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Hótel Búðir

Reykjavik

Blue Lagoon

Gulfoss

Skaftafell/Svartifoss

Þingvellir/Jökulsárlón

This weekend brought to you by: fall leaves, Impossible Project Polaroid film, Sanborn Canoe Paddles, Heston's Lodge and no cell phone service. Simply put: it was absolutely perfect. I'd highly recommend a drive up there if you have the time (all the way on the Canadian border), especially during the early fall when the leaves are changing. We stayed in the Spruce cabin- gigantic for its price! But beware, if you plan on going up with friends, the walls don't go all the way to the roof so there wouldn't be much privacy in terms of noise...if you know what I mean. The owners of the lodge bake bread (and in our case, sundried tomato, asiago crackers!) in their outdoor wood burning oven on the weekend and make more than enough for everyone staying there. There are canoes just waiting for you take out at no charge and endless firewood. It's wonderful, just don't forget to pack ample food and get gas in Grand Marais if you are anywhere close to running low! Go. Go now. You won't regret it.

Here's the thing: I love rabbits. I want them on everything I own, for the rest of my life, Amen. So I felt it was my duty to anyone else out there with this affinity, to let you know that these adorable knobs, of which I bought all 10 they had, are now on sale at Anthropologie for $2.95. $2.95! Buy now! They are going to look awesome on my light yellow dresser (pictures of that to follow).

I absolutely adore the NorthernGRADE Menswear Market, which has now become an annual event here in the great city of Minneapolis. It features all handcrafted, made in America goods. It is always full of smiling, beaming faces, proud to be a part of such a great event and this year was probably the best yet (fine, I say that every year). The mister and I had a great time hanging with the folks at BlackBlue, drinking amazing cocktails by Marvel Bar, and pouring over which Sanborn Canoe Paddle to buy with the incredibly kind gentlemen who makes them. Special thanks to Betsey Kershaw for taking this, my favorite picture of the two of us, and tying Reed's very stubborn new Hill-Side tie. Also a special thanks to Eric from Askov Finlayson for bringing a handful of the Special Edition P. Hicks tie created for President Obama's visit to day 2 of the event, and then smiling warmly and getting it out when they saw me walk up to buy it.

Leatherworks MN Made especially to fit my tiny wrist, right in front of my eyes

Limited edition P. Hicks Obama tie available at Askov Finlayson

P. Hicks Backseat Blanket

It's been a hot summer. A really hot summer. Here in Minnesota the aforementioned hot summer followed a shockingly mild winter, which I would never complain about. That being said, I am kind of excited for things to cool off a bit. Reason number one? I miss wearing my scarves!
I like the gigantic drapey ones that practically turn into another shirt. Here are some goodies.

1// Pieces Erica Long Scarf $27.59
2// Orla Kiely Cute as a Fox Scarf $150.00
3//  Express Leopard Infinity Scarf $20.93
4// H&M Shawl $9.95
5// Master of Multiplication Scarf $24.99
6// Merona White Oblong Scarf $14.99 (it doesn't look impressive here, but it's actually my favorite)

Hey All
Doin some big things around town and I am going to be taking a brief break from blogging to restrategize, redesign and hopefully come back with some awesome, better-than-ever content. I am very committed to staying intentional and valuable in the content I provide on here and am taking some time to reflect on how I can best do that. Don't worry- it won't be long. In the meantime you can check in on Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Flickr or Instagram at HeyAngieSheldon.

See you soon! xo

quiet // Jens Lekman - A Little Lost (Arthur Russell cover)
I just love Jens. Don't you love Jens?



LOUD // Best Coast- Let's Go Home

The lovely ladies of Mighty Swell, Meghan and Rae (that's them up there in the heart) are back at it with their "his" and "hers" events. You might remember them from my post about the Hers event in February. I'm biased because I know how great they are in real life, but seriously you guys, they rule so hard. Each event at their occasional vintage shop is curated perfectly for each theme- the vintage hand selected, the food plentiful, even the decor fits. This last weekend was another Hers event and I was, as always, impressed. As an added perk, I got to meet "shop girl and Minneapolis notable Kathryn Lone, who you may know as Pudge the cat's mom. It was kind of a big deal to me as a fellow cat lady. I'm pretty sure Pudge is the best branded cat around, for the record. I tried on a handful of girly frocks but as it often goes in vintage, none fit quite right (thanks, curves). It certainly never stops me from coming back for more- the smiling faces and pretty decor is reason enough Bummed you missed out? The next event is for the misters (yeah...you'll be seeing a post about it I'm sure) on May 18th and 19th!

