New Vintage Postcards, Bloomsday...and an Award!

Please pardon the randomness of this post, but I just have so much to say today! First of all, Happy Bloomsday!! If you're a lover of modern literature or just love James Joyce, then you should be celebrating today by reading the naughty parts of Ulysses with friends and perhaps taking a few sips from your flask in his honor [look how cute Marilyn is reading Joyce on the playground!]. Dammit! I don't have a flask. That will need to be remedied. Until then...

Speaking of naughty, I have purchased some new vintage postcards I wanted to share. I am completely enamored by these images of women smoking, and for no other reason than they seem naughty...

This beautiful 1920's Parisian lady is from Dog Day Afternoon:

And this one from Fike's Funtiques Too...I love the way the smoke from the cigarette is actually forming the image of the woman:

I also recently recived these two splendid prints from the very talented Sam from Matou en Peluche, who creates such elegant, quirky girls!

Sam also recently awarded me with the "Your Blog Makes Me Smile" award. I am so honored!! You should definitely check out her store and her gorgeous, inspirational blog.

And, drum roll please, here are my 10 picks for blogs that make me smile:

1. Progress on the Prairie -- a local blog, a great friend, and witty, clever, political commentary !

2. Child of the Moon -- the most amazing collection of vintage fashion and music photos.

3. Chintz of Darkness -- quite possibly the most dramatic design aesthetic ever!

4. Oh, Mishka! -- always inspirational art and decor ideas.

5. Poetic Oneirism -- thoughful, exquisite poetry, art, and music.

6. They Don't Call Them Lovers in High School, Leland -- hypnotic and surrealistic juxtaposition of photographs.

7. Pandora -- a modern-day style icon and art lover extraordinaire!

8. Lost in a Spotless Mind -- her posts are always thoughtful and full of excellent fashion advice.

9. Sea of Shoes -- how can her shoe collection not make you smile??

10. The Cherry Blossom Girl -- sweet, wearable, romantic clothes and mesmerizing photography.