Update of where we are: Thailand/Bali/Arizona!

We have a busy few months ahead of us, with the launch of our Etsy store around the corner and working on getting our trailer ready for this spring. We are glad we took some time to relax and recharge during the winter! Here is quick update of what our February has looked like so far:

Erin: in Thailand!	Stef: in Arizona!
A typical meal for Erin: Chicken satay with rice and spicy peanut sauce followed by a lemon shake, of course!	A typical meal for Stef: Fresh picked citrus & grapefruit margaritas, accompanied by handmade mexican enchiladas!
Erin's wildlife sighting:  Playing with the vicious monkeys at the monkey forest sanctuary in Ubud, Bali.	Stef's wildlife sighting: Less animals, more shops! Arizona is a gold mine for vintage treasures.
Erin's exotic setting: Floating away many days in Ubud, Bali at the most beautiful resort, Komaneka Bisma.	Stef's exotic setting: Relaxing outside in the setting desert sun, listening to the best of the 60's.
Erin's relaxing moment: Watching the early morning surfers at Kuta Beach in Bali.	Stef's relaxing moment: Waking up to the morning sunshine and the cheery Americana decor on the lanai.

The end of the plain plane. (Part 3)

 The final chapter of our 3 part Alexander Girard special!

Braniff International Airlines existed from 1928-1982. 

Alex was hired in 1965 to re-design every aspect of Braniff.

He started with the logo: the "braniff dove logo"

 There were seven paint colors used to paint the planes.

"Jellybean 707's"

 Emilio Pucci designed the attendant uniforms. 

So mod and space-like!

The "space bubble" was made to keep the hostesses dry in the rain!

Girard designed over 17,000 items for Braniff, right down to the packets of sugar, 

and decks of playing cards!

He worked together with Herman Miller designing all of the interiors of the planes

Dallas Love Field gate area

Colorful ticket counter

Girard's "new gate look" with Herman Miller chairs.

 Girard's "new ticket counter look"

We can't imagine what it would have been like to fly in the 60's, especially with an airline like Braniff!

Female passengers received roses, and steaks were cooked to order, it almost sounds too good to be true!

We would have chosen Braniff, all thanks to Alexander Girard's bright colors and little details.

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Everybody's starry eyed.

 

hand-picked stars, starry tent, kitchen sink stars, vintage starburst sign, barbie starburst mirror, 

atomic starburst clock (stef's), starry crown on Hedy Lamarr in Ziegfeld Girl (1941), 

starburst lampshade (stef's), starry pie,

& wish upon a star.

Happy Friday everyone!

This week went by really fast, and it has been amazing for so many reasons! 

Here are five of our highlights:

 We both got to travel and get a break from the snow... 

(Isn't this a stunning travel photo of Italy?)

 

...and got a chance to use our swim suits (these retro ones are to die for!)

 

...and we got to relax and catch up on some fun reading

...and we got to indulge on delicious food!

These are oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that are baked in 90 seconds just like a waffle! 

We love this idea! (recipe here.)

Also, a little bird sent us this new She & Him video for their song Don't Look Back.  

We can't get enough of their retro styling and mid century furniture!

Hope you all had a fantastic week too! 

Love, Stef & Erin 

xo