The Sounds of Music Inspiration

I've always loved the Sound of Music since I used to watch it at my grandma's house as a little girl. It's so cheerful and motivational and makes me want to spin around on a beautiful mountain sing! I used to pretend I was Liesl when she sang in the gazebo with Rolph and I got so excited when Maria made the children matching outfits out of the drapes.

Also, is it just me, or does this movie totally remind you of the holidays and bring out the Christmas spirit in you?

Once I got to visit Salzburg, Austria (where it was filmed) with two of my best friends Robin and Emily in 2005 when we backpacked through Europe. We stayed in a hostel where they showed The Sound of Music every night and in the morning we would sing "The Hills are Alive" at the top of our lungs in the shower room. During the day we would explore the beautiful city and lush green hills. We even climbed a mountain to an ice cave and ate schnitzel in a woodland cabin. No joke.

I've been particularly obsessed with the movie since I saw the 45th anniversary Sound of Music Special on Oprah. It was fun to see the grown up versions of all the Von Trapp kids and hear them share their behind the scenes stories. The actress who played Liesl confessed that at the time of filming she had a huge crush on Christopher Plummer who played Captain Von Trapp (and I don't blame her).

So in honor of my latest obsession I put together a little Etsy Treasury for inspiration that is filled with Maria's favorite things. Hope you enjoy!