyod6z4CXtyh402HwbQm2-RRSwEY/s1600/the+apartment+4.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXzkzi4fQts0ZO9J2ZYLbk4eCZMVMOI6M4iuinJZZfoKHR9_MXQSZPR3kwxqAMbcgJxOfrMbw6X5lXT0E0keq_VbJhaCAWaaRQ7aQn_26FOnq8TNVRFQLgY59Myp3NrSPi529U0lmK4hQ/s1600/the+apartment+7..jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXzkzi4fQts0ZO9J2ZYLbk4eCZMVMOI6M4iuinJZZfoKHR9_MXQSZPR3kwxqAMbcgJxOfrMbw6X5lXT0E0keq_VbJhaCAWaaRQ7aQn_26FOnq8TNVRFQLgY59Myp3NrSPi529U0lmK4hQ/s1600/the+apartment+7..jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The movie is packed full of drama, romance, and laughs, so if you haven't already seen it, we highly recommend it! The Mad Men fanatic inside of you will thank us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>all images were taken as screen shots from the film.</i></div>

If you like Mad Men...

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Shoes for Spring!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeQGySWK6Kbz4AXYyPGtJItgntDPH7e7eT3iwfcPJUqhoHl-AeGxLB-V49cfDtAu6p90Q-jrjYyWx2TcE5Ng8jqogW2XTTZNDnYuOHX08HtfX0vmhUTWbj4Au-pZeZEKEIj__EdMqZC-s/s1600/spring_sandals.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeQGySWK6Kbz4AXYyPGtJItgntDPH7e7eT3iwfcPJUqhoHl-AeGxLB-V49cfDtAu6p90Q-jrjYyWx2TcE5Ng8jqogW2XTTZNDnYuOHX08HtfX0vmhUTWbj4Au-pZeZEKEIj__EdMqZC-s/s1600/spring_sandals.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Clockwise from top left shoe:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-wedges/coast-is-clear-wedge" target="blank">Cream & brown with stripes</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shopruche.com/zoe-espadrille-sandals-in-navy.html" target="blank">Blue espadrilles</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23800725&color=030&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=WOMENS_SHOES" target="blank">Forest green strappy sandals</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.toast.co.uk/product/footwear/F1AG7/SALTWATER+SANDAL.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dfootwear%26seoterm%3dfootwear%26&pcat=footwear&adimage=&clr=Tan" target="blank">Navy Salt Water sandals</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/shoes-sandals/24635310.jsp" target="blank">Brown with wooden heels</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23638034&color=060&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=WOMENS_SHOES" target="blank">Red strappy wedges</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24105306&color=001&itemdescription=true&navAction=jump&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=W_SHOES_ALLSHOES_SANDALS" target="blank">Turquoise with thick straps</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=4659685&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208543&parent_categoryId=208492&pageSize=200" target="blank">Coral flats</a></div>

Shoes for Spring!

Clockwise from top left shoe: Cream & brown with stripes Blue espadrilles Forest green strappy sandals Navy Salt Water sandals Brown wit...

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We love kitschy art!

<div style="text-align: center;">When you think "retro kitsch decor" what is one of the first things that comes to mind?<br />Paint-by-number paintings of course! We've gotta admit, we are total suckers for these and have a few hanging on our brightly colored walls! What about you, which one is your favorite?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZTXG1rcRDeFTeBVlNZfnWgtQIE3x8jbZu6T_HGfzfHeNwIjDgJuwZGQA6s54VRdSGSKPJTDCdDqMhlsraNJILPoSwrYT1E82kQLR9_O_zXHDbas2ypgOGNLNYCJCFkEUblEvqhzPYso/s1600/paint+by+numbers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZTXG1rcRDeFTeBVlNZfnWgtQIE3x8jbZu6T_HGfzfHeNwIjDgJuwZGQA6s54VRdSGSKPJTDCdDqMhlsraNJILPoSwrYT1E82kQLR9_O_zXHDbas2ypgOGNLNYCJCFkEUblEvqhzPYso/s1600/paint+by+numbers.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>image sources:</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://rosessundries.wordpress.com/tag/vintage-paint-by-number/" target="blank">one</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89823846/paint-by-numbers-vintage-mountain-and?ref=sr_gallery_28&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=paint+by+number&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="blank">two</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87802050/pair-of-mid-century-modern-paint-by?ref=sr_gallery_10&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=paint+by+number&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="blank">three</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88208673/original-vintage-paint-by-number?ref=v1_other_2" target="blank">four</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80803165/vintage-kitsch-paint-by-number-asian?ref=sr_gallery_4&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=paint+by+number&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage" target="blank">five</a>, <a href="http://www.lulusvintage.com/2007/05/vintage_paint_b.html" target="blank">six</a>, <a href="http://twokitties.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/10/every-man-a-rem.html" target="blank">seven</a>, <a href="http://www.1stopretroshop.com/mod-art-and-prints/spring-autumn-paint-by-numbers.htm" target="blank">eight</a>, <a href="http://www.1stopretroshop.com/mod-art-and-prints/spring-autumn-paint-by-numbers.htm" target="blank">nine</a>, <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/tattoos/page/2/" target="blank">ten</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

We love kitschy art!

