Indian Spice, American Revolution and Soviet Clown

I don't wear boho often, but I have a few pieces and love playing with them from time to time. Neither the blouse nor the skirt are new to my closet (showed previously HERE and HERE), but until just recently, they sort of lived in the same town, but on different streets, and didn't have a chance to cross each other's paths. Then they bumped into each other during a town meeting so to speak, went on a date once, and what do you know - pretty much immediately decided to get married. Kids! 

When I look at this combination now, it seems so obvious that the two pieces belong to one another, that at first I was surprised - how could I not see it before? But I figured out why. The thrifted Indian-manufactured skirt is made of extra light cotton and perfect for very hot summer days, while the mustard yellow top with its long sleeves goes rather well with Fall. They just needed a warm, but mild day to meet - a day "in between" their usual seasons. I added new (bought on clearance) accessories, which solved one little "flaw" of this top. While I really really love mustard yellow, it isn't the best hue next to my face. And I think it's a good trick to remember: a bright and lightweight summer necklace adds a color, sort of playing a "scarf role" on hot days.

It was a perfect Indian spice themed outfit, and guess who was already wearing Indian spice colors that day? The Real Adventure Man! He just got himself some nice summer pieces at Cabela's! We went to dinner at a lovely local Indian restaurant, watched a movie later in the evening, and went thrifting earlier in the day. 

My passion for treasure hunting at antique malls and Goodwill comes and goes, but lately I got it bad! So bad! Here are just a few recent finds that I thought would be interesting to share with you. I have a soft spot for vintage tablecloths and tea towels, and this lovely tablecloth is the latest addition to my little collection. Justin and I guess (not being experts on vintage) that it was made in the mid-seventies for the US Bicentennial (1976). There is no label on it, other than the letters RS in a heart in one of pictures (perhaps a designer's initials?). It's in excellent condition, and I know I'll use it a lot! (I use all of my vintage tablecloths.) It's a green tablecloths with a border made of circles with sweet individual designs in each. Colors are perfect for Christmas too - I am not a big fan of traditional red and green Christmas colors (for my home), but I think this will make a cozy vintage Christmas.

UPDATE:

Thank you, Jan, for your comment and the link about HEX SIGN! Yes, this tablecloth has a Pennsylvania Dutch design! I even found the exact same tablecloth on ebay for $44 (I paid $15 for mine, perfect condition).

The beaded purse isn't vintage, but it's lovely - richly decorated, very well made, great condition and gorgeous design. (The Tiffany style table lamp was also a thrift find a couple of months ago.)

The glasses are genuine vintage, most probably from the 1970s, but made from earlier molds. I always wanted to have such glasses for our home, and I see them from time to time in antique malls. But it seems this gorgeous collection (10 pieces) of green, yellow and amber glasses was waiting for me at one of our Goodwill stores, only $1.99 per glass, except for the little one, which was 99 cents. Justin remembers that his grandma used to have some of these (Georgian style tumbler on far right) which makes them even more special to us.

And the last find for today. This heartwarming little wooden sculpture called Sunny Clown is Oleg Popov, an instantly recognizable, beloved Soviet era clown. I collect Russian and Soviet folk art and souvenirs (not clowns - this is the only one and very special!), and this is a fine addition - something rare, unique, personal, bringing back my childhood memories. The date on the label states 1977. I was only 4 then, and loved watching the Sunday morning children's TV show called Budilnik ("alarm clock") where Oleg Popov appeared frequently. When later my brother said he got a classmate whose name was Oleg Popov, I thought he was joking at first, and then I asked, "Is he funny?" :)

Blouse, skirt (thrifted) - remixed from my closet.

Hat, glasses, belt - old

African basket from a local market.

Cinnabar ring by California artist via Chaos NY

Necklace, earrings - Chico's on sale
Sandals - Dansko via Nordstrom Rack

Justin's outfit - Cabela's summer sale (great colors for shirts!)

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