Reasons not to blog...

I haven't wanted to blog or sit at my computer or wear shoes or comb my hair.

Summer is here!

Lots of seed sprouting, weeding, watering, mulching, and chicken run building going on 'round these parts.

I'm happy. Birds chirping. Blue skies. Cold beer. Barbecued veggies. 

I have nothing to complain about. 

:D

I'm attempting to start my sunflowers inside so this year. The birds always dig up the seeds for a snack. Who says sunflowers are easy to grow? :) These babies are spending their first night outside after 5 days on a windowsill BUT I made them a little cage out of leftover hardware wire. I hope nothing gobbles them up overnight.

My new Japanese Maple! I am so thrilled with it! I always drool over them at Lowes but they are way expensive. The Kroger by our house has awesome perennials and I snagged this baby for $32.00!

This was day #2 of chicken coop renovation. We've got the run fenced in but we still have a ways to go! We're also going to build a big "chicken playpen" area for them to free range safely in the yard, too. We're getting there.

One bed of herbs weeded, replenished, and mulched! I'm filling the other bed with more herbs and only three tomato plants. I enjoy the farmer's market more than trying to grow any more food than this right now. I'm being real with myself. I've bitten off more than I can chew in the past and I'm way more into enjoying this summer than being a slave to growing food we may not even eat.

My sage from last year came back and is flowering. I am such a sucker for purple. I came to that realization when I discovered only one speck of red in my whole front yard. Everything else is purple. I'm not mad at all. I've also got salvia of all sorts right now. Mystic Blue Spires, Black & Blue, May Night, and Leucantha.

This has been a good year for iris!

Here's my splash of red! She should be open tomorrow!

Everything has been so peaceful. 

Tiny potted rose. <3

Perfect petunia.

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I love nature. I love being with my family and dog. I love gardening. I'm so grateful that I can make a living and be here where I'm happy.

I hope some spring/summer feelings are rubbing you the right way, too.

XO,

Lesley Jean

Hey, girl, hey. (Meet Tyler.)

Hey guys! I know I've been mad lackluster about upkeeping my vintage business but I'm lucky enough to have this sweet young lady on board as my intern! Hopefully with her help I can reignite my passion! 

Meet Tyler!

Tyler, tell everyone a bit about yourself and your background?

Hi everyone ! I'm Tyler, I'm 22, an Aquarius, and I'm originally from Cincinnati OH and came to Indianapolis to pursue my education in Fashion Design. I've been in Indy for about 3 and half years and I'm glad to call Indy my second home ! I'm two months away from graduating (yayyyy) and can't wait. Currently I work as a visual manager so I love styling and being creative! 

Why you are interested in slanging vintage?

I love vintage clothing ! My favorite part is the hunting. You have to do a lot of research on early fashion designs (which is always fun). And I love seeing who's making real vintage vs re makes. 

What's your favorite era for clothing/jewelry/fashion?

My favorite era of fashion would have to be the 1970s. I love the silhouettes and the hair ! I could watch the original Charlie's Angels all day just to watch the fashion. 

What's your favorite food truck in the city?

I've only been to the food truck festival once and my fave has got to be the Mac and cheese truck. I love the buffalo chicken Mac and cheese! 

What are your goals for the future?

I want to be able to work for a major brand like Gap or J.Crew even Forever 21 or H&M would be fun to work for. But I love that Gap and J.Crew are iconic brands. I would love to design the children's clothes. 

What's your favorite song right now?

It's hard to pick one but lately I've been playing old school Christina Aguilera. And I love the new Bruno Mars song, oh and Rihanna's song stay (clearly its hard for me to pick one haha)  

If you were a super hero, what powers would you be working with?

Hmmm I would want the power to read minds cause I'm always wondering what people are thinking. But to be a super hero I'd probably need super strength.

Where can the good folks follow you? (If you'd like people to check out any of your social media outlets.)

Instagram : oliviatyler3 

Twitter: Tyler_Olivia

Come say hey if you see Tyler and I out and about slanging vintage in Indy! 

XO,

LJ

Hello, handsome.

I snapped these photos of beautiful spring things before I left for vacation and just came across them! 

I never tire of flowers so I figured I'd share them in the hopes they would brighten someone's day.

I missed most of the flowering trees and tulips while I was on vacation. Next year! I'm ready for summer foliage (and fun.) Bring it on, Mother Nature!

Wherever you are today, rain or shine, make it a good one!

LJ

Stevie Wonder(ful)

Today's pretty much a holiday in our house. Why, you ask?

It's the incomparable Stevie Wonder's 63rd birthday. The boy prodigy who grew into one of the most talented singer/songwriter/musicians to ever grace this earth.

Whenever I am feeling especially down I give myself a bit of Stevie Wonder Therapy. Try it. It works.

 His catalog is extensive. (And that's an understatement.) Something for everyone and every feeling. 

Eric had a melt down last year and said I love Stevie Wonder and Shiva (our dog) more than him. Not true, kid. I love the shit out of Stevie Wonder though. *imagine hearts coming out of my eyes here*

We've been playing everything from Down To Earth to Innervisions to Hotter Than July up in here. Pretty festive, y'all.

Come get some of this magic.

Feel better? :)

LJ

Life is a mirror...

"Life is a mirror and will reflect back to the thinker what he thinks into it." - Ernest Holmes

Even if things don't always turn out 100% perfect it can't hurt to put our best foot forward. Live with intention and integrity. See the best in ourselves and others. Work to make the world around us a better place.

I'm trying. Try with me?

"Mom upside down is WOW." Kid President strikes again!

This little guy rocks my world.

He's so right though...

"Mom upside down is wow."

I hope all you mamas have an amazing, meatloaf free day. You're all the WOW in the universe.

XO,

Lesley Jean

Spring sweeties. (Shop update.)

Sooooo, yeaaaaah... about Yessiree Petunia Vintage. Tumbleweeds are blowing through but I'm attempting to get my butt in gear and list some new stuff! This is a start. :) That's one good thing. (As my youngest son often says.)

I snapped these pictures before I went away on holiday but there is oh so much more waiting in the wings.

Maybe, just maaaybe, I will feel inclined to photograph some more stuff in the near future! 

Wish me luck!

LJ