tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32573957096793445012024-03-05T02:45:57.753-08:00American TartA place for ideas, style, fashion and all around exquisite Vintage inspiration.AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-87092158128968595102012-08-06T21:46:00.000-07:002012-08-06T21:46:04.084-07:00Teaching!Check out these adorable FREEBIES!!<br />
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AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-78255897673148847482011-12-03T15:11:00.000-08:002011-12-03T15:17:31.476-08:00Tis' the Season!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuE0rndJwmSriY1ddQ47atsiyR5wrbkZNY4mzHrnCiUBs1UQlvfCNPkZFh-0irm5IfzwqEnt-JXMUMKPkp045oIRlTGREtO53mgSuYNUFt1MWBPttk_UgNXaj4BGG8553yDwpwFNXclDkW/s1600/IMG_8548.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuE0rndJwmSriY1ddQ47atsiyR5wrbkZNY4mzHrnCiUBs1UQlvfCNPkZFh-0irm5IfzwqEnt-JXMUMKPkp045oIRlTGREtO53mgSuYNUFt1MWBPttk_UgNXaj4BGG8553yDwpwFNXclDkW/s320/IMG_8548.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682045120843150098" /></a><br />Happy Holidays...every year at this time of year I wonder "How is it already December?!". I absolutely LOVE the holidays and am working hard to post a few new items in my shop and blog. I hope to have them up by mid week. If you enjoy the items I sell in my Etsy shop, please check it out this week for the new stuff. Maybe you will find that perfect hairpeice for your sister, aunt, cousin, friend...who has the same AMAZING retro taste as you! <div>xoxo,</div><div>American Tart</div>AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-69986835132385988212011-02-16T14:36:00.000-08:002011-02-17T15:46:19.367-08:00American Tart Featured!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EaRK3THL5_rCoxS5NBO-KbV0hlzg6n4t8jb5bSJXn-EA3WxGBamXKKq_2DfesMQ4kt-S7LTkONLDhvJyrcioU-xTfhAXuLFS04FF_JJFLFx33gyPiR18JNIWrsgM711_kYjtRmTiFBdh/s1600/W_cr_AnaMaria-David_0626_494.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EaRK3THL5_rCoxS5NBO-KbV0hlzg6n4t8jb5bSJXn-EA3WxGBamXKKq_2DfesMQ4kt-S7LTkONLDhvJyrcioU-xTfhAXuLFS04FF_JJFLFx33gyPiR18JNIWrsgM711_kYjtRmTiFBdh/s320/W_cr_AnaMaria-David_0626_494.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574421610735950994" /></a>For all you brides looking for some inspiration, look no further than <a href="http://styleunveiled.com/blog/2011/2/16/american-tart-on-etsy.html">StyleUnveiled.com </a><div>This is a beautiful site dedicated to Brides who want a little something extra special on their big day. My wedding and my company, American Tart, is featured on their blog today. Check it out <a href="http://styleunveiled.com/blog/2011/2/16/american-tart-on-etsy.html">here</a>. </div>AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-82100823172777849402011-02-14T18:39:00.001-08:002011-02-14T18:41:07.968-08:00Happy LOVE Day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJD2X9yXb7bKLpmaZtt3C5K-VrYnIgy0eIMORqZuPbnzQk5slwCIyRc9wy-FQpBK25LmNVaxqLPYINjhTDYUwPoHwzEnPUSiJAJ9CWPXtY6C9XZeGEYziOMjCj7XvCujK3R027iuy_1pyY/s1600/IMG_7407.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJD2X9yXb7bKLpmaZtt3C5K-VrYnIgy0eIMORqZuPbnzQk5slwCIyRc9wy-FQpBK25LmNVaxqLPYINjhTDYUwPoHwzEnPUSiJAJ9CWPXtY6C9XZeGEYziOMjCj7XvCujK3R027iuy_1pyY/s320/IMG_7407.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573740684682916626" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I wish you all a beautiful Valentine's Day with your loved ones!</div>AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-90541586011923610202011-02-12T16:10:00.000-08:002013-11-17T09:52:10.379-08:00Can I say "I'm in love with Martha Stewart"?<br />
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Of course, I mean the brand, not necessarily the person. Although I'm sure <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/">Martha</a> is lovely! I just LOVE the way she has made SO much crafting and so many ideas highly accessible. She has a billion (probably more like a trillion) wonderful ideas on her sites and in her magazines. What's more- they are quite simple and many come with FREE clip-art. In a world where there is no free lunch I think it is so inspiring to bring this to people for free. Thank you Martha Stewart!!</div>
AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-13784355640115379092011-01-16T15:27:00.000-08:002011-01-16T16:29:14.362-08:00Our First Christmas<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHOcJOZPvEW4bswPVEVBBcAd319Xg_3e31ndhX55hCGzrg-DAj1a21xEsNc8G0TGbyMiQWoJVpOMyNeK5E1boANbztAjdSMER8MC-428HyTkqHEJcXD9V89jsNRjmxcrpr5F7ZTHuXLeG5/s1600/IMG_6971.JPG" style="text-decoration: none; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHOcJOZPvEW4bswPVEVBBcAd319Xg_3e31ndhX55hCGzrg-DAj1a21xEsNc8G0TGbyMiQWoJVpOMyNeK5E1boANbztAjdSMER8MC-428HyTkqHEJcXD9V89jsNRjmxcrpr5F7ZTHuXLeG5/s400/IMG_6971.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562930881868916466" style="text-align: center;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 400px; " /></a><div>Our first Christmas together was perfect! We had our first Christmas tree! We had so much fun decorating it together. We also got to decorate the house together for the holidays. I am really big on holidays and I LOVE decorating and adding something special. </div><div><br /></div><div>I made our first stockings! Our childhood stockings stay at our parents' homes, so we needed our own "adult" stockings. After seeing a few at stores (yuck!) and online (ok) I decided to make ours (silly me- don't know why I didn't think of that right away). This is what they look like. They were so simple! I just used cloth I already had for my other projects. My husband picked his fabric and I picked mine. 3 different patterns each. Then I made them reversible. I added vintage baubles from an irreparable vintage sweater I had. My husband wanted his simple. Just the fabric. My husband says they are SOOO much nicer and more special than anything we would have bought- thanks hubby! Here's how they turned out:</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXGojxLG4dt5RbO3TeOPXeW4B8D_7v_v603pkLgQHFbKLjV2elTtgGz2kfnCPYXTgRyovoNceE6eVz3b15L-LVExiYkqbFQtYsmrvL8kBnhvIGQ3zFJA8K-kL4EUVLem-rCFCsng_-5dIc/s1600/IMG_6942.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXGojxLG4dt5RbO3TeOPXeW4B8D_7v_v603pkLgQHFbKLjV2elTtgGz2kfnCPYXTgRyovoNceE6eVz3b15L-LVExiYkqbFQtYsmrvL8kBnhvIGQ3zFJA8K-kL4EUVLem-rCFCsng_-5dIc/s320/IMG_6942.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562941562662665154" style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFx2hYsCGTisVhsgz_P__lmx-gfz2Yxoe3cGTaLSAeq2_aVunAWg8UHONWVUnVMoXFCEGTOKBPfPkIP5pjrAvUTKKldcNdcEC1_u8MYAa-WghBcIdXFy-dhLd-vUPouz9RjxgnnP2EGiG-/s1600/IMG_6945.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFx2hYsCGTisVhsgz_P__lmx-gfz2Yxoe3cGTaLSAeq2_aVunAWg8UHONWVUnVMoXFCEGTOKBPfPkIP5pjrAvUTKKldcNdcEC1_u8MYAa-WghBcIdXFy-dhLd-vUPouz9RjxgnnP2EGiG-/s320/IMG_6945.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562941786017421746" style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><div><div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div></div><br /></div></div>AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-40691608177465272162010-11-22T11:23:00.000-08:002010-11-22T11:26:47.632-08:00Black Friday Deals!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZSQnSKpMvJ6YtO2hSK8B6B6-rfHNAET1Xo70dZQ9ckaHhsDJGyx1N_8wdM1ayetzTzlUNG08uyBZSGcS0fKd3rhZNObm7H28d21wNdPafcd9GzCK6L3_LrKqLCd0toDxPvoAQh1kVT-0/s1600/iusb_760x100.6514372.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBZSQnSKpMvJ6YtO2hSK8B6B6-rfHNAET1Xo70dZQ9ckaHhsDJGyx1N_8wdM1ayetzTzlUNG08uyBZSGcS0fKd3rhZNObm7H28d21wNdPafcd9GzCK6L3_LrKqLCd0toDxPvoAQh1kVT-0/s400/iusb_760x100.6514372.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542457616530926242" /></a>Visit my shop <a href="http://www.AmericanTart.Etsy.com">www.AmericanTart.Etsy.com</a> for special deals this Friday (black Friday)! I will post new items and coupon codes that will be good throughout the weekend while supplies last.AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-76724273863320269922010-08-11T15:41:00.000-07:002010-08-11T16:01:46.952-07:00Retro Suitcase "Guestbook"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NosX4TXF1O-p3BBztobV3V4sUE5bWkZSqxHr1a2ySZqssEbtkyqz4tVQLoXmdUUHRokJmSYQOY_kuctYTuYmvAoYkEUBgyiflgP1sgKWszrRwiLrSkmHNXLdIrW8BQfR52S-6ThiJqKS/s1600/blog10.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NosX4TXF1O-p3BBztobV3V4sUE5bWkZSqxHr1a2ySZqssEbtkyqz4tVQLoXmdUUHRokJmSYQOY_kuctYTuYmvAoYkEUBgyiflgP1sgKWszrRwiLrSkmHNXLdIrW8BQfR52S-6ThiJqKS/s400/blog10.