i love a good vintage frock. nothing comes close these days for bright patterns and an interesting cut. mind you these gals had the waistlines (or girdles) to squeeze into these tiny-waisted little numbers, and that’s not always an easy fit for me. but i sure love these dresses from the 50′s, 60′s and beyond. i went hunting on etsy vintage and paired a few up with just the right outing. like this adorable 1960′s floral jumpsuit from coral root, would be perfect for a garden party, right?

sleeveless wiggle dress from mitu vintage and lotta nieminen’s home from design*sponge.

the tartelette and Vintage 50′s Turquoise Day Dress with Sabrina Neckline from suzie’s corner boutique.

50s black gingham day dress from swanee grace and saipua.

sacredlotus and Vintage Folk Print Gingham day dress from capricious traveler.

sfgirlbybay in amsterdam and 1960s Shirtwaist Dress from female hysteria.

• TOP IMAGE: Ditte Isager via martha stewart.

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hey friends – nathan michael here! so many good things are happening with instagram right now. In case you haven’t heard, they just announced a version for the android will be coming out soon. So that means more of you sharing beautiful things for the world to see. ftw!

Here are a few of my favorite feeds this week. Who are you following that you just can’t get enough of?

Fajar P. Domingo

it truly blows my mind what people are doing with their phones these days. Fajar is one talented dude. based out of jakarta, indonesia; fajar creates these sweet collages completely from his iphone. it’s like a color explosion! awesome, right?

Sacred Lotus

Nicolle is an instagramer taking sweet little pics from the beloved city of Portland. She has a lot of retro inspired images that I just can’t get enough of. And check out that pup…I just might have to steal him. Ok – that would be wrong, but I thought about it. A few times.

Dr. Smooth Death

Let’s all give a shout out to Dr. Smooth Death for having the coolest name on instagram. Beyond that, he has one of the most consistently awesome feeds. He is like the grim reaper for cool cars.

Keep it going: snap > share > like > repeat!

- Nathan Michael

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via sacredlotus.

sometimes i dream about a month by a lake. in a cabin, or some rustic old lodge. kind of like dirty dancing, but maybe with a little less dancing. just picnicking, and canoeing and hiking through the woods. drinking sweet tea on really warm evenings, and watching fireflies in the summer sky. i grew up in southern california, and have no firsthand knowledge of this whatsoever. it’s all in my head. but this is what i imagine it to be like. did you have a summer camp? what was it like?

via piewacket.

via doctors inn.

via digsdigs.

via joey harrison.

campfire folding chair via mouse trap vintage; vintage wicker picnic basket via hindsvik; butterfly specimen print via ethanollie; and ceramic deer planter via le petite flea.

via houzz.

via shawnp.

barkcloth via retrovation; cozy pillow via enhabiten; collecting pine cones via my whimsy; and Adirondack camper via old tin cans.

diy lanterns, via jasfitz.

via Jördis!

via sfgirlbybay.

hudson bay blanket via ebay; pocket knife via DJReigel; plaid thermos via junk yard finds; and striped camp stool via cnstark.

via gwen elliott.

via cubeme.

via sfgirlbybay.

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hello friends, it’s nicolle here from sacred lotus photography. lately i’ve been reading a lot of pin it forward posts from different bloggers all over the web. everyone has been sharing what home means to them! i call portland, oregon my home and today i would like to share with you the work of a fellow oregon photographer, danielle hughson.

danielle captures the magic and beauty of oregon perfectly on film. her images have such a soft dream like quality about them that i just love. i hope you all enjoy them as much as i do. have a fantastic weekend!!! oxox nicolle

[ nicolle weekly posts have moved to friday's! thanks again to nicolle from sacred lotus. you can visit nicolle's shop here. ]

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a beautiful bedroom, as pinned by megan charland.

have you been following the pin it forward posts? there’s like 300 of us, so it’s a lot to take in, but oh, so worth the time. i’m so impressed with the pinterest pinboards that have been put together by all of you participating! i think what i like best about pinterest is the feeling of sharing, and discovering all the beauty of the world (and the web!) at our fingertips, and finding friends with similar interests and impressions of all that’s around us.

dreams of maps, as pinned by meggy wang.

i thought i’d take a moment and remind y’all to follow along and to share just a very few of my favorite pins! for a look at more pin it forward pinboards, click here, and check the schedule here for truly, beautiful and inspiring images of ‘what home means to you’.

vintage photography, pinned by sacred lotus.

a gorgeous office, pinned by making it lovely.

fine little shop, pinned by alternative eagle.

books really complete a home, pinned by natasha the housewife.

childhood home, pinned by michelle & dent.

lazy sunday mornings, pinned by good measure.

lovely white space on d*s, pinned by hirijik.

kindred spirits, pinned by design for mankind.

a cozy bed, pinned by lawn party.

dining al fresco, pinned by cartoules letterpress.

