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A Fabulous Friday.

Happy Friday!!  We hope it's the start of a beautiful weekend.

xoxo

{Kristie's picks}

 

 
1. This is THE ultimate lamp (Plus, it's ruby and electric!)

2. fabulous shirt

3. I love this sweatshirt

4. Spending time with my parents, just like we used to.

{Abiah's picks}

 

 

1. One of my new favorite books!

2. I could spend all my money at Boden!  Practically.

3. This hair is perfect... love the bangs!  I'm completely stuck on mine!!

4. Steve McQueen.  One of my favorite actors!

{Achaia's picks}

 

 

1. '70s hair and make-up (love this show!)

2. Making me think.

3. My family.  I loved spending time with them the past two weeks.  So many lovely people missing from this picture, though!

4. The new bag Paps bought me.  I LOVE it!

{Apphia's picks}

 

 

1. Cartography Buttondown, my new fave.

2. The perfect nude heel --- can these be like 80% off now?

3. A beautiful leather clutch for all seasons

4. On the hunt for a sterling silver locket. (thank you, Jill.)

{Abigail's picks}

 

 

1. My first SEWING BOOK!!!!  I love it.  I look through it and see my best friends.  It makes me super duper happy!!!

2. It’s no secret that our family is big into music. Our Paps had a fabulously cool band in the 60s. It’s a really fun and unique heritage that me and my sisters are super thankful to be a part of. This music will want to make you jam! Have fun!

3. I heart this skirt!

4. My Paps bought me this jacket.  I absolutely adore it!!  I've been looking for the perfect denim jacket FOREVER.  (Alert!  This is it!)

A Fabulous Friday.

Three cheers for Friday!  A big thank you to all those who placed orders with us this week!  We have been (no joke) filling them morning, noon, & night.  We'll get everything to you as soon as possible!

What are you all loving this Friday??!  Kisses and hugs from here~ xo KAAAA

 

{Apphia's picks}

1. some chambray + lace sewing inspiration for spring...

2. mmmmm.....

3. yes, a grateful heart.

4. so pretty!

{Abiah's picks}

1. Catalina Island, CA.  One of my dream places to visit!

2. this camera bag is the CUTEST! Love the color!

3. I think I need these sandals in my shoe collection!

4. Dino and Angie Dickinson on the set of "Rio Bravo"

{Achaia's picks}

1. I can't wait to get this pattern and get stitching!

2. Recently read this book on Edith Head --- excellent stuff

3. Dior

4. peacocks always fascinate me.  Gorgeous colors.

{Abigail's picks}

1. a classic movie poster of my favorite movie!

2. my backpack from Target and my army style jacket from Old Navy

3. my favorites.

4. my tambourine!!!

{Kristie's picks}

1. my Calico fruit dishes (a collection started by my Grandma)

2. love these mixing bowls!

3. vintage ricrac glasses -- we love drinking out of ours, and everything tastes better in Vintage (especially Mountain Dew!)

4. ruby glass

A Fabulous Friday.

Happy Friday, everyone!  Since Nan left on Wednesday we are going to spend the day thinking of all the things we love (we miss her so).  xx

PS  All Lakehouse fabrics are 20% off through the end of the month... enjoy!

{Kristie's picks}

1. KL linen

2. I love this CD

3. my fleece lined slippers

4. Cheerios!

{Apphia's picks}

1. giant flowers make me happy

2. Yes, please

3. I'd love this Anthro jacket for chilly end-of-winter and early spring days

4. my new favorite blush (and it's on clearance!)

{Abigail's picks}

1. the perfect graphic tee!

2. my new favorite skirt!  I think I'll wear it all summer long!

3. I simply adore my grandpa, Paps!  I love and miss you and Nan!!

4. Snowcones!  I'm ready for summer!

{Abiah's picks}

1. Bangs... I love mine!  Thanks, Nan!

2. Boden is so cute!  Love their florals!

3. I like this quote

4. Converse tennies... these are so cute!

{Achaia's picks}

1. I love the vintage costume designs on the wall

2. Lately I have been inspired by everything that involves handwork!

3.  this is the best chocolate.EVER

4. my best flea market find ever... a framed Rocky poster!

A Fabulous Friday.

Friday always reminds us to enjoy the simple things.  We plan on plopping on the couch for movies and pizza in just a couple hours.  Have a great weekend! xox

{Achaia's picks}

1. Jackie Kennedy's famous pink boucle suit

2. something to hang onto

3. dancing is one of my very favorite things to do!

