California Wackiness – Politics as Usual

Random Jambalaya – Part 3 Wacky things are happening in California…what else is new? Last week a debate among the three candidates for the Republican nomination for the US Senate was held. The moderator asked each one: “Should a person who is listed on the federal government’s No-Fly List be allowed to purchase guns?” Carly … Read more

Talking Through My Hats by Lilly Daché – A Rare Book by a A Rare Milliner

Lilly Daché (1898-1989) is one of my favorite vintage hat designers. I like her style: bold design, colorful fabrics, ornate detail, and sometimes flowery.         I had wanted to read her out-of-print autobiography for some time. But I couldn’t find a copy at an affordable price, which is nowhere near the $100+ … Read more