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sacred lotus.

hello again friends, it’s nicolle here from sacred lotus photography. it’s almost berry season here in oregon and I have to admit it’s one of my favorite times of the year! from june through september, oregon’s willamette valley blushes with berries. red raspberries, black raspberries, marionberries, evergreen blackberries, boysenberries, blueberries, and loganberries! fertile, well drained soil, favorably timed spring rains, and summers that are warm in daytime and cold at night, produce berries that are sweet, plump, and happy.

mainemomma.

each year my family and i go to a few local farms and pick buckets full of plump ripe berries. i do a lot of baking with them. i also like to freeze them and use them for smoothies! last year i wanted to make homemade organic strawberry jam but never got around to it. this year i’m gonna make it happen!

do any of you have a favorite berry recipe you would like to share? if so please leave it in the comments, i would love to try some new recipes!!

happy tuesday!
oxo nicolle

tom saunders.

glossy eye.

sacred lotus.

YULIA♥ M.

hoot owl.

abbytrysagain.

beegirl211.

simply photo.

[ thanks to tuesday's regular guest blogger nicolle from sacred lotus. you can visit nicolle's shop here. ]

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~slight clutter

~buhoazul

~george harrison

~alicia

~heavy horses

~dying beauty stock

~grandma hands

~chizu

~our sweet friend nicolle null

~borealnz

~kygp

i hope you all have a beautiful thursday and hope to see you next week.  xo mrs. french

[many thanks to weekly guest blogger mrs. french. be sure & visit her on her blog, bliss, and her etsy shop blissful images.]

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williamdohman.

hi sfgirlbybay readers, it’s nicolle here from sacred lotus photography. it’s been beautiful and in the 70′s here in portland, oregon for the past couple of days and i am loving it! the family and i have been spending extra time outside with the dogs soaking up this serious sunshine. the amazing weather has me thinking about getting out my old kodak duaflex camera and shooting some through the viewfinder shots.

lifelovepaper.

for those of you that are not familiar with through the viewfinder photography you can read all about it here! i’m a big dog lover, so today i thought i would share with you a few of my favorite ttv shots featuring adorable pups. enjoy!

sacred lotus.

brionline.

suz or sooze.

honeybeejen.

ladybugrock.

jenny murray.

Sandy_Clifton.

photomud.

[ thanks to tuesday's regular guest blogger nicolle from sacred lotus. you can visit nicolle's shop here. ]

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girlhula.

last week was ‘roid week on flickr. what is ‘roid week you ask? it’s a celebration of polaroid and instant film photography done twice a year in spring & fall. polaroid week got it’s start back in 2006 by these two ladies cate & lori. in the first year there was only 81 members in the flickr group! over the past five years the group number has grown to over 1,500 people who all share the same appreciation and love for instant film.

sacredlotus.

each year i am introduced to so many new photographers and at the end of the week i find myself filled to the brim with inspiration! i would like to say a big thank you to cate, lori, the impossible project, and all of the people who participated. you all made the week so much fun!

here is just a sampling of some of the amazing photos you will find in this year’s spring ‘roid week group on flickr. enjoy!!!

chinako.

cate, The Gentleman Amateur, amalia chimera, and phamalamb.

one blue wren.

sara + h.

rob spicer.

Bastiank80.

Jeremy Stockwell, fernandadesu, revivify, and mary….

[ thanks to tuesday's regular guest blogger nicolle from sacred lotus. you can visit nicolle's shop here. ]

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Suguru Nishioka.

hello again friends! it’s nicolle here from sacredlotus photography. i am so happy that spring is finally here in my neck of the woods that i thought i would share a few springy polaroids to celebrate. also, if you haven’t heard the news already the impossible project is coming out with new sepia and black & white polaroid film on march 25th with color film coming in summer 2010. such amazing news for instant photography lovers! hope you all have a fantastic tuesday!

tubes.

poonker.

ludwig west.

trapac.

kate pulley.

persisting stars.

[ thanks to tuesday's regular guest blogger nicolle from sacred lotus. you can visit nicolle's shop here. ]

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