Why Hello There, Pink Aluminum Tree

November 23, 2012, 15 Comments

First off, I hope all of you (US readers, that is) had a lovely Thanksgiving! And if you’re out shopping today, please be extra careful and courteous. Last weekend Patrick and I attended the Plucky Maidens Junk Fest, a small but well worth while antique show. I’m always inclined to attend shows and shops I…

Hats and Suits, Oh My!

October 29, 2012, 7 Comments

Three times a year a massive antique show rolls into town. The Palmer Wirfs Antiques and Collectables Show! Basically my whole year revolves around these events. They are the first things to go into my calender each year, and if you got something happening that weekend, I’m sorry, but I’m not attending! Yeah, it’s that…

The Ladies of Frank Sinatra

October 26, 2012, 4 Comments

Last night AlexSandra of AlexSandra’s Vintage Emporium and Union Made Bride hosted a fabulous fashion show themed to the Ladies of Frank Sinatra at Tony Starlight’s Supper Club. While there were quite the shenanigans behind the curtain, we all looked lovely and proper on-stage… AlexSandra “cast” each of us as one of the many ladies…

Farm Fun

October 9, 2012, 6 Comments

Over the weekend Patrick and myself and a few friends went out to The Pumpkin Patch for a day filled with getting lost in a corn maze and picking for pumpkins. According to Patrick I found this year’s pumpkin in record time. I often find myself in the far most corner of the pumpkin patch…

Rocket Roll

August 11, 2012, 4 Comments

Last night is up there with one of the best nights of my life. I got to see my favorite band, The Phenomenauts. If you have not yet heard of them, I highly recommend you check them out. They are, simply put, sci-fi infused rockabilly. They sing songs about robots, planets, and space travel. It’s…

Patio Pretties

July 29, 2012, 11 Comments

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the patio dresses and sets, popular in the 1950s and 60s. A recent conversation in the wake of the floral print party, my friend Angelica and I discussed having a party where each person would wear one of these patio ensembles, and so we did, leaving Casa…

Sizzling Vintage

July 16, 2012, 6 Comments

This past weekend brought one of my favorite events of the year…the summer antique show at the Portland Expo Center. Hosted by Palmer Wirfs, the summer Expo has over a thousand dealers selling various items ranging from fine furnishings from the turn-of-the-century to vintage clothing to collectable toys. I attended all three days of the show…

The Historics

July 9, 2012, 3 Comments

Each year for the past several years my dad and I have had a tradition of going to the Portland Historic Races at Portland International Raceway. I have always enjoyed the time with my dad and getting to see such fantastic old autos race around. The teams take very much pride in their race cars…

Vintage Quartette

June 14, 2012, 5 Comments

Yesterday Sara, who I met at the Fur & Feathers luncheon, came down from Seattle to get together with a few of us vintage gals for an afternoon of shopping! Also included in our group were Solanah and Cassandra of Dear John Vintage. After a tasty lunch at Kenny & Zuke’s, we popped over to…

I’m Ready for My Close Up

June 12, 2012, 10 Comments

Over the weekend I had the absolute pleasure of being a part of a vintage fashion documentary. Awhile back, a gal named Justine contacted me about possibly participating in her film. I immediately said yes, and after e-mailing back and forth, she came to visit and we spent the weekend shopping, filming and chatting about…