Update: Audrey Hepburn's Couture Collection Sold for Hundreds of Thousands

Here's the link to an article with great photos of Audrey and the fabulous collection that recently sold at auction in London for about $250,000 U.S.

Love the photos!!!!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1234361/Audrey-Hepbutn-Givenchy-couture-collection-sold-autcion-270-000.html

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Shop Outside the Box for Inexpensive Thoughtful Holiday Gifts

You're making a list and checking it twice or maybe even three times in these economic times. You have to cut your holiday shopping budget that's for sure. So do you head for the big retail malls? I don't think so. Maybe you could try one of those conclomerate retailers like Target or Wal-Mart for better deals? If you want to choose from the standard gift merchandise that's where you go.

On the other hand, if you are on the hunt for low-budget gifts with special meaning, step outside the box and shop for unique, yet inexpensive gifts at your nearest antique mall.

Here are ten gift ideas for budget gift buys that relay the message I was thinking of that special you.

1- A tea cup and saucer with a pretty vintage hankie for a lady - Combined gift $10. & up
2 -A vintage cookbook & linen towel for the chef - Combined gift $10 & up

3- A pair of vintage gloves & a colorful scarf for the fashionista - Combined gift $10 & up

4- A pair of vintage earrings, bracelet or a necklace for a jewelry lover - $5-$15 on up

5- A bud vase and romance novel for the romantic one - Both $10 & Up

6- A vintage ornament or an old holiday postcard for the tree - $1.50 & up

7- Collectible memorabilia items, i.e., Star Wars, Coca Cola, movie icons - $15-$20 & up

8-Vintage vinyl LP albums for the music lover - $2.00 & up

9- Old magazines, photos, posters, small prints, holiday cards - $1.-$2.on up
10-Books of all kinds, vintage buttons, patterns, purses & more - $4.oo on up

Get creative, think of the person you are buying for. A golfer? A button collector? A seamstress? A book lover? A history buff? A sports fan? That will help you choose a thoughtful gift that is just right for the receiver.

Suggestion: There are tons of affordable vintage/antique merchandise at large and small antique malls and shops all over the country. When you shop the antique malls, take your time, compare dealer prices, look for holiday sale discounts, there's a lot to see and choose from. If you shop without a particular item in mind, be prepared to spend some time browsing.

Happy Holiday Hunting Outside the Box!

Ellie Clinton Issa

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