When you think "retro kitsch decor" what is one of the first things that comes to mind? Paint-by-number paintings of course! We...

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Chocolate milk.

<div style="text-align: center;">A little collection of pretty brown photos for your Hues-day viewing pleasure! Enjoy!<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8WxuDMqwmXI5PWtDsNeVHi_mbtAZRU1T5vfA5uoi5X7x6mbmentjigCd_ek7iHLtWN10KOkoHwMUjAZUY0Jd7DkJZER0BxuM5iFMMOqgdughwN78jgquJ4Yf-Vmr6G_QPbej9RPY8Xts/s1600/brown+peter+pan+collar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8WxuDMqwmXI5PWtDsNeVHi_mbtAZRU1T5vfA5uoi5X7x6mbmentjigCd_ek7iHLtWN10KOkoHwMUjAZUY0Jd7DkJZER0BxuM5iFMMOqgdughwN78jgquJ4Yf-Vmr6G_QPbej9RPY8Xts/s1600/brown+peter+pan+collar.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://theprettiestofthings.tumblr.com/post/12948738423" target="blank">The prettiest little brown dress.</a> The fact that it has a peter pan collar makes it that much better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpiUSZld9zEdLDVVmrRKio1REmCmLKBYx5LflnJgd_j8SmgCabDOCAf_og-vsQmAKqD08YEb8AECOYiaVU0o3Rsy0dp95eN2sKBW7IHHzd0aSpR7jKNUDqIv0LAcmSQ3N2Z08I6J-M24/s1600/brown+couch+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpiUSZld9zEdLDVVmrRKio1REmCmLKBYx5LflnJgd_j8SmgCabDOCAf_og-vsQmAKqD08YEb8AECOYiaVU0o3Rsy0dp95eN2sKBW7IHHzd0aSpR7jKNUDqIv0LAcmSQ3N2Z08I6J-M24/s1600/brown+couch+2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3B1aIjvtKdQo1kQZUzjtKNX3hBXHfTXY4naRZO-rIJrIRyQGma7MyL12_iY0WFuqfxERa0BB2AF0EDRBtXc_dKNw34XDlpg5G4cV9hcmfQbxZQtat77AKicpvtorigiOtBrbHr9fBk9Q/s1600/brown+couch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3B1aIjvtKdQo1kQZUzjtKNX3hBXHfTXY4naRZO-rIJrIRyQGma7MyL12_iY0WFuqfxERa0BB2AF0EDRBtXc_dKNw34XDlpg5G4cV9hcmfQbxZQtat77AKicpvtorigiOtBrbHr9fBk9Q/s1600/brown+couch.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://theinvisibleagent.wordpress.com/2009/06/" target="blank">Amazing mid-century sofa.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyI_BCgO12ZsvNSVVb2KUAcUrNkQt8Lnr3j8iZYI1BUJpSY7i-3Nm6Tj2wTV_RSqwe5Z3P16j1JXouo4d4yAhuDxuOUIKVZwo2yPJcylW8c7qv9BHGN8D-0SsBEiSwmw7VB8o-TVlzRhA/s1600/brown+fawn+collection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyI_BCgO12ZsvNSVVb2KUAcUrNkQt8Lnr3j8iZYI1BUJpSY7i-3Nm6Tj2wTV_RSqwe5Z3P16j1JXouo4d4yAhuDxuOUIKVZwo2yPJcylW8c7qv9BHGN8D-0SsBEiSwmw7VB8o-TVlzRhA/s1600/brown+fawn+collection.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://kitschyliving.tumblr.com/" target="blank">The biggest collection of fawns we've ever laid eyes on!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCLObE54Fc9T89PHApKOkSVgjSsT1fHk4O_G-wXRwi5N8A3B2r0NfqVglGwXE30_y4ceKjlTBNcgEJuEo3UElZ28PewhOhK8c2Nt0KL0mgkz3_rFBaj93_IIoiOForxB7PyVOE8I1kuDg/s1600/brown+shoe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCLObE54Fc9T89PHApKOkSVgjSsT1fHk4O_G-wXRwi5N8A3B2r0NfqVglGwXE30_y4ceKjlTBNcgEJuEo3UElZ28PewhOhK8c2Nt0KL0mgkz3_rFBaj93_IIoiOForxB7PyVOE8I1kuDg/s1600/brown+shoe.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-wedges/cutout-cookie-wedge" target="blank">Cute brown peep-toe wedges.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinLLo9lzkdpk5toQ93Yyiw6BHLKdR1L-Wup_Kz6Tvk-6VNZ7i-Pwg41vVbwlZizI0mlu2eNzgL_ACwBaWoOs00omUsKG9VNA2YTdQYEeRCyELJyFz1GLSxitmsz-6I5Z6vFO7J4SaLZiE/s1600/chocolate+chip+peanut+butter+cup+brownies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinLLo9lzkdpk5toQ93Yyiw6BHLKdR1L-Wup_Kz6Tvk-6VNZ7i-Pwg41vVbwlZizI0mlu2eNzgL_ACwBaWoOs00omUsKG9VNA2YTdQYEeRCyELJyFz1GLSxitmsz-6I5Z6vFO7J4SaLZiE/s1600/chocolate+chip+peanut+butter+cup+brownies.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chocolate chip cookie peanut butter cup brownies. Need we say more?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Get the recipe <b><a href="http://www.ovenadventures.com/2012/03/05/chocolate-chip-cookie-peanut-butter-cup-brownies/" target="blank">here.</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Xbki2iMXRwyp22j8LqIqWxX51DuJ3QCdOvvz1mKLcatPOVvDEKz9NqiJtYgA9LMFyntEkh5G6yn6pUBNSmuOnfnsKYZ64QJBMBrfRqPllcQ5YMiCfkONQpCdqcVEuDKxjneUKBePmHo/s1600/brown+bangs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Xbki2iMXRwyp22j8LqIqWxX51DuJ3QCdOvvz1mKLcatPOVvDEKz9NqiJtYgA9LMFyntEkh5G6yn6pUBNSmuOnfnsKYZ64QJBMBrfRqPllcQ5YMiCfkONQpCdqcVEuDKxjneUKBePmHo/s1600/brown+bangs.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://dustjacketattic.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-06-27T10%3A00%3A00%2B10%3A00&amp;max-results=3" target="blank">Dreamy blunt brown bangs.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYxp_KqfH7O7migAu7gH5Q2qveMAAhAkfjqbJ6c9klqMQoRV8lj-BFxOIeL2juQ-Ap3LrTD-9rs-CHFHonG2A7tBhVshWdXsjB7ylHUO-1H_zD1DhBetTkXeIewuUPHeIk9HHG5SL5n0/s1600/pineapple+bowls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYxp_KqfH7O7migAu7gH5Q2qveMAAhAkfjqbJ6c9klqMQoRV8lj-BFxOIeL2juQ-Ap3LrTD-9rs-CHFHonG2A7tBhVshWdXsjB7ylHUO-1H_zD1DhBetTkXeIewuUPHeIk9HHG5SL5n0/s1600/pineapple+bowls.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80540270/mid-century-snack-bowls-wood-appetizer?ref=sr_gallery_19&amp;ga_search_submit=&amp;ga_search_query=&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_ship_to=US&amp;ga_noautofacet=1&amp;ga_search_type=favoriteShops&amp;ga_facet=favoriteshops%2Fvintage" target="blank">Kitschy pineapple shaped salad bowls!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xo</div>

