Christmas Is a Feeling
“Christmas is a feeling filling the air. It’s love and joy and laughter of people everywhere.” These words written by composer Natalie...
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- Aug 30, 2021
- 5 min
Mentioning Vintage Unmentionables
When I look at my undergarments, I pause and sigh. At 56, the sexy bras and panties I wore in my 20s, has been replaced with a more...
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- Aug 12, 2021
- 4 min
All Flour Is Not Created Equal
I just finished ordering a fresh batch of French Francine Flour for all my baking needs. Anyone who is kind enough to subscribe to my...
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- Aug 9, 2021
- 4 min
Choosing Stepford
You are probably familiar with the 1972 satirical novel by Ira Levin “The Stepford Wives.” The classic novel was turned into a movie in...
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- Apr 15, 2021
- 5 min
The Amazing Cocktail
Cocktails have apparently made a comeback. To the younger generation, they think they are drinking a new beverage called the Moscow Mule....
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- Apr 9, 2021
- 6 min
Mother Knows Best
On Easter Sunday, I had the opportunity to sit in my living room with my mom and chat about our lives then and now. My mom is a true...
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- Mar 26, 2021
- 4 min
What Happened to Dress Sizes Anyway?
I love to shop for clothing, shoes, hats…you name it! My addiction to authentic vintage fashion has me frantically searching for 1940’s &...
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- Mar 17, 2021
- 4 min
Lessons from Lily Munster
One of my favorite television shows as a child was The Munsters. This popular TV show aired on CBS in 1965 and featured the home life of...
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- Mar 8, 2021
- 3 min
Don't Diss the Doily!
When I was just a little girl, I remember accompanying my mother to an elderly lady’s house for the day. My mom apparently agreed to help...
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- Mar 1, 2021
- 4 min
The Scent of the Past
Certain fragrances recall fond memories for me. You know what I mean. A certain smell sparks a memory from the past. For instance, when I...
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- Feb 25, 2021
- 4 min
Breakfast with Audrey
It is breakfast time in my house. Lightly scented candles are lit, my vegetarian breakfast is served on delicate English dishes, gourmet...
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- Feb 23, 2021
- 5 min
I Miss Living in Mayberry
Mr. Z and I always watch old-time television shows like "The Andy Griffith Show." The show, that introduced Ron Howard to the world, was...
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- Feb 21, 2021
- 6 min
The Lost Art of Table Settings
There is nothing better than sitting down to a lovely meal served on a table fit for a King or Queen! A meticulously prepared table sets...
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- Feb 19, 2021
- 3 min
Confessions of An Antique Snob
The old saying that "one man's junk, is another man's treasure" couldn't be more true! For years, I watched my late sister-in-law and...
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- Feb 18, 2021
- 3 min
REVIVING THE HUMBLE BROOCH
I never leave the house without a beautiful brooch adoring either my dress or my coat. Over the years, I have become quite a fan of the...
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- Feb 12, 2021
- 4 min
Chivalry Isn't Dead...It's Just Sleeping!
When I was just a little girl, I remember how respectfully my father treated my mother, grandmothers, aunts, and me. Let me explain....
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- Feb 9, 2021
- 2 min
Cleaning... 1940's Style!
Let's face it, cleaning can be a real task. Daunting, overwhelming, and just plain boring. If a house or room is really in a state of...
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