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Thrifted Lately

Fur collars seem to be everywhere these days. Well, at least in my Google Reader.  I cant say Ive seen too many on the streets of Philadelphia (aside from fur-lined puffy jackets that were all t...

16 jan 12

All Moved In

Whew!  Im finally starting to feel settled after my move and starting grad school a few months ago.  Just a few things left to hang (including a bike, which is ruining my feng shui) and pos...

28 nov 11

Sartorialist Shout-Out

Have you seen the vintage photo feature on the Sartorialist? Well, guess whose photo is up right now? Mine! Ok, so technically I inherited the photo but I submitted it a few weeks ago and was delight...

15 aug 11

Lazy Summer Days

I cant believe its August. Remember how long summers used to feel when you were younger? Now, the seasons gone before you know it.  I dont know about you, but I plan to soak up the rest of my la...

08 aug 11

Something to Cook In

One of the greatest gifts of blogging is when someone comments on one of my posts or stops by my desk at work to show me something theyve borrowed. It makes me feel like Ive touched a part of th...

18 jul 11

Scenes from the Weekend

I love visiting Hershey and spending time with Wills family.  Here are a few pictures from our trip last weekend.  Good food, great company and new thrift stores for me to explore!  Ho...

27 jun 11

Charmed, Im Sure

Want to hear a story about a magic charm bracelet that appeared out of nowhere? Ok, heres how it goes: On a recent trip to Hershey to visit my boyfriends family, I was talking with his mom about...

10 jun 11

Hats Off

On a day like today you need a good straw hat. Well, I do at least. When did it get so hot?! Straw hats are the best because 1) they go with everything, 2) they have little tiny holes that let the br...

31 may 11

Knock Knock

Whos there? Its me, your delinquent blogger.  I know I have been less than exciting over the last few weeks but I have been studying hard for the GMAT, which I took yesterday and now never have ...

23 may 11

Lifelong Friends

In honor of Mothers Day, my friend Jen hosted a group of us and our mothers for a belated brunch celebration.  Its hard to believe that Ive known these women and their mothers for almost 20 year...

16 may 11

Mothers Day

Me, my mom, my grandmother and my great grandmotherWishing mothers everywhere a very happy Mothers Day!

09 may 11

Something for My Mantel

I really like saying "mantel." It makes me feel fancy.  Do you know what makes me feel even fancier?  "Mantel vignette." See, fancy.   Id like to say that tha...

03 may 11

Laurel Burch Earrings

When I close my eyes and think of the early 90s, I see Laurel Burch.  If youre not familiar with Laurel Burch, she was a talented artist who applied her paintings to jewelry, home decor and othe...

27 apr 11

Mexican Poncho

Every once in a while my mom surprises me. In a good way. Take this poncho for instance.  I mean, hello?! This poncho is incredible.  And its just been hanging out on the top shelf of her c...

18 apr 11

In Place of Pearls

I could write a post each day this week on the merit of pearls.  Fresh water, Mabe, Majorca. I wore pearls to my first job interview (with an Ann Taylor twin set no less). So original.  Im ...

14 apr 11

The Etsy Purchase That Started It All

Blog friends, meet my bedroom.  Bedroom, blog friends.  And this red and white beauty is my first Etsy purchase ever.  June 30, 2009.  Im not one of those people with the crazy me...

11 apr 11

Something Fierce

My boyfriend hates this necklace. Dont get me wrong, hes extremely supportive of my fashion choices and he waits patiently while I comb through racks at Good Will weekend after weekend. But...

08 apr 11 1 person likes this

Decorative Clasp

This is my power necklace. When I put it on I feel instantly glamorous. Like Audrey Hepburn in&nb sp;Breakfast at Tiffanys.  It belonged to my great Aunt Fay (pictured below). Can ...

04 apr 11

Thrifty Finds

Last weekend my mom and I spent some quality time thrifting in the Philly suburbs. What a great day!  We visited all three Impact stores and spent hours combing through housewares and acces...

31 mar 11

A Still Life

This painting hung over my Aunt Sylvias bed for as long as I can remember. Its now one of my favorite memories of her and I proudly display it above my own bed.  I love the bright colors and orn...

28 mar 11

To Market, To Market

Last weekend, my boyfriends parents came to visit, and his mother surprised us with a handmade market bag.  She knows how much we love to shop for local produce and the coolest re-usable bag I h...

21 mar 11

The Luck of the Irish

I have often wondered what my Jewish grandmother was doing with a four-leaf clover. Recently, I have come to discover that this lucky charm has nothing to do with its three-leafed brother, the shamro...

14 mar 11

A Turquoise Pendant

I love turquoise.  Thankfully, so does my mom.  Heres a necklace I recently borrowed from her.  I have been waiting for a lightening bolt of inspiration to deliver the perfect how and ...

08 mar 11

The Letter M

If youve been reading my blog (and not just looking at the pictures), you may have noticed that family is pretty important to me.  I joke about it in my introduction, but being an only child has...

03 mar 11

A Dress Form

I have been wanting a dress form for a while now.  Not just because I have a sewing machine in a box I swear Im going to learn how to use.  And not because its the perfect backdrop to displ...

27 feb 11

A Jewelry Swap

We all have that friend - the planner - who always finds the perfect reason to have people over or encourage next months happy hour. You see an evite from her and know its going to be good. And fun.T...

21 feb 11

Grandmoms Enamel Pendant

 Have you ever noticed the special lingering quality of perfume, especially on vintage jewelry?  The way scents seem to linger years, even decades past when they were last worn?  This ...

15 feb 11

A Cheerful Mixing Bowl

Until recently I have spent little time in the kitchen, but these brightly colored, cheerfully patterned bowls actually make me want to cook.  Yes, mom, I said it.  Evocative of all things ...

30 jan 11

Your Black & Gold Cocktail Ring

I never used to be a fan of gold.  When I was old enough to buy my own jewelry, I always went for silver. Im not sure if gold is an acquired taste or something that develops over time, but these...

24 jan 11

A Colorful Strand of Beads

Ive always been drawn to primary colors.  Especially all mixed together in one place. So when my mom offered me my grandmoms multi-color beaded necklace, I scooped it right up. The beads appear ...

17 jan 11

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