Lovely Finds: Luggage and...a blow dryer??

So I was on my weekly Winner's hunt, when I came across this gorgeous luggage set from XOXO:



Close-up of fabric print, old-timey bears and photos, I love it!


Also found this great hair dryer and straightening iron set. Antique flower print!

"Stacking" Russian nesting doll video game

"Stacking" is a video game I just discoved in which you solve puzzles and make progress by stacking with other russian nesting dolls and obtaining their "powers". The graphics are very vintage-inspired and absolutely gorgeous. Here's the game trailor:

Free Dolly Kei and Vintage/Antique-look icons

All icons measure 100x100, and are completely free to use, no credit to me needed.

Dolly Kei in all Black, Elizabeth

Because I love Polyvore, and because I firmly believe you can do Dolly kei all in black is you mix your textures and patterns right.

Dolly Kei in Black #13 by MolotovCupcake featuring cluster jewelry

And I'm sitting here watching "Elizabeth", probably one of the best historical dramas ever made (in my opinion anyhow). Elizabeth details the early years and rise to power of Queen Elizabeth the First, played by Cate Blanchette. I'm not even sure how many times I've watched it. Amazing story, stunning visuals, there isn't anything I can critisize about this film. And the costumes, oh my goodness...

"Elizabeth" was followed by "The Golden Age", which documents her later life.

Victorian Christmas Cards

I was scouring the internet for images from Victorian Christmas Cards and postcards today, and found some really pretty ones. I love the innocence and detailing. This one's intricate lacey edge is so lovely.

"Bigger than Us" White Lies

I just saw this music video today, strange and wonderful:

Some Things for your Viewing Pleasure...Birdcages in Art.

Something I've always been sort of visually obsessed with is birdcages. I have no idea why. I just have to collect interesting pictures of them, jewelry and birdcages themselves. Here are some that have been collecting on my computer: