It Should Happen to You
I’ve always been a big Jack Lemmon fan, but I had never seen his very first major film performance. That all changed a few weeks ago when I watched the delightful movie titled It Should Happen to You....
View ArticleFinding hope
These last couple weeks have been a whirlwind. It’s like a full-time job keeping up with the latest headlines and it’s exhausting! In times like these it’s easy to feel anxious. But as a lover of...
View ArticleA vintage quarantine guide
Greetings dear readers. I hope you and yours are staying healthy during this challenging time. I was pacing the house this morning, trying to think of what to share for this week’s feature. One idea...
View ArticleA quick escape – part one
It’s probably fair to say we’re all looking for a little inspiration these days. Something to pull us through these challenging times. This season of social distancing has made self-care all the more...
View ArticleA quick escape – part two
Greetings dear readers! We hope that you and yours are staying healthy during this continued separation period. Welcome to the second installment of our historical vignettes. Hope you enjoyed last...
View ArticleA quick escape – part three
Greetings dear readers and welcome to the final chapter in our quick escape series. In these vignettes we’ve explored historical moments as seen through the eyes of fictional protagonists. In our first...
View ArticleSeeking comfort
I don’t know about you, dear reader, but it’s getting harder and harder for me to scan the daily headlines. I am striving to find a balance between staying informed and not building anxiety....
View ArticleWhat’s in a name?
Lately I’ve been traveling back in time with my playlist. My days have been filled with the toe-tapping sounds of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and of course some Stevie Wonder. This week I added...
View ArticleViewing the world through a paintbrush
This ongoing period of isolation has made me appreciate the little things in life. Things like a cool breeze in the morning, the sound of a bird happily announcing the start of a new day, or the way...
View ArticleClassic comforts
It’s been another week of reflection and quiet. To break up the tedium, I’m celebrating these calm moments with comfort food. It’s been a parade of snacky options and delightful treats all week. When I...
View ArticleLessons learned from a solid gold Cadillac
Ever since my intro to Judy Holliday in It Should Happen to You, I’ve been keen to check out more of her work. My next viewing was The Marrying Kind, which gave Judy a chance to showcase her dramatic...
View ArticleWhimsical enamelware
Scrolling through my Instagram the other day, a very cheerful image caught my eye. A simple bowl adorned with hearts, a touch of whimsy in a gray day. This little bowl happened to be enamelware....
View ArticleDrive-in culture
After the end of the second World War, the globe went into a state of repair. Innovation and optimism were the order of the day. Consumers eagerly channeled their dreams in the form of domestic bliss....
View ArticleLooking for hope
Last year I wrote a motto for my household. I wanted to capture all the ideas that speak to my soul, fuel me, and bring joy. Curiosity is high on that list. It’s the reason I write. It explains my love...
View ArticleWhy Nick & Nora are my favorite vintage movie couple
Escape was the theme for my weekend. Sometimes when world events are hard to process an old-fashioned movie binge is just what the doctor ordered. If you want some laughs with a side of mystery, The...
View ArticlePut a spring in your step
By the mid-century a revolution was afoot. Dior’s New Look and the joy of a post-war world pushed fashion into new directions. In the realm of shoes, things became more bold. Exposing a heel was no...
View ArticleFantastic friendships
During this period of continued isolation simple pleasures bring much joy. It’s lovely to receive an unexpected text. It’s wonderful to hear the birds singing their morning ballads. It feels stupendous...
View ArticleViva capri pants!
Carl Reiner is one of my all-time favorite comedic minds. When I learned of his passing I watched The Dick Van Dyke Show and the episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee featuring Reiner and Mel...
View ArticleFashioning a solution
So many things have changed recently. Hosting a party now means logging into Zoom rather than preparing a cheese tray. A night at the movies no longer involves paying extra for popcorn. Commercials and...
View ArticleVintage Self-Care Tips
We find ourselves in a challenging time. While I’ve seen many examples of humanity and beauty, I feel like I’m still viewing things from a place of stress. There is definitely an undercurrent of...
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