Thanks 2008!

Today I was reflecting on my 2008 and established it as the best year of my life thus far. I've never accomplished so much in ONE year as I did in 2008. So, here's a recap of my year from beginning to end. After tonight I'm sure I'll post a picture of my mitten themed new years party at the end. Here's what I've accomplished this year:

Went to Vegas for the first time and saw Beatles LOVE Cirque Du Soleil!

Went on a road trip from L.A. to Kansas City with my mom and saw a lot of amazing things.



Started a mastermind club at a tea shop.

Traveled to Chicago in the dead of the winter and loved every moment!



Opened my own business.



Road tripped to Oklahoma with a faraway friend and saw a large pop bottle.



Went to London and had fish n chips.



Went to Denmark and ate a Danish danish.



Went to Germany and rode on the Autobahn.



Went to Estonia and almost puked.



Went to Russia and saw a lot of Euro Mullets.



Went to Finland and enjoyed Socialism.

Went to Sweden and record shopped.



Went back to Chicago and saw old/new friends.




Died my hair back to blonde and got Beatles tattoos.



Sister got engaged.



Had my first Diner experience in New Jersey.



Celebrated birthdays in New York.



moved.

Thanks 2008. You were a great year. I just hope 2009 can be just as great.

Meg

FEATURED CUSTOMER: Samantha Knigge

Samantha Knigge
Age: 18
Actress, model, fashion photographer
Adelaide, Australia
CLICK HERE for more on Sam

We found Sam on one of our favorite sites LookBook.nu and fell in love immediately. She's an extremely talented photographer, beautiful model and has enough ambition to turn the world around. She's a lover of vintage and unique finds. We thought she'd make the perfect first featured customer! Here's some from our interview with Sam:

Q: Hey Sam! How are you?
A: pretty tired, i just got home from work haha!

Q: Who is your style Icon?
A: Michael Hutchence, Kristen Stewart and Edie Sedgwick!

Q: Who's your favorite designer?
A: Alexander McQueen

Q: What's your favorite place to shop in your home town?
A: there aren't that many places to be honest. Adelaide isnt the greatest place for shopping. I mainly shop at thrift shops. When i go shopping i make a whole day of it. i travel all around the city going to different thrift shops. i leave early in the morning and usually come home at about dinner time.

Q: If you weren't living in Australia, where would you love to live?
A: London. I love the atmosphere there. The shopping would be SO much better, and itd be alot easier for me to break into the fashion photography business there.

Q: What's your favorite accessory that you couldn't live without?
A:my big thick circle scarf.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: well, i plan on moving to London next year, so if all goes well, hopefully ill still be there in five years time. Maybe even working as a fashion photographer or stylist or something like that.

Q: What are your favorite 3 bands or artists?
A: Joy Division, Coldplay and Michael Jackson

Q: What is your favorite 1918 Vintage piece on sale now?
A: the bad girl jacket! im always a sucker for anything leather. haha

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Latest Obsession - What I got for Christmas!

Here's the rest of what I got for Christmas, this time from my parents and sister! Hope your holiday was as good as mine. Even though I got sick :(

1. Minnetonka 'Peace' Moccasins - Nordstrom
2. Romy Button Cape - YesStyle
3. Gingham Shirtdress - YesStyle
4. Double Breasted Wood Coat - YesStyle
5. Cowl Neck Knitted Dress - YesStyle
6. Heima by Sigur Ros - Amazon
7. Kurr by Amiina - Amazon
8. Go Go Smear the Poison Ivy by Mum - Amazon

Meg

DIY - Christmas Foods!

This year I've decided to make some tasty goodies for Christmas. Usually I just eat off of what my other family members make. This year I just really wanted to contribute something delicious to the Holiday menu. Here's what I've decided to make:

photo: Fine Tuning
recipe: Pepparkakor

1. Pepparkakor. A Swedish Christmas cookie. A lot like Gingerbread with an orange/clove kick.

photo: bitter sweet
recipe: Festive Mint Fudge

2. Festive Mint Fudge. Everyone likes fudge, and I really like peppermint. Peppermint is my favorite holiday flavor. Yum!

recipe: Cranberry Corn Bread

3. Cranberry Corn Bread. Two of my favorite things in one. Thinking about it makes me salivate!

Meg

Latest Obsession - Gifts from bf

1. Campfire Candle - Fred Flare
2. Coming and Going Coat Rack - UO
3. Wood Grain Log Pillow - I Heart Norwegian Wood
4. Suede Fringe Crossover Bag - UO

Yesterday my boyfriend (our male model) Brad and I celebrated Christmas together. He's never around during Christmas because he goes out and visits family, so we usually have to have a separate night devoted to the holiday together. This year was exceptionally great because I got the best presents ever. The Suede Fringe Crossover Bag was actually from Brad's family. Hooray for early Christmas presents.

Meg

LookBook.nu - Ugly Sweater Party!

1. Polina Y. 2. Hannah J. 3. Love Btron 4. Erika A. 5. Doey D.

DIY - yarnopus!

The lovely yarn octopus has to be the easiest DIY project ever. We absolutely loved making this happy fellow. We think he quite enjoyed it as well. We even took a ride on the porch swing. CLICK HERE to learn how to make your own!