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504291211167505170" /></a>I came up with this little idea one day when I browsing at Michael's Craft Store- a favorite past-time! I was contemplating what to do about a guestbook for our wedding. I kind of loathe traditional "guest books". They're just not my thing. So, I looked up some other cool non-conventional ideas online. There were some great ones but they just weren't quite "US". So, when I came across this little white tin suitcase at Michael's I immediately had my vision. Truly it came to me like a bolt of lightning...now if a million dollars would just fall on me like a bolt of lightning that would be great. <div><div><br /></div><div>So, I bought a can of spray paint. I chose silver, but you can choose ANY color you want at Lowe's or Home Depot for about $3. I also bought a box of sparkly gold alphabet letters at Michael's for $10 (and I still have left overs for all kinds of projects). I decided to use the word "Wishes" on our suitcase. I sprayed the suitcase (covering the handles with painters tape), attached the letters with my trusty glue gun, and added a perfectly 50's yellow polka dot ribbon. Perfecto! After the pretty stuff I enlisted the help of my engineer dad to cut a slit in the top of the suitcase so guests could simply slide their wish into the suitcase without having to open it. Last, bought a pack of multi colored blank cards at- you guessed it- Michael's and we had our very own one-of-a-kind "guestbook"! </div><div><br /></div><div>I fell in LOVE with the suitcase idea because it was very real and romantic to me at the same time. Our wedding is the beginning of our travels together. And on that road we want to stop and look back at the kind words, love, and advice from our closest family and friends. So, what was more fitting than "wishes for our future road together" and a little suitcase to carry them in. </div><div><br /></div><div>xoxo,</div><div>American Tart </div></div>AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-12844888375869386322010-08-02T15:12:00.000-07:002011-01-15T09:01:31.601-08:00Our Wedding through the lens of: Chris (our wonderful photographer)<div>During the course of our wedding and planning process we were blessed with many things. One of those blessings was our photographer <a href="http://www.chrisrobertsonphotography.com/">Chris </a>. You can find him through <a href="http://www.AmoreWeddingPhotography.com/">Amore Wedding Photography</a> He is VERY talented, and a really wonderful guy. My husband and I really felt as though we were in the hands of a friend rather than simply a professional photographer we had hired. Chris and his lovely girlfriend Jennifer came out to shoot our wedding day on Catalina Island. He just posted a beautiful <a href="http://www.chrisrobertsonblog.com/2010/07/wedding-photographer-catalina-island.html">blog</a> post of some photos from our wedding. Feast your eyes! Chris is a truly genuine guy who wants to get the best shots possible. He is a true artist. And if you are uncomfortable in front of the camera, like me, he will still be able to make you look like you stepped out of the pages of <a href="http://www.theknot.com/">The Knot</a> Bridal Magazine! He is that good!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>Here is just a sample, but please check out his blog and Amore's website (above) to see more!</div></div><div>Veil and hairpiece, boutonniere, and wishes box by: me! <a href="http://www.americantart.etsy.com/">(American Tart)</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihM29bCDcPoCW7F7W4GvNK1zs0-VoQ_y-ysF0mpgTRD_nqYbLWiZ7VvPQ3QtYQ06DIPvwo-mFWBnvTVkwADw2y45wLjaUk6wWIpFhvhA4HlgzsxyRJFsxv0t1HcZmJtiTC4y3OHaFktpty/s1600/blog11.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihM29bCDcPoCW7F7W4GvNK1zs0-VoQ_y-ysF0mpgTRD_nqYbLWiZ7VvPQ3QtYQ06DIPvwo-mFWBnvTVkwADw2y45wLjaUk6wWIpFhvhA4HlgzsxyRJFsxv0t1HcZmJtiTC4y3OHaFktpty/s400/blog11.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500935447600009250" /></a><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNhFd8-i4ulNH_R3VQo8xMCYYV94aqyD0l3g5r6oqRSZrBe2sHyhOxsCF0VAWHSBzCysetJkgg8H0wkjhdgm7-YnQVWc3GWoDdLx99Y3cg60s2JtLTzdVojXY6C1huKMsINhkQhiGTobP-/s1600/blog08.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbeNBbLYN-Lcur886Zat8WL48oR5fEybPgaeBnJvC5GHifZB4OQTURuYpWalkOmxTr4b3A7eTh2V0go-fcKCWxxjLMq0h-hvizvJ5Ul3hfg-paibONmLm77W-SbFD2iindEM2b7g8fCe07/s400/blog06.