A felt black top hat with brass goggles tarries in front of me. The wearer is dressed very dapper, tailcoat with crisp white shirt, standing rather tall with his dragon claw cane. After a hurried departure from our weekday reality, we arrived to buzzing excitement in the lobby of the Radisson... We are...
Tea at three...
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Sonya M Fitzmaurice
- Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Once upon a time, in a land of busy social calendars of volunteer variety, afternoons were graced with a slower pace allowing the taking of tea. This ritual was established to stave off hunger until dinnertime - a gathering often at 9 pm or later. It is believed we should thank Anna, the...
Gatsby greats...
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Sonya M Fitzmaurice
- Wednesday, May 08, 2013
“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby The saying "what is old is new again" can easily apply to everything from lifestyle to fashion, and everything in between. Everywhere we turn, we encounter a timely tradition, intriguing vintage collectible...
Oldies into goodies...
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Sonya M Fitzmaurice
- Sunday, May 05, 2013
Steampunk from Tumblr Some families spend weekend time together enjoying sport events, watching a current movie or entertaining friends at home. We certainly spend quality time together like this too, although some of our weekend activities are not your average fare. Those who are familiar with our past theatrical mingling in the Hermitage...