Conservationists are celebrating the annual arrival of Monarch butterflies in Mexico with a sigh of relief since researchers recorded a 109% increase in their numbers this year.

Last year saw the smallest amount of forest covered by the creatures in the last 17 years and concerns were rising that extreme weather, fires and deforestation were posing a serious threat to the Monarch’s survival.

And you gotta hand it to these little guys and gals. They make over a 2,000 mile migration from Canada over the US and into Mexico each year (which certainly puts your morning commute into perspective!).

If you get a thrill every time you see a butterfly (I know I do even though it seems to happen less frequently every year), then you’ll adore today’s VPOD.

This vintage cardigan by Jantzen dates from the late 50s to early 60s and has its very own embroidered flock of charming lepidoptera.

What a lovely spring find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Adore Vintage.

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