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Looking for “LOVE”? Our AZ Tiki Oasis pop-up shop will offer a rare chance to shop vintage Enid Collins of Texas bags offline, in person

Looking for “LOVE”? Our AZ Tiki Oasis pop-up shop will offer a rare chance to shop vintage Enid Collins of Texas bags offline, in person

Break out your money trees, Collins friends and fanatics. Finding Enid with LOVE will offer a rare opportunity to shop scores of real, physical Enid Collins of Texas bags at Arizona Tiki Oasis April 29.

News & EventsMichele Van HaeckeApril 9, 2023Hotel Valley HoSpecial events, Collectors, Events, In-person events, Arizona, Mid-Century, Tiki culture, ShopComment

Is Enid Collins the Queen of Kitsch? Karen Adler looks at the artistry behind the bling in a special presentation April 28

Is Enid Collins the Queen of Kitsch? Karen Adler looks at the artistry behind the bling in a special presentation April 28

Beguiling. Bejeweled. Beloved. How do you know when an old handbag is more than just kitsch? When it feels like love at first sight – even 60 years later.

News & EventsMichele Van HaeckeApril 8, 2023Hotel Valley HoSpecial events, Collectors, Events, In-person events, Education, Presentations, Arizona, Mid-Century, Kitsch and campComment

Save the date: Finding Enid coming to Scottsdale, Arizona -- live and in "purse-on"

Save the date: Finding Enid coming to Scottsdale, Arizona -- live and in "purse-on"

Come join Finding Enid with LOVE for colloquies, cocktails and kitsch!

News & EventsMichele Van HaeckeMarch 23, 2023Hotel Valley HoSpecial events, Collectors, Events, In-person events, Education, Presentations, Arizona, Tiki culture, Mid-CenturyComment

Slideshow: A Few Scenes from the new documentary "Finding Enid with Love"

Slideshow: A Few Scenes from the new documentary "Finding Enid with Love"

Slideshow of a few moments from the 2022 documentary, “Finding Enid with Love.”

News & Events, Enid Collins LifeMichele Van HaeckeJune 14, 2022Documentary, Movie, Events, Collins family, CollectorsComment

Welcome to Finding Enid with LOVE

Welcome to Finding Enid with LOVE

Introducing “finding ENID with LOVE”, a personal journey to discover the artworks of fashion icon Enid Collins.

Karen AdlerJuly 25, 2016Karen Adler, Collectors Comment