It Just Gets Better and a Coupon!

Well, I need to thank Lora from Eager Hands for bringing my attention to the fact that another Mostaza Seed Teacup Light has been featured by Etsy. This time it was in their Etsy Finds email!

I am becoming an expert "screenshot saver." As a big thank you to all the sweet strangers who have been giving Mostaza Seed lots of love, I want to offer this coupon code WINTERBLOGTHANKYOU of 5% off any order in my shop to anyone who reads this blog. All I ask is that you would leave a little comment and add yourself as an official follower if you are not already one.

I say this because I'm a total blog stalker and there are plenty of lovely blogs I read but never comment on (wrist slap).

Well, it's back to packing for our Christmas trip home to Seattle, how cute is this suitcase?

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things!

Things that are catching my eye these days-

Reclaimed Felt Heart Garland by Etsy seller lovefromchloe, $15

Vintage Suitcase Tables (source). Drill a plywood based and screw in some legs. Voila! A table, perfect for storage!

These gorgeous Yellow Belle Curtains

Egg Cup Pincushions! Easy to make, easy to buy at $5 a piece.

Stag Oilcloth Tablecloth from Pedlars, £42.00

Ranunculus! source

This Mid Century Modern Color Chart from Sears Roebuck And Co.

Adorable Seychelles Rita Shoes

Shanna Murray Custom Wall Decals $10- $35

Thai Iced Tea! Recipe here.

Almedahls Herring Fabric by the Yard from Huset, $30

Vintage Pyrex Yellow Refrigerator Dish from Etsy seller Lagelle, $10.50

Orange and Brown Retro Wallpaper (sold at the Home Depot), $48.50

Vintage Half Apron from Etsy seller honeysweet, $10

Spring Break, Vintage Style

It's that time of the year again. Time to come out of hybernation and bare your pasty white legs to the world! Eeek! In all seriousness, there are few things quite as American as a good old spring trip to the coast after a long winter.

On Saturday morning I'm heading to Florida to spend a few sun-filled days with four of my best friends form college. Each spring we take a trip together (one year it was New York, one year it was Nashiville) and this year it's the Orange State. These ladies are my dearest friends and we love these opportunities to catch up, eat yummy breakfast food at greasy spoon diners, browse boutiques, and of course bask in the rays!

In the spirit of spring break and all things americana, I've assembled some lovely vintage finds that evoke seaside vacations and the advent of summer (I can't wait for summer)!

Vintage Padre Island Pennant from Etsy seller knackshack, $9

Vintage Folding Oak Beach Chair from Etsy seller ausablerivertrader, $55

Banner made from Vintage Maps and Vacation Brochures by Etsy seller wylddesign, $10

Vintage Cornflower Blue Suitcase from Etsy seller mostazaseed (me!), $20

Vintage Red Imperial Camera from Etsy seller thriftstore, $52

Light Stripe Vintage Bedspread/ Coverlet from Etsy seller callmechula, $32

Vintage BEACH Sign from Etsy seller saltydoghome, $24

Vintage Raffiaware Dessert Bowls by Thermo-Temp from Etsy seller lydiarosevintage, $15