You might have noticed that I've been on a real Vera "kick" lately. It was so nice learning more about her from her nephew, Fred Salaff that my enthusiasm for her...
If you are going to be in the Southeast anytime is the next year and ten months, you need to put this one on your list of must sees. Now, mind you, I have not seen it...
Here's my latest travel themed skirt, which, because of the hot air balloon, immediately made me think of the Jules Verne classic. I got this from Jenn, at Hatfeathers...
From the early days of the 20th century, the most fashionable store in Asheville was Bon Marche. The buildling above was finished in 1928, being especially...
I know that sometimes vintage sellers get all wrapped up in the name on the label. After working on the VFG Label Resource for 3 years I can tell you there are...
Sometimes you just get lucky. I found this little gem on eBay for a terribly reasonable price, and even though I have more journals and blank books than I can make use...
I go lots of places in the Southeast, but it's really hard to beat the antique/collectibles shops in Asheville. There are seven antique malls, and all of them are...
I've been a Vera fan for years, and one of the very first articles I wrote for my website was on her and her beautiful designs. I was delighted to see a post from her...
There was a time in our not too distant past when a day shopping meant not the mall, but a day at a department store. All cities of any size at all had great ones that...
While on my trip to Virginia last week, my sister and I both noticed the absence of motor homes and travel trailers on the highway. I think we saw three on the...
Late 1930s July 4, 2008 My newest object of affection is a book I bought a while back: North Carolina Then & Now by Kevin Adams. You know, it's one of those...
How could I resist? Sorry about the huge size of the photos, but these just had to be seen! Come first to our swimming suit department - then a trip to the crashing...
I got the above ad from Pam at glamoursurf.com after she posted it during the VFG Sportswear workshop. Not only is it a great ad, it was important to me because I have...
I just returned from my niece's wedding in lovely Abington, Virginia. I traveled up with my sister and another niece, and much to Niece Amelia's chagrin, we stopped at...
After almost a week, I finally have the dress I've been making for my niece's wedding all finished and ready to wear! The silk fabric worked up beautifully and using my...
I got a package in the mail the other day from Robert Colman. If you are a regular reader of this journal you know that he is the son of California sportswear maker Alex...
North Carolina used to be the textiles capital of the USA, and even today there are quite a few factories struggling along. We are also associated with fabric shopping,...
Starting on Monday, June 23rd, I'll be conducting a workshop on the development of American Sportswear. This will take place on the Vintagefashionguild.org public...
Bravo TV announced last week that the next season of Project Runway will debut on July 16. I watch very few TV shows, but for a fashion lover, Project Runway is a don't...
What some women think to be the perfect summer dress got its start about 60 years ago as a wrap around house dress. Yes, this is another Swirl post. About a month ago a...
Before you read any further, you should be advised that I sell things on the internet. Not, many things, but until a few months ago I was selling quite a bit. So I'm...
Despite the forecast high of 100*F on Friday, I decided to make the drive to one of my favorite flea markets. Yes, it was hot, and yes, I was miserable at times, but all...
I felt really bad yesterday, featuring a company that was renowned for prints, and then showing none. So some of my vintage friends have contributed photos for a little...
If you know vintage clothing, then you know the Alex Colman label. The California company produced some of the best printed clothes ever, in my humble opinion. I was...
I love the idea of Karma, truly love it. I had my own little karma-phala recently. Because I'm retired, I have time to work with groups that need a hand. One thing...
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