Shop spotlight: Happy Clay

Happy Clay is so perfectly named: just looking at the splashes of bright colors on these pieces makes my day!

Shop spotlight: Sarah Seven

Don't these photos of Sarah Seven's dresses look straight out of a magazine? I think they are all so stunning... and this talented designer even donates 5% of sales to charity. What's not to love?

Shop spotlight: The Kitchen Shoppe

The lovely Jen emailed me alerting to her shop -- The Kitchen Shoppe -- which is filled to the brim with adorable vintage and homemade trinkets for your kitchen. And she's having a sale until May 17th (see her site for details!).

Shop spotlight: Roll and Tumble Press

I am just in love with the clever handprinted items over at Roll and Tumble Press. They have such a lovely vintage feel.

Shop spotlight: Birdhouse Accents

Seeing these beautiful birdhouses from Birdhouse Accents almost makes me miss living in the suburbs. Wouldn't these make a great Mother's Day present?

I love the Budweiser sign on this barn birdhouse. $85


Salt box birdhouse. Does the sheriff live here? $45


I adore the color of this one. $34


So simple and pretty. $15


As a Boston bred girl, obviously I love this. $25

Shop spotlight: Blue Moss

Blue Moss has the most unique and stunning pieces. And it's all surprisingly affordable; these gorgeous necklaces are between $53 and $56.

Shop spotlight: Necessity is the Mother

All of these dresses from Necessity is the Mother just look so perfect for a picnic!

This first one is so Charlotte York to me. The Marilyn in School Jumper ($65)

The Fields and Flowers Pinafore ($55)

The Tra La La Pinafore ($60)

Shop spotlight: The Steampunk Trunk

The Steampunk Trunk has fun jewelry to add a little edge to an outfit.

Adjustable ring ($45)


Ship wheel timepiece necklace ($90) aka my Jack Sparrow compass


Reversible necklace ($40)

Shop spotlight: Mad Tea Party Furniture

Looking at the precious, super fun stuff in this shop makes me resent my shoebox of an apartment even more. If I only had space for new, beautiful things! Sigh. Here's looking at you, lease expiration date!

Hope Springs Eternal Handpainted Mirrored Window ($119)


Sugar and Spice Pair of Handpainted End Tables ($639 for both)


Quietly Waiting Handpainted Accent Table ($369)

Shop spotlight: Sweet Love Vintage

Sweet Love Vintage has the most precious collection of vintage clothing, accessories and trinkets-- I die!

Large vintage brass keys ($23). Wouldn't these be fun to have just hanging on your wall near the door?


Sailboat sun dress ($28)


Vintage metal toy cash register ($32)

Shop spotlight: Carolina Cottage

Black berries coaster set


Sheet music tea lights


Red poppy tray

Carolina Cottage

Shop spotlight: VeraMeat Jewelry

There are so many anchor necklaces out there so I love the idea of a ship helm one to still play on the nautical theme.


Or in ring form...


A wishbone! Probably only a happy symbol if you were on the winning end of the majority of your childhood Thanksgivings.

VeraMeat Jewelry