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Susan Borgen

Rowayton, on the Connecticut Coast

Designer, blogger, Etsy seller, collector, stylist, photographer, writer, tea enthusiast, wife and mother.

Interests: All things vintage!

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Québec City, Revisited

To celebrate our silver wedding anniversary last week, John and I traveled to Québec City, the place where we spent our honeymoon twenty-five years ago. Back then, we stayed at a tiny inn called Manoir Ste. Geneviève. We were so... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at The T-Cozy

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25 Years of Wedded Bliss

On this day twenty-five years ago, I married my commuter love, the handsome man I spotted across a crowded train. It most certainly was love at first sight. However, it took two months of riding the same train for us... Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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Celebrating Motherhood

Motherhood is certainly one of the most difficult jobs around, but it is also, by far, the most rewarding and fun. I treasure each and every moment with my two children and feel so blessed to have them in my... Continue reading

Posted May 12, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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My Sweet Little Etsy Shop

It has been 5+ years since I opened my Etsy shop. I am proud to say that, to date, I've had over 1,200 sales. However, that didn't happen overnight. It has been a process. For instance, it took me a... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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Toleware Trays, Trinket Boxes, and Mother's Day at SoNo Marketplace

Just in at my T-Party Antiques booth at SoNo Marketplace — vintage toleware trays and sparkly trinket boxes! I put this vignette together with Mom in mind. Wouldn't these pretty things make nice Mother's Day gifts? These trays are from... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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Studio Sweet Studio

Things have been a bit hectic here lately, so I apologize for not posting as often as I'd like. You see, we put our house on the market last week and we've been working hard to get it ready. As... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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Stop By, Say Hello, and Save 10%

Just a quick reminder to local shoppers... My Spring Sale is still underway at T-Party's sweet little brick and mortar booth at SoNo Marketplace. Located at 314 Wilson Avenue in South Norwalk, CT, we are open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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"We live on a planet and it's very unpredictable."

After a hurricane or a similar wacky weather event, I often remark, "We live on a planet and it's very unpredictable." I've been saying this to my family for years, so when they hear me utter it, they usually roll... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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My $5 Vintage Pottery Lamp

I stopped by the local thrift shop the other day. As usual, I failed to walk out empty handed. A five-dollar vintage pottery lamp in a sunny shade of yellow came home with me. Love the lamp — not so... Continue reading

Posted Apr 20, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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Collecting Toy Sewing Machines from the 1940s

Of all of the things I sell in my Etsy shop, there is one item that is by far the most popular — toy sewing machines from the 1940s. Below are some of the ones that have come and gone... Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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Raised Expectations

What a beautiful spring day — sunny and warm, perfect for a bike ride. I love pedaling around my coastal community. However, these days what I pass while riding my bicycle is rather unusual. Homes that sit particularly low in... Continue reading

Posted Apr 10, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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It's a Welcome Spring Sale at T-Party Antiques

Celebrate Spring! Get 10% off any item over $20. Here's where to shop at T-Party... Online on Etsy at tparty.etsy.com. To receive the discount, use the coupon code WELCOMESPRING at checkout. Or bring in this coupon when you visit T-Party... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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59 Lunch Boxes: Mission Accomplished!

I did it! After two months of searching on eBay and Etsy, I finally have 59 lunch boxes. As you may know, I was hired to procure these lunch boxes for a new hotel in Oregon. Curious as to how... Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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Four Little Kittens, Possibly the Cutest Book Ever?

There is one more thing I'd like to share with you that I found at that chock-full-of-books estate sale. This 1934 edition of Four Little Kittens. This adorable children's book, written and photographed by Harry Whittier Frees, tells the story... Continue reading

Posted Mar 28, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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What's New at T-Party Antiques?

I am always changing things up in my T-Party Antiques booth at SoNo Marketplace. Gotta keep it fresh! Spring has sprung, so I put together this vignette of garden related items. I am now stocking the Heavens to Betsy line... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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My Well-Dressed Bicycle

On this first day of spring, I dusted off my bicycle and headed to the market in town. I have missed riding my bike these last few months and it felt good to be in the saddle once again. However,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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My Vintage Lunch Box Quest

I am making steady progress in my search for 59 vintage lunch boxes for a hotel in Portland, Oregon. So far, I have amassed 44. And as you can see, they are taking over my Hoosier cabinet. Everyone has been... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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Here is my recipe for irresistibility: Take a plain, mundane object and apply a 1940s water slide decal. The result? Instant vintage appeal! What can I say... I'm a sucker for almost anything bearing a vintage decal. Are you? Susan Continue reading

Posted Mar 14, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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Whether you are browsing around my SoNo Marketplace booth or scrolling through my Etsy shop, you will usually find an array of nostalgic vintage toys. Chock full of vintage appeal and warm-fuzzy memories, these playful relics are fun to have... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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This Morning's Prettiness...

Wishing you a warm and wonderful weekend! Susan Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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Restocking My Shops for Spring

I've been consumed this week with finding, photographing, pricing, listing, and arranging a slew of items in my Etsy shop and SoNo Marketplace booth. Here are a few of those yummy vintage finds, below. It has been a bit challenging... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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On Sundays, a Bit of Vintage Bling

Are you a fan of antique jewelry? If so, be sure to stop by my booth at the SoNo Market Place on Sundays. Liz, the nice lady who works for me that day, brings in a lovely assortment of vintage... Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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Lunch Box Project Progress Report

One month down, and so far I have found 29 vintage lunch boxes. With 30 more to go to complete the project by mid-April, I'm now at the half-way point of this challenging lunch box project. Then all 59 will... Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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The Monolith in My Backyard and Other Construction Projects Around Town

Over the past few months, my bucolic backyard view has undergone an alarming transformation. Back in September, this was what I saw from my studio window... And this is what I see today — an enormous 3+ story monolith of... Continue reading

Posted Feb 26, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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A Work Table With a Past

Little by little, I'm making improvements to my sweet little booth at the SoNo Market Place. My latest tweak is a new front desk — a counter-height stainless steel table that gives me lots of room to wrap purchases. I'm... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2013 at The T-Cozy

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