Take a look at the sky in this picture. This was just taken today from my backyard and has become a constant sight around here day after day. Gray, cloudy, rainy weather has gripped us all spring. Cool temperatures too. There have been a few days of sunshine, which have been glorious, but the dark… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Fashion
Confession: I Cut My Own Hair
I recently saw a profile of famed hairdresser, Frederic Fekkai, on CBS Sunday Morning. What caught my attention was not his success, fame, family, or debonair handsomeness; it was the fact that he charges $750 for a haircut. A bloody haircut! I just had to laugh because despite all the luxurious surroundings in his salon,… Read more »
Let’s Hang Out – National Hanging Out Day is Today!
Today is National Hanging Out Day; a day that was created to show how it is possible to save money and energy by using a clothesline. I’ve washed two loads of laundry already this morning, and they are hanging out on the clothesline. Thankfully it’s a warm sunny day and the rain showers are not… Read more »
More Ever-So-Useful Laundry Hints
I’ve been doing a bit of tweaking to my laundry routine this spring; trying to get it as simple as can be with the best possible results. I now wash everything in cold water. I had been hesitant to do this totally, especially with whites, towels, and sheets. But after experimenting using hot, warm, and… Read more »
A Vintage Clothesline Purse? What Are The Odds?
I delight in the serendipity of thrift store shopping. Those times when I run across something so wonderfully unique, that I take pause to wonder if it was placed there fully intended to be found by me! My latest occurrence was yesterday, while I was looking through the miles and miles of designer fake vinyl… Read more »
The Fabulous Debut of Vintage Life Magazine!
As of March 12, the digital version of Vintage Life Magazine is now published… and it is wonderful! Since I had written an article for it (“The Art of Washing Vintage Clothing”, pp 18 & 19), I was excitedly looking forward to issue #1. Nervous too, as I didn’t really know what to expect! … Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!