Vintage N Soul

Shoe Envy

2012-01-27T14:10:00.004-05:00

So have you heard about the suit between Christian Louboutin and YSL? They are back in court again... The panel of three Appeals Court judges hearing the case arecurrently preparing to decide whether the original judgement -allowing YvesSaint Laurent to continue selling its red, monochromatic pumpfrom the 2011 resort collection. Louboutin trademarked his red soled shoes in 2008, and it is now being questioned as valid. If the judgement is reversed, YSL and Louboutin will headback to court for a trial to resolve the lawsuit.

So what do you think? Should YSL and other Fashion Houses be allowed to use the red sole?

Here are some other Christian Louboutin shoes.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs and Besos,

~nic

2012-01-21T12:05:00.000-05:00

Is anyone else obsessed with these videos?

I can watch them all day. :)

Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!

Snow here in CT!!!

Hugs & Besos,

~nic

2012-01-17T19:39:00.000-05:00

It is like Vintage Zumba...

Don't Judge... it is my new addiction. :-P

Do any of you do this? It is the only video exercise program I will do all the way through.

It keeps me in shape and is HIGHLY entertaining. The first time I did it, I wasn't sure if I burnt more calories dancing or laughing. And he's such an inspiration! So if you're bored with your routine or are deciding which one to start... I recommend.

Hope you all had a wonderful Tuesday!

Hugs & Besos,

nic

2012-01-16T16:14:00.000-05:00

We were looking at Fifi O'Neill's new magazine site, Romantic Prairie Style , and look who's kitchen made the header... my mom's. It was such a nice surprise this morning. Go check out her blog and say congrats :)

Capers of the Vintage Vixens

2012-01-16T14:40:00.000-05:00

So I was recently on Pinterest... ever hear of it? { If you haven't, clear several hours from your schedule and get to it. } Anyways... I found this adorable alternative to cupcakes for the girls' birthdays. So cute!

Birthday Cake Cookies

They loved them. I even did a Christmas version for the holidays.

Hugs,

nic

2011-07-12T08:30:00.001-04:00

Bloggers' Bodega was designed
for ALL our Blogger friends who have online shops

and for those who love to shop them.

It is absolutely FREE to join. Every Tuesday there will be a linky at the bottom of my blog post.

If you would like to join as a merchant, just add your site with a photo.

Then just grab the linky code and post it to the bottom of your blog on Tuesdays.

Your site will then be advertised on blogs
all over the World for FREE!!!

If you are a shopper, and love the Bodega- you are more than welcome to grab the linky and post it to your blog on Tuesdays as well.
We are positive that your fellow bloggers
will appreciate your kindness and support!!!

Take a look at the fabulous shops below and
Happy Shopping!

Hugs & Besos,
nic

Happy Birthday Stevie Nicks!

2011-05-26T12:01:00.000-04:00

Still fabulous!

Bonnie & Clyde

2011-05-25T09:31:00.000-04:00

Faye Dunaway & Warren Beatty

were such a chic pair of criminals in Bonnie and Clyde.

Do you know what time it is?

2011-04-26T07:54:00.002-04:00

It's Bloggers' Bodega time!

{If you are new to the BB click HERE for all the fabulous details}

Be sure to go and visit Lynn at The Vintage Nest

for our FIRST Bodega Give-A-Way!

Isn't it lovely?

Today we're offering FREE shipping over at

Maison St.Germain on Etsy!

Just enter in the code BBFREE at check out.

Maybe you will want to purchase some

fabulous additions to your Spring wardrobe... yes?

We recently listed our Prairie Slips, which were so popular at our last show that we sold all but two... and we kept those! hahaha

They look fabulous with cowboy boots, heels... over jeans or leggings... layered with tons of jewelry or alone.

$28

$35

$29

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a day filled with fabulousness & Happy Shopping!!!

Hugs and Besos,
~nic

Etsy Treasuries...

2011-04-24T19:33:00.000-04:00

Oh MY!