Chocolate milk.

A little collection of pretty brown photos for your Hues-day viewing pleasure! Enjoy! The prettiest little brown dress. The fact that it ha...

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...and we're OFF!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl55hY93zawUGwPQK9vC_yQQuaC3kQL1sEoWSnDMc3uKFL5l-eUg21JiRfbDUejFr3jPbE6LkrAeK9WW9tC9_pu5GGLOA2yFkF5GD_1E8r5yRaQVyKpYErDBHqCK-6KHaK5rg1q8e0Z3c/s1600/on+our+way+to+asia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl55hY93zawUGwPQK9vC_yQQuaC3kQL1sEoWSnDMc3uKFL5l-eUg21JiRfbDUejFr3jPbE6LkrAeK9WW9tC9_pu5GGLOA2yFkF5GD_1E8r5yRaQVyKpYErDBHqCK-6KHaK5rg1q8e0Z3c/s1600/on+our+way+to+asia.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yay!!! We are in the air as we speak flying from Winnipeg to Vancouver, Vancouver to Hong Kong, and finally from Hong Kong to Bangkok! Yes! Yes! Yes! Good bye North America, Hello Asia!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">During our 3 week stay in Asia we will be traveling to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Bali! Erin and Derek have been to all of these places before, but this is all new territory for Emery and I (well, except Bangkok for me) and we can't WAIT! We are so <i>so</i> excited to shop in the street markets, eat delicious Thai food, explore new cities, enjoy the heat and lie on the beach! Over the next couple of weeks you can expect little updates of our travels, and there will definitely be plenty of photos taken!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To all of our friends and family - we will miss you guys and see you all in just over 3 weeks!!! Woo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lots of love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stef & Erin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">XO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>photo sources:</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://novocainelipstick.tumblr.com/post/16135003410/hula-girl" target="blank">bali</a>, <a href="http://www.dpvintageposters.com/cgi-local/detail.cgi?d=7427" target="blank">bangkok 1</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/BEAUTIFUL-Vintage-Travel-BANGKOK-THAILAND/dp/B0069HBMWI" target="blank">bangkok 2</a>, <a href="http://www.zazzle.ca/kuala_lumpur_malaysia_vintage_travel_poster_postcard-239282137565088588" target="blank">kuala lumpur</a></i></div>

...and we're OFF!

Yay!!! We are in the air as we speak flying from Winnipeg to Vancouver, Vancouver to Hong Kong, and finally from Hong Kong to Bangkok! Yes! ...

