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TOY JOY

While we were in Austin, we stopped at the most incredible toy store--TOY JOY.    I thought it was every bit as great as KiddyLand in Tokyo.  Here are a few pictures we snapped in the store.  Thanks to all the staff helping us that night, you guys were so much fun!!

 

 

That is a lot of octopi....

 

 

Godzilla having a snack...Not to worry, they have plenty more babies..

 

 

Tiger boas--would have been great for Halloween...I'll have to remember that for next year.

 

Battle at the cash register...

 

Of Course I had to get a couple of plastic dinosaurs...

 

They even have a cafe!!  I tried the bubble tea..once was enough.

If you're planning a trip to Austin, put Toy Joy on your list of places to go...you won't be disappointed!

 

Finally got the vintage furs up on the site, so have a look if you get a chance.  We will be shutting the site down in a week or so to get ready for our holiday offering---I've got a pretty great collection started!!  

**To Hannah H.  Remember the belt we discussed?  I had some made if you are still in need, just send me an e-mail--sorry, when I went back to Mac--lost your e-maill address.

GETTING READY.....

At home today going through items to put on the site for the holidays--I had to stop and snap a photo of all of these guys--they inspired me.  Much more to come...

ENOUGH!!

I get 100 percent of my news on line, and for the past couple of months, when I click on a news video I want to see, I'm assaulted with visions of the Charmin Ultra Bears over and over again--and this one in particular.

 

I don't think I need to say anything else---enough already!!  Talk about too much information!  While I'm ranting a bit---this little phrase is really getting to me as well....

 "I wanted to reach out to you." 

 I get several e-mails from people wanting to reach out to me everyday.  They want to reach out and advertise, or reach out and tell me about a great business idea, or reach out and tell me about my inheritance left behind in Nigeria.  Enough!

 

It's okay to send an e-mail, or call on the phone, but no reaching out please.  It just sounds creepy.  

LATEST OBSESSION-- THE PHOTODIARIST

I love this blog!   The Photodiarist.   Photos taken in and around NYC by the Photodiarist.

 

 

 

 

 

Now for color....

 

 

 

Definitely have a look!

VINTAGE RALPH LAUREN

I recently went on a serious hunt for a vintage Ralph Lauren sweater like the ones I loved so much in the 80's--found one I love on E-bay.  Here are some photos.  Again, thanks so much to the very talented Shannon Sewell.

 

 

I got an x-large, I wanted it oversized--

 

I love black and white photos.  Worn with Ann D boots, and extra long toile and lace scarf purchased in tokyo over the summer.

Pictures taken at the Tarantula Train Station in downtown Grapevine.

A few new things on the site too.

TWENTY/THIRTY/FORTY

A while ago I posted about one of my very favorite sites---TwentyThirtyForty.net.  I just received a great pair of Opening Ceremony boots from their site.  Pictured here with bright red coat purchased at New Bohemia in Austin this week, and an old scarf from Barney's.

 

Close up of the booots...

 

Lots of things to lust over on the site...

 

Fur vest from Opening Ceremony...

 

I love this sweater by Society for Rational Dress...

 

I'm completely in love with these open toe boots from Martha Davis!  Have a look at their site, lots of great things in for fall.

IMAGES OF AUSTIN

Our trip to Austin was quick, but very successful in terms of vintage acquisistions.  I found this great 70's fox coat at Feathers Boutique.  Feathers is one of our favorite stops in Austin.  It's right off of South Congress, in a blue painted store front, you can't miss it.   Check out their blog too.

 

I really love it, and it was actually cold enough this particular  morning to wear it.  The heavy, brass toggle hardware is quite appealing, and I like how it looks so 70's.

 

One more view....

 

We stayed at Hotel San Jose.  Great place on South Congress too.  Actually, there are so many great places to see on South Congress.  If you go, plan to stay a while.  Here are some pictures that Jane took in and around the hotel....

 

The pool...

 

The stairs leading up to our room...

 

A couple of walk ways.....

 

It's a great place to stay!  More of Austin later......

 

GREETINGS FROM AUSTIN

Having a fantastic time in Austin.  Lots to share later, and we're back on the road tomorrow.  Night everyone!

OFF TO AUSTIN

We're off for a few days in Austin.  This is a road trip, thank goodness, I hate flying!  Planning on visiting some of our favorite Vintage places, favorite boutiques, seeing old friends, taking lots of  pictures and tasting great food too....Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend, see you all tomorrow!

QUICK FRIDAY POST

More photos from Shannon Sewell.  These were taken at the train station in downtown Grapevine.