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Dance Until You Drop

~ Dance Until You Drop ~ I tied a scarf around my wet-setted, perfect 1930’s coiffure. David in a fedora, vintage slacks and Ike jacket, stepped onto the deck of the ferry to Catalina Island. It was...

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A Vintage Visit Home

~ A Vintage Visit Home ~ My navy 30’s lace-ups clicked on the sidewalk as I walked myself to the dance. The school auditorium perched between two rows of classes, creating a U-shaped courtyard. A...

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Shimmy Shimmy Shake: Magical Memories of Dance Joy

~ Shimmy Shimmy Shake: Magical Memories of Dance Joy ~ My chest was un-hitched, arms in open hug position. Breasts jiggled, nipples polished the inside of bras. Across from me, Ali had her chest thrust...

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Vintage Freebies

Vintage Freebies In this section you’ll find all sorts of fun projects to fill your vintage creativity from Christmas Crafts, to summer halter tops, to sophisticated hatwear– all brought to you from...

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Style Me Vintage: Book Review

~ Style Me Vintage: Book Review ~ I received a fabulous little gem for Christmas from my sister. It’s a must have for any gal who loves dressing vintage and needs a little help with the vintage hair....

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How To Spot Phony Vintage

~ How To Spot Phony Vintage ~ by Tam Francis                   I thought we gals had it figured out, but the more I read and see lately, the more inaccurate information is being passed off as fact....

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How to Get Dealer Deals at the Auction: Home Vintage

~ How to get Dealer Deals at the Auction: Home Vintage ~ by Tam Francis                   You got the dance lessons, you’re a great jitterbug. You’ve got the duds, the hair, the accessories, now you...

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1940s Vintage Midriff Halter Pattern

Cute Vintage Halter Pattern in Time for Summer! Enjoy this easy to make midriff halter pattern popular in the 1940s and 1950s! Perfect for your pin-up doll look or lounging by the pool or dancing...

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Music, Whiskey & Memories in Lisdoonvarna

Music, Whiskey & Memories in Lisdoonvarna by Tam Francis Bittersweet Music Banjo, mandolin, flute, guitar, and two fiddles filled the pub/restaurant with traditional music. I leaned toward the love...

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