Inherited Online

My vintage shop, Inherited, has a new website!

Visit the site over at www.inheritedattire.com to read blog posts (more to come), see new arrivals (at least weekly), #inheritedattire posts via Instagram, and more!

To celebrate Inherited's new site and the last official week of summer, shop Inherited's Etsy shop at 25% off (including the sale section!) using the code "EOS2013" -- this offer is only good until next week Sunday (the first day of autumn).

Thanks for your support!

A Fall Feeling.

In Charleston, the weather has been dropping from highs in the 90s to the 80s, with late evenings and early mornings even toying with temperatures below 70! While this may seem to be an imperceptible change to others in cooler climates, in Charleston, the change is noted and celebrated.

As is fitting, I've been hunting for items appropriate for the impending autumn -- namely layering pieces like blouses and jackets. These items will be added to Inherited in the coming days: 

1940s  Fred A. Block Original wool cropped jacket with bow detail

 1970s plaid Bobbie Brooks blazer

1960s Clarendon by Henry Fredericks peach wool coat

 1970s floral blouse with removable bowtie 

 1980s sheer cream silk blouse

1950s black shantung silk blazer by Monet Custom Tailors of Hong Kong

 1970s  printed shirtdress (perfect with tights, boots, and a cardigan for fall!)

 1960s accordion pleat wool plaid skirt

Holidaygram.

packing for Charlotte / Thanksgiving morning berry crepes / spying on breakfast / a full Thanksgiving plate (and that's not even all the sides!) / resting up for Christmas tree hunting / Trees! / quarry hike / tall pines (I spy Kati!) / a mossy find / a haircut in Mayberry (Mt. Airy, NC) / Maya modeling one of my vintage finds / a midnight snack at Amelie's

I thought I packed thoroughly, but I forgot my camera! The whole holiday, it felt like I was missing a limb. Luckily, I keep my iPhone pretty close by at all times, so I used Instagram to document some of the adventures.

If you're on Instagram, follow me @sabrinaheise!

A week.

Steven's heading out today for a weeklong mini-tour with his good friend, musician Nathan Reich. (If you're in Nashville, Lynchburg, or NYC, you should check them out!) While he's out of town, I have BIG plans:

• dye my hair red 
• paint the bedroom a pretty pale gray
• reorganize the entire house, room by room
• do yoga every day
• eat super clean--no sugar, flour, or coffee
• read a few books
• lots of time out with girlfriends

Here's a more realistic list of what my week will probably look like:

• nights spent lazing on the couch watching season two of Downton Abbey
• mac 'n' cheese dinners and pints of ice cream
• last-minute cleaning spree at the end of the week
• hair will probably stay the same color, unless Margaret comes over and does it for me
• lots of snuggling with this gal
• chick flicks, chick flicks, chick flicks 
• sweatpants, sweatpants, sweatpants

It'll be a big struggle between good and evil this week. Let's see which side wins. 

P.S. I'll leave you with a song from Steven and Nathan ("David & Goliath"):

A weekend through Instagram.

    

(row no. 1) Maya is tied up and a Saturday morning curb find; (row no.2) alligator warnings and cute friends; (row no. 3) Friend Toad and an eerie tower; (row no. 4) Where the Wild Things Are and Jesus Saves.

Unfortunately (or fortunately) I didn't have my phone on me for a lot of the fun times, but no Instagram can capture the mood you get from the sound of old records over French press coffee and delicious breakfasts and comfortable conversations with good pals.

Weekend adventuring.

In just a few hours, these crazy kids will be coming down to Charleston for the weekend. When C + D come to visit, we rarely have set plans in mind, but, yet, we always manage to have a fantastic time. Mostly because these peeps have a sense of adventure. I can't wait.

Halloweenies.

It's that time of year again, when I scramble through my closets and seek vintage' archives to come up with an assemblage of items that hopefully resembles some sort of costume. I've been a cougar and a German girl (not much of a stretch), and this year, I just want an excuse to wear the Zara dress that still has the tags on it.

I think I'm going to be a mod ghost.

Think:

Eh. It's a stretch, but so it goes. If anyone else has any cool costume ideas or plans, feel free to share!

Instagramming.

So, my iPhone is about the greatest thing since sliced bread. Instagram is my absolute favorite, and I apologize to my Instagram followers for the amount of images I add (not really). Pictured: "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" and Caesar at Sci-Fi night; Professor Maya and my new haircut; pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes and reflective pets; Mexican Cokes and sunglasses at the park. 

Not pictured: evening walk through Avondale and dinner with friends; the devouring of a Sweeteeth Sea is for Caramel bar; my new bronzey-gold flats (a wardrobe staple, as far as I am concerned); and my new nail polish obsession. These will probably all be future Instagram subjects, though.

An October weekend.

A weekend at home in Charleston! I can barely remember what that feels like. Here are some of the things I'm looking forward to, starting in just a few hours:

• dinner downtown and a sci-fi show
• a lazy Saturday morning and an afternoon hair appointment (I haven't had a cut in ages)
• a Saturday evening, exploring our neighborhood with friends 
• delicious Sunday homemade breakfast plans

And besides that, not much else. I'm looking forward to sleeping in, lazy mornings on the couch, movie nights, and being at home, sweet home. 

My weekend will hopefully look a lot like this (even though Maya is now a lot bigger, she's still just as snuggly), plus a boyfriend, and a cat, and some good friends: 

Save the Date: Lowcountry Artist Market

It's that time of year again! Next month is the Fall 2011 Lowcountry Artist Market. I'm so excited to be part of this event. There are so many talented craftspeople and vintage sellers in this town who are showcasing some amazing things. It's always a huge struggle not to buy everything in sight. To keep up with all the artist market happenings, follow the official Lowcountry Artist Market blog!

As for seek vintage, I'm so excited for fall. I've got some great coats and jackets, blouses to wear under winter layers, perfect Parisian berets in a few shades, and scarves to keep t. I'll be hunting like crazy over the next few weeks for unique pieces for the table.

If you're in Charleston, please stop by on Saturday, November 19. There's a great dressing room that the Music Farm set up, so come by, play dress-up, and maybe you'll find something that you'll have to take home with you. For those of you not in the area, keep checking seek vintage on Etsy. I'll be updating weekly with new pieces and accessories.

Mountains and apples and more.

The weekend was as lovely as I expected. Warm, beautiful days; chilly, cozy nights. Good food, family, long drives, piles of apples, a trip to Asheville, a stop at the French Broad River, outdoor cooking, and a pretty drive home.