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Down At Lulu's & Out of the Closet in Berkeley, CA

<br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">This weekend, I investigated 2 shops in my neighborhood that I've wanted to check out for a long time.  The first is <i>Down At Lulu's Vintage Boutique & Hair Salon</i> (6603 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA).  It is pink and colorful and lures vintage clothing shoppers in with its rack of interesting clothes out front and its rainbow in the window.  Inside, there are many beautiful things to see, including shoes, purses, dresses from all eras and displays on the wall.  In the back, is a hair salon with heart-shaped mirrors.  Prices are right at this vintage store with most items under $50.  Check them out on Facebook.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Also in this photo journey, is a trip to <i>Out Of the Closet</i> (1600 University Ave., Berkeley, CA), a thrift shop that donates its proceeds to AIDS and HIV research.  It has very inexpensive clothes for both men and women as well as furniture, books, etc.  I even saw clothes for as low as $.50.  Check it out and remember, buying something at <i>Out Of the Closet </i>goes to a good cause.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0n5rBI9AJFqI2ZecdFNUtfsWccmMlaI_h0wPDGU8l_WudZifjG2zuWLnCM2XPd1c3ghKuOQ7hOX7bKwQ7bvRuUR97L7fwrYoVQ7LUnxPs-LtjTMRls0rTUp5svKXVxZt0kUwwSriqEIx1/s1600/IMG_4240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0n5rBI9AJFqI2ZecdFNUtfsWccmMlaI_h0wPDGU8l_WudZifjG2zuWLnCM2XPd1c3ghKuOQ7hOX7bKwQ7bvRuUR97L7fwrYoVQ7LUnxPs-LtjTMRls0rTUp5svKXVxZt0kUwwSriqEIx1/s320/IMG_4240.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sidewalk sign at <i>Lulu's</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_AKZttsyaBfhKkOF_Ujzv_HvFTQ_cn1Jhh7sPY0atw3s7ZHCz64_GgmELB67tHRbKs0GgMauX3xQ30D6-O2aUeSjKnsdxelz0XkhppdfpcSPF59bHC9dZdhF8uVKPKI1wqPHGbELodOJ/s1600/IMG_4241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_AKZttsyaBfhKkOF_Ujzv_HvFTQ_cn1Jhh7sPY0atw3s7ZHCz64_GgmELB67tHRbKs0GgMauX3xQ30D6-O2aUeSjKnsdxelz0XkhppdfpcSPF59bHC9dZdhF8uVKPKI1wqPHGbELodOJ/s320/IMG_4241.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rainbow & colorful clothes at <i>Lulu's</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vuGJcG_l7N2n4BzG52VdS2yQKuA2pMx_slYhsUE8phlCfTpDfWtFMbpeyKdCPCA5felgup5H0NEaOLW5qidBHgyU8qDE1qWwOJ1SSO9KqBijVTIUhg88Ek1rH_YmY96cfWOP85X8hSRX/s1600/IMG_4242.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2vuGJcG_l7N2n4BzG52VdS2yQKuA2pMx_slYhsUE8phlCfTpDfWtFMbpeyKdCPCA5felgup5H0NEaOLW5qidBHgyU8qDE1qWwOJ1SSO9KqBijVTIUhg88Ek1rH_YmY96cfWOP85X8hSRX/s320/IMG_4242.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shoe salon at <i>Lulu's </i>next to vintage golden lamp</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUoWLOCXuFSybPNGDjAsh5O3-OyzDNIVF_vBJ40lmhPjFw-RNBoX8Zxc0YQqC8RxX29fMY4zs0FDwT0rKFdhGxmTAtC3zHjuk26xbAI7f8Fzg5-H97tX5FALklGDOxYa-ogkeX7m-T2zG/s1600/IMG_4244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUoWLOCXuFSybPNGDjAsh5O3-OyzDNIVF_vBJ40lmhPjFw-RNBoX8Zxc0YQqC8RxX29fMY4zs0FDwT0rKFdhGxmTAtC3zHjuk26xbAI7f8Fzg5-H97tX5FALklGDOxYa-ogkeX7m-T2zG/s320/IMG_4244.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Lulu's</i> Hair Salon</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9g57RRmNNkmED9PUvwqC4nfRdziqbiIPgC4DZcH1x1joXPLic21YinumWy8gaTPAKCTXITgI9IsU0awZYb7zgxngRWVU204F7LpURPNe80NLf2JkHqYEOeaDfSeJWQtnxz88xgBLlHLg/s1600/IMG_4246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9g57RRmNNkmED9PUvwqC4nfRdziqbiIPgC4DZcH1x1joXPLic21YinumWy8gaTPAKCTXITgI9IsU0awZYb7zgxngRWVU204F7LpURPNe80NLf2JkHqYEOeaDfSeJWQtnxz88xgBLlHLg/s320/IMG_4246.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the heart-shaped mirrors at <i>Lulu's</i> salon</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3qD_DOLEtrNfoFU-SrK8QEJ7fPxRacJBXIjsNDz9Tjxbw_Qacvb3Zj5QRz9nCE4EN6YhffUajroVaI99yHjVgMJ7yhytC7TK63OFxvJuaoflm8TIFRKghYLU2f6yA-wIWV4FevHlhIfTB/s1600/IMG_4247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3qD_DOLEtrNfoFU-SrK8QEJ7fPxRacJBXIjsNDz9Tjxbw_Qacvb3Zj5QRz9nCE4EN6YhffUajroVaI99yHjVgMJ7yhytC7TK63OFxvJuaoflm8TIFRKghYLU2f6yA-wIWV4FevHlhIfTB/s320/IMG_4247.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Boots & jackets & vintage albums at <i>Lulu's</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0XqWxi0gcmM9ydafzcLLZ-OZJA7rtkn3Ta9N0Uzwn0FJdeXDbgAFm4jKLTFY2pdz_1F9OiYYhdsGCFe-2k3pky__NeG7mOOA-0Zj3HRfiJ242RFgeCfIEuIhi6J5fNjtvrjcdA7Y_cRQD/s1600/IMG_4248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0XqWxi0gcmM9ydafzcLLZ-OZJA7rtkn3Ta9N0Uzwn0FJdeXDbgAFm4jKLTFY2pdz_1F9OiYYhdsGCFe-2k3pky__NeG7mOOA-0Zj3HRfiJ242RFgeCfIEuIhi6J5fNjtvrjcdA7Y_cRQD/s320/IMG_4248.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gold purse collection & admirers at <i>Lulu's</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_trT89UhCLHlTMilQ3TH0FH2Pbi52RY_7l20KHaLQcEibJh9XtYgAOF5xi8wcBLmyFkSGpGz-kf2okAooOzTmhC3fTBfzdUs0t3jMiYyeNGh69zIzDg9Z1nx44X2ZWyBsUQkXB_OrJJxG/s1600/IMG_4249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_trT89UhCLHlTMilQ3TH0FH2Pbi52RY_7l20KHaLQcEibJh9XtYgAOF5xi8wcBLmyFkSGpGz-kf2okAooOzTmhC3fTBfzdUs0t3jMiYyeNGh69zIzDg9Z1nx44X2ZWyBsUQkXB_OrJJxG/s320/IMG_4249.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1930's & 1940's dresses & boots at <i>Lulu's</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nVxMUYX3ZqJpUYqIOtLiO7BRVebVCXZE74bGMjCdNPpl-wxHdfa-W_upIXJVxSk5Lk-E8YprxoHzx6qw-Bvt66CHsjoeUnCnEXc8DUq_U90QHl1_fURAeIJXm5PMTgyqLznXyk-lF9KH/s1600/IMG_4250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7nVxMUYX3ZqJpUYqIOtLiO7BRVebVCXZE74bGMjCdNPpl-wxHdfa-W_upIXJVxSk5Lk-E8YprxoHzx6qw-Bvt66CHsjoeUnCnEXc8DUq_U90QHl1_fURAeIJXm5PMTgyqLznXyk-lF9KH/s320/IMG_4250.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wall of purses at <i>Lulu's</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXa1uFyMfmvC5zI7nKc4h0HggnUpwv1DEuxNUyzrgAXIn1Uss0VsCm3SDY6epA_z3sxKjhRf41BDxQcHVDd2p9WDJfhyphenhyphenfJ02WAZITV3-PH9QTLcYa3vKJlq39U0ZcuXLjbKnerPKpj06K/s1600/IMG_4251.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXa1uFyMfmvC5zI7nKc4h0HggnUpwv1DEuxNUyzrgAXIn1Uss0VsCm3SDY6epA_z3sxKjhRf41BDxQcHVDd2p9WDJfhyphenhyphenfJ02WAZITV3-PH9QTLcYa3vKJlq39U0ZcuXLjbKnerPKpj06K/s320/IMG_4251.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Friendly sales staff at <i>Lulu's</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67QopZQ1K5eBAWwCeCOmCsL3LPX6ryLSSklcCAFNKJFvnMKlt4xfXpeirDi2bBQty7sBzgiur2cg-ei8h3xCFztdjo2Gvuth3TrCqxxJV2dtCfFwC1XoLCWpjNi1V3sxzEtq6cjMHEs2O/s1600/IMG_4253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67QopZQ1K5eBAWwCeCOmCsL3LPX6ryLSSklcCAFNKJFvnMKlt4xfXpeirDi2bBQty7sBzgiur2cg-ei8h3xCFztdjo2Gvuth3TrCqxxJV2dtCfFwC1XoLCWpjNi1V3sxzEtq6cjMHEs2O/s320/IMG_4253.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage 1970's platform heels at <i>Lulu's</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBW61aiH1cZ6z9Go8EcRNeS6iWS1gOfJoE_-hNCqzYhqfvTdRZdrio4-kVEPNXVO3YYQIxGXww9iWlp5tj4hwkCEt2VKq-Mg9uKpDV7sg-VMsa3gEB54HM7LH-U3XiuPgMqTFBdM-9Drle/s1600/IMG_4259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBW61aiH1cZ6z9Go8EcRNeS6iWS1gOfJoE_-hNCqzYhqfvTdRZdrio4-kVEPNXVO3YYQIxGXww9iWlp5tj4hwkCEt2VKq-Mg9uKpDV7sg-VMsa3gEB54HM7LH-U3XiuPgMqTFBdM-9Drle/s320/IMG_4259.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christian Dior blazer at <i>Lulu's</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhl7JJ0qhyphenhyphenksx-KY8hr5uLsAe1Ry0Jyian2wmr-CgxxV9YujCW7tFZ-70wyBXZvCNIpKo96sAL5lAAfG36pFhjCccWiQ_ip1UnJijHcxM2O3JAhK1S-RENt4us3FLpMPGz7UItYxG2mdA/s1600/IMG_4260.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkhl7JJ0qhyphenhyphenksx-KY8hr5uLsAe1Ry0Jyian2wmr-CgxxV9YujCW7tFZ-70wyBXZvCNIpKo96sAL5lAAfG36pFhjCccWiQ_ip1UnJijHcxM2O3JAhK1S-RENt4us3FLpMPGz7UItYxG2mdA/s320/IMG_4260.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage 1960's dinner jacket at <i>Lulu's</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7v94N17CMs8W243hW6g5LM1TIPrrSS-11ViegAHRwY89M6rJiCcwMyCvCodvt_C9SIKBsGifbb-kpthy1DoDtG1iepE3UTb-QWM8gZHUgkDpDQiose4mJtD5cWvf1Bvp3YafMYpE00On2/s1600/IMG_4264.