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Life Lately......

Is it just me or does it seem like October flew by faster than the blink of an eye? I've been a bit absent lately since I spent a good majority of October in Denver visiting my Great Aunt.  My favorite part about visiting her is that her love of nostalgia is just as strong as mine. She's lived her her home since 1958 and it was originally built in the 1930's as housing for troops stationed there.

How STUNNING are the Mint Green stucco walls?! I spent many hours sitting on her porch wishing I never had to leave. While in Denver, I was able to delve into my Great Aunt's old Polaroid's and found some gems :)
Left to Right: My mother, Aunt, Grandma and Grandpa. How kitschy is their decor?!

This is my Great Aunt in the 1970's fully decked out! She still has that SAME amazing sense of style!

Now, I couldn't go to Denver and not shop for Vintage goodies! I found this KILLER faux Leopard Fur hat at a local antique shop that PERFECTLY matched a Faux Leopard Fur wrap I was gifted a while ago:
This picture is a practice in how to not look awkward taking a picture in front of your shower curtain...

After an almost 13 hour drive from Fargo to Denver, I would say that my October there was one very well spent.... even though my bank account wouldn't agree ;)



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