These are my silver glitter platform shoes from 1973. They have 3 inch heels. I would wear them when I went up to Hollywood to dance at Rodn...
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Crocheted Recycled Jeans Double Ring
OK, first of all, I do not own this– I found it online at Etsy. Its creator enthusiastically states the obvious with, “This awes...
Crystal Chandelier Feather Rosebud Jeans
Another Etsy item. I’ll let the creator explain in his/her own words with the original grammar, punctuation, and spelling intact: R...
Hidden Treasures in Topanga Canyon
Hidden Treasures is a vintage clothing store in Topanga Canyon, California where I live. I love it because it typifies the spirit of this ca...
Humorous Dressed Cats postcards
These are from my collection of over 100 “Mainzer” or “Humorous Dressed Cats” postcards originally published from th...
The Evangelites “What Ya Gonna Do” – inspirational LP
I found this at the dump closer to my house yesterday. I wasted no time since arriving back on the Cape from LA. This is priceless and if yo...
Gone bananas…
A small tote bag, only 6″ x 9″ stopped me in my tracks. I would have expected coconuts and not bananas. To compliment a recent p...
Skipper, Barbie’s little sister…
Who knew Barbie even had a sister? She’s the one with the wholesome wardrobe. I love the vibrant designs of the the very early 70̵...
“The Covered Man” – David Soul on Merv
Nothing beats mediocre TV actors attempting profound social commentary. Witness David Soul (“Starsky and Hutch,” alleged wife-be...
Solo Cup Queen Dora Hall Gets Down!
I first discovered the phenomenon of Dora Hall when I purchased a package of Solo Cups in the 80’s and sent in the attached card for a...
Nefertiti Pin
This is another West German pin. I’ve long had a fascination with ancient Egypt (driving me to a degree in archaeology), so to find it...
Daniel Boone, My Good-For-Nothin’ Relative
So most of you are probably aware of the fact that Daniel Boone was a man, he was a big man. But what you probably don’t know is that ...
West German Pin
A small portion of my collection consists of pins marked Made In W Germany. Whoever in West Germany was manufacturing these, they made a wid...
Elegant Bullfighting Purse
Slaughtering animals and haute couture go hand-in-hand with this vintage, beaded purse made by Magid. The sequined and hand-beaded purse is ...
Ken’s feelin’ groovy…
I have no emotional ties to Ken and Barbie, but I appreciate how they created a whole new world for girls as they out grew Betsy Wetsy and w...
Walk away your floor dust with “Slipper Genie”
Now this is a fun way to keep the dust off tile and hardwood floors. Sandwiched between the slip-on shoe and the dust catcher cloth grabbers...
Plastic Poodle Necklaces From 1979
This package of poodle party favors were made in 1979. I came across these in my Buddys storage unit....
Wild Enameled Pin and Earrings
Not sure what to call this set since it’s not a flower (like most of the rest of my collection) but it certainly does catch the eye! T...
Adverts From “Top Secret” Magazines
I found that the adverts in these mags are almost better than the Hollywood gossip that is being written about here. I do own an Accordion, ...
Large Pink and Purple Pin
I’m not sure how anyone could wear this one it’s so heavy. Maybe on a heavy-duty winter coat! It is about 4″ across and we...
“Brush” Flower Pin
Another unusual pin – as you can see by the strays, the main flower part on this one is made from some sort of soft brush hairs. The r...
“HOMIES” – Key Chains, figurines & stickers
These little key chains and figures were purchased in “gum ball type” vending machines years ago....
One more head vase…
The only head vase I have ever found at a reasonable price. This Relpo 5 3/4″ beauty was hidden on a back table, in the middle of the ...













