I decided to snap photos of labels as I went through my stash from yesterday's treasure hunting expedition...darling, we've been found out. Read more →
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Looking for an excuse to spend the day or, better yet, a long weekend in Newport, RI? I am, and I've found a perfect one. Flipping through Rhode Island Monthly's March issue during lunch today I happened upon this lovely photograph on the last page. It's of a vintage vanity case by Morabito, Paris. Their motto? "Luxury is not exceptional. It is the exceptional which is luxurious." Read more →
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1971 Mercedes 280 SL Pagoda Top Red Convertible...you can bid on it for me here. Read more →
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I found this amazing suit at an Estate sale earlier this year. It's stunning. I know I always say that about the suits I find, but this one is, well,... Read more →
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So what do you do when the telephone rings 4 days before leaving for a vacation that's been planned for a year only to learn that the house you had... Read more →
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After a respite from work through the holidays and school vacation week, I'm finally back in my vintage lair. Where do I start? So many treasures, so little time. The... Read more →
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I feel like the poker player who's been at the table too long (except that I don't gamble)......a string of amazing estate sales have brought some amazing vintage treasures into... Read more →
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I went shopping for you today. I dragged my tired body out of bed at 5:45 am to get in line to get a number to see if, by chance,... Read more →
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In 1952 Virginia Wagoner Booth was hired by Dorothy Shaver of Lord & Taylor to develop and manage The Country Clothes Shop in the 5th Avenue store in New York City. There, Booth collaborated with and promoted such American designers as Clare Potter, Bonnie Cashin, and Claire McCardell...In the early 1940s, (Henry) Booth came up with the idea for the PhotoMetriC camera system to be used in the custom tailoring industry... Read more →
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The proper equipment is quite necessary for any event to be a success. For example, when one wishes to plan a picnic or outing, one should give considerable thought to... Read more →
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