I've never been a fan of pink until Summer of '67. But as I acquired vintage dresses and created new ones, I found myself drawn to shades of pink. Then when I saw them on the actresses, I realized how beautiful pink can be. Here are three of my original dresses worn in the movie.… Continue reading Pretty in Pink
Author: Sharon Wilharm
Sharon Wilharm is a female filmmaker currently in post-production on her latest feature film, Summer of '67, a Vietnam War love story. As a writer/director, she specializes in telling a story visually. Her previous movies have screened in theaters across the country including Times Square and Los Angeles and are available for sale across the world. She and her husband Fred have received dozens of film accolades including many Best of Show awards. To learn more about Summer of '67 and follow along on their filmmaking journey, check out the movie website at www.summerof67.com and follow along on Facebook and Twitter.
Light Up With Vintage Lamps
Years ago when we owned an antique mall, we bought a box lot of vintage lamps for a ridiculously cheap price. They were hideous. We laughed at how ugly they were. And yet, miraculously, they all sold. When we began buying props for Summer of '67 we thought about those lamps as we found ourselves… Continue reading Light Up With Vintage Lamps
Hippie Dippie Dresses You Don’t Have to be a Hippie to Fall in Love With
I love picking out wardrobe for our movies. It's so fun to determine each character's personal style and then fill their closet with clothes for all their movie occasions. With a crowd of hippies in Summer of '67 I had a blast finding and making outlandish fashion choices for them. But what I didn't expect… Continue reading Hippie Dippie Dresses You Don’t Have to be a Hippie to Fall in Love With
Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers
In my Granny's kitchen was a decorative shelf filled with ceramic animals, plastic souvenirs, and colorful characters. While the rest of the family visited and ate, I couldn't stop staring at all her fun miniatures. Each Christmas I'd add to her collection with a carefully selected set that I hoped would make her think of… Continue reading Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers
Flower Power Pins
It's hard not to feel happy when you're in the presence of flowers. Whether it's a bouquet of fresh roses on the table, a hydrangea bush next to your porch, or even wildflowers growing along the roadside, they give you a warm fuzzy feeling inside. When planning the wardrobe for our movie Flowers for Fannie,… Continue reading Flower Power Pins
One Beige Dress + Awesome Accessories = Endless Possibilities
When shopping for new dresses, it's natural to be drawn to bright colors or bold prints. The problem is that dresses that dramatically call attention to themselves can be limiting. You can only wear them so many times before they start to look old. On the other hand, a basic dress in a neutral color… Continue reading One Beige Dress + Awesome Accessories = Endless Possibilities
Pretty in Pearls – Five Fresh New Ways to Wear Pearls
Do you adore pearls as much as I do? I always assumed everyone loved them until one day in high school a friend pointed out that I was wearing pearls with a t shirt. So? Didn't everyone? As I looked around at the student body in our 1980's one size fits all shirts, I realized… Continue reading Pretty in Pearls – Five Fresh New Ways to Wear Pearls