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7v94N17CMs8W243hW6g5LM1TIPrrSS-11ViegAHRwY89M6rJiCcwMyCvCodvt_C9SIKBsGifbb-kpthy1DoDtG1iepE3UTb-QWM8gZHUgkDpDQiose4mJtD5cWvf1Bvp3YafMYpE00On2/s320/IMG_4264.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Out of the Closet</i> Thrift Shop on University Ave. in Berkeley</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisHj4YjxDk7snSnVEvZMUob-Ht0GtvhT85c9AR04ZJBd62YzLt3Z1jrpwg5DwoLCi2h68V3L_Jh_94XdyS9PdIcTrzn5NA-zi91V_kYe-QhMOIcC28FAnl0JkSaSrGFsFTy3MjvTyXY-W5/s1600/IMG_4265.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisHj4YjxDk7snSnVEvZMUob-Ht0GtvhT85c9AR04ZJBd62YzLt3Z1jrpwg5DwoLCi2h68V3L_Jh_94XdyS9PdIcTrzn5NA-zi91V_kYe-QhMOIcC28FAnl0JkSaSrGFsFTy3MjvTyXY-W5/s320/IMG_4265.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Out of the Closet</i> entrance</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAYTO60fP_pEWzKfGr2viMPdGuKM4tFxS9vyMtOnVug2HwdKSHVB2nHeadr3ztgSrNU1wElBedSWdhF5qfhHzGEp-lqrsbvuq9BeUUJyOErpWzry_Er7D20XHoOm-JumhpqzhiAoabPV3B/s1600/IMG_4266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAYTO60fP_pEWzKfGr2viMPdGuKM4tFxS9vyMtOnVug2HwdKSHVB2nHeadr3ztgSrNU1wElBedSWdhF5qfhHzGEp-lqrsbvuq9BeUUJyOErpWzry_Er7D20XHoOm-JumhpqzhiAoabPV3B/s320/IMG_4266.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Trench coat welcoming shoppers to <i>Out of the Closet</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4zPCr4-jaHZ8b9HNZFv6Umg2gZ9vkPgv6S9QAwV4VcbvdRVvYuaafioCpVuSydtdPXk4SOA3_1_cztYLdxKCw2nze8JEzh0Cuzn8j8CQTySgmuXOHfPveddMOb6_vKGB1UlWbXHmrQoo/s1600/IMG_4268.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4zPCr4-jaHZ8b9HNZFv6Umg2gZ9vkPgv6S9QAwV4VcbvdRVvYuaafioCpVuSydtdPXk4SOA3_1_cztYLdxKCw2nze8JEzh0Cuzn8j8CQTySgmuXOHfPveddMOb6_vKGB1UlWbXHmrQoo/s320/IMG_4268.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Clothes, furniture, etc. at <i>Out of the Closet</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVnEUjjfy8_4xKrV15xNHfLTcNpXZD4WOXNdlhcWHrWFSiYBkQRgtlKQGd0K8ptkEmxomghrNd2elyBNeQRWR1xix6iTPfmrsDGL68rNucDYuObGpFGeDJoKducrEyARjLK_sB56RXsq7u/s1600/IMG_4270.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVnEUjjfy8_4xKrV15xNHfLTcNpXZD4WOXNdlhcWHrWFSiYBkQRgtlKQGd0K8ptkEmxomghrNd2elyBNeQRWR1xix6iTPfmrsDGL68rNucDYuObGpFGeDJoKducrEyARjLK_sB56RXsq7u/s320/IMG_4270.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">$1 rack at <i>Out of the Closet</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2LyIbsCSX9RDCI69M0NW_8s7_Z_uGVdI_Zg7c_42sRe-xrsQF1EzxsAfDBec-aZ0vMxtNC0wleG3w5DcMG6TiwhDPVpiorqdE90_q4Szd97-mxSknyLbvIHBr4WZbeeFsJ759RimVNEM/s1600/IMG_4271-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2LyIbsCSX9RDCI69M0NW_8s7_Z_uGVdI_Zg7c_42sRe-xrsQF1EzxsAfDBec-aZ0vMxtNC0wleG3w5DcMG6TiwhDPVpiorqdE90_q4Szd97-mxSknyLbvIHBr4WZbeeFsJ759RimVNEM/s1600/IMG_4271-1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">vintage Gap jacket </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTKgTWPnpr3ypwLF4k01GZMCDtR1oA_fks_wZYSshwSuiswBH3dVa7TeXRogrGK0H2pddmOxllWNKrlrVfOnXbpKXAlfzBvuLCigwUWTUmBn6k-1hA2n2o1RatmByR3UoILlPPLArhgLF/s1600/IMG_4272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTKgTWPnpr3ypwLF4k01GZMCDtR1oA_fks_wZYSshwSuiswBH3dVa7TeXRogrGK0H2pddmOxllWNKrlrVfOnXbpKXAlfzBvuLCigwUWTUmBn6k-1hA2n2o1RatmByR3UoILlPPLArhgLF/s320/IMG_4272.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage Christian Dior dressing gown for $.50 at <i>Out of the Closet</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguCvrw6BV9QBCDrcnSEC7E2FeFCq-Ii7bbIO_ZiARo_qrWNZPTT0hNO9nSjRCDkdCw7D0-4XHNj7kkKp3vJPtd6O_R1fEP0Tfw1uLVvw6Um_VvuHvmiQBjPJLaAJDBnsexDfsKtYwq6_12/s1600/IMG_4273.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguCvrw6BV9QBCDrcnSEC7E2FeFCq-Ii7bbIO_ZiARo_qrWNZPTT0hNO9nSjRCDkdCw7D0-4XHNj7kkKp3vJPtd6O_R1fEP0Tfw1uLVvw6Um_VvuHvmiQBjPJLaAJDBnsexDfsKtYwq6_12/s320/IMG_4273.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Down At Lulu's & Out of the Closet in Berkeley, CA

