A Sparkling Vintage Life

Vintage Style: How Come You’re All Dressed Up?

It happened again just the other day. I was in town running errands in a simple denim skirt, sweater, tights, and boots suitable for the Abominable Snowman (it’s February in Idaho, after all) when I ran into an acquaintance. After a few moments of chitchat, she...

Sunday Serenade: Oh, Happy Day

Recorded in the 1960s, “Oh, Happy Day” by the Edwin Hawkins Singers is not as old as most of my Sunday Serenade choices, but I needed an extra mood-boost this morning and figured this would do the trick. I was right! Wikipedia tells me that this gospel...

Down to Business: You and Your Coworkers

“Naturally you will bid a pleasant “Good morning” to the people in your office when you come in. But don’t feel you must disturb anyone who is already at work and does not look up as you pass, merely to make him answer your greeting....

Sunday Serenade: “What Wondrous Love is This”

(Youtube video courtesy of Susie Bella) One of my absolute favorite hymns is “What Wondrous Love is This.” This version is sung by baritone Calvin Marsh. Mr. Marsh, who died in 2012 at age 91, was a former opera star. According to his obituary, in the...

For the Ladies: 21 Questions About Your Vintage Style

Cutest game ever! Jessica over at one of my favorite blogs, Chronically Vintage, posted her answers to these 21 questions. Apparently the tag was posted way back last summer by Stephanie of The Girl with the Star Spangled Heart . Stephanie posted a video, but, like...