So we have been doing etsy for a couple of months and I love browsing through the treasuries, but I didn't know who picked them, or if you had to be in a certain group or whatever. Imagine my excitement when I found out I could make one... or a ton! So while I was waiting for my husband to get home from work before we went to Easter dinner (at my parents... and yes it was DELICIOUS!) and I made my FIRST one. I titled it "Not Dorothy's Shoes". It is filled with RED VINTAGE SHOES! I got to go through hundreds them & pick my favorites, which can I just say, was hard to narrow down. It kinda felt like shopping but with out spending money. FABULOUS!

Well I had so much fun with that one that I made another one. hehehe "As I Look Out the Window..." This one is filled with really pretty photography and romantic pieces. I love it... It actually makes me want to look out the window in hopes I will see such beauty.

I have to admit, I am addicted. Like I need something else to occupy my time. :-) Let me know what you think <3

That's what's going on over here. I hope you are all doing fabulously!

I hope you had a wonderful and blessed Easter.

Hugs and Besos,

~nic

I'm Backkkkkk!

2011-04-14T20:56:00.000-04:00

My Gosh- I can't believe it's been so long.

Well to give you a brief recap... our little Maci Melina turned 3 in March! Time sure does fly. We think she is going to be a fashion designer. She will only wear skirts and tutus. Even over jeans. The fuller the better. She changes at least four times a day. She thinks that play dress up shoes with a heel are appropriate. You can often find her dancing in front of the mirror. And I would love to know where she gets her dance moves because none of the shows she watches move like that!!! She is quite the little character.

So, as fabulous as the weekend was, we got a ton of rain. This, on top of all the snow we still had, caused our river to flood, then our road and then our house. We were evacuated by the fire department at about 2:00 am. Thank God for them because we didn't even know it was happening. Although we live right beside a river, it has never rose high enough to worry. Here are some photos of the aftermath...

See the computer tower sitting on the chair? Yeah- well just a few hours before it was submersed in water.

Hence, my absence :(

My yard

The river is usually MUCH lower than this.

Someone tried to drive through the water and lost control. Thankfully, she was okay, her car... not so much.

This lovely body of water is actually an open field. These photos don't even begin to describe what it was before the water receded. It was one hot mess! It was surely an experience... one I hope to never have to go through again. But thankfully, we were all okay and it could have been so much worse. So that is what I have been up to, more or less... recovering. But there was a rainbow after the storm... I redid my whole kitchen and living room. And I LOVE it!!! See? Everything happens for a reason. God must have been like "Gurrllll... you need to do something with this house!"

I would have taken a much more subtle hint, but He is funny like that ;-)

What have YOU been up to? I will have to stop by and see.

Hugs & Besos,

~nic

How Exciting!!!

2011-02-25T08:00:00.002-05:00

Head on over to The Vintage Inspired Home for her first feature home

which just happens to be... My Mom's house.

Yayyy Mom!!!

Now you can all see how fabulous she is at decorating, designing and styling her home.

If you haven't checked out her blog- it is a must see!

And we are so very excited for Melinda too!

We wish you the best of luck on your new venture and we will be visiting often!

I hope you all have a weekend filled with fabulousness!

Hugs and Besos,

~nic

Let's Hear it For the Boys

2011-02-22T09:46:00.001-05:00

Male Bust

$75 @MStG

I love this form...

I have this larger one in my house.

Vintage Shirt Fronts

$15ea @MStG

These just fascinate me- I mean- aren't they uncomfortable?!?!

That feel like cardboard. :-/

Let's think of something else to do with them... Suggestions?!?!

Assorted Vintage Shirt Collars

$6ea @MStG

Again- not thinking these were comfortable.

But they do look fabulous with jewels and rhinestones...

Would also make a cute necklace or bracelet {hmmmm}

Vintage Derby Hat

$25 @MStG

Don't you love vintage men's hats?

They made them look so distinguished.

Vintage Suitcase

$26 @MStG

I love vintage suitcases so much more than modern day ones. Yes- they were heavier ;-) but they have so much character and they look awesome stacked {as my mom does} Can I just tell you that I don't even get a chance to buy them at markets because she snatches them up with the quickness!

Like she doesn't have enough already?!?!?!

hehehehe <3

Thanks for stopping by! And please check out all the other fabulous shops the Bodega!

Everyone has so many great things! And pass it on- it's fun to shop and FREE to join!

All we ask is that you post our linky to your blog so everyone gets seen.

