Patina White

what i wore...tickled pink!

greetings! with the onset of spring i couldn't help but introduce a bit of color into my attire the day i was gathering up potato baskets for my recent "lampshade". so here's a little peek @ what i wore...and then a bit of my usual wordiness to follow!

this occasion found me in a shirt by my always favorite...3J workshop. it was more of a pop of color than i normally wear. but once in awhile i like to break out of my usual earthy inspired palette. miss me jeans provide some interest w/ the heavy white stitching thoughout. with my potato basket fistfuls...i feel like i should be ready for the next easter egg hunt!

something else that tickles me pink is the fresh flowers i treat myself to this time of the year. these baby rosebuds were a mere five dollar investment. i have enjoyed their happy addition to our bedroom for days!

a found pocket watch was the focal point of today's baubles...i have a little story on that...but will revisit another day when the timing {no pun intended!} is right.

and finally. boots. big surprise right?! old gringo. another shocker. by now if you follow my what i wore segment you have probably figured out there are about {3} brands i am forever loyal to & this company is one of them. i thought the wine colored leather on the cactus style was a perfect compliment to my pinky ensemble! bring on the easter bunny! me & my baskets are ready!

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it would tickle me if you'd LEAP to my previous post...and enter for a chance to win a lil' prize i'm giving away! you have til march 6th so there is still time! good luck!

what i wore...london fog

hello everyone! i know it's cliche to continue to talk about the weather...but we have had some crazy fronts that just seems fitting to talk about! case in point. my usual drive home this morning was hindered by a very thick blanket of fog. if it wouldn't have been for that mysterious arrow {below} i may still be driving in circles!

with the mild weather i find that i am able to wear the less bulky cold weather gear and enjoy some lighter layering combinations. today was just such an occasion! so have a peek below @ what i wore...and join me after the photo collage for some commentary!

driving the last couple fog-laden days have definitely been on a wing & a prayer just as my artisan crafted spoon pendant {above left} indicates! i had a handful of these works of art @ my holiday event last november and the response was so overwhelming that i am working with the talented couple who makes them to have a new flock for the spring reopening of shady hollow! 

next up is the whole shebang. hubby teases me that my vest is conan the barbarian-ish. he may be a little bit correct but just incase...the faux "animal instincts" continue on with a leopard scarf over my newly acquired harley zipper tunic. and intentional holes in my jeans carryout the "primitive" vibe! you will recognize the studded boots from before. haven't taken them off since the last what i wore segment!

ladies...hold onto your purses! i had been eyeing this canvas bag online for AGES. then...a gal @ my holiday event happened to have one on her arm. i circled her for a couple minutes before moving in and asking if she'd mind if i inspected closer rather than continue stalking her around my studio. well. that hands on visit was all i need to cement that i did indeed need one! and not only did i grab one for myself...but i brought in some stock to be a part of patinaWHITE's new line up!

well that about wraps it up for today. no more talk of the weather. at least for this week. {now that's it's nearly over}! hot on the heels of this post will be my office reveal on monday. incase you were wondering. i haven't lost my way. because i have signs along the way to guide me!

have a great weekend my friends!

what i wore {regal ruffles}

hey everyone! hope you all had a wonderful holiday! this week is always a recovery period for me. the flurry of activities leading up to a full weekend of holiday celebrations calls for a bit of r&r. that'd be "regal ruffles" in my world and hence the perfect opportunity to share one more what i wore segment for 2011! have a peek {below} and join me after that for the commentary!

on my travels i like to scout out talented artisans to make patinaWHITE's jewelry line up unique. and that was the case with both the necklace + bracelet i am wearing. often times my best customer {me} adds them to her collection though. we will see if i can part with the other pieces i picked up!

these jewels felt quite "regal". the necklace is simple and yet a statement piece with it's picture frame-like quality + classic clear stone center. the bracelet is over the top fabulous created from a repurposed belt, baubles plus a large religous relic that dangles down over my hand. 

