Category Archives: family

25
Feb

The Coma of the Zodiac Clutch

When last we spoke, dear readers, I was engaged in an apparently ambitious plan to sew a clutch out of wonderful Zodiac glitter vinyl. I was having a bit of trouble with the printed directions, but my mom deciphered at … Continue reading →

Posted in family, fashion, life-threatening clutter, sewing | 3 Comments
11
Feb

In Progress

Hey, you know what I need? A new handbag. Because, um, I don’t have enough? (Note: That link is to the flickr set of my vintage and vintage-inspired bags. I have more purses, but they’re not “special” enough to warrant … Continue reading →

Posted in collections, family, sewing | 3 Comments
30
Jan

My First Car

Note: This has nothing to do with shoes, or pie, or even sewing. I grew up in NJ, where the legal driving age is 17. That’s right, 17. I know it sounds strange to the rest of you folks, but … Continue reading →

Posted in cars, family, nostalgia | 3 Comments
21
Nov

White Port and Lemon Juice

The year is 1979. My sister and I listen almost exclusively to a radio station that goes by the call letters WPLJ*. It’s AOR, with some great DJs including Carol Miller and Pat St. John (both can still be heard … Continue reading →

Posted in family, music, nostalgia, Vintage & Retro Style | 6 Comments
4
Nov

November's Header

If you’re wondering, and you probably are, this month’s header is from a color slide taken at the 1959 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. My mom and I are big fans of the parade, and she actually got to march in … Continue reading →

Posted in family, holidays, nostalgia, Vintage & Retro Style | 2 Comments