It's summer now, right? It HAS to be. This lovely polaroid by Revivify sums up what I am hoping my summer will look like Cards & Beer by Revivify

I am very happy to introduce a new feature on my blog in this, my 100th post! My honey and I have a lot of adventures and I figured it was about time we shared them with you! We will be highlighting places we've gone, what we've worn, things we've bought and, of course, food we've eaten! We hope it will give you a little glimpse into our journeys in this fine state of Minnesota (and wherever else we trek to!). We hope you enjoy this new feature- look for more installations every other week...ish. Love it? Hate it? Think it could be better? Tweet me.

"Oh my gosh. We have NO plans today...what should we do?" A rare conundrum for us, so we took to Twitter Saturday morning to investigate. Not far into my feed I noticed a menswear pop-up shopping event at Russell + Hazel featuring Pierrepont Hicks, Faribault Woolen Mill and Martin Patrick3 and the decision was instantly made. We ventured out to Edina and were absolutely blown away by what we found.

Russell + Hazel is a design studio & shop with delightful paper goods, home accessories and organizers that would make Martha squeal. My man picked up a tie and bowtie from Pierrepont Hicks as I chatted with Mrs. P Hicks herself, Katherine McMillan. We left the shop, portfolio giveaways in hand, feeling ultimately satisfied with our experience. Thus began our weekend of menswear shopping. That being said the weather was ultimately dismal and keeping our energy and inspiration up was a challenge. With a few choice stops we managed to carry right on through...with a few naps in between. 

Martin Patrick3 is the king of menswear shops in Minneapolis- with pretty much anything you could want and a few things you didn't know you needed (pearl collar stays). We browsed around for quite some time- the shopping experience in itself was pleasant and there was so much to see. ID/Inside Design is attached and it was an irresistible detour to check out the modern furniture, Pantone mugs and Jonathon Adler statuettes. The mister ended up unexpectedly picking up a pair of glasses frames with bamboo arms. Even more unexpected? The choice of three different cases on the way out. An overall stellar experience.

Then we decided to do something crazy. We went to St. Paul. I’ll be upfront here- I'm a tiny cranky monster when I'm hungry, so we decided to hit up the famous WA Frost for a little lunch before continuing to shop. A perfectly delightful experience to say the least. Our server, Lori was the perfect combination of personable, silly and attentive and recommended the Belgian on tap- a St Bernardus Tripel, which ended up on both of our faves lists for Belgians. I drank one and a half (my limit) Earl Grey-Pomegranate Tonics, which were not as sweet as you might fear and provided a surprising and welcome journey for my palate- transitioning through at least a few tastes before finishing. I ate a Gem Lettuce Salad and a side of fries (what diet?) and the mister had a Cuban Panini which he also loved.  It gave us the boozy, delicious fuel to head down the street to another local menswear classic, BlackBlue.

Oh BlackBlue, you are such a lovely spot.  The place was, as always, set up beautifully and had a fresh stock of items including a few women's pieces! Satchel, whose smiling face I remember chatting with at SnowGrade, greeted us at the door happily and upon being asked how he was, replied (quite genuinely I suspect) that he was "livin the dream". We didn't pick anything up this time, but that's not to say there isn't a panoply of excellent options.

I absolutely cannot believe its almost May.

quiet // M83 - Raconte-Moi Une Histoire
Yes this song is about a hallucinogenic frog. But its just so darn cute and pleasant.




LOUD // J.D. McPherson - North Side Gal
Now this is how you do Rockabilly. LOVE.

