“It’s sad that bad things have to happen in order for us to stop and look around.” ― Megan Duke That’s what happened to the world when the pandemic struck. It hurt. Not only in a physical way, but emotionally and mentally, too. Let Your Spirit Be Moved By What You Love In what seemed […]
Oh no! Why can’t I fit into my vintage dress?! Sound familiar? For lovers of vintage clothing, we’ve all been there. A Fashion Fairytale (or Nightmare) Begins… For many of us, while we acclimated ourselves to the “new normal” brought on by the tumultuous times we’re living in, we yearned for a simpler way of […]
Someone asked me why I love vintage Gunne Sax dresses. The answer is simple. They remind me of my mom. Gunne Sax…Calico…Sheer Love Calico, to me, is synonymous with comfort and love. The instant I run my hands over a vintage Gunne Sax dress or feast my eyes on one, I’m instantly taken back. Way […]
Gunne Sax. Laura Ashley. Long, flowing, floral dresses with lots of lace, ruffles, calico…and memories… It was a golden age to be young. A Resurgence of All Things Gunne Sax The resurgence of the popular styles from the 1970s and 1980s is like a healing balm. For the most part, those of us who grew […]
The pandemic, the protests, the politics…life seems on overwhelm for everyone. People are searching for some sort of ‘normalcy’ to their lives, only to discover that, for the most part, life as we had known it, is history. What is Cottagecore? As folks look for comfort, relaxation and a sense of well-being, many are attracted […]
Ah…old-fashioned, romantic English-style dresses…full of showy garden florals, cozy calico prints, giant puff sleeves, ruffles, roses and quaint country charm. Though vintage Laura Ashley fashions were always popular, it seems more recently that for many, the pandemonium brought on by the pandemic has seen a return of femininity at its fullest. A staple of the […]
“I sell romance and fantasy.” –Jessica McClintock, 1984 Perhaps no clothing label is as renowned as Gunne Sax is for its Victorian styling, ruffles and lacy, romantically feminine dresses. Our closets are chockfull of the beloved calico prints immortalized by the Gunne Sax brand in prairie chic Gunnies skirts and flowing, ethereal hippie gowns fit […]
For many years, the chenille bedspread was ubiquitous in homes across America. Here’s a brief introductory history from the heyday of chenille to today.
For many years, the chenille bedspread was ubiquitous in homes across America. Here’s a brief introductory history from the heyday of chenille to today.
Since Dirty Dancing is one of our #1 favorite movies, we decided it was finally time to design a chenille robe inspired by the now iconic film. This one will have the word “Baby” written in pink cursive chenille emblazoned on the rear upper panel. For the remainder of the robe, we’re emphasizing lots of […]