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Riding the Stage

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When I wrote about Laurence and Sylvian visiting I mentioned buying a skirt that was similar to the one I wore when out with them, well recently arrived! And I couldn’t wait to wear it! Whereas my previous skirt featured wagons headed west, this one has stagecoaches. Not only is this another wonderful addition to…

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Westward Ho!

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I’m sure many of you are pinners on Pinterest and have pinned many an item that you are longing to own off of Etsy, but it’s out of budget, or sold on Etsy, or just something you came across on the internet and are determined to own one day. Well, for me, one (of hundreds)…

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Afternoon Tea

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Today I joined a few friends to celebrate one of their birthdays by having afternoon tea at Portland’s Heathman.  Enveloped in plush chairs and dark wood we chatted away while sipping tea and taking delectable bites from savory sandwiches and sweet cakes. The occasion and warm weather allowed for me to wear a new addition…

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Sun and Sombreros

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When I was at Fabric Depot buying fabric for my hearse dress, I stumbled upon some pretty gosh darn marvelous fabric that I couldn’t help buying as well.  The print came in three different color schemes and I selected two, one to make a dress, and the other to make this blouse… Patrick found these…

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La Plaza Dos

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So I finally did a bit of vintage shopping here in Palm Springs, but I was rather let down…or maybe just my wallet and personal taste let me down. I visited many shops, however most inventory of the antique shops were more…high-end, I guess you could say. Many had pieces of modern art mixed in…

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Hello September!

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It’s September! Finally!  We’re entering into my favorite time of year…autumn.  A time for cocoa, pumpkin flavored things, and crisp leaves…oh, and all that farm girl goodness…like my new Freddies of Pinewoods… They feel sturdy, like good jeans should.  They have a perfect indigo color, like perfect dungarees should.  And they are just the right…

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Mail Call!

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One thing I truly love about the vintage community is that we look out for each other in the sense that many of us have a niche style and when we see something or have something another gal might be interested in, we offer it up, link to it, or, thanks to the 21st century,…

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