As i have mention in a previous post im finally settling down in my own space.Im sharing a loft in the center of Athens with 2 of my favourite gals,Viveta & Daphne.This project started two months...
Im glad to announce the lucky winner of my giveaway!Its comment number 5 ...Miss CherryMakeUp!Hooray! Sincerely,Swell&nb sp; Dame
Television actress Sandra White laughs while arriving late at the 1953 Academy Awards.Presenters Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly wait backstage at the RKO Pantages Theatre during the 1956 Academy Awar...
At last i found some time (precious thing these days!) to organize my first giveaway as promised!I reached 100 followers,106 to be exact and im very excited!Thank you so much for supporting my blog.I...
Ok, since is Valentines day today, i remembered this documentary i have seen some years ago, that tells the astonishing story of the obsessive roller-coaster relationship of 32 year-old N...
Just a quick post to saw you some of my recent finds from the flea market!!!An amazing 1950s eau de nill candy jar.It was love at first sight ,i tell you this... 1960s straw bags.Perfect with su...
Ive always dreamed of having my own atelier were people will come and see my work!Girls are always asking me where they can see and try out my stuff besides making orders through internet.I ve ...
Lost In The 50s blog reached 100 followers this week celebrates with this lovely giveway: http://lostin1950.blogspot.com /2012/02/my-first-giveaway.htm lDont miss your chance to eneter and win this fab...
The new poster for "Past Tense" bazaar by Les Broderies Anglaises!For all of you near we will be glad to see you stoping by and say hi!Swell Dame will be there as usual with brand new headpie...
Today i got my 70th follower!!!That is so great!!!Thank you all for supporting "Swell Dames Parlour" and letting me know you like my blog!I only need 30 more followers to reach 100 and have m...
Yesterday i made a quick stop to Sundays Flea Market.I didnt have much money or time but i manage to buy these things with only 30euros.This piece of furniture cost me only 25euros and it couldnt arr...
Goodbye Miss Etta & may you rest in peace...Thank you for enrich & inspire our lives with your voice & your attitude on life!Sincerely,Swell Dame
Today i would like to blog about a favourite greek song of mine and its story which i read just a a few days ago and i wasnt aware of it,allthough i know and loved this song since i was a littl...
Better late than never as my grandma always says!I just found some time to upload some pics from the 5 Day Special "Past Tense" Bazaar that took place few days before Christmas.Me and my frie...
Sometimes i find pleasure in the little things.I get so excited when i discover an altenative use for a item!For instance,here is a napkin holder i found on sale, at Zara Home, for 3.99euros .And her...
This Christmas Steve Lucky and Miss Carmen Getit were in Athens (for the sixth time!) for a week during the Christmas holidays,performing at Half Note Jazz Club with their band the "Rumba Bums...
Have a crazy beautiful new year everybody!xoSincerely,Swell Dame
I just caught my one on this new mini series about World War II women at work in a munitions factory."Set in the 1940s, Bomb Girls tells the remarkable stories of the women who risked their...
Last call to enter to this wonderful giveaway and win this gorgeous prizes:1st prize: Choose three samples from the following perfumes: My Sin, Shalimar, Joy, Scandal, Blue Carnation and Fracas. A sa...
When it comes to Christmas memories of me as a child, my strongest one is when during the schooll break i was staying up late to watch all this wonderful old films on tv.I watched all the classics fr...
You can have Christmas without snow.......and you can have Christmas without turkey......but you certainly cant have Christmas without some of Mr. Ol "Blue Eyes" swinging melodies!!!Today is ...
I was introduced to Ann Miller when i saw "Kiss me Kate" some years ago.I was mesmerized by her exotic and unsuall beauty and her taping skills!She was very different than the typical Hollywo...
Οι "Les Broderies Anglaises" λατρεύουν τις μέρες των χριστουγέννων και γαυτό οργανώνουν το πιο ωραίο " Past Tense" της χρονιάς!΄Ενα 5 days special με πολύ εορταστική διάθεση, όπου μπο...
Another lovely giveaway from Dahling Its Vintagy! ,who is giving away a benefit lipstick, rouge and mirror combo:See how to enter here:http://dahlingitsvintagy. blogspot.com/2011/11/glamouret te-...
Visit Va-Voom Vintage to learn more about the giveaway: http://vavoomvintage.blogspot. com/2011/11/giveaway-gift-cert ificate-for-vintage.html
Its a fun way to add something special to your Christmas decoration & trust me when i say its the easiest thing!Ok, first you need a beautiful vintage style Christmas ball.Mine came in set of 4 a...
After the last years spectacular "Cointreau Coffret" that was designed by Ditas own hands......this year Cointreau comes back with "My Cointreau Travel Essentials Coffret", a lu...
A few weeks ago Dita von Teese released her own perfume,Femme Totale!   ;   ;   ;   ; &nbs...
I ve met Tatiana through myspace.She was one of my first costumers and i had the pleasure to make her a custom made headpiece for her wedding!She is not only a very sweet person but she is also one o...
Οι Les Broderies Anglaises" σας προσκαλούν να πάρετε μέρος στο Winter Wonderland photo contest και να κερδίσετε δώρα από το "Past Tense" bazaar στις 17-21 Δεκεμβρίου, στο Jin...
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