Friday, December 30, 2011 at 12:01PM 
These shoes always take me on a sentimental journey and have had a mysterious journey of their own. They began in Virginia and ended up in my shoe collection via Vancouver B.C.!
Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 11:35AM 
Greetings I-Solers!
I gave my computer a vacation and went to Orange County, Ca. to visit my Uncle, Cousin and wonderful friends. My Mom and I rode the Amtrak Coast StarLight train south and had a whirlwind visit and lovely Christmas celebration. We met some wonderful people on the train rides and even measured some feet:). Even though I was away from my computer I could not deny my passion for helping feet along the way and admiring footwear as well. In the coming days I will share stories and pictures of my sole adventures. I am glad to be back North where the trees are green and glad that my computer lets me tickle its' keys in the name of happy feet once again.
I hope your Christmas was joyous and wish you a wonderful New Year!
Twinkle Toes,
abigail dagmar
Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 9:00AM 
May your day be filled with sweetness...chocolate and shoes!
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 8:49AM 
Thoughtful Thursday
I love a good 'ol time addage...
"Don't squat with your spurs on..."
...is one of my favorites:)
Have a nice day!
Thoughtful Thursdays Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 9:31AM Tips on Tuesday
In the many years I have spent helping folks find shoes and sole happiness most return for more but a few have returned with concern. They bought quality all leather shoes that make quite the racket when they walk around in them. Perhaps, you have run into this issue yourself and have a nice pair of shoes in the closet that just sit there because you're embarrassed to have them heard in public. It is quite likely that these “all leather” shoes have leather linings that the “outer”... highly polished.... leather is rubbing against...making the offending noise. This happens most in lace up shoes and the tongue is rubbing against the inner leather lining. There is a simple solution to your noisy leather.
Dig out your shoe care box, pull out some leather lotion and apply the lotion to every point of contact of leather on leather. While you are at it go ahead and apply the lotion all over the shoes since you finally have the lotion out anyway. Avoid using the lotion on leather insoles as it will make them awfully slippery when you wear them with socks. We don't want ya sliding around inside your shoes. My favorite leather lotion is called Cadillac Boot and Shoe Care. It goes on clear, is colorless, useable on all smooth leathers and some exotics. It makes leather very supple and takes away the squeak factor. You can also use it on leather products like jackets and car interiors. If you don't have a bottle of leather lotion and need help before you get some you can use a bit of Vaseline or plain hand lotion to ditch the squeak. All is right in shoe land again:)
Slick Tips,
abigail dagmar
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