1993 Revisited- Marianne Vanderwilt + Pierrette B.

1993 Revisited

From the 1993 International Fashion Desk Diary 
by Shirley Kennedy - this is the cover.

These illustrations are from Marianne Vanderwilt, 
she makes a collection of leather & suede. 
Look at her drawings below.

Cherry red French lambskin is perfect.

For the long jacket + matching scarf trimmed in fox.

 The knee-length skirt has a flattering high waistband.

A short top with pleated collar and cuffs

tops tight pants with pockets.

Look at the shoulder pads-

Smoky purple smooth leather

for a tight waisted peplum jacket & matching leather skirt.

Pierrette B.

Taken From the 1993 Desk Diary-a little bit about her.

She & husband Rolf Braunchweig created, manufactured and sold worldwide. In her words,  
"We design for the active, modern women of today. Our easy fitting

will make her fashionably happy"

Sherlock, 
a smashing fuschia and scarlet full-skirted wool trenchcoat
with a quilted grape lining.
I could wear this today.

Olive green and camel wool/cashmere bubble coat. 
 Finished off smartly with a fringed scarf and leather piping.

Cozy & cuddly: 
a swingy big-shoulderer, fleecy coat in tangerine  
tied and fringed for dramatic trim.

This is a blast from the past. 
Aren't they divine? So retro! 

So treasure this desk diary given to me by my godfather. 

What do you think about the fashion, dear readers?






Love,


Peggy

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Winter Vegetable Soup With Pesto

I got this recipe is from All the Best Blog - Winter Vegetable Soup with Pesto

Hope you enjoy making it as much as I did. 

Ingredients
   

Soup
2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled, diced
1 6-ounce white-skinned potato, peeled, diced
*3 tablespoons water
8 cups canned vegetable broth
1/2 cup orzo
6 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
(I got frozen green beans)
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Pesto
2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup drained canned diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled

Puree all ingredients in processor. 
Season with salt and pepper

*I made the Pesto a day ahead, but you could also use store bought.

 

 

1. Chop vegetables.

   2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large heavy pot.
 I inherited this pot from my grandmother - I adore it.

 3. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 -12 minutes. 
This is where you use  the 3 Tablespoons of water - no oil.

 4. Add the broth and bring to boil. 

 5. Stir in orzo; boil uncovered until orzo is almost tender, stirring often so it doesn't stick,

about 12 minutes. 

6. Stir in cannellin beans. Simmer beans until heated through, about 3 minutes.

7. Add green beans; reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 6 minutes. 

At this point I added the red pepper flakes. 

8. Season with salt and pepper.

9. Put  a large spoon full of pesto in your bowl. Ladle soup over pesto; swirl to blend. 
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese.


Viola, its soup time! 
ENJOY!

It has turned cold here in Southern California.
Overcast & Rainy - well, we think it is cold! 50' during the day.

I adore making soup and eating it. What better way to greet this weather...

What dish screams cold weather to you, dear readers?

Tell me...


 Love,


Peggy

       

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Happy Fall + Give Thanks

Happy Fall + Give Thanks

 Beautiful colors + ducks
PERFECT!

I took this photo last week.

I love the towel draped over the black board

Give Thanks

That's a great reminder for me.
Here are my Give Thanks.

1. Janet

2. A & G(my children)

2. Blog Buddies

3. Good Friends

 4. Beautiful Fridays(or any day)

5. Wonderful Clients

I could go on & on now that I am started (and I will).


What are your Give Thanks, dear readers?

Just a reminder,
 set your clock back this Sunday!in the US
Remember to fall back



Love,


Peggy

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Happy Halloween 2012

There's my owl costumed little girl!

Isn't she cute.
Happy Trick or Treat, everyon!

Love,


Peggy

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Long Beach Antique Market

Last Sunday,  I ventured forth to Long Beach. This is my favorite antique / flea market in Los Angeles.

The below photos show just a little of the loot that was available. 

Enjoy!

The entrance to Long Beach Antique Market.

Here you can see the stadium across from the Long Beach Airport.

Look at the clouds! We don't see that often in Southern California.

Look at the Chinese dress at one of the clothing stalls. 

 Crinolines are all the rage! 

They were all over the place.

Halloween was evident at some stalls.

China

Antlers

Blue & white

I adore Bakelite (in any form).

More China

Never too early for a Christmas fire screen.

Records

Furniture

African beads

Zinc numbers

Stuff

More Stuff

Books

Chandeliers

Isn't she handsome?

This man is carrying his goodie home.


These are just a few of the stalls at Long Beach, there was lots to see!
I love flea markets.
Next I'm going to the Rose Bowl Flea Market.
It is the 2nd Sunday of the month.

What do you want to see, dear readers?


Have a great weekend!


Love,

 
Peggy

4901 E Conant Street

Long Beach, CA 90808

http://www.longbeachantiquemarket.com/

3RD SUNDAY MONTHLY

Admission                    Early Admission

6:30 AM - 2:00 PM 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM

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