My View: Summer Summer!

I am back from a brief blogging break after a hectic but fun-filled Summer! The past few months have been filled with trips for work, family visits, and an unexpected move to a new apartment. I have worked on some sewing and knitting projects along the way and I will share them soon. In the meantime, here are some shots from my instagram feed from the past few months.

Visited some family in Boston and enjoyed some sweet treats at a street festival!

We moved to Bay Ridge! I am enjoying the proximity to New York Harbor and have taken my vintage Raleigh, or the Rusty Lady, out for several rides. 

I went to Newport, RI for work and tried to capture the beauty of the super moon on the beach.

The roof top of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, here in NYC, offers wonderful views and wine!  I went to see the Charles James exhibit. I hope you saw it! 

I spent July 4th weekend in Montauk for work selling swimwear in our 1970's Land Yacht airstream. So much fun! 

I hope you all are enjoying your summer! To keep the "insta" in instagram follow me @bobbinbombshell. 

My View: Spring in New York City

 The weather is finally getting nicer here in NYC! Here are some Instagram snaps of Spring!

Finally, it was nice enough to go out with out a jacket. I snapped this selfie while waiting for the train. I'm wearing my vintage 1970's H-BARC Ranchwear shirt. I love that floral print. Sunglasses from Trés Noir. 

Underneath the Brooklyn Bridge. Never gets old! 

This is Jane's Carousel in DUMBO. I like this shot.

Went for a walk on the High Line on Easter. New York City is in bloom! 

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My View: Winter Hats

Winter is coming to an end! Finally! The past few months have been about hibernation and bundling up to go outside. I've been busy knitting warm hats or enjoying putting some vintage ones into rotation. This was a season where need overshadowed fashion, but hopefully we pulled off both! 

Here's a sampling of just a few of the hats from this Winter that were put to the test:

It was a sunny day, but freezing! Here I am sporting my Maple Leaf Turban. This hat is really warm, and with my Mother's brooch I could channel my Canadian ancestry to keep warm!  

 I bought this vintage 1960's fur hat in Memphis last Summer. I always find the best vintage winter wear in warm climates! I love this hat, it's very chic and stylish. I am actually looking forward to wearing this with a late Fall or early Spring ensemble. This hat is very warm but does not cover the ears which is crucial during freezing temps. 

This one I knitted up for my husband with the Peace Fleece I purchased in Maine last Fall. Blue is his color! If you're looking for a simple watch cap or Jacques Cousteau style pattern, this is the one. 

What was your "go to" hat this Winter to keep the chill away?

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My View: Winter in the City

I always enjoy the quietness of Winter, even in a city that doesn't slow down. Here are some snaps I have shared on Instagram lately during some recent snowy days and nights.

Snowy park bench at Madison Square Park.

My kitty, Coco Pancakes, watching the snow fall.

Warming up with a café au lait at Balthazar.

Walking home in the snow in Brooklyn.

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My View: The End of Summer

Summer has wound down. Autumn in creeping in. Here are some of my favorite instagrams from the last few weeks of Summer.

I explored the Garage Antique Flea Market and found these abandoned Pointe shoes. 

Red sailor's knots create some amazing art work in Madison Square Park.

At my favorite place, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, lily pads and lotus flowers.

Ready for cooler temps... tweed fingerless have been made! 

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My View: August Instagram Round-Up

My day job is in the lingerie industry and we got to go to the Lingerie Francaise Exhibition during market week. I instagramed a few pics from the exibit, including this 1952 Lejaby Overwire. I am really on the hunt for a vintage overwire for my vintage lingerie collection. 

Summer in NYC is filled with outdoor movies in the parks. I was lucky to catch The Women afterwork one night with friends.  If you haven't seen this, do! It stars Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer and Rosalind Russell. The fashion show scene is to die for! 

Treated myself to some new shoes. I love these! Miranda from Re-Mix. 

ps. They come in green, too! 

I've worked in Union Square for the past 3 years and I love the weekly greenmarket there. We moved our office to Chelsea recently so I snapped some lovely pics from the market on my last day in the neighborhood.

