May Day, May Day! (and... Link-up)

 
You could say, this is my power month- when my favorite things are in full effect: flowers blooming, garden season starting, and time to pull out the favorite summer dresses and get to sportin' 'em. Also, it's my birthday month, and this year I'll be blowing one candle shy of the big 50. Holy smokes.  Time flies when you're a Junebug.  This is me, looking very brooding under a very lovely vintage mid century hat:  
There's nothing like a riot of flowers growing all around you to really get one's spirit flying.  Another thing perking me up are my modest efforts at improving the photography corner at the studio. A fresh slather of white paint on the wall and some um... floor explorations have opened up, hopefully, more photogenic possibilities.  The mannequin has also been painted white, and she too, like the unfinished wall is a work in progress.   The vintage yellow chair and vintage velvet rose pillow were gifts from some neighbors. Two separate, awesome neighbors. Yeah, I've got it pretty good. 

THAT'S THE TICKET: This vintage floral hat is my ticket into Judith's Hat Attack party for May.

The hat is a perfect topper to start off the month of May. The label reads Marie Gagne Quebec, and that made me think of this lovely. The hat is also listed for sale, and is my ticket into Judith's monthly link-up hat party, HAT ATTACK. (Feel free to use promo code HAT ATTACK at checkout for 15% off any order, including hats, over $10. Sale ends May 5th.) Speaking of link-up parties- here's your chance to link your #SECONDHANDFIRST score, steals and shares. Link-up is open until Monday, May 5th, and all are welcome!


An InLinkz Link-up