
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…
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November 10, 2011 by
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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…
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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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When you’ve been in the vintage clothing business as long as I have, it’s inevitable that you will see the same vintage clothing item show up more than once. And it’s always surprising when it does. I often think, “Amazing! I used to own that dress,” or “I remember seeing that dress a few years back in a vintage shop.”
Now certainly the chances of you…
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