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500934247192121426" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxdJR4KZneAVzGH5a9SCtq3_YfAS2a_y_zIbVXD1rqVZV0KFyCU6YlPQ459LvmwDjkHSz-F2Ns7NUmomrWslpylGoGcytqQ24Rqebs0gy8voftRhG8NBj-ilTp4MsYrTMsQR_r61FmUz4/s1600/blog04.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxdJR4KZneAVzGH5a9SCtq3_YfAS2a_y_zIbVXD1rqVZV0KFyCU6YlPQ459LvmwDjkHSz-F2Ns7NUmomrWslpylGoGcytqQ24Rqebs0gy8voftRhG8NBj-ilTp4MsYrTMsQR_r61FmUz4/s400/blog04.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500934088801764658" /></a>Check back for some DIY tips at the end of the week!</div>AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-19694345557151524102010-07-15T17:00:00.000-07:002013-11-17T09:54:05.426-08:00I'm Married & Life!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgcws4GbcGA69fsydWYsrbZ2cmlCwuFrcmwQtEs8lbDqAIq7kBck5VqX9LuSYvCoGSey4ZOCftnRs9eD2_FDtMVFVKl9l80NKrExInyFVnBwhdORD1BkRr4gSoWF8enJIg-nBYw_nDbkn3/s1600/IMG_1124.JPG.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494291495042040642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgcws4GbcGA69fsydWYsrbZ2cmlCwuFrcmwQtEs8lbDqAIq7kBck5VqX9LuSYvCoGSey4ZOCftnRs9eD2_FDtMVFVKl9l80NKrExInyFVnBwhdORD1BkRr4gSoWF8enJIg-nBYw_nDbkn3/s400/IMG_1124.JPG.jpeg" style="cursor: pointer; 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<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ok</span>, no I did not fall off the face of the earth. I simply have been through some crazy life changes in the past 3 months. My hubby and I are now married (just under 3 weeks now!), and we have also gone through some unfortunate losses just before our wedding. <br />
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I am now back, and with a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">vengeance</span>. I am getting back into the creative zone and I will be posting new items in my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Etsy</span> shop this weekend 7/17/10 & 7/18/10. Please check them out and check back because I will be blogging regularly again! </div>
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AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-10693058494230171402010-05-03T17:41:00.000-07:002010-05-03T17:45:47.004-07:00New Vintage Items!!<div>Just a quick blog to let you know I have posted several new vintage items. Including this gorgeous wool swing coat with black fox fur collar AND this lovely ladylike sailor dress! Please visit my Etsy shop at <a href="http://www.AmericanTart.Etsy.com">www.AmericanTart.Etsy.com</a> for more!!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCpTP9xH1gCqcIKpdsEYeQ_Fv6JDAK07vfZUqARoLAvHgycdFt0au3bevNLBs4xG8rhiQmEixeS5bGZlbAVdoLaOgnlZ287v6EWh-l9agBeoX_DPEhU0Zxzwt2_FQD75FjN3bWCqjgVe_/s1600/IMG_5076.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUCpTP9xH1gCqcIKpdsEYeQ_Fv6JDAK07vfZUqARoLAvHgycdFt0au3bevNLBs4xG8rhiQmEixeS5bGZlbAVdoLaOgnlZ287v6EWh-l9agBeoX_DPEhU0Zxzwt2_FQD75FjN3bWCqjgVe_/s400/IMG_5076.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467209383410017810" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdWq1AZNQTJZY5VfKM8-gK0P5DCOBfh9fE2mIpKmMkRCu-hJsP_e61dqTWGynH3KQKyu-OzvukFchwmCjow2Tl-djNlDKJiI1w2NRukgMD2hgnyQRgGvFY9AuKd7BI8aZzbcBJsqZQDWI1/s1600/IMG_5067.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdWq1AZNQTJZY5VfKM8-gK0P5DCOBfh9fE2mIpKmMkRCu-hJsP_e61dqTWGynH3KQKyu-OzvukFchwmCjow2Tl-djNlDKJiI1w2NRukgMD2hgnyQRgGvFY9AuKd7BI8aZzbcBJsqZQDWI1/s400/IMG_5067.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467209230709750402" /></a>AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-41472512169494662032010-03-21T18:42:00.000-07:002010-03-21T18:48:40.481-07:00Spring Deals!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijo1IPoD7X9mSwLDSZehj46l9x1oc0DhGqUpu16TBuMbIwKERyk2MP9jSiukBc86UgBUjRChkW95GgxLOCS8aG-p9Q4HSehBzbZFQeT3hGnxZ9geHZ1u5X6mLbcZv7OcYizWyRxauVbh5V/s1600-h/ATDamaskBanner.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijo1IPoD7X9mSwLDSZehj46l9x1oc0DhGqUpu16TBuMbIwKERyk2MP9jSiukBc86UgBUjRChkW95GgxLOCS8aG-p9Q4HSehBzbZFQeT3hGnxZ9geHZ1u5X6mLbcZv7OcYizWyRxauVbh5V/s400/ATDamaskBanner.