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Vintage Holiday Gift Guide: Retro, Re-Use, Re-Do, & They Won’t Re-Gift

December 11, 2011
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Tinsel tree & toy train by Jara Ra

Vintage holiday magic starts here. Check off your gift-giving list with vintage items and antiques that are guaranteed to delight. My vintage gift guide offers some creative suggestions for even that impossible-to-buy-for person on your list (as well as for yourself, of course). Slither with snazzy snakeskin; add a punch of pizzazz with prints; make your mark in mod. ‘Tis the season to sparkle & shine! If you missed December's show for finding unique, old school items to make a statement that they will treasure year round, come on New Year's Day, January 1, 2012 to spend any gift money that you'll be receiving, on yourself. For the... Continue reading

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Don’t Mock the Mock Turtleneck!

October 16, 2011
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Colin's reindeer turtleneck

Men should fall for turtlenecks in the fall. Turtlenecks get a bad rap over for their too ‘PTA-dad’ or dowdy professor look, but don't be fooled. Turtlenecks, in a matte color and a simple weave, are flattering and can appear downright sexy. There is one exception. Unless you want to be mocked, stay away...

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The Mad Men Remedy

October 1, 2011
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Betty needs a fix!  (courtesy of AMC)

Are you having Mad Men withdrawals? Are you watching Netflix re-runs on instant queue wistfully longing for your Don Draper fix while drinking heavily and chain smoking? Or imagining that you are? Did you run to Banana Republic for the Mad Men Collection and start mixing martinis for mannequins?   Hold the phone! Until...

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Tribal Tendencies

September 24, 2011
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Meryl Streep in "Out Of Africa"

Feel like taking a trip on an African safari but you don’t have the time or the budget? Shop the Alameda Point Antiques Faire and go native for less....

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August 2011 Featured Dealer ~ Mark Commins

September 3, 2011
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If you have want to look for treasures from the far East or African artifacts, look for Mark Commin's booth. He sets up a beautiful display and is very...

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Frighteningly Fabulous Fashions

August 25, 2011
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Veronica Lake looking drop dead in leopard print

The fog rolls into the bay and the icy blonde with dark motives has her cash in hand waiting for first stab at the early buy. Will she get...

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