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The First-Ever Etsy Design Awards – The Etsies!

Artists
August 8, 2019

You, dear reader, would know I was lying if I said I didn’t spend part of every day on Etsy. As someone who has had run two Etsy shops, I really got to know and LOVE the community there. When

Shopping for a Vintage Winter Coat in July

Vintage
July 31, 2019

Southern California is suffering in 100 degree weather and even on our more temperate mountain, the thermometers are reading in the 80s. So, why then have I been scouring eBay and Etsy for a warm, vintage winter coat in July?

Aquamarine Rings and the Alternative Gemstone Wedding Ring Revolution

General
June 18, 2019

Since Prince Harry presented Meghan Markle with that gorgeous, large aquamarine ring as a wedding gift, the world of antique jewelry collectors has been going a little crazy for aquamarine rings. And rightfully so. The blue stone is dreamy, watery,

Vintage Portrait Paintings of Women You’ve Never Met

Artists
June 12, 2019

If you’ve explored modern interior design blogs in the past couple of years, you’ve probably noticed the vintage portrait painting trend. In 19th Century English literature, fancy homes are often described as having large portrait paintings of the head of

Different Drum’s Sewing Corner

Sewing
June 11, 2019

I have been surrounded by beautiful and old things since I was a kid. My grandma was an antique collector and dealer, and much of my immediate and extended family also collect and sell antiques. In the early 90s, before

Vintage Pinafore Apron Sewing Patterns

Sewing
May 10, 2019

Sewing a beautiful dress has to be one of my most satisfying creative endeavors. Getting all of the details as perfect as my limited but expanding sewing skills allow is my favorite kind of fun. After the zipper is sewn

Things to do in Crestline, CA and Life in “Hollywood’s Backlot”

California
April 25, 2019

Perhaps one of the greatest love affairs I’ve had has been with this beautiful state I call home. I have been to most of the states. I haven’t seen all of them, but I’ve seen enough to know that most

Floral Friday with Swanky Lady Vintage

Post Party
April 5, 2019

Floral Fridays are my time to shamelessly indulge in my love of everything floral and it doesn't get much better than Swanky Lady Vintage's 1960s floral brooch collection!

The California Super Bloom in Vintage Postcards

Symbols: Vintage and Antique Garnet Sentimental Love Rings

Vintage Handcrafted Block Print Indian Dresses