So fill up your trucks- er carts and have some fun {And let me know what you got!}

Hugs and Besos,
~nic

Happy Tuesday!

2011-02-15T09:56:00.000-05:00

<3 Well hello there Bloggers and Bloggettes <3

I hope you are all doing fabulously this Tuesday...

this Bloggers' Bodega Tuesday!

We are so excited- that we now have FIFTY Fabulous Shops at the Bodega!

Remember-It's FREE to join, we just ask that you link back so everyone gets seen :-)

In celebration of our Fabulous Fifty- we are giving you

25% off at Maison St. Germain. Just enter code: BB25

- Every time I hear "50" this is what I think of...

love love LOVE her!-

Happy Shopping!

Hugs and Besos,

~nic

It's Tuesday!

2011-02-08T14:01:00.002-05:00

Is it?

Because I am at the point where one day just rolls into the next

and it always seems like a Monday.

But I do know that Tuesday is Bloggers' Bodega! Whoo Hoo!!!

We had a little issue this morning with the linky, but we are back on board.

We will be putting on some vintage Valentine's Day cards on Etsy.

(They should be up by the end of today.)

I just love the old ones don't you?

They seem to be so much more fun then the modern ones.

I wonder if my kids will think the same thing about things now.

I hope your week is starting off fabulously!!

Hugs and Besos,

~nic

Monster...

2011-02-08T13:52:00.001-05:00

Oh my adorable, precious baby <3

So Kissable and Sweet <3

And then she goes into the garbage and does this.

Really?!?! Sour cream? Not my idea of a snack. :-)
<3 She's still super cute though!!! <3

Hugs and besos,

~nic

Surprise...

2011-02-02T10:47:00.001-05:00

it's snowing again.

But today we are embracing it with a Snow Sale!!!

Stop over at Maison St. Germain and get 15% off your entire order (No minimum)

Just enter in the code 4EVERSNOWING

We will ship your items with in 3 business days (weather permitting).

Happy Shopping!

Hugs and Besos,

~nic

Is it Spring yet???

2011-01-25T12:06:00.003-05:00

No definitely not. We just got another 3 inches of snow on top of our 3 FEET and tomorrow night we will be getting ANOTHER 4-8 inches.

<3 The monsters love it <3

And it is pretty- but I am ready for chirping birds, blooming flowers, trips to the play ground...

ANNNDDDD Spring Fashion!!!

Oh how I love love LOVE Straw hats <3

These FABULOUS cuffs will brighten anyone's day!!!

And for now... these will be the only flowers I see. :-)

I hope you are all staying warm!

And be sure to check out all the fabulous shops at the

Bloggers' Bodega!!!

Hugs and Besos,

nic

Lazy Sunday

2011-01-23T17:51:00.001-05:00

Today started as a typical Lazy Sunday, cuddling with my princesses watching cartoons. Then the girls got antsy and wanted to destroy the house. So instead of following their mess, cleaning up after them, I figured I would try and get some work done. Which THEN turned into working on my blog, which was in dire need of revamping. I added some new pages that I am REALLY hoping I can keep up on.
I was so excited to see all the new fonts Blogger had added to the template!!!
I wish they would add more font options to the actual post though. Does anyone know how to change it to something more exciting?

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend.
Hugs & Besos,
nic

Bloggers' Bodega

2011-01-18T13:21:00.001-05:00

It's Tuesday!!! Do you know what that means?

Wellll, it means it is Bloggers' Bodega time.

What is a Bloggers' Bodega??? you ask?!?!

It is a place where bloggers can advertise for FREE!!! And buyers can support their friends by shopping at their sites. Excited? I know we are!!

Here's how it works...

For those of you who have an online boutique, etsy, or other web-based store you can advertise here for FREE! (Did I mention it was FREE?) At the bottom of this post you will notice the "linky". Click on "Click Here to Enter", fill in your store's web address and image. Then "Get the Code" and post it to your blog every Tuesday! It is a Blog Hop so your site will advertised on blogs World Wide!

For you who love to shop, this is where you will find the BEST deals and most unique things. From vintage to antique to handmade. Fabulousness for everyone and sure to be lots of fun. And if you like it... let your friends know ;-) And you can also "Get the Code" and post it on Tuesdays!!! We would all appreciate your help <3

Let us know what you think and be sure to stop by and visit

Capers of the Vintage Vixens

and all the shops who have already joined the Bodega.