such jewels called for a top that was equally as regal. and the ruffles of one of my favorite sweaters fit the bill! plus the pockets of my tried, true and blue pair of jeans were equally as splendid. 

thought i'd save what i consider the "best" for last! my boots. oh goodness do i love 'em. what would a what i wore be without baubles & boots? incase you can't see them in their glory above...here's another glimpse {below}

the frye boot company "nailed" this one w/ hundreds of tiny studs scattered about their shafts. indeed they are fit for a queen. or at least the queen of this household! 

well...that about does it for today! glad i could share a little of my r&r with you! i sure appreciate you stopping by! and i'm looking forward to a new year full of more show & tell! boots and baubles guaranteed!

have yourself a grand day!

what i wore...sticks 'n stones

hey there show & tell friends!

no broken bones here! but i did have a day recently filled with them there sticks & stones! i had a number of orders to fill for a patinaWHITE favorite...twiggy towers topped off with a star. so we packed up the truck & trailer and headed on the road to stock up on "sticks".

a detour thru the "city" gave way to me begging to make just one stop or "so". {"so" leaves it more open to "negotiation" with hubby...i've learned never to commit to a number.) first stop was the floral supply store. only item on my list was giant sugar pinecones to which they had none left. not one to leave a stop empty handed...i opted for a few big bundles of curly willow. i was happy with the sub, and mr bill was happy with the in & out quick-like visit.

we moved onto stop number two. hunt & gather antiques. this time i warned my sweetheart i would not be as swift moving. i planned on doing just as their name indicated. even he would admit this is one cool place. that and they have sweet treats for their customers. a brilliant idea for toddlers and husbands alike! barely in the door and i was lured into a display or sparkly baubles. a pair of rhinestone studded ''globe" earrings fascinated me.

not one to wear earrings these days...i looked @ their old fashion clip application and thought i would pop one on and see if it bothered my sensitive lobe. i then proceeded to "gather" up a small pile of treasure. paid for it and scooted back to the truck where hubby had been waiting. {dum-dum lollipops will only distract him for so long}.

a few blocks down the road i glanced in the side mirror when a glint caught my eye. good heavens! i was still wearing that lone earring! guess it didn't bother me a bit as i left the place with it still dangling from my ear! now i had to not only beg hubby to navigate back thru the overcrowded streets, but walk in and explain my actions! the girls had a good laugh @ the nutty lady wearing one earring and gushing that i was not a thief. i figured that i best be buying them no matter what but was quite glad i did as i wore them the rest of the trip. {with a clean conscience!}

so now you have the "stones" part of the story. i know it's getting long...but i had to share the fun leading up to what i wore! so have a gander @ the collage {below} and continue on for more ramblings underneath that!

breakdown of what's going on {above}. here goes...

top left- me with my "sticks"... a bundle of willow and one of the twiggy tree towers. this is an occasion where the accessories make the girl. my "animal instinct" inspired jacket was a tj maxx find. it keeps me toasty warm and looks great while doing so!

clockwise...the infamous earrings. i am now a fan of vintage clip earrings for their intended use. which opens a whole 'nother door for me.

what would a what i wore segment be without a pair of boots?? old gringo of course! and this pair is called "cactus". fitting for all the inlaid succulents that adorn it. kind of close to my stick theme, right,?? ok...not really, but i tried.

lastly...a tangled cluster you've likely seen before. it's my treasure relic creation. but a new addition did make it's way to the layering recently and this time it does indeed fit the theme. the diminutive vintage rhinestone necklace was a thrift store find. it added just the right amount of shine to the gathering.

so ends the journey. but i had to share {1} more photo with ya! i have already been getting in new goodies to premier @ the opening of my summer cottage next year. these fab and functional baskets fit the topic today. and with the addition of one of my chalkboard tags they will be ready for action!

