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 Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
These past few years of drought in California have been pretty difficult. Now that we’ve had a winter of torrential rains and snow storms, what are we Continue Reading
For several centuries, women did not exist independently in the society. Shopping in department stores or stopping by a cafe for a latte were not yet common Continue Reading
Beginning with Jules Verne's early sci-fi novels, Émile-Antoine Bayard introduced a natural vision of the Universe to the collective imagination with all the drama demanded by this Continue Reading
If you follow fashion trends, you’ve probably noticed that high necklines, modest hemlines, and puffed sleeves are ruling dresses. Oh, and ruffles. Lots and lots of ruffles. Continue Reading