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451269099257169794" /></a>Life has been a bit rough lately. The economy is a real drag and lots of things seem to be spinning out of control. But, there is ALWAYS something to celebrate. Spring has arrived and I would like to welcome this new season with some wonderful deals for my wonderful readers. Please visit my Etsy shop www.AmericanTart.etsy.com on Tuesday March 21 for some great prices on vintage and vintage inspired accessories and clothes. I will have some lovely surprise items!!AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-56338033635295378362010-02-08T18:45:00.000-08:002010-02-09T13:58:02.879-08:00The Wife Blog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDrhFXANwPntH9bQ6mg6IwqgknGtS83dUh-UBXesif46Fu4nNQ2dS7rbzypzTuWTU9IjPTDHxPYqyIP9vHYsINwA_kAisSBYAen44n5bzj3w70I15Wwv5veU75KoYQbxDR3RD6sSRNeTE/s1600-h/housewife1.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTDrhFXANwPntH9bQ6mg6IwqgknGtS83dUh-UBXesif46Fu4nNQ2dS7rbzypzTuWTU9IjPTDHxPYqyIP9vHYsINwA_kAisSBYAen44n5bzj3w70I15Wwv5veU75KoYQbxDR3RD6sSRNeTE/s400/housewife1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436365736442096178" /></a>What do you call a blog posting about another blog? A smorgasblog?? Anyway- I am so crazy about this blog called <a href="http://taryncoxthewife.blogspot.com/">The Wife</a>- right here on Blogspot! I can't get enough of the kind of anti-woman's lib view. But it's really not anti because it is OUR choice to be a lovely stay at home wife and mother! Ah- I can't wait for those days... are you reading this hubby-to-be? ;)AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-4406111661406786902010-02-04T15:29:00.000-08:002010-02-04T15:34:20.985-08:00Unique Favor or Bridesmaid Gift<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbw_ttjgSunWtMP1Gaz4FbW9OUl4G3oOoUZKoS0iICCLpAqgyORrNqbZbC1GqB6m2sDkxtINt9wYUhfQdo6ZVRSrTODjwDMsZPsal0cqFY626_vF7DeIZNjyqbWtysdu2riHnBtHKUvau/s1600-h/78704_one_b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbw_ttjgSunWtMP1Gaz4FbW9OUl4G3oOoUZKoS0iICCLpAqgyORrNqbZbC1GqB6m2sDkxtINt9wYUhfQdo6ZVRSrTODjwDMsZPsal0cqFY626_vF7DeIZNjyqbWtysdu2riHnBtHKUvau/s400/78704_one_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434534769466662354" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">For the ladies perhaps?</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiigBYlTMrVvJGTB2htATs0cn622KqZT_2qh0pHYVYZNK7YqnN4ztI9va-aNvih_ms6CEgdT5lpNpywz-EYBZ6g9Fe1J4AK0BLmo3AYcfK6Ul5g6r7KBbuK4YUhM5iw8_hROkGwHdL_krhk/s1600-h/78404_whi_b-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiigBYlTMrVvJGTB2htATs0cn622KqZT_2qh0pHYVYZNK7YqnN4ztI9va-aNvih_ms6CEgdT5lpNpywz-EYBZ6g9Fe1J4AK0BLmo3AYcfK6Ul5g6r7KBbuK4YUhM5iw8_hROkGwHdL_krhk/s400/78404_whi_b-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434534718822997922" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">For the strapping gents!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I plan on giving these beautiful <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com">mugs</a> as gifts at my wedding. This could get pricey if you are having an average to larger wedding. But, if you are having a small wedding like us (50 people!) then you may want to spend a few hundred dollars to get your guests a nice gift! You may be able to find less expensive versions on websites like Etsy, Ebay or Poppytalk Handmade. </div>AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-82446813041617563872010-02-01T22:16:00.000-08:002010-02-01T22:30:28.419-08:00I dream of clutches!<div>As I am in the midst of planning my nuptials, I am coming across more beautiful things than I can possibly use in one day! Which is why I am so happy to share them with you! As you know, I live for vintage and retro fashion beauty etc... So, on my big day I plan to carry a gorgeous vintage clutch. Here are just some of the beautiful pieces I would recommend to any other bride to be with a retro or unique flair. I personally love the first two for a wedding for their un-bridey look! You can wear them anywhere and everywhere after your wedding and always be reminded of that wonderful day! </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgek4Dhqc0IJ-TwLxfPNpEDRIk268E795QHoixyHdYiF7gzeoQ_dn6WO6Ze7JTZbo7pJ7snO6vN93u88zaOUT8UmJpQdh963O7Vcwx9Kf2I19EW3jQhTfHmuGcedchKe_J8kJrU3-NKtJS2/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.120267427.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgek4Dhqc0IJ-TwLxfPNpEDRIk268E795QHoixyHdYiF7gzeoQ_dn6WO6Ze7JTZbo7pJ7snO6vN93u88zaOUT8UmJpQdh963O7Vcwx9Kf2I19EW3jQhTfHmuGcedchKe_J8kJrU3-NKtJS2/s400/il_fullxfull.120267427.