hope this post finds you enjoying your holiday season! i will try and keep my post a wee bit shorter next time. it will just be a couple paragraphs or "so". ha! left that one open didn't i!?

thanks so much for stopping by and as always...

make it a great day!

what i wore..puddle jumpin'

hello there show & tell friends! i have to say that a morning of rain sprinkles thrills me. why? well that'd be because it gives me the opportunity to cut out my favorite pair of rain boots! yep...takes little to excite this girl. but when you combine the beauty of leopard print w/ the swank of kitten heels & the function of rain slickers...it means there will be some serious puddle jumpin' ahead!

so please join me on my rainy day attire recap {below}

top left...movin' around clockwise...

a light load. today found me wearing {1} necklace. am i feeling alright? pretty much a rarity that you will find me any given day with less than {2}! but this necklace sporting a vintage key from italy...is super long & allows for wrapping. plus a scarf on-board limits the baubles i can get away with!

off the cuff! well if i am going light on necklace end...then the wrist must pick up the slack! i have been scoring some seriously unique + fabulous bracelets for patinaWHITE's holiday event. and shown above is a layering of a funky silver mesh "mangled" number & a reclaimed belt sporting a hand-stamped "ACE" in the hole. i am thrilled with how the pairing of the two turned out! 

raindrops keep fallin' on my head. that's because the vintage cloth parasol i used for the photo opp isn't @ all functional. just a darn fun way to spiff up the photo! faded blue jeans paired with the contrast of a dark denim shirt play the neutral backdrop for 'dem boots {plus a chocolate rose printed scarf}!

ME-OW. here's what started it all. my DAV rainboots. super warm & comfy...i love skipping {ok...more like walking} around in them. the resilient heels actually put the spring in my step!

FEELING KNOTTY? grab a long scarf..fold in half...wrap around neck dropping only one tail thru the loop. then take the loose tail...grab the other tail...and tie knots up until you've reach your ideal level of "knotiness".

which brings us right back where we started from!

thought i would now show you a peek @ some patinaWHITE "off the cuff" wares {below}...ones that will be available to make your very own @ my event in one week! i am asked all the time about a silver/gold reclaimed metal cuff i wear. well i was lucky enough to nab some similar versions to share! don't forget the selection of stamped "belt" bracelets & of course...the fabulous mangled mesh will also be waiting! 

by the time of this post the rain has subsided and the meowy boots are back in storage just waiting for the next opportunity to do some puddle jumpin'. i hope this finds you inspired to take on the weather...come rain, sun or dare i say...snow! 

have a pudulicious day!

what i wore...DMV me

hey everyone! so i mentioned a couple posts back that recently my go to "uniform" has been my trusty pair of dickies. there may be a time i show you the not so glamorous side to my "what i wore" segment with those babies on...but not today. no siree. moving on....

it was time to renew my license. which of course meant i felt the need to "clean up" a bit. not that you hardly see clothes on a drivers license...but it's still a photo that tags along w/ you the next 4 years. so i curled my hair...threw on some casual attire + baubles & off to the dreaded line of the DMV i go.

upon arrival i actually was the first person of the day! no lines...no fuss...nice! almost made the eye check & bad photo op worthwhile. SAY CHEESE...the gal told me that the camera was a little low...thus showing more of my neck. just fine by me i said...i'd much rather see the necklace i was wearing than not!

she then gave me the opportunity to peek @ the picture...and asked if i wanted to try again. i thought to myself..."does she really know what she is opening herself up too??". i could potentially be the first and last customer of the day if i tried for a shot i liked! so i declined and went about my business.  

and with that rambling side note, here is what i wore...DMV me!

top right...moving around clockwise...follow along!

i doubt i even have to say what kind of boots those are. yep. old gringo. elvis stitch. this style is a bit more "dressy" with pointy toes and a higher heel. and in traditional old gringo form...FABULOUS! 

