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The time Frances went to Savannah Beach

I wanted to show you all some pictures I discovered in an old envelope of my grandmother’s trip to Savannah Beach, now Tybee Island, with her best friends in May of 1949. These vintage beach pictures are among the most beautiful I have ever seen. I can’t quite put my finger on why I like them so much, suffice to say they remind me of heaven.

Frances is second from the left

I love the overexposure. I might try to do this when I go to the beach in a few weeks. Frances is the one with those incredible white cat eye sunglasses, second from the left.

They apparently picked up some boys along the way…

Aren’t these great? Can’t you just picture them, going from the beach to the boardwalk where they meet some boys, just living young and carefree. I love it. 

My grandmother working it through that screen door.

Here’s day two of the trip, May 30, 1949. Frances is wearing a plaid dress in all these pictures.

I would like to call attention to the car on the beach. Love it.

Perfection.

Check out those bare feet!

It looks like they had so much fun, I can just imagine the laughter and memories. Scanning all these pictures has helped me see my grandmother not only as the great lady I know, but as the young, spunky girl who never met a stranger, adored her friends and loved a good time!

If you want to see more, check out some more vintage photos here!

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Happy July 4th!

It’s time for my favorite holiday! Can we get a little America love going on?

I’m headed to the lake for some sparkler and s’more action, but if you want to see more Americana images (and to see the sources of the above images) check out my tumblr,

www.artemisapollo.com

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Things to do in Houston, Texas!*

*Technically this should say “Houston, Texas” as I only went there, but the graphic designer in me was perplexed and just left it out for balance’s sake

1.Listen up Music Lovers! Visit Rockin Robin Guitars and Music

Hands down, my favorite thing we did. Strike up a conversation with the awesome guys who work there, play some guitars, hang out for awhile! The atmosphere is totally chill and you gotta love a guitar store that sells surfboards. Find them online, here.

2. For the Sports Fanatics: Go to an Astros Game!

 Seriously! Go. They throw Tamales at you.

Here we are just being silly!

3. For the Foodies: Eat at The House of Pies

A family, hole in the wall Diner that puts upscale restaurants to shame? Yes please!

4. Lit Buffs, Hit up Half Price Books in Rice Village!

Now THAT is what a bookstore is supposed to look like. Books everywharrr! They are affordable as well and the staff is incredibly knowledgable. I also got multiple compliments on my jewelry from Argentina so they get added cool points.

5. Culture Vultures, head to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston

And you must walk through the light tunnel!

There are no walls, it’s just an effect of the lights! Ahhh

6. Lastly, for my nature lovers and city strollers, head to Houston’s many green spaces and parks!

 

I hope you have the chance to go to Houston. I really enjoyed it! Especially that dry heat. So wonderful. If anyone of you Texans out there think I missed out on something, leave me a comment! I’m sure I’ll be back.

Sorry for the long post, but everything is bigger in Texas! ;)

See what I wore in Houston here

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Orange

I usually don’t like orange, it is such a severe color, but when I saw this cantaloupe colored tee at  Bargain City I had to make an exception! It looks perfect for spring with crisp white jeans!

Jeans + Necklace: F21, Tee: Thrift, Ankle Boots: A Boutique in Argentina

I wore my new orange shirt to my stepmom’s birthday dinner at The Horseradish Grill in Atlanta! I would definitely recommend the restaurant: the food was succulent wonderful, the whole restaurant had a lovely atmosphere and outdoor patio and their commitment to fresh, homegrown food is applaudable! And you have to try the quail. Trust me on that one!

Here’s the whole gang!

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