A little Christmas Cheer

2010-12-06T12:44:00.000-05:00

Hello and Happy Holidays!!! I am almost done decorating and re-decorating for Christmas. I always forget how difficult it is to fancy things up with my little "helpers" around. Here are some photos, and I can't wait to check out yours.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree... how you looked so much larger at the tree lot.

My mantel

The other side of my mantel

more mantel... I have to say, I love decorating my mantel

even more than I love doing the tree.

LOVE LOVE LOVE my Mercury Glass ornaments

(so much that I feel their name has to be capitalized ;-/ )

Ornaments instead of candles

My "mixed metals" wreath

Oh so pretty and perfect...

Oh this looks fun- I'll help momma.

Yes... needless to say, I have moved my decorations to a higher location.

But in her defense... they are blocks.

And I can't leave out the girls' tree.

They had so much fun decorating it and it came out fabulous!

I hope you are all enjoying the holidays and the weather... we had surprise snow this morning!

Thanks for stopping by <3

Hugs and besos,

~nic

A little sunshine...

2010-11-12T10:49:00.000-05:00

on this chilly fall day. I couldn't resist.

Are these not the most precious outfits you have ever seen?

So many other cute baby vintage pieces at www.thebabygardner.com.

Too bad my little princesses will be

too big to wear these next summer.

Maybe I will plan a vacation- hmmmm.

Have a good weekend!

Hugs,

~nic

Our Site is UP!!!

2010-11-04T13:36:00.003-04:00

And just for being you....

www.MaisonStGermain.com

Let us know what you think...

Hugs

~nic

Another Sneak Peak...

2010-08-05T11:46:00.000-04:00

Do you like our site's NEW shopping cart???

I would say it was fitting... knowing my Mom and me ;-)

Have a great Day!

Hugs and Besos,

~nic

Maison St. Germain UPDATE

2010-08-03T16:22:00.000-04:00

How is everyone's summer? We have been keeping busy. The weather has been nice and hot without much rain. (which is not good for our well- but that's another story) The girls are having a blast. They are all getting so... divalike. Stella thinks anything other than a dress is pajamas and will not leave the house in it. Before Maci goes anywhere she insists on applying lip gloss. And my little Fibi's favorite toy is a sparkly purple hair brush.
Keep in mind they are 5, 2 and 11 months.

I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried.

So I mentioned we were going to be revamping our website (www.MaisonStGermain.com). We are getting very close and are so excited!!! I think it is coming along beautifully- but that is what we thought the last three or four times we re-did it. Having to look at our older sites is painful. Does anyone else feel that way when they re-do something? I guess that is a good sign. It just means that I am getting better at what I do. I am learning new things daily which is fabulous!

I also want to give a shout out to Designer218. That is the site we are using as our web host. They have so many features we didn't have before. So it will be much better for our customers!

Have I mentioned how exited we were???

These pictures were our inspiration for the site's design. It is going to have a COMPLETELY different feel. Let me know what you think... we will update you with more news soon.

And FYI... Launch Party = BIG sale!!!

I hope you are all having a wonderful summer!

Thank you for stopping by and saying hello.

Hugs and Besos,

~nic

Thank you.

2010-07-22T09:27:00.000-04:00

On behalf of the Lopez/ Perez family, Manny and I would like to thank you all for your posts and your prayers for our niece Norma. Tragically, her body was found on Tuesday. We take whatever comfort we can in knowing that she is not suffering and was guided to Heaven by her Abuelita. Please continue to pray for her parents and her brothers and sisters. Unfortunately, this is only the beginning of toughest journey any parent will ever have to take. And please... if you have children or grandchildren... hug them a little longer and a little tighter today. Give them some extra besos. Randomly tell them you love them- and never ever take their laughter for granted.

Thank you again.

Touch
by Kathie Davis

Mothers, touch your children,
Fathers, hug them tight,
Let them know you love them
morning, noon, and night.

Put your arms around them,
hold them near to you,
Feel the beating of their hearts,
the life that you made new.

Roll around the floor with them,
tease and laugh and play,
Listen to what they'll tell you,
they have so much to say.

