LINEN + LEATHER

I've been sewing a little bit lately {full story coming soon}. This is a vintage red linen, vintage italian suede + natural canvas. I love the simple but very texture filled combo. The linen + leather are recycled {or now they use the term upcycled materials}. Happy Tuesday!

Things that have inspired me lately Nautical Flags // School + Souvenir Pennants // Rope

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app. All work is Copyright ©2014 Logan Ledford.

THRIFT + VINTAGE

It has been a busy bee week, BUT it is all coming together. This past weekend I went on a thrift store excursion + found some great things. My favorite thrift stores in New Orleans are The Salvation Army // Pelican Thrift // Red White & Blue Thrift. This lot I snatched up on Saturday cost me a grand total of $15 {I love it}. I collect wooden tennis rackets, so this Wilson Chris Everett Championship racket will join my little group. Every house here needs a little touch of religion, so hence the brass crucifix {+ I just realized I don't have a cross in my house, yikes}. The little brass trumpet was so cute, BUT wait stand it up + it's a candle holder {didn't get that till I got home}. Lastly, I can never have enough trays, this one is wooden with a silver rim + hand painted crest + initials {not my initials but close enough, we'll go with it}. All in all a successful thrift day! The rug is a South African Springbok from Worldwide Wildlife Products. Happy Hump Day!

All photographs are taken with an iphone 5s + VSCOcam app. All work is Copyright ©2014 Logan Ledford.

FIFTH & MAE

I'm so excited to share with you Fifth & Mae. They are a fun jewelry + accessories shop. They have everything from dainty earrings to statement necklaces + the best thing is it is extremely affordable {I'm in love}. I like the way their pieces mix modern + vintage style. These 3 pieces mix + match well with my style + taste {they have become staples in my weekly outfits}. Thanks Fifth & Mae {love it}!

Fan Necklace // Little Cluster Stud Earrings // Pink Floral Stack Necklace

Enjoy!

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GIFT GUIDE

Everyone has a Christmas wish list with the various things they have been eyeing all year, but have not quite made the plunge to purchase. The past couple of years I have not even really put much thought into a Christmas wish list, there is not much I need {+ the things I want I usually buy myself}. This year after reading through some of my fav blogs, I decided to do some soul searching {+ online browsing} to find the things that would make it onto my dream Christmas list {don't worry Mom, these are hopes, wishes + dreams presents}. So here is my stab at a Design Twig Gift Guide.

Gold Bike via Public Bikes // Grey Heron with Crown via Etsy // Arcopal Opalescent Tea Cups via Etsy // Vintage French Flags via Fleaing France // Oak Shield Mirror via One Kings Lane // Bronze Figural Necklace via 1st Dibs // Embroidered Photograph via Jose Romussi

HOLIDAY DEER

Our deer Murray got into the plaid too! The Christmas Party was fun + we so enjoyed all of our friends who came. Now it's time to find presents for everyone {yaaaay}! Have a great Monday!

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IT'S A PLAID PLAID WORLD

So the French Hen + I once again spent the night running around doing errands, buying some liquid courage, grabbing a quick dinner, + then more decorating {yay}. I spent about an hour on a ladder {but it was totally worth it}. Our theme this year is plaid + I wanted to outdo myself from last year {+ I think I may have}. A friend of mine gave me some oyster shells + I drilled holes into them + made garland {it was actually pretty easy, thanks to my Dewalt Drill}. I have a plethora of plaid bunting flags + used red colored rope to string them. All of these are DIYs + are very easy. There will also be a debut of gold pine cones, red wool rope, silver tinsel, silver stars + chain garland {along with our beautiful tree}! We are super pumped {more pictures later, stay tuned}! TGIF people + WHO DAT!

More Holiday DIY Studio DIY // Design Love Fest // Hank & Hunt have fun!

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ONE FRENCH HEN + A TURTLE DOVE

So the French Hen + I {roommate + me} commenced on the house Christmas decorating last night. I always come up with grand ideas that take lots of time {typical me}. Then somehow always get it all done even if it's 5 minutes before our big night. 

Our decor consists of our faux white tree with lots of vintage/retro ornaments + glass bead garland + birds.

I grew up having my family tree adorned with mercury glass ornaments + glass bead garland. The glass bead garland that my family has was from my father's side. They grew up in New Orleans + Mardi Gras beads used to be made of mercury glass beads, they would save all the beads + re string them into long Christmas garland strands {there is your history lesson for the day}. Sadly, Mardi Gras beads now are plastic {probably safer this way, but not as pretty}. I have always loved these + went on the prowl through Ebay + Etsy to find some of my own {success, I have 3 strands now}.

I also have a slight {or big} obsession with birds. Maybe it's from watching Hitchcock's The Birds at a young age, maybe it's from bird watching with my grandfather on Cross Lake, or from my love of feathers {who really knows}, BUT regardless I love birds. So there are lots of vintage + antique bird ornaments on our tree {+ some even get stuck in my hair}.

This year it's a plaid plaid world out there {more on this later}. Happy Hump Day!

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A HOLIDAY

Happy Labor Day! I love Monday holidays {who doesn't? makes the biggest difference}.

I found this precious vintage perpetual calendar on etsy here. It now sits proidly on my office desk + helps me rember what day it is {I never can remember}. Have a wonderful day!

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VINTAGE + WHITE

So who is excited about White Linen Night in New Orleans this Saturday? Me! Me! Me! So of course I want to wear something fun + vintage. I have an obsession with vintage clothing, and it has become something that I meticulously collect. I went to Lili Vintage Boutique {which has become one of my favorite shops} on Magazine St {I buy something every time I go in} I found this dainty 60's lace mini dress, that I am over the moon about, cannot wait! So if you are looking for something vintage or pretty go to Lili's {across the street from Dat Dog}, see y'all on Julia St. Saturday night!

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VERSUS: HATS

Any excuse to wear a hat is a good one, we have realized we have hats we love, BUT do not wear. Maybe the occasion doesn't present itself, maybe we are a little self consicous, or maybe we live in the wrong country. Whatever the reason may be, we are vowing to try and be more spontaneous with our hat wearing. So with that being said here are our two favorites. Jess got her barret from Urban Outfitters a 100 years ago, pre a europe trip as a reminder of things to come. My hat is one I inherited from my grandfather. I fondly remember him wearing his hat with a Lacoste shirt and Brooks Brother's pants, a southern uniform, cigar and all. So, be adventurous wear a hat!

AUDREY & BAMBI

Can you not help but love both of them? Audrey & Bambi together grocery shopping, precious. This is Jessica's favorite Pin of the week, enjoy! To see more of Jessica's Pins follow her HERE.