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  1. Bluebird Marsha

    The Official Beauty Box thread

    The only stuff I've sent overseas has been to Afghanistan. That was a comic book heavy box, and the cost wasn't too bad.
  2. Bluebird Marsha

    Is "Retromania" destroying culture?

    The writer at Salon does have a point, but it's seriously exaggerated. This isn't the first era to go retro. As Pompidou pointed out, neoclassicism was REALLY retro. What we do have is the technology to easily enjoy the culture of the last 100 years. The music, art, performances, and news of the...
  3. Bluebird Marsha

    When is giving advice crossing the line?

    Oh that's dreadful! No, none of that would be something I'd even remotely consider. If I knew your situation, I would have considered approaching your father to offer help. Take you shopping, or just go for some lunch somewhere. I'm trying to picture my guy friends taking their little girl out...
  4. Bluebird Marsha

    When is giving advice crossing the line?

    It's hard to say in many situations. I go with Miss Manners on some things- if the person can fix the problem, tell them. Spinach in the teeth can be fixed. A run in the stockings can't. I will say that if you're older, it may be easier to say something to the mom. Maybe embellish it a bit, but...
  5. Bluebird Marsha

    Vintage 1950's Christmas Festivities

    Moderation is not exactly one of my virtues! Although... picture waking up with a hangover, and then seeing a metal tree with the color wheel going round and round and round. THAT could be a problem. Note to self. Do not leave color wheel going on New Year's Eve. The morning after could be...
  7. Bluebird Marsha

    P-51 crash at Reno Air Races

    I suspect that at an event of this kind, there were plenty of cameras and camcorders going; that plus the physical evidence will hopefully result in a definitive cause of the accident. I have no useful knowledge of flying, but I do recall that when I worked at a U.S. Air Force base, there were...
  8. Bluebird Marsha

    Vintage 1950's Christmas Festivities

    I REALLY want an aluminum tree for this Christmas. With a color wheel. But that pink one is awful tempting :o .I think I've become tired of "good taste".
  9. Bluebird Marsha

    The Official Beauty Box thread

    I'm "reviewing" the contents of my cosmetics cache again, to find more excess. My life is all about excess. :)
  10. Bluebird Marsha

    Vintage 1950's Christmas Festivities

    May I suggest this resource: http://www.jenbutneverjenn.com/2010/12/50s-housewife-does-christmas.html
  11. Bluebird Marsha

    New Vintage Perfume ad- sort of

    I'm not sure about here either. But we have a Nordstrom's opening this Friday- they might carry it. If not I'll have to buy a sample on sheer principle. :)
  13. Bluebird Marsha

    New Vintage Perfume ad- sort of

    A perfume from Penhaligon "Juniper Sling" has a 20'ish ad- which is actually not too bad. http://youtu.be/vBeA-vnm1Nk
  14. Bluebird Marsha

    Steampunk, Dieselpunk, etc.

    ^^^Is that little guy from Insect Lab? I do believe so:). I have a great deal of liking for those also. I keep telling myself that I should use part of my next year's bonus to buy some of his work. I do think they give off a steampunk vibe.
  15. Bluebird Marsha

    How Much Jewelry Do You Wear?

    One of the few things I miss from leaving Florida is "grazing" at pricey stores. It's one thing when items are in the $5000 category- some salesperson will still try and get you to consider it. But when the jewels are in the MILLIONS, you know, and they know that you really are just looking. I...
  16. Bluebird Marsha

    What Are You Reading

    I remember the first time I read that book. It was like slowly falling into a dream. Do you have a copy of The Ladies of Grace Adieu? Lessons learned about magic... do not mess with children whom lady magicians are fond of. You will be served warm. And John Uskglass may be a king, but even a...
  17. Bluebird Marsha

    Luxurious Demise

    I guess that diamonds and pencil lead are cousins of a sort. Pencil lead would be the hard working one. :) People can be goofy where money and perceived value are concerned. Several years ago my step-dad worked for a man who on first inspection was a wealthy, retired, insurance man. On closer...
  19. Bluebird Marsha

    The Official Beauty Box thread

    Oh you have to wait. Hopefully you'll want the same thing- and there'll be a catfight.With pictures!
  20. Bluebird Marsha

    Loungers' Pets

    Cuteness overload! I think I live to attend to my pets' needs. They seem to think so. Timmy the bird lives in a high security cage for her own protection. I love Oscar (the big furry one) and Felix (small and gray), but Timmy wouldn't last 5 seconds with those cats:).
  21. Bluebird Marsha

    Handkerchief Questions

    One of the nice things about hankies is that are a nice small canvass to embroider on. I occasionally by a pack of men's handkerchiefs and monogram them for myself. I get the "Iron-on" patterns for the initials. But you do need to "pad" them to get them to look especially nice.
  22. Bluebird Marsha

    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Oh good lord, Cliff Robertson died today. I thought he was just one of the handsomest man I'd ever seen when I was a teen. http://www.cliffrobertson.info/
  23. Bluebird Marsha

    Luxurious Demise

    Oh, I'm not one to turn down a pretty trinket- ooh sparkly, my favorite color!, but some things are just silly. Spending boo-koo money on carbonized pencil lead has always struck me as one of the things in life that is silly. They're just like new cars- they lose 20 % of their value the instant...
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