Take time to get to know them,
see the colors in their eyes,
Appreciate that person
that deep inside them lies.

Let them run their fingers through your hair
and down your face,
Fill their hearts with words of praise,
make home their favorite place.

Cuddle with them on the couch
and watch a t.v. show,
Sing with them or share a book
and help their world to grow.

Take a walk into the park,
hold each other's hand,
Smell the flowers, feed the ducks,
build castles in the sand.

Mothers, touch your children,
Fathers, hug them tight,
Show them what a gift they are,
to love them feels so right.

Hugs

~nic

Please Help Find Our Niece!

2010-07-19T11:05:00.000-04:00

If anyone has seen Norma, please contact the authorities. She has been missing since Thursday, July 15th and we just want her home safely.

Reward Offered in Disappearance of Moreno Valley Teen

Police say she may have been grabbed by someone in a green SUV.

KTLA News

6:21 AM PDT, July 19, 2010

Norma Lopez, 17

Is your name Summer? Cause you are HOT!

2010-07-11T15:14:00.000-04:00

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer! I have to say I am not yet counting down the days for Stella to go back to school... (although yesterday was a close call. :-) We had a bit of a "heatwave"... which I thought was what summer was all about. But then again I AM the one in the winter complaining that it is too cold!

I also wanted to let everyone know that we are re-vamping www.MaisonStGermain.com. My mom (Capers of the Vintage Vixens) and I will keep you updated. It will be easier and more FUN for you to shop (How can it possibly be more fun? you ask... Oh but it can!) So we are super excited (that's me talking with a lisp that my mother never told me I had... long story) and can't wait to give you more details!!

And by the way- can you tell I found picnik.com?

How did I ever post a picture without it?

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs

nic

I Couldn't Resist... We Can All Learn Something From This...

2010-06-18T08:53:00.000-04:00

most importantly... my girls will never be meeting him.

http://www.parentdish.com/2010/06/17/another-dancing-baby-makes-the-rounds/?sms_ss=facebook

I have created a monster.

2010-06-18T08:13:00.000-04:00

I know. I know.... you don't hear from me in ages and then I post twice in a row. I just needed to share my morning with you. It is no secret that I have three Divas in training. Today, however, I am a little concerned about Stella. She likes doing her hair in braids overnight so her hair is curly in the morning. It usually doesn't work and it ends up in a pony tail. Today, when we did the "unveiling" it came out really good... yeah- well her usual 10 minutes in the mirror became 20. We could almost see ourselves in her lips with the amount of gloss she put on. " I look sooo cute!" " I LOVE my hair like this!" "OMG I can't believe this- Can YOU believe it?" "My hair looks so good!"

Did I mention she is 5???

That is her doing her Vogue pose... It is the 4th picture I took- because

"Momma- you can't see my hair real good. Do it again."

Now I am going to spend the day dedivatising the other two...

Ay Dios Mio!

Have a fantabulous day!

Hugs!

~nic

You Learn Something New Everyday...

2010-06-17T21:10:00.000-04:00

When I was in college, I used to use Roberto Cavalli's creations as inspiration. I hoped to one day be as fabulous as he... although I do not deny my own fabulousness- I am still secretly aspiring to be on his level. He is definately one of my favorite designers. I love his boldness - and his use of color and prints is epic.

Anyways... being bored with my wardrobe- I was looking through this seasons designs and I stumbled upon a purse designer named Judith Leiber. And I am so happy I did! ( Apparently she is pretty famous- but I never got the memo)

For starters, she has an amazing story. She and her family escaped the Halocaust and moved to a Swiss House. She began making purses in her home and was the first woman to join the handbag-makers guild in Budapest. She met and married an American soldier and emigrated to the US in 1948. From there- she evolved into a fashion icon, designing purses for First Ladies, celebrities, socialites and most recently Sex in the City!!!

That my friends is called a "minaudiere"... something else I learned today. A minaudiere is a French word from the 1940s. It is a small ornamental case for a woman's cosmetics, jewelry, or personal items that is often carried as a handbag. Since it would not fit a diaper - I am not sure how much use it would be for me. However since a pacifier would fit ( and sometimes that is more important ) I might be able to rock it. Oh yeah- but then there is the fact that they are THOUSANDS of dollars. But they sure are pretty to look at.

