Though the height of outdoor antiquing has passed, there are always new finds waiting at indoor venues, like one of my favorite vintage clothing emporiums in Cambridge, MA. A recent visit yielded a few fall finds, one of which I've already worn quite a few times: this must-have suede/knit sweater jacket or swacket...
The combination of genuine suede and acrylic knit is totally unique, and best of all, it fits me perfectly. The only thing I wish it had was at least one inside pocket, but it just has the two front hand-warmer pockets.
The back is mostly ribbed knit, except for the yoke at the top.
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| Back view. This photo is enhanced so it looks darker. The first photo is truer to its actual color. |
I also like the front's two vertical lines of cable knit and how the knit collar is framed with suede.
Here are closer looks at the tag. I'm not sure how old this piece is, though I'd guess 1970s. The inside lining and front zipper might be more recent updates, but I can't be sure.
I also found the perfect Thanksgiving sweater in warm knit virgin acrylic.
I like the combination of patterns, as well as the contrast brown ribbed hem, sleeve cuffs and unusual collar.
The original inside tag says Karson Sportswear De Luxe. This fancier tag suggests it might actually be from the 1960s, but I can't be sure.
The third clothing item I found is this saturated green button-front shirt with two chest pockets.
This might be from the 60s as well, based on its fancy inside tag, though the larger collar suggests 1970s.
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Now for the spooky stuff...
Every year, my Halloween decor seems to expand, inching closer in scope to what I do for the Christmas season.
For example, this year's living room fireplace display is more elaborate than ever, with the addition of two glass jack-o-lantern votive candle holders, two mini bales of hay with votives on top, and the two vintage railroad lanterns (from my Dad's garage) sitting on top of a larger bale of hay.
This is the black wrought iron corner, complete with hanging lantern from Austin, TX (from this past March), five-candle floor candelabra, new art easel (from a local home store) and fruit motif gate (from Brimfield) leaning against the wall. The only item here that's from last year is the floor candelabra.
Also new this year is this 3-ft. black Halloween tree. Some of the glass ornaments are new, too.
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| Spooky Halloween tree. The orange Edison lights are from Target. |
I also bought a pair of black window candelabras from Target, with flickering flame bulbs. These help to counteract the brightness of the tree's large orange lights.
These two large black and white skull plates are also new this year...
I couldn't resist this spooky light-up pillow, also new for 2018...
Here's proof that you don't have to spend much to update your decor. These new paper wall hangings are from the dollar store...
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| Call me Jack. |
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| Call me Frank. |
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On a recent visit to Connecticut, I visited the charming historic town of Old Wethersfield and took a few seasonal snapshots.
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| Had a Wicked – or is that Wiccan? – good time in Old Wethersfield. |
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| Rogue skeletons and spiders, oh my! |
