Saturday, March 23, 2024
Why is Jadeite Milk Glass so Cool?
Monday, January 15, 2024
My Top 10 Favorite Vintage Style Glassware
Here are my top ten favorite vintage-inspired drinking glasses. From old-fashioned glasses featuring Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic 1912 window design to a cool and quirky glass milk carton, there's something for everyone in this curated collection. Each design is a perfect blend of retro style and modern elegance. Check out the links provided for each selection and add a touch of vintage charm to your kitchen or next dinner party. Cheers to timeless style! Please let me know which is your favorite design.
Friday, November 24, 2023
A New Chapter
I am thrilled to share a major life update with you. After working in the non-profit world for the past decade, I've decided to return to my true passion – the world of eclectic collecting, thrifting, and curating unique treasures.
To celebrate this new chapter, I'm launching a YouTube channel called Eclecting! 🌟 Eclecting is for those who find beauty in the unconventional – a space dedicated to the thrill of the hunt and the art of creating extraordinary home spaces with eclectic collections.
Join us on Eclecting for:
🔍 Practical tips and expert advice for starting your own collection 🏡 Creative ways to integrate unique finds into your home decor 🤩 Collector spotlights, revealing remarkable assortments and insights
Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, Eclecting is your source of inspiration. Subscribe now and embark on an adventure in the world of eclectic collecting – where the extraordinary meets the everyday. Welcome to Eclecting! 🌈✨
Subscribe here: https://youtube.com/@Eclecting
I am so glad to be back!
Your pal, Linda
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Kaboom
It's been 100 years, I know!
I need to update you on my newest obsessions...
- Brooches, especially bug brooches. I fancy wearing three bugs at a time.
- Intaglios (pronounced with a silent "g"). These plaster cameos were educational souvenirs that were all the rage in the early 19th century during the grand tours of Europe. I think of these as the early predecessor of the smooshed penny souvenir.
- Vintage menu cards, I am fascinated by what dishes were served for holidays and special occasions.
- Cookbooks having to do with the Presidents and First Ladies. I vote for President Kennedy's chef as my favorite.
- Pressed glass souvenir plates from royal coronations. WARNING, these plates are very affordable!!!
Friday, October 26, 2012
Made In China...Show..Coming Soon
More info coming soon on the super cool venue for the show and the date.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Free To Blog
Monday, October 10, 2011
2am vs. 2pm
We just returned from a trip to Bangkok, Thailand. After seeing the mosaics at the spectacular temples in Bangkok, I now want to cover everything in colorful mosaics. I also did a fair amount of damage at the markets, they have the most excellent junk.
Sadly, our trip ended on a rather sour note, namely my sobbing like a baby in a bathroom at the Hong Kong airport. I won't bore you with the details, I'll just give you the low points. We thought we were two hours early for our 2pm flight from Bangkok to Shanghai. We were actually 12 hours late for our 2am flight. Who flies at 2am? Everything was sold out to Shanghai, so we flew to Hong Kong. We missed our connecting flights, I cried like a baby, we bought 12 one way tickets for four people. The worst part of this ordeal was the flight attendants storing my new pink carry-on case in the bathroom of the plane. Anyone want a pink carry-on case covered in funk?