The Big Top

"Dear God. Not only am I unemployed and homeless, but I also have a pregnant woman, bereaved dog, elephant, and eleven horses to take care of." 

- Water for Elephants

















I recently finished reading Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.  All in all, the book was okay. There was romance. There was hardship. Two people fell in love.  The token elephant saves the day. But what really appealed to me and kept my interest was the romance of running away with the circus.  And with that fascination, I began to search for old circus photos. Here are a few. 




Treasures hunted ...

It's been quite chilly outside these past couple of weeks (even in sunny los angeles) ... even still,  we can't help  but shop for some Spring freshness. Though the weather tells us otherwise - we know it's gotta be ... just around the corner.


60s Striped Twiggy Mini Dress


Beige Linen Safari Shift Dress


Ivory Crochet Lace Dress


Black Wool Crop Pea Coat


Denim Blue Gauze Romper




Dark Blue Mini House Dress
Floral Striped Maxi Sun Dress

Rich Pomegranate Border Floral Dress 
Plum Floral Mini Disco Dress


Colorful Plaid Ruffle Day Dress
Ditsy Love Tube Maxi Summer Dress


Summer Sunshine Gauze Crochet Dress


80s Indie Tropical Pant Romper


Colorful Cowl Mod Mini Dress
Light Aqua Blue Ruffle Mod Shift Dress




Off Shoulder Tiered Gauze Dress


Black and White Colorblock Beatnik Dress




Peachy Lace Prairie Dress


Pale Blue Prairie Romance Maxi Dress


Pastel Plaid Ruffle Blouse
Navy Dot Prairie Skirt

Plum Brocade Cocktail Party Dress


Grape and White Ruffle Dress


Twiggy Striped Mod Shift Dress



It's spring fever.  That is what the name of it is.  And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!  ~Mark Twain