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Comment on Tending Bar: The Seven Year Itch by Cecilia Harvey

Cecilia Harvey — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:33:08 +0000

Sooooooooooooooooooooo delicious!!!! Thanks for letting me finish your pitcher! xoxo

Comment on Love, Parisian Style by Cecilia Harvey

Cecilia Harvey — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:30:24 +0000

So unbelievably beautiful… Thanks for sharing chica!

Comment on Tending Bar: The Seven Year Itch by Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:57:21 +0000

There’s a fascinating part in the book “Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.” by Sam Wasson about The Seven Year Itch. At the time, the Production Code Administration (also known as the Breen Office) explicitly stated that “adultery must never be the subject of comedy or laughter.” All films had to be submitted to them for approval before release. The very subject of The Seven Year Itch was adultery, so George Axelrod and Billy Wilder came up with the idea of “showing it without showing it” by placing all of the adulterous activity in Tom Ewell’s head. His character would only fantasize about adultery. Highly recommend the book!

Comment on Love, Parisian Style by Quarterflip

Quarterflip — Fri, 25 May 2012 01:18:08 +0000

Love this!

Comment on Improper Bostonians by Becky

Becky — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:59:01 +0000

I remember purchasing my first work outfits at Filene’s Basement after graduating from Boston College years and years ago. I loved the Vault section and scored some awesome stuff — some of which I still wear! Whenever my mom came to visit me in Boston (I’m a Los Angeles native), she would always insist we spend a few hours there to do some shopping.

There was an article in the Boston Globe a few months back indicating that some big developer committed some big bucks to turn the building into a mixed-use site (office, retail, housing). However, I don’t think much has happened and it’s still a gaping hole. So sad.

The Life Archive photos are absolutely wonderful! Thank you for posting.

Comment on Improper Bostonians by bargain basement | Piwo z Lody

bargain basement | Piwo z Lody — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:15:16 +0000

[...] found these great Life Magazine images of Filene’s Basement in Boston. I grew up going to “the basement” [...]

Comment on Improper Bostonians by mpchouchou

mpchouchou — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:54:53 +0000

I think it’s still a gaping hole. Such a loss. I remember scoring designer shoes in college in the vault….as the running of the brides, an institution lost:(

Comment on Improper Bostonians by Nichole C. Duggan

Nichole C. Duggan — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:25:12 +0000

aaaah the memories- my childhood saw many trips to the Basement in Downtown Crossing….my fondest memory was that of a woman of about 34 (i was 8) battling me for a pair of socks!!!! being the good local boston-ite that i am, i won the socks….and i think i dumped them on another table to spite the woman! Boston Forever! lol

Comment on Quite Continental Charm School: Day 21 — Drink More Gin by quite continental charm school | nosurefooting

quite continental charm school | nosurefooting — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:47:48 +0000

[...] Day 21: Drink More Gin. Marisa from The Significant Other says quite simply, “Here’s to kicking the vodka habit and getting more sophisticated in 2012.” [...]

Comment on Quite Continental Charm School: Day 1 – An Attitude of Gratitude by quite continental charm school | nosurefooting

quite continental charm school | nosurefooting — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:47:45 +0000

[...] Day 1: Have An Attitude of Gratitude. Mariah suggests this is perhaps the first step to leading a charmed life, “it’s not about filling the places where you are lacking, it’s about shining a light on the fabulousnessyou already are – and while this is a small shift in perspective, do remember this is something you have to work at to reap the benefits.” What are you grateful for today? [...]