~Mod Modesty Monday, Depression Era Hobo Meets Edwardian Era Lady~

 ~This Monday's post is going to depart slightly from its usual focus, meaning, its more about the general idea of "loving vintage", and less about a particular outfit. A few days ago I went "Hobo-ing", which essentially means I gathered up all my most treasured possessions and pitched a pavilion on the lawn, much to the amusement of the neighbors. I was just feeling so inspired by all the sunshine and this magazine.

~It only took me half the afternoon to drag tree branches into place, drape them with vintage tablecloths, heft a heavy chair missing one leg from the trash heap (It has such character don't you think? I wish I could save it, but, its seen its day...), and then decorate with all sorts of darling things...

~I think the neighbors probably had a good laugh behind their fence, especially when the lady hobo of the establishment appeared...

~Since I was using old tablecloths to screen me from the sun, it only seemed fitting to wear the dress I sewed from a vintage tablecloth last summer...

 ~To the dress I added a blue and white striped shirt, tied around the waist...

~And my new fob watch necklace...

 ~And this wonderful old "Don Anderson" hat I picked up at a thrift store last week! I wish I knew more about dating hats - I'd love to know when this one is from...

 ~Those who know me are aware that I have a serious commitment to green apples, no other apple compares!

 ~Gloves are excellent for concealing all the little scrapes and cuts a lady inevitably picks up while building her own tent out of spiky tree branches!

 ~Hobo Laundry - I love the way this one turned out!

"For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn?"
-Mr. Bennet, Pride and Prejudice. I know mine were entertained at about this point!

~After all that "Hobo-ing", a lady needs a break!

~Well, it was fun times and some great memories. I spent most of the rest of the afternoon with Joel under the tent, and he loved it! He ate a whole bowl of applesauce and cooed at all the pretty things. 

~In other news I've been thinking about the whole "Mod Modesty Monday" thing I've started, and wondering if its really beneficial? I don't want to encourage the wrong things, overly focusing on clothes and appearance for example, and I don't want to come across as vain or frivolous myself! I'll probably do a post asking for your thoughts later in the week. For now I just need to think and reevaluate the purpose of this blog! 

~Till next time, have a lovely week!