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My View: Summer In The City

July was a hot one! Summer in the city is always a mixture of awful and special at the same time. Hard to describe, you just have to experience it to know what I mean. Here are some July Instagram highlights. If you prefer to keep Instagram, ya know instant, follow me @BobbinBombshell.

In true Brooklyn style, the kids found heat relief from the hydrants. 

A tranquil and hot view of Central Park. 

Prairie Roses from the Union Square farmers's market on my breakfast table.

City sunsets are wonderful. This view is from my block in Sunset Park. 

My View: June Instagram Highlights

Ahhh June!! Summer has made it's arrival and I couldn't be happier! Here are some highlights from my Instagram from last month. To see my vacation pics from Memphis, go here.  Should you want to keep instagram, ya know instant, follow me @BobbinBombshell.

Sewing projects are in order this Summer! I am committed to making more of my own clothes. Here is some patterns and newly purchased fabric for summer sewing goodness! 

The yarn arrived from Craftsy for the Mystery Knit Along! It's no longer a mystery. The pattern is now available. We are making a lacy shawl! My first one! 

Discovered this van completely yarn bombed! Wow! 

Spent the first day of Summer at the High Line afterwork to watch the sun set with my sweetie! 

Happy Summer! 

On Vacation: Memphis Bound!

I'm off to Memphis for a little vacation time! Graceland here I come!

Follow me on Instagram @BobbinBombshell for updates while I am away. Perhaps I will be able to get my hair high enough to make Priscilla proud! 

My View: May Instagram Highlights

May flew by but it was a fun month! Here are a few highlights from my Instagram feed where I share more glimpses into my daily life than I do here.  To keep Instagram, ya know instant, follow me @BobbinBombshell!

The city was in full bloom in May. My sweetheart and I spent our 2nd Wedding Anniversary at one of our favorite places, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The wisteria was stunning! 

I've been practicing 1960's hair styles. I was quite pleased with how this came out! 

Pink tulle perfection! I love to share sneak peeks from my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail on Instagram. I've got a lot of gorgeous vintage to list when I return from my upcoming vacation! This crinoline is one of  many vintage lingerie delights soon to be listed. 

My natural straight hair on this day. Red is my favorite color. My boss said I looked like Minnie Mouse that day. That's a compliment! 

My View: Staycation and Family Time

I recently took a vacation that was part staycation and part family reunion! It was so wonderful to split the time for both myself and to see my family!

Here are a few shots from Instagram that I took during my time off. To keep Instagram, ya know instant, follow me @BobbinBombshell! 

How cute is my Nephew Ryan in his Dinosaur hat I made him? I love it (and him)!! 

New shoes! I'm  a sucker for a T-Strap!

I explored my neighborhood in Brooklyn. Fresh produce in Chinatown on a sunny day! 

This is my dress form in my craft room. She dresses better than I do.

My new Bordelle open back tee! I never noticed how many freckles I have on my back! It prompted this post. 

My View: A Pretty Winter

Here's a review of some of my Instagram photos this month. I've been working hard this Winter, but I've taken time to notice the quiet beauty of the season! 

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If you've been following me on Instagram, you've seen these beauties grow and come to life. I received a bulb garden for a Christmas gift and I've loved watching the Paper Whites and Amaryllis bloom. 

We've had a cold yet very clear and sunny January. Here's a snap I captured of the Flatiron building in Manhattan with the winter sun shining on it. 

I'm loving tweeds this year! Some yummy new yarn for winter projects! 

Winter light in my bedroom one morning 

And it was my Birthday a couple of weeks ago! Here is the prettiest gift wrap on a gift I received! 

My View: Christmas Time!

It's so hard to follow everyone on every social media channel these days. I know I can't keep up! Here's a review of some of my recent Instagram pics. To keep Instagram, you know, instant, follow me @bobbinbombshell!

Holiday hair on Christmas Eve! 

I wore my favorite Wolford Marlenes that night too! 

The Greta amp I got my sweetie for Christmas! Isn't it cute?

Coco striking a Christmas morning pose.