We all have that friend who’s creatively gifted at everything they do- that’s Lily Jackson for me. She can make dinner for 50, sew elaborate curtains, design an album cover and even decorate her own wedding cake (true story). Though we’re both from the little state of RI, Lily and I didn’t meet til freshman year in college where we bonded over eccentric craft ideas, art history and many trips to Filene’s basement. Lily’s always been a classic beauty with style from another era. Classy and poised in a diner at 2am or baking couture cakes at Little Venice Cake shop, she’s always been an inspiration.

In her own words…

When I got married a few months ago, I was trying to decide on my “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” My dress was new, my bracelet was borrowed, I had a blue ribbon, and I knew exactly what I wanted my something old to be – a pair of earrings that were a present from my mom and once belonged to my great grandmother.  I loved being able to wear something that had once been worn by three generations especially on my wedding.   

I’ve always loved visiting my grandmother in Iowa where a trip wouldn’t be complete without raiding the closets in the attic searching for vintage clothes.  You never knew what you were going to find – an embroidered and beaded purse, a cute color block shift, or a glamorous ball gown.  I love mixing in these vintage pieces and be able to have a little bit of them with me in my wardrobe.