party time.

some friends are hosting a mad men themed birthday party next weekend! and im so excited for it.

since today is my birthday - i though i would share my birthday party suit ;) with everyone.

the earrings are from my collection of vintage Miriam Haskell jewelry. Her costume jewelry is one of my true indulgences in life.

the dress is from the lovely etsy shop PlanetClaireVintage check it out she has some amazing finds. i can not wait to dress up in this divine 1950's Jean Marchand number.

the stole and gloves are similar to the ones above. borrowed and vintage. i dont mind wearing a little vintage fur now and again -

the bag ill be carrying was my grandmothers. I love when i get to wear or use things that were hers - it makes me feel close to her even though shes been gone for a while now. find the bag above here.

and the shoes ive had forever! but ive always loved their vintage appeal. by seychelles

in with the mcm. To Welt or not to Welt.

So yesterday i found an upholsterer to work on my chair. Its the cutest place. a couple started it in 1968 and they are still hard at work in their little studio. they also got a kick out of me bringing in the chair (i think because its come back around again) but they knew exactly what it should look like. BUT. then the question. what type of fabric and TO WELT OR NOT TO WELT.

the above two photos show chairs with similar frames and without welted pillows. I like the very tailored and clean look of them. I also love the patterned fabric (and the mouiller lamp in the second photo) but its not really my style.

the chairs in this grouping all have welted pillows. I am really digging the blue grey fabric with the teak colored frame. i think it makes a really elegant combination. I have also been thinking about a wheat colored cushion or a cream.

image: apartment therapy, design sponge, last two images doorsixteen