Let’s face it. We live in a consumer culture where we are bombarded by messages that try to convince us that we need another doodad, an improved something-or-other, a better whatchamacallit or the latest thingamajig if we ever want to be truly happy, content, or satisfied.
But being acquisitive isn’t the way to inner peace.
As soon as you do finally get whatever is was you were…
Two Saturdays ago, I woke up at 7:40am when I heard a knock on my front door. I peeked through the blinds and saw an LAPD officer.
Uh-oh.
My heart started pounding because police officers never knock on doors to deliver good news like winning the lottery.
In this case, they were checking to see if I had noticed anything missing or had seen or heard anything suspicious…
This week’s selections include pieces by Adele Simpson, Ossie Clark, Hermes and Chanel. Be sure to check out the fabulous 1970s bamboo print Roberta di Camerino dress and the 1938 brooch by Geissman for Coro.
GET READY, GET SET, BID!!!
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Vintage 1990s Chanel Silk Blouse (claireinc*) | Vintage YSL Bracelet (mrbmax) | Vintage Evening Dress and Coat Set (efind894) |…
This weekend I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely older couple who were avid antiquers and we engaged in a conversation about what life’s like as an antiques dealer and just how quickly one’s passionate collecting can turn into a full-time business.
Then we got on the delicate topic of pricing and they regaled me with an entertaining tale.
A tale that starts with an ugly…
Every time I feature a vintage fur item here on this site, it always generates controversy. And that’s to be expected since the use of fur in fashion is a very divisive issue.
And while I respect everyone’s right to an opinion, I have to believe that everyone’s email writing efforts would be better served by being less concerned about the animals that were sacrificed for…
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