Can any of us afford a little piece of Chanel? Well, I covet the buttons. And we can buy buttons. And it isn’t even Fashion Friday, yet.

First of all,  today’s blog resulted from my friend Susan McChesney posting a video on the classic Chanel jacket on her Facebook page. Then I Googled Chanel buttons and discovered the jewelry that has cropped up with Chanel buttons.  Here’s an article about it. Pieces are available for $200 to $390 — still not everyday pricing, but it is Chanel, vintage Chanel, at Monkee’s. A lot of sites offer Chanel buttons, but not everything is genuine, I am guessing.

Trellis in Erie, Pa., has a selection. So does Traditions Unlimited in Erie. Call them and a few vintage stores and ask — you might find some gems that will have you wearing Chanel.

Pam Parker is the editor of Lake Erie LifeStyle, Her Times and House to Home at the Erie Times-News in Erie, Pa. She is the mom of three, stepmom to three and step-grandmom to one. 

In this week’s House to Home, we share a peek at Packard Manor Estate, which will be featured at length in Lake Erie LifeStyle tomorrow. Sandy Blazek of Trellis did the decorating, and Matt Kleck photographed.

We have numerous terrific stories! Click on the links in this paragraph to read a story on sheds — they are becoming everything from offices to living space — these aren’t your dad’s sheds. And you must see the incredible prefab homes that look like custom designs.

We have all your garden news and reminders to support Small Business Saturday, thanks to Sue Scholz. Enjoy shopping small today!

Pam Parker is the editor of Lake Erie LifeStyle, Her Times and House to Home at the Erie Times-News in Erie, Pa. She is the mom of three, stepmom to three and step-grandmom to one.