Five For Friday {August 7, 2009}

...The first week of August rolls to a close, summer still blaring, the heat very much at our heels. Time for bright, joyful, carefree moments and a generous dose of something sweet and beautiful, whether it’s edible or not...



{To banish the drying effects of sun, saltwater and air conditioning on your lips}


{A lush balm in a preciously pretty vintage inspired tin, perfect worn alone or as a moisturizing gloss of sorts over your favourite lipstick. Rosebud Strawberry Lip Balm, $7.00 (US) from Sephora.}


{To wear to any – and all – occasions that call for utter fabulousness!}


{Each week I encounter a slew of vintage items that my make heart swoon, many I would love to own but simply admire from afar because they’re not the right size or infinitely beyond the scoop of my budget. This is a dress that if it was my size, I would really and truly snap up in a heartbeat and happily buy nothing else for the rest of month because of. $85.00 (US) from etsy seller Fab Gabs Vintage.}


{To capture the splendour of summer blooms in a china cabinet all year long}


{Cindy from My Romantic Home has a house and trove of incredible, gorgeous, often vintage and antique items the likes of which many of us can only dream about. Her blog and house are perpetual sources of sublime inspiration for me, and the moment I spotted this beloved chintz tea cup of hers in a recent post, I knew I had to share a photo of it with you. If you’re on the prowl for similar pieces be sure to check out etsy, estate sales, antiques markets and shops, eBay, plus your relatives' china cabinets. For something soothing, but still very summery to enjoy in your favourite tea cup, why not try a lovely caffeine-free tea blend full of fruit flavours, such as “Angel’s Kiss” from Vintage Tea.}


{To recapture the spirit of top 40 lists past in the most glamorous – and adorable – way imaginable!}


{Quite possibly the most awesome looking vintage inspired modern radio of all time! Available in a host of lovely colours (including the pastel pink model above), the Roberts R250 radio (which can run on batteries or an adapter) would add a huge jolt of vintage charm to any room – or trip to the beach. £95.00 (UK pounds) from O’Gormans Direct.}


{To add a scrumptious dose of whimsy to two timeless classics: cookies and watermelon}


{Many intricately shaped and iced cookies can seem tricky for a non-cookie making pro to tackle, but I think these charming, cheerful watermelon cut-out cookies would be a snap to whip up after a trip to the local baking supply store. They’d be absolutely perfect to serve at barbeques, outdoor parties, picnics and birthdays all summer long! Photo from, and recipe on, The Decorated Cookie.}




Scores of thanks go out to everyone who stopped by to leave wonderful birthday wishes yesterday for my husband, from both Mrs. & Mr. Chronically Vintage. Thank you so very much!

What, my darling dears, do you have on the agenda for this coming weekend? Aside from compiling this weekend’s Pretty Link Roundup, I haven’t quite finalized my plans yet. I’ve got a backlog of email that I’m eager to tackle, but feel like the glorious August sunshine demands my attention, so I’ll definitely try to sneak in some time outdoors, too.

However you spend the next couple of days, I wish you each a tranquil, blissful, marvelous weekend!