Vintage Photo Converter

I have a longstanding love affair with old pictures, so it comes as no surprise that I'm completely obsessed with this website that converts your photos to vintage styled pictures. Fair warning: this is a majorly addictive time waster. I spent an hour there this morning, before realizing my daughter was still in her pajamas and an entire shelf of books had been strewn across my office floor. But it was worth it. I love the faded, blurry quality of old pictures and this site replicates that well, especially considering it only takes a few seconds to do. The site is in Japanese, but it's pretty self-explanatory (if I was able to figure it out, believe me, your chances are good).

Social Stationary

As much as I love social media and the amazing opportunities it presents, sometimes I find myself just a wee bit nostalgic for a time period I never knew. Back when ladies donned big fancy hats and carried beautiful, ornate calling cards for visiting friends and acquaintances. I love the simplicity of a calling card as opposed to the rigid parameters of a business card and all the implications of "networking." Which is why I'm completely smitten with these gorgeous custom calling cards from happygirlgreetings. The artist uses pen and ink drawings sourced from old dictionaries and encyclopedias to create a unique line of stationary that exudes simple vintage elegance. I'm partial to the steeplechase and the old typewriter myself, although the artist encourages you to suggest any image you like. Gorgeous!