4. Boden's festive clothes are awesome -- love her sparkly shoes too!

{Abiah's picks}

1. I'm working so this can be me!!  I love her outfit too!

2. love this quote

3. I love pencil skirts and these are so cute!!  I am especially partial to the bottom middle three.

4. 25 DIY ideas for an outdoor movie night

{Kristie's picks}

1. I love vintage His & Hers or Mr. & Mrs. pillowcases!

2. I'm so excited for the new Flower Sugar to arrive in January

3. Pam Kitty Picnic arrived today! (And should be up on the site tomorrow!!)

4. Wonderful book (especially for reading around this time of year.)

{Abigail's picks}

1. my adorable, furry friend Brandywine

2. North to Alaska

3. paint makes me want to paint, especially when they're this lovely

4. Pam Kitty! (And all of our friends at Quilt Market!)

{Apphia's picks}

1. One of my all-time favorite sweaters

2. thinking ahead!

3. Plaid and denim and quilting and rhinestones

4. 50 years ago today

A Fabulous Friday.

Happy Friday, everyone!  We'll plan on being back Monday! xox

{Abigail's picks}

1. Lands' End Canvas!  I love their style.

2. Westward the Women.  One of my favorite movies of all-time.

3. How great are these pillows?!  Love 'em!

4. This is terrific!

{Apphia's picks}

1. Twirl by Kate Spade -- my new favorite scent

2. A fun idea for a fall skirt -- add a beaded brocade band at the hem!

3. pink peonies... I love them!

4. I love dainty gold jewelry like this pineapple pendant.

{Kristie's picks}

 
 

Fabulous not just on Friday, but everyday!!  My daughters...

1. Apphia Jade

2. Achaia Victoria

3. Abigail American

4. Abiah Hope Kingery

{Abiah's picks}

1. I really want to do this one day!!

2. I love long hair.

3.  What a pretty outfit...

4. This gold dipped bowl is so pretty.

{Achaia's picks}

1. What a perfect summer day looks like

2. These tennies are on my wish list

3.  I love these big fringe decorations!

4. Great embroidered top!

A Fabulous Friday.

Yay!  We are all completely ready for Friday to be here.  We hope you all have a beautiful weekend!! xx

{Abiah's picks}

1. shopping with Mom is just the greatest!

2. one of my favorite TV shows... a birthday gift from my sweet siblings!

3. I would LOVE to learn how to play the guitar!!

4. I love French Fashion... her hair is perfection too!

{Kristie's picks}

1. I love a good (friendly) game of Dominos!

2. aren't these the cutest shoes??!

3. shopping would definitely be more fun with this bag

4. our new cookbook... worth its weight in gold!

{Achaia's picks}

1. I have a weakness for collie puppies... these are darling!

2. I love her hair and make-up!

3. this little video is a neat look at how Patricia Nash makes her amazing boots in Italy

4. this free downloadable pattern makes me want to sew up a cute bag!

{Abigail's picks}

1. My Dear Secretary.  I LOVE this adorable movie!!

2. this book by our friend Jona G. is great... and I can't wait to sew up one of the skirts!

3. I love!

4. our sweet friend, Jennifer Paganelli has made me want to sew... again!  I love Circa!

{Apphia's picks}

1. I love the lights and this rustic table.

2. the inspiration for my new knit dress....

3. I love this quote!

4. best-ever book about America's most fascinating war.

A Fabulous Friday

{apphia's picks}

1. these fabulous loafers from Anthropologie

2. I want to throw an outdoor party that looks like this!

3. missing Texas and wishing for another tour of the capitol building

4. love me some big sunnies

{abiah's picks}

1. adorable summer dresses like this one...

2. I love old patterns, like this jumpsuit one from 1977

3. time spent with awesome friends... we always have such a blast and laugh til our sides ache

4. I can't resist cotton candy!

{kristie's picks}

1. this lovely raspberry button brooch

2. I can't say no to beautiful Japanese fabrics!

3. a Cosmo embroidery floss chart is so handy

4. the pillow I just finished making and stitching

{abigail's picks}

1. one of my favorite Richard Widmark movies!  It's so great.

2. long, healthy hair.  This picture reminds me of Abiah and all the fun things we do together.

3. the colors. the art.

4. the mud fight in McLintock!  No matter how many times we watch it, I always think it looks like so much fun.

{achaia's picks}

1. I love the all-over embroidery on this top... it's amazing!  The peplum is great too.

2. the bookshelves all through the hallway.  I also love the color scheme.