Mrs. Leiber also makes designs fabulous clutches... I am always drawn to clutches because they just scream vintage- even if they are new. I guess I am just an old soul...

Thanks for letting me share my new found love for Judith Leiber with you! Let me know if you were in the dark too! And you can find her clutches and minaudieres at Neiman Marcus.

Hugs

~nic

A Quick Hello!

2010-05-13T18:37:00.000-04:00

Hello!

I hope you are all fantabulous... things here are beautifully chaotic as usual.

My Blog Idea Folder is getting big-

unfortunately I didn't get the extra 5 hours a day I asked for.

Stella is doing so well in school and

we are keeping her kindergarten boyfriends in check.

Maci the Tyrant is going through her terrible twos

( I can actually have a whole blog dedicated to her antics!)

and Fibi is getting so big and is trying to walk already!

And I guess that is all I have time for... Maci is eating out of the cat's bowl.

I promise exciting posts are to come!

Talk to you soon!

Hugs

~nic

GaGa for GREEN

2010-04-22T20:10:00.000-04:00

Happy Earth Day everyone! It is a beautiful Spring day here in CT. Robins chirping, tulips blooming, my little monsters laughing,screaming and causing raucus in the yard. One of the things I love most about Spring is watching the leaves grow on the trees. This year they seemed to bud quicker than in the past- but that could be because I was so eager for Winter to be over anything I saw could have been a sign of Spring! Anyways, green is not usually one of my favorite colors- but this year I seem to be drawn to it. So in celebration of Earth Day- here is some Green Inspiration...

For the HOME

I would love either- or both of these for my kitchen... however, currently it is bright RED. So I think it would be a bit distracting.

I could, however, paint my kitchen GREEN!

No seriously.

I saw this and now I want a green kitchen. I know that some of you may think it's too bright. It's styled nicely here, but not my style. Think about how fabulous this bold color would look with white chippy shelves (probably not a good description of a kitchen object) and antique cabinets filled with vintage china and silver. It would be... well- heavenly. Oh and how lovely it would be in the winter when it's dark and dreary out... off to the paint store. ;-)

There is just something about pyrex that says "I'm going to eat some yummy deliciousness and then curl up in my big comfy bathrobe and fuzzy slippers and watch some tv!"

For FASHION

This is a great French vintage fashion ad.

How cute is this little mod clutch?!?!?! I so need this- in green, and every other color it was made in.

And accessorize the accessory...

... with this lovely little gem.

Or this one!

And yes- I can see me now...

Lots of pearls, a white tank top, a couple of way too big bangles, lightly destroyed denim

and a pair of sweet Apple Green Cons.

Oh yeah! Blow dry some wings into my really big hair and I will so be stylin'!

C'mon ladies... you know what I'm talking about.

Did I ever tell you about the time I won a Cyndi Lauper contest? Another day...

Back to GREEN!

Who doesn't need a pair of GREEN cheetah print platform shoes????

Just for FUN!

Oh how I wish my mom, my girls and I had matching motorized scooters.

For some strange reason the song that is playing in my head is the one from Wizard of Oz.

Dada dadan da na nana

Many questions about this one...

...but I will ask two.

1. Did they allow this at Westminster?

2. Did her owner wear the cheetah platforms?

And last but surely not least...

for our FREEDOM.

Thank you to our veterans and our enlisted troops!!!

You are in our thoughts and prayers for a safe return home!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed the GREEN!

Hugs,

nic

10 Things I learned Today From Facebook and Twitter

2010-03-25T19:12:00.002-04:00

and this would be a good time to add a shameless

Maison St. Germain plug...

Become our FAN on facebook-

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maison-St-Germain/281957213471

And follow us on Twitter-

http://twitter.com/maisonstgermain

So- now the 10 things I have learned from Facebook and Twitter just today. In no particular order.

1. "Republicans are turned off by the size of Obama's package."

Do you need to read that one again?

2. Paula Abdul is much deeper on twitter than she was on Idol.

And less amusing.

3. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.

uhhhhh... okay. So much for returning the favor... we eat pigs.

4. The word gymnasium comes from the Greek word gymnazein which means ''to exercise naked.''

I'm not sure what to think about that.

