Do you collect anything? Most of us probably have collected items to celebrate or favorite holidays but do you have a collection that reflects something that you personally like? A group of blogging buddies and I have created posts today about things we have collected. You need to check out Justine’s of The Tea CheckContinue reading “Collecting Vintage Rodo Handbags”
Category Archives: vintage
Color Blocked Shift by Tom & Linda Platt + Link-Up
I have admired the designs of American designers Tom and Linda Platt. Their garments seem untrendy to me, that is, they are just designed well. Plus playful, inventive, and not afraid of color! Last month, I wrote about a dress I made from a Vogue pattern that The Platts designed (they have designed a fewContinue reading “Color Blocked Shift by Tom & Linda Platt + Link-Up”
Winter White Sweater Dress & 2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup
Welcome to my first post of 2018. MeadowTree Style had its second birthday this week. Two years ago I decided to try my hand at blogging about style. I had no idea where this road would take me or if I would find my groove. But here I am just having a ball. I amContinue reading “Winter White Sweater Dress & 2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup”
For the Love of Vintage &2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup
Those who follow me on Instagram saw this photo pop up on my feed about three weeks ago. My good friend, Diana and I were up shopping in Kansas City for the day and one of our stops was Donna’s Dress Shop in Kansas City’s Westport area. It was love at first sight for meContinue reading “For the Love of Vintage &2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup”
My Hardest Working Transitional Piece
I’ve found the perfect summer/fall transitional piece — a black loose fitting Mango jumpsuit. It’s an accident that I even have this jumpsuit. Originally, I found it on Poshmark for my youngest daughter. But when it got here, I knew it was way too big for her. Thinking that I might alter it, I triedContinue reading “My Hardest Working Transitional Piece”
The LBD-2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup
Everyone needs a black dress. Of my top ten of things to have in my closet, the LBD is number one. If you have just one LBD, it should be simple and preferably sleeveless because a sleeveless dress is more versatile. I took my little black dress and restyled it four ways using accessories: bags,Continue reading “The LBD-2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup”
My Sew Sew Life-Plaid, Suede and Faux Fur. An Easy No Sew Shawl!
Back in August I had a hankering for a brown plaid wool shawl. Probably reading far too much of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series, but I also just wanted a good piece of wool. Hunting in the usual places (Vogue Fabrics, Mood Fabrics and Joann’s) left me empty handed. Finally I went to my favorite haunt.Continue reading “My Sew Sew Life-Plaid, Suede and Faux Fur. An Easy No Sew Shawl!”
The Elegant Haori
Years ago, I was hunting for a Kimono on eBay. After developing a Japanese Kimono unit for my 5th grade art students, I thought it would be nice to have a genuine Kimono to show them. It’s not that I lacked an abundance of reference materials already: a PowerPoint, handouts of Kimono motifs I hadContinue reading “The Elegant Haori”
Coffee With Michelle In Joplin Wearing Dad’s Hat-Hats & Wraps #1
My favorite posts are the ones that includes my family. Today’s post is one of those. We are lucky to have to beautiful daughters (yes, I am prejudice) and two pretty neat grandsons. Today, I’m joined by my daughter Michelle and our photographer, my youngest grandson. I originally went down to Joplin the weekend ofContinue reading “Coffee With Michelle In Joplin Wearing Dad’s Hat-Hats & Wraps #1”
Of Kelvinators and Chocolate Cookies
Michael and I found ourselves having to get a new fridge. As we were doing our research, I remembered an old Kelvinator cookbook that was given to me an elderly neighbor when I was about fifteen.This book was published in 1930 and I have always loved the artwork in this book and decided it wasContinue reading “Of Kelvinators and Chocolate Cookies”
MeadowTree Perspectives 