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433527254026964978" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilaZ6jfoXIB8FRRibV8ifFuBHWeMfAP5PXNcsIxiCBLGM37Z4Yk7iV_NRpGqazMRzhSZq-W52JiWedZai97NyVPBro6PO80TloRarcaoKZorF07eoLDYX0283VnC1to0Ua-9w7cQAVF6ZW/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.120269209.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilaZ6jfoXIB8FRRibV8ifFuBHWeMfAP5PXNcsIxiCBLGM37Z4Yk7iV_NRpGqazMRzhSZq-W52JiWedZai97NyVPBro6PO80TloRarcaoKZorF07eoLDYX0283VnC1to0Ua-9w7cQAVF6ZW/s400/il_fullxfull.120269209.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433527158379205794" /></a><div>Find these first two bold beauties on Etsy made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BrianaEdelmanDesigns">Briana E. Fabrique a la Main</a>!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3A4NFi2J-bAFMhDtTUQj8zBsPcYmQym2p62BOiixAECz_GvDS9jqYx1W7sLOxxVY1Rkjad0uZjqfQfhxp_iIuXbbdOmVVpBBvf5MThMhyphenhyphenKuUFvLEB0l3QYJ6ZYOBVyKGvHJhrbu-cTF_1/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.120459400.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3A4NFi2J-bAFMhDtTUQj8zBsPcYmQym2p62BOiixAECz_GvDS9jqYx1W7sLOxxVY1Rkjad0uZjqfQfhxp_iIuXbbdOmVVpBBvf5MThMhyphenhyphenKuUFvLEB0l3QYJ6ZYOBVyKGvHJhrbu-cTF_1/s400/il_fullxfull.120459400.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433526984935013394" /></a>Get this lovely lacy number on Etsy by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/percyhandmade">Percy Handmade</a>!<br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUdwqpz7dTV86a4VkXUWqNTgS0l2FIRlqUpr3aI336kDrwAyjfk6d235jJ-KkeYLPX5LwdPDKwP4_SeybB8nzyOPAP3w0_lbAYnsOImssTP4J4GC6Lv4siNn6qgEwO_bpzrFc0dkH8b6bo/s400/il_fullxfull.119503537.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433527344457041650" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span><div>Find this bubblegum dream on Etsy made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mermaidsdream">Mermaid's Dream</a>!<br /><div><br /></div></div></div>AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-19944076352467126432010-01-18T10:14:00.000-08:002010-01-18T10:24:05.253-08:00Succulent Centerpieces<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsYRjZtivrCkBc9CXdxr13o21MUX-HatJl9RQOkVdnhQIHE01D_N3rswgEBrSajYiqQz-A4fvHBQ_hhBvXVTtSbCLdufOINUeLwXlmhxqqzX1WXrp5Y1KucLOyzWAGLaW2OKe6Rw39cFj/s1600-h/suc1.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpsYRjZtivrCkBc9CXdxr13o21MUX-HatJl9RQOkVdnhQIHE01D_N3rswgEBrSajYiqQz-A4fvHBQ_hhBvXVTtSbCLdufOINUeLwXlmhxqqzX1WXrp5Y1KucLOyzWAGLaW2OKe6Rw39cFj/s400/suc1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428147210886552770" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSxMVnZMwtjD8YHMu0iX1JIEU4GSt3A51yMg8kNtibra0oyLSpZZG6l7c8a19PQox9WVHRQPATzCn5x1HSZKZ5zR_LvcHPPIVZ7gWaiMhkHLthCPVN9Z43idVpRB1PJP1uSB-qBgkNxDIw/s1600-h/suc2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSxMVnZMwtjD8YHMu0iX1JIEU4GSt3A51yMg8kNtibra0oyLSpZZG6l7c8a19PQox9WVHRQPATzCn5x1HSZKZ5zR_LvcHPPIVZ7gWaiMhkHLthCPVN9Z43idVpRB1PJP1uSB-qBgkNxDIw/s400/suc2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428147111451293858" /></a><div>With the new year comes new weddings. As I am planning my own (5 months to go! YAY!) I am coming across more and more unique wedding ideas I want to share with my fellow retro lovers. These beautiful plants are chic and green...literally as well as environmentally. Succulents are a wonderful centerpiece alternatives to flowers that will die within several days. These are both colorful and guests can take them home as favors! I love the subtle retro vibe too- they would look unbelievable in a Palm Springs wedding location! Find these little gems at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=24283887">Greenwaredesign</a> . This etsy artist is very talented.</div>AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-666613907573350342009-12-28T09:32:00.000-08:002009-12-28T09:44:46.525-08:00Cute Kitch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8b92QnM0YI4yMEby8lG1qcFql3n7foI5nQJlvmYW3Z9L5U_Z1vVrNkoazFpbZDRWdxenVOFU3Pt3EyMu1do5A2rucStYF8J5lhWcAhTFytQjMRkAHNqu2ZTtTfe0cnn2Xj5gdF1SqAoz/s1600-h/pink+make.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8b92QnM0YI4yMEby8lG1qcFql3n7foI5nQJlvmYW3Z9L5U_Z1vVrNkoazFpbZDRWdxenVOFU3Pt3EyMu1do5A2rucStYF8J5lhWcAhTFytQjMRkAHNqu2ZTtTfe0cnn2Xj5gdF1SqAoz/s400/pink+make.