This weekend, I investigated 2 shops in my neighborhood that I've wanted to check out for a long time.  The first is  Down At Lulu's...

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Hotel room service.

<div style="text-align: center;">Eek! We can't believe that we are getting on a plane tomorrow to fly half way across the world to Asia!!! Excited doesn't even <i>begin</i> to describe what we are feeling right now! Since all we can think about is <i>travel travel travel</i>, we decided to do today's post about vintage hotels from the 50's & 60's. These hotels are absolutely out of this world. So... when can we check-in?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4grhVy9yNjhpt9rmPz-5Rqka4yRcQUksqW7sSsHWWchkUEeYdgA908RZaM-UKA4H5wcDg3-XtfdeYtq5I3lFCe9OcZd13SUagFf7eAoOjoaMcHF-Nb56UyQTcDrs8gYidgzaovs9GrUU/s1600/LangfordHotelSwimmingPoolCa1960s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4grhVy9yNjhpt9rmPz-5Rqka4yRcQUksqW7sSsHWWchkUEeYdgA908RZaM-UKA4H5wcDg3-XtfdeYtq5I3lFCe9OcZd13SUagFf7eAoOjoaMcHF-Nb56UyQTcDrs8gYidgzaovs9GrUU/s1600/LangfordHotelSwimmingPoolCa1960s.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wppl.org/wphistory/LangfordHotel/index.html" target="blank">Two words: Aluminum umbrellas. I think I'm in love.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSfac0PnZE1Y5c2rcUqDVaBNmiuIrEkFQmkcHuvNFyV8fMIShRpmeXy1_n-Zbuj7GwM5PIGmRh7ASLGRboAxf3hzjtA8SHlCziXThyqNTsplUmqv1gzZkuKbiFGBzZbVouhDV_99neC8/s1600/vintage+hotel+pool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSfac0PnZE1Y5c2rcUqDVaBNmiuIrEkFQmkcHuvNFyV8fMIShRpmeXy1_n-Zbuj7GwM5PIGmRh7ASLGRboAxf3hzjtA8SHlCziXThyqNTsplUmqv1gzZkuKbiFGBzZbVouhDV_99neC8/s1600/vintage+hotel+pool.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shookphotos/4218092677/" target="blank">This classic 1960's poolside scene is perfection.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a few ads for Hawaiian hotels all from 1955: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(and all images were found <a href="http://www.arkivatropika.com/cgi-bin/tags.cgi?tags=%22hotel%20room%22" target="blank"><i>here</i></a>.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMShhirVZWBFhTWEUr-vQbRM4iGxf2b64GV0JKhNCWscb-RuEWOeZqigg8Y8Cigo-WgpAk1-DHsHnQHJ6_Heyx_XQmo7pmxQyCg9OkKBBX5dSS09btWSr5XmwXoexGAIOr_w7fW1TuCw/s1600/1955+hawaii+hotel.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMShhirVZWBFhTWEUr-vQbRM4iGxf2b64GV0JKhNCWscb-RuEWOeZqigg8Y8Cigo-WgpAk1-DHsHnQHJ6_Heyx_XQmo7pmxQyCg9OkKBBX5dSS09btWSr5XmwXoexGAIOr_w7fW1TuCw/s1600/1955+hawaii+hotel.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7R5adhtGFXDde_dtfUgDoC4eklqfLbl-C9TkmiLRH8cJLy4lcXcWZndaD7vY5fl8uU4ktfej9ETqkmhEl3En8Mrk5QC6u5NGUS7Te3BZavAsBpsJg9QZ3BufxvLGcubBZsq-M30AnvR0/s1600/1955+hawaii+hotel+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7R5adhtGFXDde_dtfUgDoC4eklqfLbl-C9TkmiLRH8cJLy4lcXcWZndaD7vY5fl8uU4ktfej9ETqkmhEl3En8Mrk5QC6u5NGUS7Te3BZavAsBpsJg9QZ3BufxvLGcubBZsq-M30AnvR0/s1600/1955+hawaii+hotel+4.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnCosoaCEnjh2gAkJsGkoxkrTjRazBiTpGWjwiu48ekcDZCOFuA5jWhe03g5Bp5FQaOLVLy7nQSDusSWscZOhPT5fUmSjwaQWs2NT095p1tPXvepJvQrIE1IUeJ_3LoLz2DoHERYFLCPA/s1600/1955+hawaii+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnCosoaCEnjh2gAkJsGkoxkrTjRazBiTpGWjwiu48ekcDZCOFuA5jWhe03g5Bp5FQaOLVLy7nQSDusSWscZOhPT5fUmSjwaQWs2NT095p1tPXvepJvQrIE1IUeJ_3LoLz2DoHERYFLCPA/s1600/1955+hawaii+3.