Outfit: Opening Night for Theatre Projects

Last night was opening night for the show I've been working on. If you're in Winnipeg you should come see it! (click the link for info on the show)

Working backstage as an apprentice stage manager requires wearing all black clothing so you blend in with the black curtains. Kindof like being a stage ninja!

So I've tried to wear mostly black, but with a few brighter (red in this case) elements that I can switch out. I threw on a black tee-shirt and ballet flats when I got to the theatre.
Opening night also means a reception with food and drink after the performance, so dressing nice is always a requirement. It's also a great way to connect with people and maybe get more work!!

So this is what I wore yesterday:

50's Pearl and Rhinestone Bow Necklace: Ragpickers

Black Lace Cami & Red Polka Blouse: Smart Set

Red Cardigan: Thrifted

Black Highwaisted Shorts: Ruby Slipper

Red Ruffle Shoes: Red Carpet (TownShoes) 

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Way Out Wishlist: The Second

As I wrote my last post I thought of another out-of-my-reach item which I frequently lust over.

Minna Parikka.

Yes, more shoes. What can I say? Spring has sprung and all I can think about is putting on a dress and some cute heels.

Minna Parikka is a Finnish company whose European prices when converted to Canadian dollars makes them far too expensive for me to afford. That's without the cost of shipping.

Pretty though aren't they?

Ok. That's enough fantasy shoe shopping for me for one week!

Lisa.xo

The 'Ol Switcheroo!

So a few days ago I tempted you with this photo sampling my outfit for my Step-Dad's 60th birthday party.

Well...I didn't end up wearing that at all...

While out shopping for The Boy's costume I happened upon the most perfect mod 60's mini dress. I HAD to buy it and wear it to the party. It was serendipitous!!

Just to keep you in suspense a little longer, here's the original outfit:

Excuse the lack of hair and makeup. I took this photo today. We got home late last night!

Red 60's Dress: Thrifted, Goodwill 

White Tights: Le Chateau

White Purse: Thrifted, Value Village

Navy and White 60's Shoes: Thrifted: Value Village

This outfit is pretty cute, but the mini dress I bought the other day was just TOO perfect to pass up! Here she is:

White headband: Dollarstore

White Earrings: From Mom!

Mod 60's Cotton Printed Mini Dress: Thrifted, Value Village

Purple Tights: Walmart

Silver 60's Pilgrim Pumps: Thrifted, Goodwill

I'm not usually one for the shapeless dresses of the mid to late 60's, but I am totally enamoured with this dress. It only has one pocket! haha! Just one! I think that's so funny...I don't know why.

I may end up wearing this little cutie this summer. Trapeze mini dresses are in right now. Might as well make it vintage! We'll see what happens.

P.S. Welcome to all my new readers! Thanks for following!


 

Lisa.xo

Party Prepping

Next Saturday my Mom is throwing a 60th birthday party for my Step-Dad. It's a costume party! And since my Step-Dad is turning 60 we've been asked to dress in 60's style for the party.

So as you can imagine, I've been consumed with 60's styled thoughts. I not only have to dress myself, but I have to dress The Boy as well!

I was really tempted to go all out Mad Men, but that's pretty similar to my usual going out attire. So I thought I would go out of my usual vintage comfort zone and dress 60's mod!

Here's a little peek of what I've pulled together (out of my own collection of course!) for the party:

I'm still working on The Boy's costume. I'll be shopping this week for him.
I've saved these images as inspiration for his costume:

All of these images found here.

I will definately share photos of the party next weekend with you!

Lisa.xo

Seating - Before and After

The entrance wrought iron seating - before.

After.

Here is a piece of furniture that was once looking worse for wear. This entrance seating belonged to a client of mine - previously it was downtrodden and beaten up.
My client loved red and to negotiate removing the too-strong red on the walls opposite, I took the red (and a gorgeous pattern) to the cushions of the seating. The result - looks great, is the central focus in the entrance and no-one throws their things on it now...
Photographs by Charlotte Minty.

Product - Klippan Kids

As an Interior Designer, I have access to many products which I can sell to my clients at better prices than retail. One product that I particularly like is Klippan.
Klippan is a Swedish textile range which promotes traditional techniques and Scandinavian designers to produce gorgeous and quality home products - read about them here.
I have recently purchased some red Bruno Bear cotton chenille baby blankets (images above). They are also available in blue, pink and green.
If you would like to purchase one of these or any of the other Klippan range, let me know.
Photo 1 and 2 - Charlotte Minty.
Photo 3 - Klippan.

New Work - Kitchen

Here is a new kitchen that I designed earlier this year. This was part of a collaboration with 'Minty Architecture' - my architect sister, Amelia Minty. We occasionally work together and here she got me to design the kitchen, bathrooms, joinery and other interior details.

For the kitchen, we kept it simple, clean and white with a splash of red. We allocated the red on the splashback and we brought it out into the Dining area with a red pendant light. The client's heart collection continues the theme.

The breakfast bar is ready for some stools and the well travelled clients have added their cool little details, re: Miss Statue of Liberty on the window sill. I couldn't resist.

Photos by Charlotte Minty.

Birthday Party

My mum had her 60th birthday a couple of weekends ago and we had an Afternoon Tea party for her and 25 lady friends. We used our late grandmothers' china and dressed the living room into a girly oasis. The menu was danity sandwiches and cakes, along with tea and champagne. Delicious.

Photos by Charlotte Minty.