seems like a safe mode of transport...me on the lil vintage scooter. well safe speed that is. i would probably break my neck hustling around on this relic! no drivers license needed here!

see that bracelet? yes i said bracelet. just call me E.T...cause i can phone home anytime i wear this! who needs a cell phone when you have a one of a kind cuff created from a rotary phone dial + reclaimed leather. unique for sure! it's a bit loose on...so i wear it over my shirt this occasion. 

i am a creature of habit. i find a brand of jeans i love & jump on the fan wagon. currently...that brand is true religion. love the bottoms so much that now i have started searching for the tops. {here's a tip on true religion...ebay my friends...much better savings!} i found a western inspired paisley top with denim accents. now i know why i am a fan! adore this shirt...

this ain't my 1st rodeo. by that i mean this ain't my 1st rodeo buckle. you can rope up your own giant "trophy" @ thrift stores + flea markets alike. of course a worn, tooled leather belt makes the package complete! 

and there you have it! now let's hope that if the situation arises when an officer of the law is asking for my license & registration he is distracted by the fabulous necklace in the photo and forgets about what ever law i may have been breaking. not that i do that...or do that thinking i will get caught!

now...back to the dickies i go...this "glam" girl has to get back @ it...

have a wonderful day!

 

what i wore...the key is 2 love

hello hello show & tell! it's due time i revisited some of my favorite segments...so i thought today would be fun to do a little dog & pony show of {what i wore}! 

you might recall a few posts back my mention of hubby's & my "sweet 16"...celebrating our anniversary of wedding vows. and we couldn't have made it this far without remembering that the key is 2 love...so on our date night out i wore a special artisan necklace highlighting those wise words.

have a peek {below} and find more details below the "below"!

so...starting top left and working clockwise...you will see the cluster of necklaces w/ the feature being the shadowbox key pendant. it is highlighted w/ a sepia tattoo inspired heart + the versatile "thing for rings".

a classic black tee + weathered blue jeans were the basics that allowed the accessories to take center stage.

moving on...don't miss my handbag. because until a month or so ago i wasn't even aware that my favorite boot company on the planet...old gringo...made purses!  and you can see i didn't waste any time adopting this beauty to keep company w/ my collection of cowgirl boots. 

my belt & shoes...or should i say skyscrapers...don't exactly "match" in color but compliment each other nonetheless with similar antique brass studs. the belt was a thrift store find...the black sandals were a end of the year bargain and are by lucky brand. 

so there you have my "the key is 2 love..." ensemble to celebrate our special day. and if you think that some of the baubles i highlighted might be the key you are looking for...you are in luck as i will have a limited number to share @ my holiday event in november. but the purse is staying with me! 

thanks for peeking...make it a great day!

what i wore...heavy metal

hey everyone! time for a little{what i wore} spread! i love to mix materials in all aspects of my world. not only in how i decorate but also how i dress! and a favorite combo would have to be that of rugged industrial pieces + softly romantic accents. so here's how things came together the other day...

since i don't own a skirt {or dress for that matter}...my version of girly-girl garb would be lacey...ruffled adorned tops. i layered them w/ a "studly" pair of jeans. more layers came into play around my neck + my wrist. not a good ensemble for going thru airport security...but worked for my lunch date!

anywho...back to the heavy metal. the longest necklace is a patinaWHITE favorite. so much so that i only have a few left after the hustle & bustle of the 4th of july holiday weekend now behind us. and my wrist is outfitted with not one...or two but three bracelets. from the left is my treasured recycled "extinguisher" cuff. then a new arrival to p.white was the burnished gold & blinged out number...the third happens to be a thrift store score from years past. 

i was rockin' the metal and you can too! because...my pearly rhinestone ring necklace has a lil' sister that just arrived! check her out {below}

and i am tickled to have scored a few more one of kind upcycled cuffs from my talented friend who amazes me with every creation he does! to wet your whistle...{here below}

so if you are in the neighborhood and ready to be a part of my heavy metal "band"...i'd be happy to fix ya up. just be sure to bring your own can of hairspray and i will assist with all the neccessary backcombing! 