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXfHDciaElLqAYZYTf8q40TwKWsm0UK6NFcUrZdWla4T9QJ_r3WF9_WIU7gmHKQTNcNtPXnoxn3w9ZksnC6R539nvM_J66XQp4UwrFgckQ0E6j0qprcvMxUAe5LowimMwEWh02UK9ZeJI/s1600/1955+hawaii+hotel+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXfHDciaElLqAYZYTf8q40TwKWsm0UK6NFcUrZdWla4T9QJ_r3WF9_WIU7gmHKQTNcNtPXnoxn3w9ZksnC6R539nvM_J66XQp4UwrFgckQ0E6j0qprcvMxUAe5LowimMwEWh02UK9ZeJI/s1600/1955+hawaii+hotel+2.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuO9rtGwWBn4tlwLDTXzXJTBuBnaRWFjh0sKhHq8PM84b6Gs1sNq2I1yky_6F7LJseZB_mQ4zG0sc53f6VjAvzkkAbw69pZ5VW8yiFT2JLuY90FIG3kmkJJdie00rxD6dSjS3ZnWqLxlU/s1600/1960s+hawaii+brochure.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuO9rtGwWBn4tlwLDTXzXJTBuBnaRWFjh0sKhHq8PM84b6Gs1sNq2I1yky_6F7LJseZB_mQ4zG0sc53f6VjAvzkkAbw69pZ5VW8yiFT2JLuY90FIG3kmkJJdie00rxD6dSjS3ZnWqLxlU/s1600/1960s+hawaii+brochure.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.arkivatropika.com/cgi-bin/tags.cgi?tags=%22hotel%20room%22" target="blank">A 1960's Polynesian paradise in San Diego? We're there!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnjjJ91ag3q4E5S-HDrhUKPjldxMIXbq-rCOTFhBJILgaemdUrgcGeOYaT1KapClEDKPQs7ltGev8fr_PFb4n0nExsUXUCqzSpgF4uspu-HykjA5V-X78a4_FtWoO28kxkHUG85q9jJsY/s1600/hawaii+hottub.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnjjJ91ag3q4E5S-HDrhUKPjldxMIXbq-rCOTFhBJILgaemdUrgcGeOYaT1KapClEDKPQs7ltGev8fr_PFb4n0nExsUXUCqzSpgF4uspu-HykjA5V-X78a4_FtWoO28kxkHUG85q9jJsY/s1600/hawaii+hottub.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.arkivatropika.com/cgi-bin/tags.cgi?tags=%22hotel%20room%22" target="blank">We can't get over this dreamy 60's hot tub! Like, are you kidding me?!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1917055859"></span><span id="goog_1917055860"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqogBF_cu9if819JhU44HBPxKMfH6qN6tXtSH0xWm5G6Eme7ImD47u6gU3Wf8Jvd_KegGMCBSEsDw7Y3mpnXZMNntFAfTV4CGxQTmflj-C5rkS8-wMh2zdKeUuzXiFxXbmuu5OTgPYyAs/s1600/1964+hawaii+hotel.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqogBF_cu9if819JhU44HBPxKMfH6qN6tXtSH0xWm5G6Eme7ImD47u6gU3Wf8Jvd_KegGMCBSEsDw7Y3mpnXZMNntFAfTV4CGxQTmflj-C5rkS8-wMh2zdKeUuzXiFxXbmuu5OTgPYyAs/s1600/1964+hawaii+hotel.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.arkivatropika.com/cgi-bin/tags.cgi?tags=%22hotel%20room%22" target="blank">A room with a view.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>What about you, are any of you traveling anywhere interesting in the future? </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Or have your recently gotten back from an exciting vacation?</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If so, we hope these images inspired you and brightened up your day as much as they did for us!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Sunday, friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stef & Erin</div>

Hotel room service.

Eek! We can't believe that we are getting on a plane tomorrow to fly half way across the world to Asia!!! Excited doesn't even begin...

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