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  1. ShooShooBaby

    Restoring an old trunk for storage use

    i have an old trunk that was my great-grandma's that i use to store my vintage. the paper lining is starting to deteriorate a bit. but i'm not sure where to get new paper lining that would be acid-free. i've thought about piecing together 12x12" sheets of archival quality scrapbook paper, but...
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    Anyone else tired of winter?!

    i'd like to report that today Portland, OR is sunny with clear blue skies! :eusa_clap i'm wearing capris and short sleeves and it's perfect. of course, i'm now sitting inside at my job, and will be till it's dark. but i had a nice morning and walk to work at least...
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    Pet Food Recall

    that's really scary! thank you for posting about this - if my cat ate one of those types of food i'd def want to know!
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    i've been thinking about making one of these lately... good to know it worked well for you!
  5. ShooShooBaby

    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    no fair, PD... post the website/store where you saw them! all of them ;)
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    Hairspray a la Travola.

    sigh... yet another movie being remade that doesn't need to be remade. i suppose next week they'll be remaking Pecker...
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    Show Us Your Purchases!

    faythe, cute dress, i love gingham for summer! did it come with a belt? if not, you could get a piece of ribbon and tie a sash... i did that with a new dress recently and it works really well!
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    Powder Room Pets?

    China and the chickens... i am very much in love with all my girls! China (with the Creepy Doll) Gertie Leona (black) and Euphonia (blonde)
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    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    wide-width cuties... i just got an email from Torrid this evening, and they've got some great shoes right now - wedges, heels, and flats!
  11. ShooShooBaby

    Brooksie is moving!

    YAY!!!!!!!!!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
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    Hairstyist Reccomendations and Referrals

    Vettie, i also just heard about Ultra Lux in Redondo Beach. don't know anyone whose gone there, but it looks great! linky.
  14. ShooShooBaby

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    pigeon_toe, my first project was a blouse from a 1941 unprinted pattern. i didn't have TOO hard of a time with it. so i think you should go for it! however, i would try to obtain a beginning sewing guide from the same era to have handy... that's how i got through my blouse project. i also...
  15. ShooShooBaby

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    elaina, thank you! i will try this method. :)
  16. ShooShooBaby

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    great patterns, ladyday and jenni! jenni, i think i have the same pattern for the scalloped-neck dress, but from a different year. the illustration is a bit different, but i think the dress is the same! haven't made it though. i was wondering, would anyone be interested in a thread dedicated...
  17. ShooShooBaby

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    this question is for those of you experienced at tracing patterns! i bought some of that pattern tracing material (the kind you find in the interfacing section) so i can trace my new vintage pattern. however, i'm having trouble keeping the pieces laid out nicely and not moving while i'm...
  19. ShooShooBaby

    Headscarf

    pigeon_toe, i think a rosie headscarf looks supercute with vintage jeans and a shortsleeve sweater. and with saddle shoes if you're feeling really brave :)
  20. ShooShooBaby

    The Wonder Years

    my dad says the same thing. i have the best memories of watching this show with him!
  21. ShooShooBaby

    Hairstyist Reccomendations and Referrals

    hello, it's not very close to weho, but if you can get down to long beach, there's a gal at Atlantic Studio who does vintage cuts at least. i can't remember her name though... maybe you can call them and find out! i live in portland now, and am trying to find someone to cut my hair the way...
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    Show Us Your Purchases!

    heehee, I WISH. that's neecerie's... i was just the one freaking out about it!
  23. ShooShooBaby

    Vintage-Inspired clothing lines

    a trip to the mall.... yesterday evening i went to the mall. i found a cute top in the juniors section of Macy's. the brand name is At Last. it's button-down, narrow black-and-white stripes, puffed short sleeves, and fitted. very vintage-y. it was $28, and it came in a xl, so it actually fit...

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