Birthday flowers

My birthday came and went this year. It was splendid really, so much love and thought went into all the gifts I received, and all the little details of my birthday celebration. I felt like the luckiest girl in the world. I was even given a bouquet of flowers from my mom.
:)
I enjoyed them immensely for a week.

One day while out with my mom I bought this lovely little owl planter, that I filled with some trimmings of succulents. They are growing like crazy!
Not only that, but I found this little wind up goose, that I have named Mathilda. I literally gasped when I saw it since I had been mooning over this one for some time and was pleased to find its female counterpart.
I just got a new job. Hoping that everything runs smoothly for it.

Everything about my birthday this year was swell.

Hope you have a great Friday!

xoxo, Callie

the magical bean

Style Inspiration

1. Untitled, 2. Juliana, 3. Untitled, 4. Drops cardigan, 5. Seventeen - May 1954, 6. sunday, 7. Loretta Young, 8. Untitled, 9. Leading ladies., 10. Bridal photo, 11. Blue Dress, 12. tova dress, 13. pompom candy, 14. I will be back shortly, 15. Julie Arkell, 16. mad woman, 17. Picture Day, 18. CN00023268, 19. 20081019, 20. photo shoot:: preview, 21. Hedy Lamarr, 22. golden crown, 23. Appliqued skirt, 24. wedding shawlette - side, 25. 31-decorusoculi-wm

I've been really wanting to update my wardrobe lately.

I have been looking for inspiration, and I thought I'd share!

Some blogs that have amazing style:

Vixen Vintage

Some Girls Wander

The Snail and The Cyclops

Some other inspiring style blogs I adore are:

The Sea of Fertility

The Hidden Seed
Dear Golden

Happy Honey and Lark

Also I have been really loving looking at Burda Style.

One day, I somehow stumbled upon this pattern store called Colette Patterns.
Love all they have and really wanting to start making my own clothes.

This dress in particular I really want to make, called Ceylon.

I'm obviously leaning more towards, feminine dressy looks :)
Have a happy Saturday!

XOXO, Callie

the magical bean

Vintage Bear Planter

This little guy is sitting on my windowsill as we speak. Isn't he quite a character?
I love how happy he looks. I had him for about a year waiting for the right plant for him, when one day my mom had two leftover cactus's waiting for a pot.

They fit quite snugly inside of him.

So perfect!

Happy Monday!

Callie

people will say we're in love

While in Austin last Friday with Kaitlyn of My Baloney, I found this bird figurine which plays the song "People Will Say We're in Love" from Oklahoma. I have always loved that musical since I was little so naturally I just had to get it...

I tried to upload a video of the music playing but it wouldn't load at all so I guess it will have to wait.

The seller conveniently put the song name on the bottom.
I have been debating whether or not to remove it, not sure yet.

Then, we stopped by another store where there was this little bird bowl made in Guatemala and slowly after not even thinking anything of purchasing it, I realized something.

I might be just a little bit obsessed.

Maybe...

I might be obsessed with birds.

Maybe, maybe not.

I'm not sure what justifises an obsession, but after looking through my worldy possessions, my creations, my blog, and so forth a substantial amount is related to birds.

So I guess I am obsessed, but in a good way right?

Happy Tuesday!!

XOXO,

Callie

P.S. Be sure to stop by my sister's blog My Baloney, she has some seriously great posts out!

Sweet Nostalgia

I just got these vintage photographs/ephemera today and just love them! There is something quite special looking into other people's life through the camera. I love looks on their faces of utmost glee and how they are dress. I added in the one of the lady knitting because I love her look of concentration. Ah sweet nostalgia...

Vintage Treasures

I was lucky enough to find this sweet little vintage doll while on vacation. She is so wonderful!
I also found this old millinery rose which I plan on making into a pin. Both great finds!