Marilyn's

03/11/2024

The spectacular Chihuly Glass Museum and Garden in Seattle

02/27/2023

Two of my 4 finds at Nusantara in Essex, VT.
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02/23/2023

Location of Nusantara in Essex,Vt

5.0 ★ · Boutique

02/22/2023

I made my way to the Nusantara boutique in Essex, Vt yesterday and here is what I saw.
I had carried merchandise from Nusantara for 40 years as one of their earliest wholesale customers. Although you did not see a "Nusantara" label; at any given time I had extensive handcrafted clothing and accessories from them. All of those cotton Kurtis…all Nusantara. Handcrafted wool and silk traditional jackets, embroidered cotton tops, easy cotton pants, jackets and very moderately priced scarves. And all from the kindest people in this industry. And now they have opened their own retail flagship boutique in Essex, Vt.
You will also find an incredible collection of vintage and antique furniture from the likes of Indonesia and Thailand along with pillow covers, bedspreads, rugs, baskets and jewelry and handbags…..and more. Go discover the world inside Nusantara!
There was a wonderful article in Seven Days about the the Essex Experience, where they are located. Good things are happening there.
For those of you missing Marilyn's, you can have a taste of it by visiting Nusantara. Tell them Marilyn sent you. Word of mouth is the most authentic 'advertising'.

04/09/2022

Time to reflect at The Whitney

11/21/2021

For any of you still following Marilyn's, I wanted to give you this good news. Alexis Bittar, the actual human being connected to this name and who named his business after himself (like ME), had sold his namesake and has recently bought it back and again designs and heads "Alexis Bittar", the business, once more! https://www.alexisbittar.com/pages/about
About 2016:
Bittar and TSG Consumer Partners sell the brand to Carolee LLC, the jewelry arm of the American heritage brand Brooks Brothers.

Alexis then leaves the brand to focus on raising his children and pursue his philanthropic interests.

2020: After a 5 year absence, Alexis Bittar reacquires the brand after Brooks Brothers files for bankruptcy.

2021: Alexis Bittar relaunches his namesake brand as a lifestyle brand with expanded product categories including accessories and home décor.
I am personally thrilled about his return.
I remember the first time I happened upon his booth at the NY Gift Show at the Javits Center in NYC in 1992 and was blown away by his collection. I continued to carry his line until the day I closed my own doors to Marilyn's on College Street in Burlington, VT in 2017.
Have fun once again searching the new beauty that is the iconic brand of Alexis Bittar!
I am intrigued by his Memphis inspired houseware designs, having long been a small collector and big fan. He had always had a love of antique jewelry, so check out this section and be drawn in to the jewelry of ages passed.
Welcome home, Alexis. Love, Marilyn Gaul

08/21/2021

Blessed with the best accessories! Family, friends, clean water, starry nights and good food. Healthy & happy. Sending love from me to all of you. Stay safe and vaccinate please!

05/01/2021

Women on the loose
Post Green-Up collecting, followed by ramp foraging, negative ion absorption and.....breakfast OUT👍🌱🌟so glad to see so many folks out yesterday and today with their Green Bags🌳

01/28/2021

Wear your pearls and tell your story