It’s Not Dead Yet: Vintage Finds at AWP

A trip to Seattle yields some great vintage rewards! Continue reading →

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Indie Radio DJ & Music Collector Danii Ruthless

Hot to the radio DJ scene, Danii Ruthless came prepared. Her extensive music collection and mega crush on indie lo-fi is just the tip of the iceberg. Danii doesn’t play around when it comes to vinyl or music preservation. Ever the sentimentalist, she shared with us some insight to the radio world. Plus, we took a glimpse at her musical taste buds through a scope of Top Fives (much love to Nick Hornby, you betcha). Continue reading →

It’s Not Dead Yet: Christmas With Asheville’s Architectural Gems

My new favorite city is Asheville, NC for its food, architecture and, evidently, more food. Continue reading →

Stone Cold Feminist Movie Classics: A Brief Primer

It’s Saturday, and the weather outside (if you’re in New York, that is) is certainly frightful. The best thing you can do under such indomitable hardship,  or maybe just in general, is to curl up with Netflix or a few good DVDs. If it were me, it would also undoubtedly involve wine and cheese, but … Continue reading →

Simple DIY Paperclip Earrings

Stop buying all your crafty, unique jewelry from overpriced Williamsburg boutiques and make them. Continue reading →

A Blow by Blow Review: The Last Temptation of Christ

I will try my best not to slip up and ruin the ending. I know how this story of the Son of God ends, and I don’t want to wreck it for anyone. Continue reading →

Habits Of Good Society: Dinners, Diners, And Dinner-Parties

In the interest of all your holiday parties going off without a hitch, I shall share with you some of the dinner party how-to’s of the 1870’s. Continue reading →

It’s Not Dead Yet: Some of the Best Things at Christmas are Shiny

Ever thought about collecting a piece of genuine USA Christmas history? Try out Shiny Brites! Continue reading →

An Interview With Steampunk Musician Noam Berg

Last week, I fondled a Tommy Gun and met Noam Berg at Museum of the American Gangster. Not exactly in that order but I couldn’t help but notice the dapper young man dressed in a sharp tweed ensemble typing on a laptop during the guided tour. He had an air of mystery and looked like … Continue reading →

[LIT] My Monomania – The Three Wise Guys of Las Vegas, Nevada

In 1995, Geoff Carter, Gregory Crosby & Dayvid Figler decided to do what was then commonly referred to as a “spoken word event” at the Enigma Garden Cafe… Continue reading →

It’s Not Dead Yet: Creepy Thrift Shop Shit… Joseph to the Rescue!

Hello, I’m Quantavius. I’m sorry dat I’m a little hard to lissen to, as I have a huge piece of coal for a nose dat makes me sound like I have a code. I’ll type instead of talking. I’m here to tell you a little-known story about how Joesph saved the Baby Jesus. This happened … Continue reading →

It’s Not Dead Yet: Make Those Broken Earrings into Rings!

About a year ago, I was going through my stash of broken vintage jewelry and realized I had some earrings that were cool but were missing their partner, or didn’t feel right on my ears. I can’t wear clip-ons, only pierced and screw back earrings. I found some ring findings at Joann, got some extra … Continue reading →

An Intimate Look Into The Boudoir Of An Amateur Gypsy Witch: A Voyeur’s View

LUNA LUNA loves: playing voyeur. Come inside, darlings. Continue reading →

It’s Not Dead Yet: A Party with Shirley and Eisenberg, So Fabulous

A few weeks ago I got an invite from an acquaintance, Jeanne, to join her for party viewing vintage jewelry of a friend of hers. It sounded a little strange, going to see someone’s collection with a bunch of strangers. I thoughts of my grandmothers laying out their collection and having people “look” at them. … Continue reading →

Throw A Party Like Dita Von Teese

With a little foresight and a flair for impeccable manners of a bygone era, you too can be a hostess that offers guests the ultimate party experience. Continue reading →