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420343430763313858" /></a><div>I found this adorable sign on <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/gallery40">Poppytalk Handmade</a>. It is a very cool site, similar to Etsy, where sellers can post their own handmade items. There is a goldmine of lovelies like this sign from the Etsy artist Farouche. </div>AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-91365209678903392942009-12-25T14:23:00.000-08:002009-12-25T14:27:25.630-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHWeXjsXecLwfvjdMycnE5XYfPfH14DlKfaB_IDjr9FWh1qdkx1DVvLBPufXlBDb_Xjh0RytbebBOIpvDCH5rW5cbLgWfngsxV627ngusugOQPXYOQLRLk5xZbOen4PE8ht7wNQV3vJxhd/s1600-h/IMG_0242.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHWeXjsXecLwfvjdMycnE5XYfPfH14DlKfaB_IDjr9FWh1qdkx1DVvLBPufXlBDb_Xjh0RytbebBOIpvDCH5rW5cbLgWfngsxV627ngusugOQPXYOQLRLk5xZbOen4PE8ht7wNQV3vJxhd/s400/IMG_0242.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419303886681963922" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Merry Christmas from American Tart!!</div>AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-15626713723014216392009-12-14T19:21:00.000-08:002009-12-14T19:28:13.644-08:00Rustic and Adorable<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3Mjiqgj1eZMK-r1rrfXDbOhqQXoNkVnau20eQsEXWAm5Zm0t24BoczVL8FDy5c1NevRk2dFFJCAnl1ICTbPg0D2QFkzYoHctset2xEMvC3hRbTcv1hHIRhnliQWYRPKLIM1o83zay-RB/s1600-h/large_image-9.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3Mjiqgj1eZMK-r1rrfXDbOhqQXoNkVnau20eQsEXWAm5Zm0t24BoczVL8FDy5c1NevRk2dFFJCAnl1ICTbPg0D2QFkzYoHctset2xEMvC3hRbTcv1hHIRhnliQWYRPKLIM1o83zay-RB/s400/large_image-9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415299503723013714" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb2-DT09Ak3zk4yoUCeRTm4UVg1LlPb_w4MA7aqHCKw6_dOsyqhr65tIOND_RndI2RCAV8GsVuL3YEVHXVbsDdAqkm-_bLH3tRnlrBd_BQOh_qc3tK_5cRKnHzmXA1rYSOFY6PNoMf8U7E/s1600-h/large_image-8.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb2-DT09Ak3zk4yoUCeRTm4UVg1LlPb_w4MA7aqHCKw6_dOsyqhr65tIOND_RndI2RCAV8GsVuL3YEVHXVbsDdAqkm-_bLH3tRnlrBd_BQOh_qc3tK_5cRKnHzmXA1rYSOFY6PNoMf8U7E/s400/large_image-8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415298813814696610" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6OFpL-7j_rijthWxvjiRyEYGqA4iqI-rW2BbBPgTPIUrxSGJMVRTU0TkLe8Gk3aw10bHJy7iZxsnf3rJl02Qs05cRywtjVt7_mASl37EojSsbJ3qCYobIbn0desxvANeRJnyWaWg1rmjy/s1600-h/large_image-7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6OFpL-7j_rijthWxvjiRyEYGqA4iqI-rW2BbBPgTPIUrxSGJMVRTU0TkLe8Gk3aw10bHJy7iZxsnf3rJl02Qs05cRywtjVt7_mASl37EojSsbJ3qCYobIbn0desxvANeRJnyWaWg1rmjy/s400/large_image-7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415298579506082402" /></a><div>Ok. After about a week of a really sore throat followed by awful headaches congestion etc.. I am feeling good enough to get back to some daily routines I let go while recuperating. I found some super cute new reception decor ideas. Check them out- which one is your favorite? Find them <a href="http://weddings.theknot.com/Real-Weddings/reception-decor/results.aspx?type=3&wedding+details=reception+decor&pageIndex=1">here</a>.</div>AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-61062786491138786052009-12-11T06:55:00.000-08:002009-12-11T06:58:33.634-08:00Sick as a Dog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKruBlFYcYftcHhoJ3zHZ-k89KWqcPvDAvYmTfsi40wxxIoAd5J9vkL3W2ywcEn4brrSFUEEc5jNx5LhuwcGycYQKeAj71BaXDZuM5mK0LpwnOGftvKJTci3i6C4F8GpxTJWBTsdWTSha8/s1600-h/sick-dog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKruBlFYcYftcHhoJ3zHZ-k89KWqcPvDAvYmTfsi40wxxIoAd5J9vkL3W2ywcEn4brrSFUEEc5jNx5LhuwcGycYQKeAj71BaXDZuM5mK0LpwnOGftvKJTci3i6C4F8GpxTJWBTsdWTSha8/s400/sick-dog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413993141543175794" /></a><br />Sorry for the lack of posts. I have been very under the weather with a terrible sore throat, headache and I keep needing sleep! I will resume my posting regularly in the coming week. I just need to get better! Thank you and I hope all of you are keeping healthy!AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-70904336735190233512009-12-02T08:41:00.000-08:002009-12-02T08:59:09.494-08:00Paris Inspiration<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ThIu4Evz0I5ZwthG-IK4sU4RKnHEABpNReP_jFJ8kmMGHd-rM_BLj7vfZl-OhlzwBqmOtkyaFbOzXiMUG-aclE_pBN3ePsPk234rpvvtUHvI9bNnQoNKans_R1xm521yYZ1ZoiVJ6QLJ/s1600-h/IMG_2105.