thanks for peeking...and make it a great day!

what i wore...here comes trouble

hey everyone! look out...a whole lot of "trouble" is in our neighborhood. that's right folks...i have been taking up some new activities to add to my growing list of "i wanna learn to...". most recent...shoot a gun. this right on the heels of taking boxing classes. next up...welding. my boxing instructor said i was more of a man than he was. still trying to figure out if that was a compliment!

all my "manness" aside...i can still play up the girlie side of "trouble" w/ what i wore! have a peek @ the visual with the narration continued below...

i may not be a master marksman just yet....but i must say i am pretty fond of firing off rounds @ innocent 7-up cans. you'll see {above} i am packing a .22 rifle. but my favorite is actually using a pistol. villains beware. 

the whole ensemble was inspired by a sassy tee by COWGIRL JUSTICE. i picked it up @ a fabulous little shoppe in the neighboring village of perham. if you're in our neck of the woods...look for JEZEBEL. and tell marlene i sent ya. she's a hoot. you'll love her + her unique wares! 

blue jeans by true religion. i'm lovin' the loose fit of these babies. and i adore the horseshoe pockets w/ super thick thread throughout. if you're going to be getting into trouble...you might as well be comfortable doing so.

and speaking of comfort. my boots have been used & abused. years ago...i literally bought them "broken in" {pre-owned...as were the jeans!} off ebay. originally from sundance catalog...they still sell 'em today. the inlays are timeless. as are the boots in general. they will be with me for many adventures.

pistols & pearls. need i say more? the pistol was just a prop...not dangling from my neck...yet. i think it would be a one of a kind pendant. it may get me stopped by airport security though. good thing i seldom take to the air for travel. but back to the necklace. it's a beauty. want a closer look??  well i have a few to share @ shady hollow's kick off to the season. when's that you ask? well we are counting down to flea market fun beginning may 28th. more info...click {HERE}.

are you fired up? well i sure am...and i'm not just referring to the rifle! there is sure to be something you are looking for. everything except trouble that is! i will leave the rifle @ home. but the pistol...you just never know!

wishing you a great..."trouble" free day!

what i wore...easy rider

happy day everyone! the wheels of invention have been turning & i have a whole lotta of half-started {half-finished - sounds more productive} projects in the works but nothing quite ready to share. so how's 'bout a little what i wore segment to buy me some time? because there hasn't been a time yet that i have left the house half-dressed...though it's a distinct possibility the way "i roll".

aaah spring. that means one thing in our household. it's about time to break out the harleys. and since mine is sitting on the floor of the workshop in umpteen pieces...{seems hubby has his share of half "finished" projects as well}...i thought i could still look the part.

what better place to start then with a pair of dem boots. dem meaning old gringo {what else!} and topped w/ a layered bounty of garments + accessories. now back to dem boots. old school film here folks. these babies look like they fell right off the set of the american classic movie - easy rider. 

you probably have picked up on my love of a few key labels.

• old gringo boots. 
• 3j workshop tops. 
• and miss me jeans.  

so it won't come as any surprise that this ensemble is made up of all {3}. predictable. but i did throw a curve ball in there. a jacket by montanaco. a treasured gift from my wonderful in-laws. it's "tough girl" look is softened with velvet and ruffles. a rosy scarf helps too!

a light load of necklaces {only 3 today!} + my aviator sunglasses accessorize the get-up. those shades stir up memories of another classic tv moment, CHiPS. bill likes to call me "ponch" when i wear them as he thinks i bear a likeness to eric estrada's tv alter ego. now if i could just score me a shiny badge! 

so this easy rider will hop on her imaginary motorcycle. riding into the sunset to put the finishing touches on those project "halfsies". giving me the whole story to show & tell about! thanks for riding along...

make it a great day!