As we approach 2020, there's a lot of talk in the industry about "slow fashion" (vs. "fast fashion"), "circular fashion" and "sustainable fashion" - all the tenets of my grandmother's generation coming back full circle. It's like going home again. What's old is new again. Or, can be "like new" again, with a little bit of TLC.  Repurpose with a purpose. Read more →

A 5'1" suburban housewife's battle with a virus that took down Olympic athletes...And why she thinks Tom Brady is super smart. Read more →

It's been ages since I've blogged and I decided, in the midst of the 85 projects I have going on, that I should take a few moments to let you (if you're still out there) know what's been goin' on... Read more →

Snowflakes fell here yesterday...not much left-over today, but the temperature has taken a big dip and that means time to don a winter coat. This beautiful 1950s Dan Millstein ~... Read more →

It's school pick-up time. Despite the millions of dollars spent on our little elementary school, the engineer somehow pulled a "Titanic" as far as parking goes and scoring a parking... Read more →

Thanks to everyone who came out to attend The Top Shelf Flea Market yesterday and especially those who visited my booth, shopped and spent some time chatting with me about our common love for vintage fashions & style. This marked the third bi~annual Top Shelf Flea Market venue and I think it's safe to say it's on it's way to becoming another fine Boston tradition... Read more →

My blue vintage hat and I had a fabulous time out on the town...and The Duck & Bunny is the perfect venue for catching up with the gals or a romantic dinner for two. If you're wanting to enjoy the latter, you may want to request a quiet table away from large parties of females who managed to sneak out for a night Read more →

Thank you to all who attended The Top Shelf Flea II and for granting us another wonderful day. From the distinguished gentleman who arrived early with his LL Bean bag filled with (handsome) shoes in need of a shine, to the mother/daughter team out for a day of shopping together... Read more →

Lunching at Stanley's with your best friend with respective Barbies in tow.... Making homemade sundaes when you should be in bed.... Perfecting one's croquet swing at dusk in a swirly... Read more →

If you've been reading my "Tales" for any length of time, you know all about my predilection for old~world style & fashion. The way things were. Ladies dressing like ladies.... Read more →