5. The Real Housewives of NJ premieres May 3rd

...and looks to be more explosive than last season. Crazy Ladies!!!

6. When I read Joan Rivers Tweets, I sound like her in my head.

7. According to Soaps.com... Women lie about watching soaps.

I may or may not watch AMC, OLTL and/ or GH.

8. The Dunkers are Beating the Non-Dunkers in the Oreo Poll

9. P-Dub's dryer is finally fixed.

10. Elmo, Oscar, Bert and Ernie, Rosita, Abby, Grover & Cookie Monster have Facebook pages.

Really People? Really?

Thanks for stopping by.

See you soon!

Hugs and Besos

~nicole

What the...?!?!?!

2010-03-24T00:01:00.002-04:00

I don't have anything to say about this... except I am glad he thought he needed to tell us that the horse didn't actually "talk". lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teHfyby_veU

ShoesDay

2010-03-23T13:32:00.000-04:00

I was going to save this post for my Fashion Friday, but I talked so much about vintage shoes this weekend that I needed to get it out of my system. So... silly me tried to do online research on why vintage shoes and most clothing were so small. Well, Bloggers and Blogesses, the answer is simple and I guess quite obvious. The women... ready?... were just smaller. *Gasp* During the depression they ate less because they couldn't afford to eat a lot. And now they put vitamins and hormones in food- and if you are like me add sugar, salt and butter to everything... (yeah, yeah, yeah- my diet starts tomorrow)- so I guess I just lack common sense. But I do have to say looking at old photos those little babies did

not go hungry!

Don't you just want to squeeze her little cheeks... Hold on- I need to go kiss Fibi.

... okay- I'm back. So anyways here are some pictures of crazy vintage shoes that you may enjoy.

I don't know about you- but these look more uncomfortable than my highest pair of stilletos?!?!

And then there are these- which kind of confuse me. Please let me know if you had/ have a pair of these... I'd love to know how comfortable they are.

Sorry Ladies... this hot pair is for the men ONLY...

but maybe you would like these?!?!

Are these not the most precious... they are like antique an antique version of Uggs! So cute...

Thanks for visiting... maybe you learned something... but probably not. lol

Hugs

~nicole

For Sickness and Vintage

2010-03-15T15:02:00.000-04:00

Soooo, although we were both deathly ill... my mom and I did an Antique and Collectible show in Middletown last weekend. We had beautiful weather here in CT (so we heard :-0 ). The show was good- but what was fabulous was the school hosting the event had about 20 boys who flocked our truck to lug in all of our many bins of fabulousness!!! It was a huge help, considering we could barely lift ourselves at that point. But none the less- we pulled it together and this was the outcome...

We decided to do a masculine side and a feminine side with the dress forms in the middle.

Love the hat??? You know you want it!

This is the last of our antique door knobs... as you can see- the glass ones were a huge hit! They are so gorgeous and you can do so much with them!

We brought a lot of silver to this show. It's just so pretty.

Yes- those are shirt fronts. We received so many comments/ thoughts on them. We also had collars. One customer bought a few to frame. Very Fun!

My favorite part, of course, was the vintage purses and accessories. They are great for prom season, formal gatherings... or just everyday wear! Why wait to celebrate? Or more importantly- to look fabulous!!!

So that was the show! Wish you could have been there ;-)

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs

~nicole

It's So Nice To Finally Meet You!!!!

2010-03-04T18:54:00.000-05:00

Hi! This is me.

But in an oranger version.

I am the Momma of three beautiful little MoNSteRS…

Stella, our Blondie Princess (in the middle),

Maci, our Little Luchador (in the back),

and Fibi, sweet sweet Fibi.

You will get to know them pretty well because, well- because they are extremely entertaining

and I’m a proud Momma.

I am the wife of this handsome devil…

This is him “smiling”.

And this lovely lady is my best friend, my business partner,

my inspiration, and LUCKY ME…

my Mom!

She also has a blog… check her out in all her fabulousness:

http://capersofthevintagevixens.blogspot.com/

Together, we own an online boutique filled with

Vintage Lovliness for your

homes, offices and your closets!

I look forward to getting to know you

and sharing some of my chaos!

Hugs

~nicole

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