DeGrazia

A few weeks back I visited the DeGrazia Gallery, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I have lived here my whole life and never thought twice to visit this museum. This is largely attributed to my lack of appreciation for all things southwest until after I left Tucson and lived in New York City for four years. Now that I am back, I obsess over southwestern vintage and this gallery feeds that obsession quite well.  

The DeGrazia gallery has been here since the 1950s, and it is completely dedicated to showcasing the work and life of  Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia. To be honest, I have never been a huge fan of his work, but the gallery itself is beautiful and unique. I especially loved the little hidden chapel off of the gallery (photo above). I can't really describe this chapel or the feeling you get when you go in, so I won't. 

The DeGrazia gallery ends with a walk through a pretty desert garden with giant prickly pears and walkways. 

My favorite part of the gallery, the vintage jewelry designed by the artist. In my wildest fantasies I find jewelry like this at thrift stores for $6 .... 

If you're ever in Tucson, check out this gallery, or find out more here.

Vintage Street Style: Summer Festival Edition

immaculate

90s 4ever

tropical print

matchy matchy two piece

kimonos and denim

pattern mix

tribal print gets cute

kate bosworth can do no wrong

a sheer thing

crochet and lace

simple yet effective

lace over black on black

...and of course, the queen of queens.

Slip Dress

1940's Slip Dress

I went to the flea market the other day hoping to find stuff for the shop, but instead I ended up buying two amazing folding chairs from the 70's. They are in my backyard where nobody goes, ever. Money well spent. However, I did manage to find this pretty slip dress from the 1940's. The cut is really flattering and the details are perrrdy. Goes well with the honey brown clutch in the shop. 

honey brown clutch

Oh, and I did find this Beaver State Pendleton Blanket, too. Whenever I see anything that remotely resembles Pendleton I stop dead in my tracks. Luckily, this was a REAL Pendleton, and it also has some lovely fringe all around it. 

I would have stayed at the flea market longer but sometimes I get so overwhelmed at the amount of amazing stuff, I just have to walk straight out of there. I get like that at home depot, too. There is such a thing as too many choices, and too many ideas. Once I get an influx of ideas my brain shuts off and I waist hours just standing there with a dumb look on my face OR I end up buying a crap load of stuff for different things, and then when I bring it home none of it makes sense.

Pendleton Blanket