Trend Alert II: Mustaches....?

Why am I seeing mustaches all over? It's true, the "stache" is a trend. Perhaps they have always been on-the-sly cool, but now they are especially hot.

Check em' out popping up everywhere:

Humanga Stache ball/mustache for dogs from Think Geek

Respect the Stache T-shirt from Aussie Company Zazzle

Mustache Necklace at Linens & Things

Felt Mustache Disguise by Lupin on Etsy

Mustache on a Stick from Maro Designs on Etsy

Mustache Mugs by Peteribrugger

Mustache Bandages from Urban Outfitters

and if you haven't laughed yet, visit the American Mustache Institute!

Trend Alert: YELLOW

It seems the color yellow is popping up everywhere. In flipping through my new Redbook there it was again; a feature on yellow.

I love the idea of adding pops of bright yellow to your space - especially amongst a mid century & vintage decor - or on yourself!

Get inspired........

Manolo Home

West Elm

www.style-files.com

ABC Home

CB2

Ikea

www.remodelista.com

and some of my Etsy favorites.......

Vintage Yellow Frame $18 from Amye123

Yellow Dress $27 from VintagelessBeauty

Retro Yellow Desk Lamp $22 by Fishbone Deco

Mid Century Clock $47 by BigFishlilPond

ready to add some yellow in your life?

Rhan Vintage on Casa Cullen

Rhan Vintage got a mention on the fabulous blog called Casa Cullen.

My mid century modern cat sculpture was featured in the post "How to add ceramic animals into your decor". Brilliant!

See the post here. See my mid century kitty here.

It's gonna be a hot one......

Heat wave in Los Angeles - and everywhere else across the country.....

Keep it cool vintage style with the help of these:

1950's Fan $78 French by Design

Vintage Blue Floral Jumper $48 from Fauna Wear

1960's Floral Parasol Umbrella $23 from Silly Rabbit Vintage

Summer Straw Hat $30 from Other People's Property

Vintage 70's Halter Swimsuit $42 from Grace Vintage

70's Vintage French Candystripe Sunglasses $32 from What the Funk

Vintage Galvanized Ice Bucket $19.95 from Livingston and Porter

Trinket Thursday on Leftz Blog

Mary of the fabulous LEFTZ Blog featured my funky little abstract owl trio.

Check out my little guys and the other fun and unusual things in this collection:

We're Talking About BUTTS People.

Yep. I said butts. I recently listed a set of funny vintage golf tees with little female legs and butts. I used butts in the title and wondered, "Who else on Etsy would actually use butt in their title or description" and on top of that "What might I find if I simply searched "butt""?? Ok, how many times can I say "butt" in one paragraph? This is getting weird!! Oh yeah, it already was....

Here's what I found folks:

Big Eyed Doggy Butt Vase by GoGoGewGaw

Doesn't My Butt Look Great 1950's Fitted Shorts by Carmen and Ginger - Gotta love it!!

Vintage Man with Hat Photo by Yes Ums

description reads "Nice Butt!"

Funny Fifties Man Apron Grill Guy BarBQ Smoked Butt Steak Stomach Pump by Petunia Pie

I had no idea what this meant until I read the description: Guy is sitting on the chimney, hence the butt steak!

Lovely Trinket or Soap Dish with Secret Surprise by Poopisan

I may regret dedicating a post to butts later. At the moment it's still kinda funny.

Danish Luv

I'm in love, in love with my new Danish Tripod chairs.

On a recent Las Vegas get away I happened across....okay, I didn't happen across anything....I searched Craiglist ahead of time and set some appointments!

It's true, I simply cannot go anywhere without searching for vintage / mid century things. I could be on a remote island and would be "sure there was some incredible piece waiting to be found". Ugh, it's a sickness. But I like the result.

Check out my new teak mid century danish tripod chairs. They need new upholstery but are already in use in my dining space.

And the fabulous tripod set with nesting chairs designed by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle.

Circa 1962.

Owl Love You Forever

LOVE owls! Check out this fantastic collection by Urban Wallflower on Etsy.

My large owl salt and pepper shakers are featured!

VINTAGE SPACE AGE CARS

Check out these fantastic vintage space-age concept cars!

1964 Cadillac Cyclone XP-74

This 1964 XP-74 was desgined by GM V.P. Bill Mitchell, and featured the familiar twin missle nose-cones and smaller rear tail-fins.

1955 Ghia Gilda Steamline X Coupe Turbine-Powered

The Ghia Streamline was built as a concept dreamcar for the 1955 auto show in Turin, Italy

1956 Buick Centurion Concept Car

1941 Chrysler LeBaron Thunderbolt

The Chrysler Thunderbolt was a limited edition model and this car is one of only four surviving examples.

1950 Buick Wildcat II Concept Car

The futuristic Wildcat II had flying-wing fenders, 220 hp V-8 engine and air-cooled 4-wheel disk brakes.

1958 GM Firebird III

The aero-dynamic General Motors Firebird III utilized streamlined aircraft styling and featured a drive-by-wire system for the accelerator, brakes and stick-controlled steering. Designed by Harley Earl.

Photos and info courtesy of Khulsey