Recent content by Sweet Leilani

Yours truly got quoted in the paper today. But it's not about me- it's an awesome story about one of the volunteers at the museum I run, a WWII fighter pilot and retired Marine. It's such a great story- guaranteed to brighten your day and make you give thanks for the men and women who went to...

The previous posters are right- Detroit has just about the best Golden Era architecture anywhere. My mother was born and raised just outside the city in Grosse Pointe. Her family had lived in the Heidelberg neighborhood for several generations, which is one of those once-beautiful places that...

I can't help you with the lighters, Mr. NewportCustom, but boy, does your camera take great pictures! I can't get decent closeups at all with mine. Anyway, I picked up a few things for my husband the other day at a half-price sale at the thrift store. Two ties: and a hat...

I have a quilt almost identical to this one. It's all hand-sewn; no machine stitching. By the fabrics, I'd guess it was made in the 20s or 30s. It's very pretty, but I do use it (gently!)- it's our current bedspread. I just can't justify putting it away in a closet where I can't enjoy it. I have...

No one has yet mentioned it, but the factor most likely to determine how well a fur will hold up is the tanning method. If it is properly tanned and then properly stored, it will remain soft and pliable. If it was not properly tanned (i.e. the chemicals were not completely rinsed off or the...

I do, but it's not because I own anything that is so special it needs to be seen. I just have a dress form that needs to be dressed! She's my size, but has some rather unsightly water stains. When I'm not using her, I put on various dresses which can be machine washed (since they get rather...

I have that same Pyrex dish- but not that cool stand! Looks yummy!

Legendary P-38 Operation Bolero pilot Brad McManus will be presenting a talk at the Wings of Freedom Museum on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11th. The presentation will begin at 7 pm and will last approximately one hour, with a period for questions. He will discuss his experiences crash-landing his...

I think they're size 9. Dinerman- that coat really suits you. You've got the look down!

Thank you! The shoes should appear on eBay very shortly... :)

Thank you ladies! Now all I need are some green shoes! lol

I hope you ladies don't mind me cross-posting this from the thrift/yard sale finds thread, but I am just so tickled to have found these: 1930s knit set ($4). Fits me great- I can't wait to wear it when it gets a little cooler!: closeup of beading: 1940s rayon & lace blouse ($3):

I really scored this past week- I hit my favorite thrift, a rummage sale and a flea market all within three days. At the thrift I got these amazing men's shoes: At the rummage sale I found this 30s knit outfit, which fits me perfectly and looks like it was never worn, and this 40s...

This is my vanity. I keep all my hair stuff, perfume, and some makeup & jewelry on top, and my gloves, handkerchiefs, stockings and purses in the drawers. Only thing is, now it's in my baby daughter's room (hence the pink on the walls and crib in the foreground) and I will have to put all the...

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