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Goodbye, Year of the Rabbit; Hello, Year of the Dragon!
1 Jan
2011 is so last year! Now, a new set of 12 months with limitless possibilities are here. What could this possibly mean for Thrifty Vintage Chic? (more…)
There’s No Place Like “Home for the Holidays”
25 Dec
Whatever culture, country or religion, this time of the year universally is for families and the celebration of love. For me, it means celebrating Christmas with my family in New York and Pennsylvania. Here’s a snapshot into my favorite memories of Christmas Present & Christmas Past. (more…)
My Perfect Problem
2 NovYes, I have a perfect problem! Well, it’s more like my problem is being perfect … and now, you might be thinking, “Add arrogance to that list, sweetheart!” But here’s what I really mean … (more…)
Inspired Beauty: The Wilds of Nature
10 Oct
What inspires style? The simple answer: Beauty inspires style. To me, this weekend was spent surrounded by the most pure form of it — in the wilds of nature. And wild it was, indeed! (more…)
Here’s Looking at You, Kid!
27 Sep
An old soul forging a young and beautifully vibrant life moved onto her next big adventure this weekend as Diane Naegel died on Sunday morning. The news turned my stomach and ignited my spirit of Carpe Diem. (more…)
10 Books That’ll Inspire You
16 Aug
If eyes are the window to the soul, then books are the gateway to passion, of course, this is just my opinion. For instance, in my life, books have propelled my interests and in some cases, my life choices. Here’s my Top 10 List of Vintage Books. (more…)
10 Delicious Stud Muffins to Heat Up Your Summer
3 Aug
If classic films like Dirty Dancing, Grease & Cat on a Hot Tin Roof taught us anything, it was that hot summer days can serendipitously lead to spicy fun. Are you feeling the heat & left yearning for a vintage beau? Then, feast your eyes on this buffet of throw-back boyfriends! (more…)
Vintage Ads: Men In Aprons
17 Jul
What does vintage, aprons and men all have in common? Advertisements — vintage adverts where men are featured wearing (usually) women’s aprons. From cheeky to Norman Rockwell-like these ads are priceless. (more…)
Pin-Up Girls in Aprons: Style that’s Sassy & Sexy
15 Jul
Vintage Apron Week is heating up as pin-ups show how “sassy” and “sexy” is really done. Move over VS Angels! (more…)
A Scrapbook of American Life & Vintage Aprons
13 Jul
Like home-made apple pies and summer baseball games, the apron goes hand-in-hand with the nostalgia of Americana. Here’s what I learned in my search for these vintage treasures. (more…)
Birthday & Life-Long Wishes from a Time Traveler
8 Jul
With a wardrobe and home filled with things from the past, I might appear to be a fringe Luddite. Yet, if the choice were mine — to live in any era of my liking — I would not change a thing. Are you surprised? (more…)
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