So, as you all may have noticed by now...I'm extremely interested in all things graphic-design related. One of my favorite blogs is Emma Dime, which is full of graphic design, fashion, typography, and plenty more amazing posts. One of my favorite things about her blog is her Top-Notch Type posts, where she and guest graphic designers find free typefaces, create a design using them, and then show you where you can download the font.  I'm sure you can imagine my excitement when last week she announced she'd love to hear from us! She encouraged readers to participate by finding a free typeface, creating a design incorporating it, and then submitting it...she would then choose a design each week and feature it on her blog! I went to Font Squirrel and got straight to work.  Here's what I came up with...I hope you enjoy!

                                        [Image courtesy of "The Red Scooter"]

Just down the street from our studio sits a haven for lovers of all things aged with time and rich in character. The Red Scooter is an antique store right on Main Street in Taylorsville, housing everything from vintage jewelry to antique bookshelves and foot stools. Entering the store, it certainly lives up to the name, as adorable vintage red scooters are found throughout; tied to the ceiling, propped in the windows, hung from the walls. The owner, Beverly, has been collecting these scooters for years, picking them up at random places throughout the state. We took an afternoon to sit down with Beverly for a little interview...enjoy! 

Jordan/Elva Fields: How long have you had your business and how did you get it started?

Beverly/Red Scooter: It's been 17 years. Really, I just felt that there was a need for it. This building actually started out as a cafe, it's a really great building. I grew up around antiques, my Mom and Dad always had old stuff. My Dad worked in construction and back in the day, people bulldozed everything down, it's not like today. Dad hated the bulldozing and always tried to save everything... And now here I am! 

J: What is your favorite thing about living in a small town and why? 

B: I love it! It's the closeness, the family, the friends; people help people and if you ever need anything, there's always someone there.

J: If you have some free time, what is your favorite thing to do in Taylorsville?

B: I walk a lot downtown, just to see what's going on. I used to walk the parks around here a lot, now it's more downtown.

J: What is your favorite movie or book?

B: Forever Amber, it's an older book!

J: If you could take a trip, where would you go?

B: [laughs] Someplace warm!!! (Note: it has been a chilly spring here in Taylorsville so far!)

J: What did you want to be when you grew up?

B: A dancer, I always used to watch Juliette Prowse and Fred Astaire! 

J: What is your favorite piece in the store?

B: That would be my old stove back there in the corner, the one that's red and white with the enamel top.

J: Lastly, how did you come up with the name “The Red Scooter?”
B: Oh, that's a good one! I was on the phone with my brother and I told him I had to come up with a name. He started naming random things in his house, just this and that. He said, well I have this red scooter and I said 'that's it!' 

If you'd like to visit The Red Scooter in our tiny town of Taylorsville you can get more information here!

The Jewels: "Honorable Glamour"

Strapless Maxi by Velvet || Singray Le Chou Clutch || Weslie Sandals by Nine West || Dulce & Gabanna Fushion Lipstick

Glamourous and just exotic enough to make you feel like you're strolling around the Polynesian Islands! Or, if you happen to have an upcoming vacation in the works, this look is definitely vacay-ready. Either way, a flowing goddess-like dress with gold accents is always a winning combination in my book!

XoXo,

Jordan 

The Jewels "Off to Sunnier Skies" 

J. Crew Cardigan || Dorothy Perkins Boyfriend Jean || Witchery Basic Tee || Madewell Skimmers

At least one J. Crew Cardi should be in every closet, that's just a fact! Another of my own closet staples? The boyfriend jean, a big hit this season. Dress these casual pieces up with a little flair (A unique statement necklace, perhaps?). A look that says casual, but not without character. 

XoXo,

Jordan 

|| Rope Striped Bandeau Swimsuit || Postage Stamp Sailor Mini || Nautical Fleece || Rope Bracelet || Anchor Buckle Belt || 

Despite the seasickness and my legitimate phobia of sharks (this happens when you watch "Jaws" at an inappropriately young age,) I still feel there is nothing better than a day on the open seas! Our buzzword "spindrift" is perfectly tied to experiencing life as a true sailor, with the wind at your back and the sea spray in your face! (sounds magical, right?) In all seriousness, there is one brand that really does "nautical" right, creating looks and accessories that are flawlessly chic every time. This brand is, of course, J.Crew. Here are a few of my favorite J.crew classic nautical picks, right in time for warm weather fun. Also, if you're looking for a gorgeous sea-hued statement piece, look no further than the jewels I've pictured below, aptly titled "Pretty in the Pacific." Enjoy!

XoXo,

Jordan