Lion around the shop

Here at Queen Bee we are all about the cute. Could not resist these lion change purses. Do you see the little pick in his mane as he does his 'do?

Mr Dino

This brand was totally under my radar as just another wild poly disco thing. That all changed when I got a load of stuff that contained not one but 7 Mr Dino pieces. The bright colored and painterly design got my attention as well as the obvious care since Mr Dino has a signature somewhere on all his pieces. 

Just cannot believe...

My kid asked me "who is that guy on your shirt?"" And I was all like "Are you serious!!"

Today's Find

Picked up this sweetie this morning at a sale. What do you bet it had matching shoes at one time? I simply adore a top handle bags and until I was 10 I refused to wear anything but red white and/or blue. I still carry a vestige of that today 

These darling 1950's headbands are so detailed

and great for those who can't commit to a hat. I imagine many of these were handmade to spruce up a certain outfit just perfectly. 

Thanks Dawn!!

My friend and picker Dawn brought me this fab My Flat in London T shirt and I have worn it every day since. Kidding! But am seriously contemplating getting about ten of these. This terrible picture does not do it justice. The bee is actually pink and the crown is raised rhinestones. Just super cute

Hoosiernista Blog check it

I love love love it when a new fashion inspirer pops up.  Dedee Johnson of The Hoosiernista, is doing just that with her blog of all things Indy. She is a regular Queen Bee shopper too and  also so much fun to shoot! I'm on her style maven page so I think the love is mutual. Maybe

There are no words

How would you categorize this lamp? Fantasy? Freakish? Alien? 

New (to me) Bakery Bliss

Loving vintage is to appreciate many other forms of  nostalgia not just frocks. I stumbled upon Hart Bakery ( 10th & Shadeland) housed in a 60's DQ (maybe) filled with precious moments cake toppers, cases of fudge and cookies and donuts and lemon bars and a beehived baker in the back who knows all the regulars. I did not see an espresso machine nor a cupcake. It was glorious. 

Outdoor

Ok I hate outside. Just a little bit. The heat, the itchy grass oh those terrible bugs. Citronella candles can help with the latter a bit

but when they are in the shape of a giant gnome, I could be enticed to sit on the porch maybe just a little longer

Bar stools black white MOD

I see this style of bar stool all day long in wood rattan,  kinda yawn. 

Here is something a bit different. No, folks, these are not painted. They are mod white plastic with vinyl seats and white piping! How groovy is that!

Transition piece

So I'm not buying vintage here but I am wearing it in the form of yellow eyelet 50's swing skirt, one of the easiest things to throw on and make modern. You can down the frump a little with sassy heels or up it with a big sweater but I do not advise that sort of thing.

Here we go again

Hello. I like shopping. ESPECIALLY shopping for vintage to put in The Bee. That's my store at 111 E 16th St in Indianapolis Indiana full of frocks and jewelry and purses and barware and whatever else I pick up. Stay tuned.