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Vintage Miscellany – May 27, 2012

It’s here – Beach Season!  And what better way to celebrate the first unofficial weekend of summer than with some good reading? *   Good Jeans:  The Fabric of Freedom, a segment on CBS’s Sunday Morning from a few weeks … Continue reading

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Vintage Miscellany – May 6, 2012

I spent yesterday evening with my family and so I thought a group photo was in order this morning.  Unfortunately we were not lucky enough to be at the beach (or lake) like the family above, but I bet our food was … Continue reading

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Vintage Miscellany – April 22, 2012

What is it about nautical inspired clothing that continues to look fresh, year after year?  Even miles from the ocean, as this photo appears to be, it’s the quintessential summertime look!  It makes one want to break out the white and marine … Continue reading

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Vintage Miscellany, April 8, 2012

So, how did they balance those over-sized hats in the early days of the 20th century?  It took a lot of hair and a lot of hatpins! Hopefully you have a new hat this Easter, and are ready to show … Continue reading

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Vintage Miscellany – March 25, 2012

Today’s vintage photo comes to you courtesy of Lisa, who owns Five and Diamond, a vintage clothing store in Hudson, New York.  People, if these women can get out there and exercise with their long skirts and balancing those hats on their heads, … Continue reading

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Vintage Miscellany – March 11, 2012

I’m not sure where the blogging self-control is coming from today, as we are having a perfect early spring day and what I really want to do is go outside and take a nap in the sunshine.  Well, maybe later, … Continue reading

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Vintage Miscellany – February 26, 2012

We had winter yesterday.  No seriously, it was cold and blustery and actually felt like the end of February, unlike the rest of this winter which has felt like the end of March. I love this beach scene, where some … Continue reading

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