One of the best things about selling vintage is learning the history of those who lovingly owned the vintage pieces that are now in our shop. If you admire "The Greatest Generation" you will enjoy the story of Hugh Quam Stevens. Mr. Stevens served as the president of the Vincennes Steel Company, b...
Category: Livin’ La Vida Vintage
Madge in New York – 911 Memorial
Madge in New York - 911 Memorial
Republishing this post today
in honor of our fallen heroes
On our last day in NYC, Madge & Mr. Madge decided to go in another direction - downtown to the 9/11 Memorial, which opened last year on the 10th anniversary of the disaster. After years of...
Madge Vintage Rocks The World!
It's Official! The World Loves Madge VintageAfter 262 cities, 26 countries, 39 states,200 pieces of jewelry, 100 hats and more,Madge is celebrating her 2nd birthday!Whew! Hang on just a sec, Madge needs to sit down and catch her breath. What an amazing tally if this gal does say ...
Hat Day Happiness
On National Hat Day, January 15, Madge put out a call to hat lovers to post their photos either on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags #MadgesHatbox and #National Hat Day. Well, Madge's followers came through with some great shots. Here are some of her favorites.Adrienne Lacava, author. Check ...
No One Can Know – A Great Read
Madge isn’t known for her book reviews, but she has to spread the news about a great read she just finished.
“No One Can Know” by Adrienne Lacava, is a riveting coming of age story set in Texas during the dark days following the assassination of JFK.
With the world on edge after the death of a pre...
Spring Vintage Jewelry for Mother’s Day
Spring Vintage Jewelry for Mother's Day The famous gold-plated clamper bracelet by Coro made in 1939. Dubbed the Carmen Miranda, this large openwork bracelet features large rhinestone camellias and daises with glass cabachon centers in red, blue and green. Rhinestone pave petals surround the cabo...