Blog Lovin

Hey everyone! I'm just sitting here snowed in yet again and thought you might all enjoy taking a peek at a new blog! Fab Gabs Vintage! This is the perfect time for you all to run over and check her out because Miss Julie is having a very fun giveaway! One for all you guys and gals who love to take pictures of yourselves dressed up in your favorite vintage outfits. You also should take a few minutes and check out Fab Gabs on Etsy.....so many drool worthy things!

Bakelite Auction

What vintage gal doesn't love bakelite?? I don't think there's one vintage gal out there who doesn't own at least one piece of bakelite. I sure do love me some bakelite and if you happen not to own some of your own, here's an upcoming Morphy's Auction that has some pretty nice pieces for you to drool over. Don't feel left out either because you can also bid on these pieces online! Want to know more and see more?? Go here...Morphy's Auction. Happy Hunting!

Random Sunday Photos...

How many cats do you see in this picture?

Lamps are for sale...if you live locally and are interested, send me an email!



Milo loves the other cats and always tries to cuddle with them but they're not having it.

Sunday with George

Below you will see a picture of the four oldest DeVine children with their grandmother or my great-great grandmother. George is the youngest in the picture. Dot on the right, Edward in front and Catherine on the left. According to George in his letter to Fran, they were "hellions" as children! I'm guessing the picture is from 1919/1920.

March 31, 1941

Sunday 10:30

Dear Fran:

The family just left for York, taking the two kids with them, so once again things are like they should be, on the farm, quiet. Mother said since John was home from school, she wanted the whole family together. So they were here for dinner and supper. And DeVine Bros. supplied the chickens. We all had a good time, talking about the things we did when us four older ones were little. We sure were hellions, so they tell me.

Was fooling around the incubator for the last couple of hours, that thing sure does keep a fellow in suspense. I believe I must have had at least half of the eggs out, just to see how they were coming along. I hold them up against a light, then you can see what's going on inside. They look good so far. But I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch. Or should I be conceited and say that I'm going to get a 90% hatch? So far we sold over 1300 chickens. Not bad for a couple of beginners, and better times are yet to come. I know it. The farmers are just starting to put their chickens in so I will go out on the highways and byways, looking for farmerettes. The women always raise the chickens on the farm. Then I will hand them a nice line, and sell a few thousand more, etc, etc, etc. But I will be thinking of my honey in New Oxford.

How about me seeing you Thursday, honey? Or Friday, or Saturday, and Sunday. That way I can see you twice in one week.

I missed you this morning lazybones. But I guess you had better get your sleep now, because after we're Mr. and Mrs. I aint letting my woman sleep much nights.

So long honey.
George

P.S. Let me know what night suits you.

Dude Where's My Back Porch??

The East Coast is having one hell of a snow storm...the only thing going on around here is....SNOW! I can't open my back door! hahahaha

Winter

Summer! I prefer summer!



Winter!


Summer! Yup still prefer summer!

EDIT:
I won the battle of my driveway! This is me after 3 hours of shoveling out front and my back driveway! There is absolutely nothing glamorous about shoveling snow that's almost up to your waist. I'm predicting that this is exactly what hells like!

My Interview with Antique Week

Back in December, I was asked to do an interview with Kat McKerrow, who writes the column, "The Young Collector" for Antique Week . So, I said yes, and the interview came out this week! Can I just say my first response is this...Wow, Mary Deluxe is so cool, I want to be her!!! Then I laughed because I realized that my lame self is her! hehehehe But Kat depicts a much cuter, cooler version of Mary Deluxe and that's the version I want to be!! You can read the interview over at Antique Week by subscribing (it's free) and viewing their Antique Week Online... Eastern. I apparently was in the Central paper last week. I think if you also click on the photos, it will enlarge the pictures and you should be able to read it. It was fun for me to read...and I hope you all enjoy reading it too!

ps....I don't own a rabbit fur sweater but I have been known to get myself tipsy while reading trashy novels!!:) :)

The Winner Is!!!!!!!!

Congratulations Tart Deco!!!
Please send me your address..... Marydeluxe53 at gmail dot com

Look MaryDeluxe got dressed today!! It's a freakin miracle!! I'm also going out!!! Wow, I'll try not to over do it! My kitties also had a newspaper party as I was reading the morning paper!

Sweater: H&M... leopard baby!
Wool Skirt: Vintage 50's
Boots: Circa John & David
Attitude: Perky!