3. a Jaguar

4. I'm on the look out for a great summery floppy hat

And, we couldn't pass up throwing in a collective favorite....

Lawrence of Arabia

What are you especially enjoying this week??  We'll plan on being back tomorrow!

Happy Friday, xox

A Fabulous Friday...

{achaia's picks}

1. My new bag I got last month (I got it on a really, really great sale!)

2. A new favorite... it's absolutely hilarious!

3.This makes me think of my mommy.

4. I have been using a lot of floss lately (and I hope to have something to share soon!)

 

{apphia's picks}

1. He makes me happy.

2. I love sweet tops with peter pan collars... and 60's-inspired hair styles.

3. Couture sewing techniques fascinate me.

4. J.Crew on the art of shoe-making.

 

{kristie's picks}

 

1. H. Rider Haggard books ... great reads!

2. My new fossil bag - my Christmas money purchase.

3. Cath Kidston ... it's all wonderful!

4. Pam Kitty Love fabric -- who can resist??

 

{abiah's picks}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Love this picture... so pretty!

2. Raspberry Sorbet in lemon bowls! How cute and yummy!

3. One of my new favorite movies, with one of my favorite actors.

4. My vintage shirt-dress (in navy) from Boden. LOVE!

 

{Abi's picks}

 

1. This looks like a BLAST!!

2. Adorable little children.

3. These cute shoes from Target.

4. The vintage bicycle print on this dress!

 

We hope you are having a truly Fabulous Friday!

xoxo~ Kristie, Apphia, Achaia, Abigail, and Abiah

A Fabulous Friday.

We love Fridays!  Here are some things we're enjoying.... Happy weekend to you all! xoxo

{Kristie's picks}

1. To Have and To Hold - love this book!

2. cashmere cardigan

3. vintage egg scale - maybe we should start measuring our eggs... this would make it especially cute!

4. Tipton County Courthouse

{Abigail's picks}

1. Dean Martin music - cooking, road trip, cleaning, it can't be beat!

2. being with Mommy - even if it's just a quick run to the local grocery store

3. gorgeous fabric from Amy Butler's Alchemy collection - I got it for Christmas and have already made a maxi skirt!

4. I adore leggings and am hoping to try my hand at making my own!

{Apphia's picks}

1. my new favorite beverage - lemon water!

2. cold days like today always make me dream of the beach

3. such pretty gold towels

4. I love gold flatware, and have my eye on a vintage set at our local flea market....

{Abiah's picks}

1. I want to learn how to do this braid... and I'm growing out my hair to be at least that long

2. a movie I love with Robert Taylor & Eleanor Parker - Many Rivers to Cross

3. this pattern that we just got from JoAnn's - I can't wait to make my own out of royal blue stretch denim! 

4. Venice.  I'd love to go there.

{Achaia's picks}

1. the portable turntable I got for my birthday!  I'm having so much fun collecting records.

2. adorable shoes I just ordered from eBay - I can't wait for them to arrive in the mail!

3. I'm making a dress out of this rayon right now - I got the fabric for my birthday

4. this book from Mom and Dad - it really is lovely inside!

AND....

We couldn't resist an all-round favorite.  In fact, we received it for Christmas and have watched it probably 1/2 a dozen times in the past month.  Yes, it's THAT good! (Has anyone seen it?  Or even heard of it??)

Westward the Women

Missing our girls, and a Fabulous Friday....

So Mom and I (Abiah) are holding down the fort while Apphia, Achaia, and Abigail are at International Quilt Market. Very sad, I must tell you, AND (shh..) very quiet. We wish it were loud again. All that to say, here are Mom's and mine Friday Picks, with a few universal favorites, too!

Kristie's Picks...

 

My new Vera Bradley Mailbag in Ribbons!

This piece of Japanese fabric

This Bias trim is darling!

My Ariat Dahlia cowboy boots... (similar)

 

Abiah's Picks...

 

Pencil skirts in fun colors!

The cutest beach huts EVER...

This picture of Dana Andrews and Jeanne Crain from "State Fair"

Her hair is soooooo pretty. period.

 

Universal Favorites...

 

  

 Dancing...

Steve McQueen

Awesome old cars

The Sound of Music

We miss our girls SO much....Did I mention that we're checking our Instagram page every fifteen minutes??? Literally... just to see what they're doing, you know.

Now, off to finish the pizza, eat some good junk food, and watch movies....doesn't that sound great?!!?

Hugs and Kisses~

Abiah and Mom