Iris Apfel
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Iris Apfel, My Icon of Style

This is an update to a post originally published November 13, 2014
Iris Apfel, My Icon of Style 
"I never had a fondness for gems or the extravagance
of Harry Winston or Van Cleef & Arpels.
I’ve always liked the more flamboyant, imaginative things.
I lusted after costume jewelry. 
My hus...

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dime box texas
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Welcome to Dime Box

Cruising through the Brazos Valley of Texas on FM128 Madge was startled by a curious sign along the highway - Dime Box Museum.

She was hurrying back to Austin to catch a flight after attending an August graduation at Texas A & M in College Station. As she pulled of...

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Reflecting on NaBloPoMo, 2014

Reflecting on NaBloPoMo, 2014Well it’s the last day of National Blog Posting Month and Madge has run the table.Way back on Day One, she knew it would be a challenge, but Madge was determined to see it through. By the third day it was apparent this might have not been the smartest idea, since Madge d...

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That 70s Chanel Show
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That 70s Chanel Show

Madge is one day closer to halfway through National Blog Posting Month. Check out the official site on BlogHer, and then come back often to see how Madge is doing.

That 70s Chanel Show
Madge attended the national launch for Chanel's Cruise collection for 2014/15 last night in Atlanta.  Presented by...

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