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Posted by Meaghan
Tag: Vintage
Whitehern House, Hamilton
I’ll take any chance I can get for trips outside the city. Since leaving Montreal and giving up my car, it isn’t as easy to run away on a whim for the day. This week though, Kira left me her car while she flew off to visit her fiance for ten days in Chicago, and I took full advantage of it. On Saturday, Alex and I drove out to Hamilton to do some thrifting for the shop (we’re really excited about our next few shop updates!), and while we were there we took the opportunity to check out Whitehern and take some pictures. There’s a place in Dundas (allegedly haunted) that we were hoping to get to, but the weather was spotty, and we were on a schedule, so we stayed close – maybe next time.
Whitehern was home to the McQuesten family, a fairly influential Victorian family in terms of industrial development in the area. There’s a great family history here, with links to all the children and what they did with their lives, as well as some pretty amazing bits of letters between the family members. My favourites are the ones from the Mother, who sounds like she was pretty sassy. The house itself is open for viewing, and from what I read, it still contains a lot of their original belongings. As usual, I went on a day when it was closed, so we weren’t able to get inside to visit, but it looks like it might be worth a tour.
Outfit Details
On Alex
Yellow blouse: Larkspur Shoppe Summer Collection
Floral Skirt, Brown belt, Shoes & Purse: Thrifted
Bowtie: Handmade
Socks: Urban Outfitters
On Meaghan
Shorts & Blouse: American Apparel
Tights: Target
Shoes: Bass
Belt & Sunglasses: Thrifted
Posted by Meaghan
With grace in your heart, and flowers in your hair
To be honest, I don’t have much planned for this summer (I’m a big ol’ snooze). With Matt’s job, it’s difficult for us to plan a trip together. So I have booked only 1 week off from work thus far, and it may just turn out out to be a staycation, which, I am okay with, and which Gus will be overjoyed about. I’m leaving one week of vacation for a later time when maybe, just maybe, we can plan a trip somewhere together. Europe….I’m looking at you.
However, Meg, me and some of our other pals do plan to rent a cottage for a weekend (if all our schedules permit). I made a few pretend outfits that would be fun to bring to a cottage, for a little beachy time, a little small town stroll time, some woodsy time, and just plain lounging time. Maybe these outfits are a bit fancy for a cottage, and shoes will probably not even exist on me feets. But if you know me, I pretty much live in dresses, and I can’t help myself when I find cute virtual apparel to make fun virtual “ya, you wish!” outfits.
1.Vintage edwardian lace blouse…… 2.Polka dot scalloped shorts…… 3. Jeffrey Campbell ankle wrap wedge sandals…… 4.Seed bead necklace…… 6.Floral headband
1.Topshop high rise bikini…… 2. Topshop flats sandals…… 3. J.Crew Market tote…… 4.Boater hat…… 5.Beach towel
Posted by Alex
Project Dabda Benefit Show
The turnout at the Project Dabda Benefit Show was amazing! I have always said, dancers are some of the most supportive people around, and last night proved me so very right. I am so happy for Alvin and Hayle, I don’t think they could have asked for a better night. Both Meg and I are so glad they asked us to take part. There is nothing I love more than a night of dance, Larkspur slinging, and supporting some wonderful humans.
The benefit was filled with amazing dancers (ahem, Emma Portner, Alvin Collantes, Taveeta Szymanowicz!!!), some local artwork, Tamerra Lynn Herres selling her goodies from L.L.A.M., some delicious snacks (those brownies!), PBR (again!), and of course, yours truly, selling our vintage.
We took as many photos as we could, but I spent a lot of time having my breath taken away (1,2,3,4, maybe 5 times) by all the talent, and eating snacks with Meg.
Big thanks again to Alvin and Hayle for supporting us, and all my dancing pals who came out. And of course Matt, for helping us pack and carry things! Oh! And Kira, for letting us borrow her car! This summer has started out great for Larkspur! Lots of exciting things ahead, including our lookbook that we will be shooting next weekend. So keep an eye out.
Meaghan – Blooming Leopold dress, thrifted denim jacket, Madewell shoes, Topshop necklace
Alex – thrifted blouse and skirt, handmade bow tie, vintage hat via Public Butter, UO socks, Madewell sandals
Shop Update (finally!!!)
1990’s Canary Yellow Collared Blouse
Well it’s been a minute! We decided to put shop updates on hold for a bit while we were preparing for our Pop-Up a few weekends ago, and then we agreed to another Pop-Up this weekend, and well, things have been hectic. But here we are.
Both Meaghan and I can say, very sincerely, with all of our hearts, it pains us to list this yellow blouse. It’s perfection incarnate. BUT! We will let her go, for a price. So virtually skip on over to the shop, and have a gander at some of our new items.
1970/80’s Camel Colour Boho Dress
1980’s Patterned High-Waisted Midi Skirt
1970’s High-Waisted A-Line Button Up Skirt
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