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ThIu4Evz0I5ZwthG-IK4sU4RKnHEABpNReP_jFJ8kmMGHd-rM_BLj7vfZl-OhlzwBqmOtkyaFbOzXiMUG-aclE_pBN3ePsPk234rpvvtUHvI9bNnQoNKans_R1xm521yYZ1ZoiVJ6QLJ/s400/IMG_2105.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410682875813995826" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8UIpCLxhCg1GMKoTsKu2VfmR2D-rVFCppBnjagNAtG00kkDPCRtjWxgwRW5hTSOUqV9QpHufd_on6JPDAKfN1KmSQqsILaXJy0hyKeUWYxFLKhiCLdyzlwD9XqCa75VtqtuDv_9fTjp2Z/s1600-h/IMG_2113.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8UIpCLxhCg1GMKoTsKu2VfmR2D-rVFCppBnjagNAtG00kkDPCRtjWxgwRW5hTSOUqV9QpHufd_on6JPDAKfN1KmSQqsILaXJy0hyKeUWYxFLKhiCLdyzlwD9XqCa75VtqtuDv_9fTjp2Z/s400/IMG_2113.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410682491038185298" /></a>This summer my fiancé and I went to France and Scotland. My sister got married in the beautiful Scottish Highlands and we decided we had to make a trip of it of course! Our visit to Paris was so inspiring. The food, the music, the coffee, the fashion! I was in love. So, thought I would start a little regular posting about my travels and how they have inspired me. This first post is a picture of me, taken by hubby-to-be, staring in wonder at the gorgeous Tour Eiffel. Such a beautiful mass of steel. This was a magical moment- just living in the moment. <!--StartFragment--><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <!--EndFragment-->AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-6883419208708375162009-11-30T10:21:00.000-08:002009-11-30T10:25:05.451-08:00Cyber Monday Deal!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOV9hnlIGUnDNK7A0U7ql0RbRXkVsRYEsvQmCOHMtlJPsdYPc54nXtaJj_ygGXI_xlfmEdMmgfh05wnhvJgZoOZXojWhhgp-120sKYINTup1YbWkB5vorH7rABn1Lu6aJIRvRl9ADViu9/s1600/ATOLDBackround.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwOV9hnlIGUnDNK7A0U7ql0RbRXkVsRYEsvQmCOHMtlJPsdYPc54nXtaJj_ygGXI_xlfmEdMmgfh05wnhvJgZoOZXojWhhgp-120sKYINTup1YbWkB5vorH7rABn1Lu6aJIRvRl9ADViu9/s400/ATOLDBackround.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409964011531627058" /></a>Visit my Etsy shop www.AmericanTart.Etsy.com for free shipping on all items- today only!! I will be back Wednesday with another great retro wedding idea!AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-38721374065897326522009-11-26T13:19:00.000-08:002009-11-26T13:22:57.690-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtcZRU7XSZk03L1jjUN58cEHtOEY26jPr5_FALHL9gKBoGv6Ohbx8j6Q2mcwavSSBA_23-1NPMsL7awT1lpZ0sIvfwmIICjSllcKFu2sHbK3eOXI-PNOsfs5gNypBBqcPs83fhnd3BfC1i/s1600/thanksgiving.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtcZRU7XSZk03L1jjUN58cEHtOEY26jPr5_FALHL9gKBoGv6Ohbx8j6Q2mcwavSSBA_23-1NPMsL7awT1lpZ0sIvfwmIICjSllcKFu2sHbK3eOXI-PNOsfs5gNypBBqcPs83fhnd3BfC1i/s400/thanksgiving.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408525854215575714" /></a>Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are all relaxing and enjoying your day with loved ones. Don't forget to check my Etsy shop tomorrow for a Black Friday deal on one of my vintage dresses!AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257395709679344501.post-67293549797930081522009-11-25T08:36:00.001-08:002009-11-25T08:44:45.737-08:00Black Friday Exclusive!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEighgJSYPiBIsT85xq2aqMwqali0wWL68iKESeS5HkVmqD3nAzQa7Js-XRovFF4j99jbSdVbOI-cZnhbhxMcVVVEEPkisp3Mc3EixjmS6qbddqb04HXTNYAnobnh38eyGBuVKGZ1ZJWi7i8/s1600/IMG_5053.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEighgJSYPiBIsT85xq2aqMwqali0wWL68iKESeS5HkVmqD3nAzQa7Js-XRovFF4j99jbSdVbOI-cZnhbhxMcVVVEEPkisp3Mc3EixjmS6qbddqb04HXTNYAnobnh38eyGBuVKGZ1ZJWi7i8/s400/IMG_5053.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408082638083704370" /></a><div>In honor of the biggest shopping day of the year, I have decided to (finally) post one of my beloved vintage clothing pieces on my Etsy shop. It will be difficult to let these items go, but it is time for them to find yet another home and another life! As my faithful blog readers, you are getting a sneak peek at the first item. Please check for this gorgeous vintage dress in my Etsy shop on Friday!! </div>AmericanTarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853126001421292008noreply@blogger.com0