Super Secret Project Revealed!

I’m pretty sure my heart skipped a few beats when I came across these old school biology charts. Once used in a school room, these pull down charts display everything from frog cells to twin formation. Each chart is illustrated in soft colors and shades. They easily make things like frog eggs and reproduction look interesting and beautiful at the same time.

The charts are set on canvas and attached to a wood rod that runs along the bottom. Distributed by the Chicago based company Denoyer-Geppert, I believe the illustrations and research for each chart was done in Berlin as the names of the professors are written in German as well as stated in the each corner.

Each chart displays“number tabs” on each corner, the professor’s names, location, and the scientific name of the chart.

Each chart measures approx 39.5” x 47” a nice statement piece for any wall!

Paris Je T'aime giveaway!!!

Ready for my first giveaway?!

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One winner will receive 2 vintage pant hangers and one lovely Japanese Paris Je T'aime poster!

There are two styles of posters available: one with people and one without. The winner can decide which one they want! The poster measures approx. 10"x 7"

To win:

1.) Be a follower of Hello Victory

2.) Leave a comment telling me what you would do with this poster along with you name/email

3.) Twitter it (if you have twitter) or blog it to double your chances to win (please let me know if you do this so I can add your name to the drawing twice!)

~A winner will be picked Monday August 3rd~

happy weekend + mustache love

I hope you all have an amazing weekend! I'm going to try to hit up the Blueberry Festival in Ely

and maybe go for a paddle in our canoe on Lake Superior if its nice.

I just updated the shop for the weekend. You can now find this awesome mustache mug there!

Wouldn't this brighten up your morning coffee routine?

Have a wonderful weekend and stay tuned for more surprises and a giveaway next week!

oh so (shabby) chic!

{old milk bottle caddy perfect for potted plants!}
{a sweet little boy hanging clothes done in needlepoint}

{pretty cottage pillow}

Sorry I have been posting so sporadic lately! Just wanted to let you all know I just updated the shop and more item will be on its way! I'm still working on my super secret project. You see, its been pretty grey and rainy in Duluth this week. I need the sun to come out shining so I can take some pictures. I have a lighting system, but its too small for my project. Thanks for your patience!

Happy Weekend!

Is it really Friday already? So much as happened this week. I chopped my hair off (!), celebrated the grand opening of the boutique, and worked on my super secret project.

How was your week? Any fun weekend plans lined up? I'm going to meet some friends for dinner tonight and hopefully get some major time outside in the sun (if it ever comes out).

I also wanted to share this little post Food and Wine Magazine did on Hello Victory's

picnic basket! I love how mainstream sites are discovering Etsy and branching out from "brand new" finds all time. Its nice to see a mix.

Have a great weekend!

how to build a surfboard

Happy hump day!

I just updated the shop with a few more treasures including this awesome set of

Mid-Century handyman books from the 1960s.

They are filled with great illustrations and how-tos like how to make your own

surfboard to building furniture. They are pretty fun to look through!

I hope you are having a wonderful day.

I am preparing for the clothing boutiques grand opening party tomorrow!

eep! I have to give a little speech and I'm so nervous....

Wish me luck!

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Sneak Peek!

Hello! How was your weekend? Mine was fun filled and exciting. One of my best friends came and stayed with me for the weekend. We went our for dinners, shopped, laughed uncontrollably, and laid on the beach for hours. Not bad eh? I'll be putting up some new things in the shop this week so be sure to check back. In the meantime, here's a sneak peek at what you will find: {adorable wood owl bookend)
(pretty mod flower mugs)
(a notary stamp from the 1940s!)

And..............

I have a HUGE surprise coming up.
You wouldn't believe what I have come across to sell.

hint:

If your into biology and science you are going to flip!

I'm so excited to show you, but first need to get all the photo's ready, which will be a semi-big project....

happy weekend

Happy Friday!

My friend Leslie is coming up,

and we're planning on beaching it for most of the weekend.

Do you have any fun plans?

Stay tuned next week for shop sneak peeks and updates!

etsy favorites

I've decided to take the week off from putting stuff up.

I hope you don't mind, but I need a week to get organized, take photos,

and most importantly- find more vintage lovelies!

I think I've started to be swept away by summer plans and sunshine.

Don't worry, next week you will see plenty of glorious vintage decor. Promise!

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In the meantime I wanted to share with you a few of my etsy favorites.

I keep going back to these...

(a bohemian chic comfy cover up dress. found here)
(super rad necklace. found here)

(hand painted arctic bird blouse. found here)

(awesome tote for downtown walks. found here)

can you please purchase some of these so my wallet stays at least partially full?

pleeeaase?

And a Happy 4th to You!

I just added some more things to the shop before I head out for the weekend.

Aren't this small bird plates pretty?

They would look really pretty randomly placed on a wall or with your hung plate collection.

What are you plans for the 4th? We rented a cottage with some friends near the BWCA in Grand Marais for the weekend. I love it up there. Its right on Lake Superior and bordering thousands of miles of complete wilderness. Ben proposed to me in Grand Marais so its near and dear to my heart :) We're also planning on doing a 10k trail run up there too. I'm so excited to sit around in the sun and grill delicious foods! It's my dads birthday on the 4th, so I have to be sure to send him some love (he'll be golfing all day no doubt).

Have a wonderful holiday!!!

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