Of Little Girls, Fathers and Birds Nests How long should you keep something that you never wear? Is it better to keep it, boxed up never to be seen again or to let it go to someone else who will wear and enjoy it? This is a question that has boggled many through the ages. This is a question about my...
Madge Named Top Vintage BlogA surprise was awaiting Madge in her Facebook notifications a few days ago and what a pleasant surprise it was. Madge was named to the 80 Best Vintage Blogs and Websites list by Feedspot. Sites were judged on Google reputation and search ranking; influence and popularity...
In Madge's research for the Edsel Ford article she found some amazing vintage advertisements for Lincoln Continental. Since my dad was a car salesman for Lincoln in the 1960s and 70s, this brand has a special place in my heart.
Enjoy.
Madge really wants one of this 1960s ...
As you might imagine, as a writer on vintage style and owner of several vintage shops, Madge owns jewelry. A lot of jewelry. It’s a constant struggle to keep all her pieces organized. She’s tried hanging necklaces on hooks, and used desk organizers for earrings and bracelets but nothing has worked. ...
Last month Madge was rummaging around in one of her favorite Savannah antique haunts and came out with a fab haul of vintage fashion magazines. After blowing the dust off the stack she found this gem, and since it's Autumn, here's a fun back-to-college issue of Glamour from 1944. It's interesting...
For those of you following along with my journey to find the history of grandmother Madge's career as a milliner, you might remember a previous post that included a letter from Mrs. Margaret Steely in Chanute, Kansas. That letter was one of the first clues I had about Grandmother Madge's hat shop....