Vintage Teeth (or All Up In My Retro Grill Part Two)
Ah yes, the story that must be told! Remember my mention great Uncle John’s teeth? Yes? No? Well I mention them here. My great Uncle John, one of the dashing bachelor Cassidy boys; his brother was...
View ArticleWhat’s My Line
I am one of those stubborn people who refuses to pay for cable. You can feel free to call me frugal; I will gladly answer to that title! Give me my rabbit ears and the ability to stream Netflix – I’m...
View ArticleThe fashion from Emma
It’s been a lazy bones kind of a weekend. Sure, I’ve run some errands and stepped out into the world, but mainly I’ve been taking it easy. Cuddling up with the pups, writing in my journal, reading, and...
View ArticleAll about Victorian shoes
The Victorian era ushered in grand and opulent fashion, but as any vintage fashionista will tell you – a good shoe can make or break an outfit. So let’s chat about the kicks that made this fashion tick...
View ArticleVintage Jewelry Expert
Over the years we’ve introduced you to some fabulous kindred spirits. All of these folks share our love of history and most started out just like you or I – as novice collectors whose passion and...
View ArticleThelonious Monk
I’m a sucker for a documentary and if it’s a BBC production, then chances are I will immediately love it! My latest Netflix discovery ticked both these boxes: Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds: A Tale of...
View ArticleVintage Nerd
A Trip Back in the Way Back Machine Ahh – vacation! The chance to get away from everything and completely tune out. If you’re a solid introvert, like I am, a week away and alone is nirvana. Not...
View ArticleHistory of the NYC Ballet
This has been a big year for me, filled with all sorts of personal milestones and moments of self-discovery. I’ve focused on my spiritual/emotional health and decided it’s time to actually take...
View ArticleVintage Thanksgiving
This year has provided me with much to be thankful for and given that here in the States we’re getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, now is the perfect time for a Vintage Thanksgiving celebration....
View ArticleAll about Mary Jane shoes
It’s that time of year again – family, great food, and the ability to finally wear layers! The vintage fashionista in me gets very excited for this season. Cozy sweaters with brooches, scarves, fun...
View ArticleChristmas Ornament History
The holiday season is in full swing, for my hot cocoa addiction and apartment decorating efforts tell me so. As I was putting my little, pretty sparkling additions onto the tree this year I wondered –...
View ArticleVintage Christmas
Getting Carded Christmas cards, remember those? Used to be a big deal, right? Used to get scads of them every season – looked forward to getting them. At one point, I think I was getting 40 cards or...
View ArticleIs social interaction a vintage idea?
You may have seen the headlines from the NY Post, claiming that Amazon’s new cashier-less grocery store would be the end of jobs. While the media flutter went all abuzz, it’s not an entirely new...
View ArticleNew Year. New You.
With the happy glow of my white twinkle lights making me feel cozy and relaxed, my mind now drifts to new adventures. My 2016 has been filled with so many amazing accomplishments, firsts, and personal...
View ArticleLego history
This weekend I ushered in 2017 with a mini-adventure in my new city. As the sun rose on New Year’s Eve I found myself donning a blue raincoat and a good pair of walking shoes, braced for a morning of...
View ArticleGolden Globes shoe history
Vintage friends, did you recently feel a disturbance in the force of the fashion world? Unfortunately it’s not because Target just announced that their newest designer collaboration will be with Steady...
View ArticlePendleton
I’m getting ready to leave the sunny climate of Arizona for far-off places (why, hello unexpected work trip!). While I’m from the great plains, where the snow and wind know no bounds, I’ve been a...
View ArticleVintage Sleep
The Big Sleep No, not the classically fabulous film noir story, starring the incomparable Bogey and Bacall – but winter time. That time of year when our most primal desire is to hibernate. Nest....
View ArticleAlphonse Mucha
As of late my Instagram account has been littered with trip photos. Work took me to the Czech Republic and UK the other week and it was such a great trip – reminding me of my inner explorer. The...
View ArticleVintage transportation | the cable car
This week has already felt frantic – from work responsibilities to normal household management to social obligations to making time for family – it has felt a little bit overwhelming. Usually an...
View Article