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Four for Friday, #3. Now with Pictures! (And an Announcement!)

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One: vinellenn

Jessica Ellen is a vintage enthusiast out of Melbourne, Australia.  She posts lovely pictures of herself modeling vintage and vintage-inspired fashion and makes references to many classic Hollywood actors and actresses.

So happy with my hair today. The wind better not destroy it or it'll have me to answer to!... So fierce! Lol #vintage #vintagefashion #retro #1950s #1940s #redhead #ginger #luxulite

So happy with my hair today. The wind better not destroy it or it’ll have me to answer to!… So fierce! Lol #vintage #vintagefashion #retro #1950s #1940s #redhead #ginger #luxulite

Two: littlemessymissy

Little Messy Missy is a varied interests blogger with an earthy, homespun style I admire. Featured in the mix is her love of vintage and retro items, advertising and pinups.

#whiskey #bourbon # peaches #vanilla #bean #jam #kitchenwitch #canning #homemade #persevering Making some Vanilla Bourbon Peach Jam.

#whiskey #bourbon # peaches #vanilla #bean #jam #kitchenwitch #canning #homemade #persevering Making some Vanilla Bourbon Peach Jam.

Three: cosmicyaina

Lenore’s feed is full of beautiful pictures of vintage signs, abandoned buildings and houses. Roadside America at its best!

We have a few Cadillac Motels in Florida. This one is in Sarasota, FL. Some of you #signgeeks may have already loaded this one.

We have a few Cadillac Motels in Florida. This one is in Sarasota, FL. Some of you #signgeeks may have already loaded this one.

Four: tjraygun

My husband was the first to notice TJ Raygun‘s art (featuring the following character) on the walls of Two Rivers Craft Coffee in Arvada, Colorado.  Since then, we’ve come across several other TJ Raygun installations around Denver that we’ve enjoyed.  Art is always best peppered with humor and TJ, who has had showings both nationally and internationally, is excellent at marrying the serious with the sarcastic.

a is for astronaut. #illustration #art #drawing

a is for astronaut. #illustration #art #drawing

This next one is from my own Instagram feed:

My husband, @alex_meece and I will be moving from Denver to Louisville, Kentucky (a few hours from where we're both from) in the next few weeks. I will be happy to be closer to family and friends back home, but it will be hard to leave all the great people we've met here. #denver #kentucky #2014

My husband, @alex_meece and I will be moving from Denver to Louisville, Kentucky (a few hours from where we’re both from) in the next few weeks. I will be happy to be closer to family and friends back home, but it will be hard to leave all the great people we’ve met here. #denver #kentucky #2014

That’s right!  We’re moving!  Though I have some future posts planned in my head, I have a lot to do in order to be ready to move 1,000 miles across the country.  If I go quiet for a little bit, don’t worry!  I’ll be back once we’re settled in our new home!

– Mary Beth

Four for Friday, #2

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One: vintage_vixens

Vintage Vixens is the Instagram account of Reel Dames.  Their feed is dedicated to “Old Hollywood Glam and Classic Fans.”  V.V. posts some great photos of old Hollywood stars and legends and I really like that they don’t post pictures I’ve seen over and over again.  Following Vintage Vixens gives you the opportunity to discover someone new to admire from the past.

Two: vintageglasstherapy

Angela M. is a wonderful source of information about your old glassware.  She has helped me several times.  And…let’s talk about what she finds!  I don’t know where she shops, but damn.  Angela has items in her feed I’ve never seen before.  Some of the items even have their original sales tags and advertising.  I didn’t know that the Fire-King D-handle mugs came in pink until I saw them in her feed.  If you’re a vintage glass lover, as I am, check out vintageglasstherapy.

Three: samisosa16

Samisosa16 is the Instagram feed of Samantha K., the author of Nettle and Honey.  Samantha is an aspiring pin-up model with an eye for the “little things” that make life worth living.  Her posts feature food, diy projects, fashion, clothing and genuinely nice wishes for anyone who happens across her feed.

Four: ronifeelsnostalgic is the feed of Veronika, a self-described “tumbleweed”.  Roni posts photos of her day to day life, which (to an outside observer) looks pretty sweet.  Her style is what I would describe as “modern vintage”.  She appears to be family-oriented and makes some great references to old television shows and movies.  Don’t take this creative soul lightly, she used to be in the air force!

Four for Friday, #1

Puffin Biscuits Instagram with Words 2 and Logo_640I love Instagram.  I follow over a thousand people who, like me, have vintage and creative interests, want to sell the items they make or curate, reflect on activities of daily living, decorate their homes in interesting ways, eat all the things, have adorable pets and so on and so forth.

I am not alone in my use of ‘Four For Friday’.  There are several blogs that post with this tagline as a means of featuring the most popular ideas related to their page.  While I am sad not to be original in the concept, I thought ‘Four for Friday’ would be a fun way to bring who I follow on Instagram to the forefront of your imagination once a week.  So, in no particular order (thanks to random.org)… Let’s begin!

One: citygirlcountrydreams

Macey doesn’t have a description posted of her Instagram feed, but she posts some beautiful pictures of the vintage she sees and buys.  She has two precious cats and a great eye for vintage.  Check out her pictures from the World’s Longest Yard Sale (#wlys).

Two: mr_rhythm

mr_rhythm is a private Instagram user whom you have to request to follow.  He is a very talented pinstriper and his posts include lots of vintage vehicles, lowriders and details of his work.  He also posts some funny and sweet pictures of his lady and baby.  Proof that the tough can also be tender!

Three: vintagebyrd

Rebekah is an Instagrammer out of Portland, Oregon.  She has an Etsy shop and her posts have a very naturalist/boho quality to them.  There are lots of gauzy, well-composed photos to start you daydreaming in her feed (as well as two very cuddly cats).

Four: 1shotslinger

Devin is another pinstriper (as well as hand letterer, graphic designer and leather tooler!).  He recently completed work on the signage for Ollie’s Barber Shop here in Wash Park, Denver.  His posts contain lots of hot rods, art, vintage lettering, graphics, and logos to enjoy.

Happy Friday, Everyone!

– Mary Beth