LOOK! VINTAGE FLORAL

Summer is glorious (especially in Maine!), and this look was inspired by all the color that has emerged over the past few months. Hot pink, yellow, and especially GREEN! I love the color on color on color effect, it makes things so interesting/complex and you really feel so happy wrapped up in all that pattern-y goodness.  You don't even need accessories, although I would be totally fine piling on the jewels... arm party anyone? Now I just need to find the right occasion to wear this.It is amazing how much impact one piece of cloth can have; I picked up this vintage Suzani textile in Istanbul a few years ago. You just can't even believe the color, and I love how much it adds to the composition. Now it hangs behind my bed as a headboard... Emily and I had so much fun shooting this on such a gorgeous day... can you tell? 

Dress- Find, Portland, ME                                                                                                                             Suzani Textile- Grand Bazaar Istanbul                                                                                          Photography- Emily Delamater

DAY IN THE LIFE

3191: the number of miles MAV and Stephanie live from one another. These pioneering visual journalists consistently amaze me with their simple yet interesting snap shots of life, which are made all the more dynamic when juxtaposed next to their daily counterpart.  MAV and Stephanie each take a picture everyday and post them side by side.

You can see more here!  Also available in print as a quarterly publication, 3191 Quarterly.

COASTAL BEAUTIES

Spring is here? Sa-weeet! It has been so beautiful in Maine.  I think I'll take after these beauties and head out to the rocky coast. First I need a vintage bathing suit though. Thinking of either this one, or this one.

Image via.

SUGAR TOOLS

I got to drive up the coast a couple weeks ago and spend some time in Camden and Rockland.  What great towns! They are so lovely and quaint, you gotta go.   My friend Kate from Bowerbird told me to check out this amazing store called Sugar Tools, and I am so glad I did! Look how cute!

There is still so much to discover in Maine!  Thank goodness just in time for Christmas shopping...

Have a great weekend!! It is supposed to be a beautiful one... aaaand, I'm so happy Maine Beer Week is over! It was really fun and great to promote Oxbow, but boy am I exhausted.... and I miss my guy!

Last thing... I got to meet all the ladies from Yankee Crafty Bitch last week, super cool gals. Be sure to check out their blog... they've go lots of inspiration, crafts, recipes, and more!

Now... go enjoy your weekend!

WEEKEND GETAWAY

Well it has been a huge week here at Ornamental Habit and I am worn out! Thank you for all the love this week, I am so happy so many people are enjoying the blog.  It certainly has been a labor of love, and it is just going to keep getting better!  Here is what I will be doing this weekend...  Maine, here I come!

See you Monday...

ASKING QUESTIONS

With all this change in the air, I find my self searching for answers where there are none.  Life is so uncertain, but that is what makes it so exciting.  The risk is part of the reward right?  It is still hard not knowing though, what lies around the corner... I am moving to Portland, ME in one month. Yikes! Bring on the adventure... I'm ready.

(Conch by David Hamilton, Crystal Ball, Knitting is Life by Matthew Forsythe)

AHOY!

Gorgeous. I think I'll wear both these things this weekend... wishing I was in Maine, eating lobster, and being nautical.

You can do the Nautical thing either way you want, don't forget the ice cream!  Can you tell Maine is influencing many of the posts? Its such an amazing place for inspiration...

Have a great weekend!

Top photo, Bette Davis photo source.

SEA MAINE

Good Morning!

Something about looking at water calms my soul.  This photo was sent to me this week from Portland, ME, I hope it brings you some peaceful dreamy thoughts.