I jumped on the blogger train and ordered up some sunnies from Tumbleweeds. I.Love.Them. Is it weird that my favorite part is that they smell like wood? Actually, that's not my favorite part. My favorite part is the customer service that came with my purchase.
First things first- When I jumped onto their Etsy page I didn't see the heart shaped style I was looking for- I emailed them and they had them posted within an hour! They shipped way faster than I expected and when I  devastatingly broke them a mere 2 days into having them they shipped a replacement pair that day. Can you believe that? They kept in tight contact and checked multiple times to make sure everything was squared away. Super sweet folks, without a doubt, and a quality product no less!
Oh, and they donate $1 for every order to the Save the Manatee Club, Florida- what's not to love about that?!

I purchased the Lolita patchwork pair and I get compliments on them literally every time I wear them. If these don't strike your fancy, head over to their shop and check out a bajillion other awesome options!

quiet // Slothpop - One


LOUD // Kishi Bishi - Bright Whites
Actually kind of a mellow song, but cheerful. With a delightfully weird video.

Oh, geez Mod Cloth. Why do you do this to me? Introducing the brand new What a Dahlia Dress designed by pin-up model/designer/Bettie Page lookalike Bernie Dexter. Only $155.99. Oof.

Sometimes it's hard, but you gotta.

by HoneyCombPrintShop / $35

I have very sensitive skin. Very. To the point where I just stopped washing my face at night because no matter what I used, I would wake up with a very irritated looking face. Last week, for no particular reason, I decided I had had enough. I sent out a tweet to my lovely friend Meghan of High Plains Thrifter and Elizabeth Dehn of Beauty Bets for suggestions. Elizabeth responded with lightning speed and suggested One Love Organics and Arcona LA. I decided to start with One Love Organics travel pack as a sampler. I can't remember the last time I was more pleased with a purchase. First of all, their customer service is stellar. They sent my order less than 24 hours after I placed it and sent me receipts and tracking numbers- my favorite.The best part- the products work great- my skin looks and feels rejuvenated and smooth- I was instantly thrilled! No redness, bumps are subsiding and I even feel glowy. Oh, and it all smells really good. This stuff is pricey so if you don't have endless disposable income, do what I did and try the Essentials To Go for $48- I promise you won't regret it! The application of the products is a little nontraditional, but don't fear, they have tutorials too.

quiet // Punch Brothers - Movement and Location



LOUD // Royksopp - Happy Up Here

In honor of the much anticipated Troublemaker Society: Series 1 event at Catalyst Studios tonight I thought I would feature a photo from my talented friend Annie, taken in the much drooled after black frame Impossible Project Polaroid film. These two look like they might be up to no good in the absolute best way. Have a great weekend everyone, and hope to see you at Catalyst Studios tonight from 5:30-9:00 for some sweet art, sweet jams, free booze and lots of TROUBLE.

Holy crap it's April.

LOUD // fun.-Carry On


quiet //  The Beatles- Let It Be
classic.

Easter is around the corner- my second favorite holiday (right after Halloween), obviously because of its direct relationship with the amount of bunny paraphernalia available at this time of year. Oh, and chocolate. And pastels! Ok I guess there are a few reasons...but MOSTLY BUNNIES.

I have never felt so strongly about something as banal as a blanket in my life. It is somehow complete perfection- the gradient orange stripes on a dreamy blue backdrop- I LOVE YOU, PERSON WHO MADE THAT DECISION. Best part? 100% Minnesota made! $150.

quiet // Melpo Mene - I Adore You
Oh, fer cute.



Loud // Mates of State - Goods-All in your head
You know what, guys? Sometimes, when things are a little crazy, you just have to let loose and OWN THE CRAZY, like this amazing human being.

Shake. Stir. Seduce. The Mad Men Collection for Estée Lauder. YES, PLEASE. I was a little disappointed when the Mad Men for Banana Republic collection came out last year- it just wasn't the retro glory I was hoping for, but my hope is again restored with this new Mad Men collab. The only have two offerings, but they are pretty exciting ones! One Lipstick ($25) in Cherry and a Creme Rouge ($40-that's blush, ya'll) in Evening Rose. I might have to buy them both for their pretty packaging alone! Get yours in time for the Mad Men season premiere this Sunday 9/8c on AMC. (BTW- if you have cable, and want to have me over to watch it I would gladly accept the invite).