wild horses can't keep me away

My childhood obsession with horses seems to be resurfacing. 

As a young girl I spent many summer days making "salads" of clovers and Queen Anne's Lace for grandmother's old horses in a giant yellow tupperware bowl.  The memory of those pretty brown and white paints is starting to seep into my selections with the shop.  I know the equestrian look has been in style in the vintage sphere for a while.  I hope I'm not taking it too far!

french horse medallion waist belt                                                                  ceramic wild horses statuette 

Equestrian accents have abounded in the fashion world for a while and I know I'm well behind the trend here.  It's not the true tack I'm craving.  My heart gallops at the sight of equine novelties like these. 
 

vintage horse lamps with custom shades from ARTificial Lights

cowichan style horse sweater from Omnia Wears

gorgeous horse in snow photograph from moonlight photography

wool horse throw blanket from european wool and linen

 great horse paint by numbers from the relic trail

great french print from bark decor

Check out this super art-deco piece from Professor Tiny

I hope you enjoy these selections as much as I do!

lovely little treasures

Time for another shop update!  Enjoy this collection or pretty, sparkly baubles and wonderful wintery accessories.  I'm just having so much fun photographing small pieces for the shop.  I'm sure I'll have to get back to photographing dresses some time soon.  

 ostrich plume earrings       linen and snakeskin wallet           spiraling mink fur and velvet pillbox hat 

fin in fin brooch

Whiting and Davis Mesh Bag

canary yellow rhinestone necklace and earring set

art deco beaded bag

1940s wool fascinator

 Enjoy these pretty new things all available at Anatomy Vintage on Etsy, or of course, in the little shop!

Hugs!

manly finds

How about a shop update?!

Lately I've really been trying to round out the collection in the shop and balance out the lady threads with stuff that guys will dig too. 

marlin cufflinks                                    set of 6 pheasant tumblers                                            arrow pin

 With foot traffic slowing down a big at the shop, it looks like I'll have some more time to work on the etsy shop.  That's great news for those of you who aren't in Bloomington, and for those of you who are,  have fun shopping from the comfort of your own home! 

dorothy thorpe serving set

fly fishing tie bar and cufflink set

 

 

I'm also dorkily excited about the progress I'm making on the photos!  I'm crossing my fingers that there will be many more posts and listings in the near future.

Cheers!

Shop Update: Jewel Tones

Brighten up your winter drab with some bright, bold hues.  Here are some picks from BirdsChasingBugsVintage.

... a bold and beautiful 1950s cape by Minnesota Woolens.  Precious.  

... an adorable (and flattering) 1960s cloche/fedora style knit hat.

...a classic emerald knit sweater for the drab winter days.

... a garnet wool dress and jacket set with a harlequin feel. 

... and a lovely shimmering 70s number.  That color is what I imagine the precious love child of an emerald and southwester turquoise would be. 

But enough about me and my shop.  Here are some other great Etsy finds.

 

...a beautiful jewel-toned plaid day dress.  Check out those pleats!   You could really wear this dress with anything!  And you can find it at Pineapple Mint. 

...a deliciously green little glass vase.  Any flower will shine.  You will find it, and many other goodies for your home at Jerushad.

...and how else to finish up a jewel-tone collection, than with a beautiful cocktail ring?  You can find this beauty at NaturalAmber.   I hope you enjoyed this collection of rich colors and vintage goodies.  

xo,

Amber

Some eye candy.

Since my first post wasn't much to look at, I thought I would add some photos of items that you can find in BirdsChasingBugs. The shop is rich with color and texture.