Stubbs and Wooten

The Stubbs & Wootton legacy: a tradition of designing and handcrafting in Europe unique shoes and slippers for ladies and gentlemen. Years of creating elegant footwear have earned Stubbs & Wootton its reputation for exclusivity, comfort and classic styling. Collections range from our signature slippers to loafers, espadrilles, heels, and sandals. Our offerings are available at S&W stores in Palm Beach, New York City, and Southampton.

If you are looking for vintage Stubbs and Wooten women's shoes we have some for sale in our Etsy shop VintagePalm.

Benches

Benches maybe the most versatile piece of furniture in a home. They have a multitude of uses, in an entryway to catch jackets and bags, at the foot of the bed to hold pillows at night, in front of a large window for reading, or by the front door as a place to hold grocery bags while you fish for your keys.

You can find some lovely mass produced benches at online retailers, but occasionally your run across one that is really special. This happened to me just recently at an estate sale. Here it is and it is for sale, but probably not for long. It is perfection.

Wear and Care-Vintage Silk Scarves

Vintage scarves have value, especially designer labels such as Lanvin, Gucci, Christian Dior, and Hermès. When shopping for vintage scarves pay special attention to the fabric, as silk was used for better scarves just like today.

Now that you have found your lovely, vintage scarf you will probably be putting it to good use, knotting it around your neck, draping it across your shoulders, looping it round your waist or tying it to your handbag. If you need some good ideas check out this WhoWhatWear article for some fresh ideas from your favorite celebrities and celebrity stylists.

To keep your scarf in mint condition here are some recommendations for cleaning and storage of your vintage silk scarf.

1-Clear some space. Install large, rounded hooks or hang accessory rings in your closet. Proper storage prevents snags and minimizes wrinkles, especially on delicate scarves.
2-Just like your skin, avoid exposing silk scarves to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. The UV rays might discolor the scarves.
3-Chemicals to avoid-chlorine or alcohol. They wreck havoc on silk.
4-Clean your scarves before you put them away for storage. You may hand wash your regular silk scarves using a gentle laundry detergent formulated for fine linens and cold water. After rinsing, lay the wet scarf on a clean towel. Roll up the towel to absorb excess water.
5-Never use dryer! Air-dry your silk scarves on a mesh drying rack.
6-On the lowest setting, iron the scarf while it is still slightly damp. You may lay a towel on top to prevent scorching. Always iron the silk scarf on its dull color side. Or use a steamer.
7-Gently fold scarves and store them in linen boxes or breathable containers. Line the box with acid-free tissue paper for long-term storage. Of course, you may also store designer scarves in their original boxes.

If you are interested in purchasing a vintage Lanvin, Gucci, Dior or Hermès scarf, check out my Etsy store VintagePalm.