Recommended Rarity: Blickensderfer No.8

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The Blickensderfer Company started in 1892 with hopes of going up against Remington, introducing an innovative “typewheel,” which replaced the typical myriad of hammers for individual letters. Blickensderfers became known for their portability, and were dubbed “The Five-Pound Secretary.” Model No.8 hit the market in 1907, and was Blickensderfer’s most successful typewriter to date. Apparently,… Read more »

Link to the Past: L’Heure Bleu by Guerlain

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L’Heure Bleue, the Blue Hour—that magical time of day when the sun has gone down and the sky takes on a brilliant sapphire hue. Long a treasured inspiration for artists, it is also the inspiration behind the iconic fragrance from Guerlain, first produced in 1912. Our vintage bottle, originally designed by the famous glass artist… Read more »