Things I Miss

Waxing nostalgia comes easy these days as there are so many things I really miss in today's world that are likely never to return.  My list is long, but here's a start.....

1) Snail Mail
I miss that people no longer write letters and the engraved monogram stationary market must be totally dead or at the very least on major life support.  When was the last time you received a real thank you note?

2) Fine Linens
Do you ever see fine linens anymore except in designer show houses? Monogrammed bath mats, sheets, nice plush towels?

3) Sit Down Dinners in the Dining Room
Does anyone even have a dining room today or if so, is it ever used? 

4) Dressing Up
Cocktails?  I was astounded during a recent trip to see how people dress when they travel.  Many looked like they had just crawled out of bed, literally.  It was awful to see.  Dresses?  Can we also ban flip flops in airports and nice restaurants?

5) Fine China
I was in a local consignment store recently and it was full of great china - Herend, Royal Doulton, Lenox - the old stuff.  No one wants this stuff apparently.  But if you don't serve dinner you don't need fine china. Paper anyone?

6) Outside Courses
You'll never see these again IMHO.

7) Talking to People in Real Life
Look around next time you are in a restaurant.  People sit at tables and text.  They don't talk at all.  At my house phones are not allowed at the dinner table. 

8) Vintage Lilly
Vintage is best.  I still wear some of the old stuff I have found on Poshmark.  Love the old!  It's usually cotton and fully lined.  And that lace embellishment is not made in China.

9) The Old J Crew
The current 2019 J Crew is on life support.  Take me back to 2008!

And why we are at it, can we kill Athleisure? If you are a runner then by all means put on your Nike running shorts and shoes and wear them but don't pretend that you do.