A Vintage Confession

Just a jumble of little delights

Please do call me Virna. A huntress and collectress of lovely things from eras past: handbags, baubles, shoes, scarves, lingerie, et al, as well as those items for the home that make setting a table, serving up cocktails or simply lounging about the boudoir such true pleasures.

40s-era alumesh bag with
a bakelite handle

A nightgown a la lemon sherbert

Now, a woman of a certain vintage myself — with, alas, no viable means of support — it’s time to begin divesting of my worldly goods. Worthy heirs? I have not a one! Yet it is my hope that you might come upon my treasures — discover them, desire them, want and wear and delight in them. You, who have an eye. You, who have an appreciation.

How? That's the irony! It should come as no surprise that a woman who respects the past would be somewhat dismissive of technology. Yet here I am, blogging! Not to mention tweeting, face-booking, pinning and dabbling in e-commerce. Life has an amusing way of biting one in the derriere.

Help me, won’t you? Follow me, friend me, fan me (or whatever the terms may be) to trounce my trepidation as I navigate these modern waters. In return I’ll offer in this space ruminations and expertise on our shared passion for the quality, design and je ne sais quois of decades gone by. In fact, consider these initial jottings an invitation to a forum. Share your obsessions, show off your purchases, ask questions, proffer opinions and revel in those of other like-minded aficionados (for I promise to feature guest posts by prominent figures in the vintage realm). 

An admirer's rendering, 
based on an old photo

As to my wares, I've come to understand that eBay allows people to bid on items—and may the best one win! That appeals to me, since I'd like nothing more than for my pieces to fall into the best possible hands, so that's where I've gone. I'm starting small:  Purses perfect for the season, nightgowns and slips for summer seduction (including the long and lovely yellow number pictured here) and kicky little skirts ideal for town, country and in between. Should you consider acquiring something from me, please do indulge for the only reason that matters: You absolutely adore it!