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Holly Farrell, Painter of Vintage Objects

Via Second Shout Out I happily stumbled onto the paintings of Toronto artist Holly Farrell, whose portraits of vintage objects are a quiet, sentimental twist on the tradition of still life painting. ...

3 days ago

Masking Tape Dress

Imitating the intricate pleating of a vintage 50s strapless cocktail dress, this whimsical creamy frock is made entirely of masking tape. Via BurdaStyle.

23 apr 12

Marijuana Pulp Fiction for 4/20

20 apr 12

Dick Clark on American Bandstand

“It’s got a good beat and you can dance to it.” Icon of American music television, Dick Clark.

18 apr 12

San Francisco 1906, Woman and Man in the Rubble

Today is the 106th anniversary of the famous earthquake and fire. I love the calm, yet determined expression in this womans face and body in the middle of the devastation.

18 apr 12

Schiaparelli Gloves, 1939

Blue and gold leather gloves for the vintage fashion superhero. Schiaparelli Spring Summer 1939 via

17 apr 12

New Listings, January 2012

Were working on stocking the website with fresh merchandise for the new year. Here are a few highlights.   1960s Purple Shaheen Dress 1950s Cream Wool & Mink Coat 1970s Gilded Bamboo Dress &...

20 jan 12

Vintage Harlequin - Etsy Treasury

Though it is named after the Italian acrobat character, in textile and design terms "harlequin" describes the elongated diamond check inspired by the harlequins traditional costume. Here are ...

06 jan 12

Yes, Deer - Vintage Ski Sweaters

Whats more fun than the "Ugly Christmas Sweater?" Vintage ski sweaters, of course. Look for genuine wool sweaters in traditional colors, with classic intarsia knit patterns of winter scenery....

20 dec 11

Vintage Shoe Collection

If youre an average shoe size like me, you probably have a hard time finding vintage shoes. Were people really so much smaller then? So its rare to come across a colletion of shoes as nice as the one...

20 dec 11

Vintage Swim Cap Fashion

Via Jezebel we discovered an adorable presentation of 1950s swimming caps. Using the puppet stage of Punch & Judy, women in strapless suits peek up in variously decorated rubber caps. Remember, m...

04 oct 11

The Coffee Bag Bag & The Cashmere Quilt

Yes, its been too long since Ive checked in. Sorry. But the creativity bug has bit me once again, and Id like to show you some of what Ive been up to. First, I made this yesterday afternoon: Gigantic...

03 oct 11

Kentucky Derby Fashion - Its All About Hats

Not to be overshadowed by another event we may have heard something about recently (royal wedding, anyone) our own little Holiday of Hats here in the States, the Kentucky Derby, is taking place today...

07 may 11

Lady MacBeths Gown - A Costume Restoration

How long can a theatrical costume survive? If youre ever worked in a costume shop, you know how hard the stage, lights, and actors are on their costumes. Most well made stage garments need constant c...

29 mar 11

Share the Love - The Girl Cant Help It

If youre like me and tend to respond to awkward situations with inappropriate humor, then you need to be made aware of The Girl Cant Help It, written by Kim at Fast Eddies Retro Rags. Enjoy a glance ...

24 mar 11

Farewell Elizabeth Taylor

Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor has left us. Heres a studio still from her screen debut at age 10, in Theres One Born Every Minute Her breakout role in National Velvet came when she was just 12. As a ...

23 mar 11

Vintage Fashion at the Oscars

As soon as the statues have all been handed out, fashion critics start making their binary lists of who did and did not "get it right" on the red carpet. We at Daisy Fairbanks headquarters do...

02 mar 11

Jane Russell - The Legendary Beauty

Farewell to Ms. Jane Russell. Heres a still from her scandalous debut film, The Outlaw, produced by Howard Hughes. Publicity still, around the time she was filming Underwater And of course, a few cli...

01 mar 11

The Vintage Novelty Handkerchief

Heres what Ive been working on today at Daisy Fairbanks Vintage headquarters - a parade of novelty hankies, coming soon to Etsy. A few by Tammis Keefe: Some with a horse theme: Some lovely ladies: ...

26 feb 11

The Valentine Bathroom - Part 2

This is Helen, the genius behind the Valentine Bathroom in yesterdays post. This is Helen, just a few years earlier, working as a lifeguard. Thanks for sharing, Helen. And to all the moms out there, ...

14 feb 11

The Valentine Bathroom

Happy Valentines Day! In the world of interior design online, its easy to find rooms that have been carefully staged by professional designers. Spend some time on Apartment Therapy or Design Sponge a...

13 feb 11

Valentine Blush - Vintage Dresses in Loving Color

Pink chiffon party dress at Daisy Fairbanks Vintage Rose lace illusion dress at Daisy Fairbanks Vintage Pink ruffles wiggle dress at Daisy Fairbanks Vintage Fuchsia peasant dress at Dai...

09 feb 11

Etsy Treasury - At Home in the Shade

Spring is just around the corner, and in anticipation Ive been doing quite a bit of planting. It feels wonderful to get my fingers into the dirt and make things grow. My yard is still a big, raw spac...

08 feb 11

Put A Bird On It

Theres an art/craft magazine I used to subscribe to (I wont name names) that at first seemed wonderfully original. Geared toward the new DIY movement, it included wonderful projects on a small scale ...

03 feb 11

Bill Cunningham New York - Coming Soon

Theres a documentary film coming out this spring that celebrates the work of Bill Cunningham, the grandfather of street style photography. While New York may not be the center of the universe as far ...

22 jan 11

Vintage Shoes to Covet

Colorful, whimsical, and far too small for my 21st Century feet. I love the rounded toe, emphasized by the topstitching.Vintage Red Cross 1930s shoes at poprocksandsodapopvintage on ebay.   Two ...

04 jan 11

Happy New Year!

This last one is my favorite - Remember, kids, dont drink and drive! Happy New Year to all our friends, near and far!

01 jan 11

Quirky Vintage Ceramic Animals

For Christmas my friend Louise gave me this little green deer. I think it was probably in her house and knowing me as she does, she thought it would be perfect for me, and of course she was correct. ...

29 dec 10

Crochet Genius - Olek Takes On Wall Street

Ive been meaning to post about artist Olek for ages. Her medium is crochet, but she takes it well beyond the realm of craft. This is her latest guerilla sculpture - a Happy New Year gift to New York,...

28 dec 10

More Awesomeness by Designer Douglas Ferguson

My new BFF Mr. Ferguson kindly alerted me to the fact that there are a few more of his delectable metal mesh dresses on ebay. Its such an honor to be contacted by the designer! Heres an interesting a...

21 dec 10

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