History of the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company
It’s been a while since I’ve done a feature for the “toys and games” section. As I began my research, I wanted to find an iconic brand – something that we may not know much about – but one where we all...
View ArticleHistory of Lane Furniture: 1930-1940
Welcome to our latest installment in the History of Lane Furniture: 1930-1940. When we last left you, Lane was busy bringing the cedar chest from the background to the spotlight. What did this next...
View ArticleHysteria
We’ve all laughed hysterically, cried uncontrollably and/or have been caught up in or observed mass hysteria – our current political climate and certain campaigns spring to mind. But what did this word...
View ArticleRoyal Gowns
I had a very relaxing weekend and now that the work week is in full swing I’m finding my to do list chasing me yet again. How’s a modern gal to find relaxation in this topsy-turvy world? Vintage...
View ArticleTerry de Havilland
We’ve featured some fun designers in our shoe articles and it’s high time to add another talent to the mix: Terry de Havilland. Coming into the world during the final moments of WWII, Terry was born...
View ArticleHistory of Lane Furniture: 1940-1957
Welcome dear readers to the latest installment in the history of Lane furniture: 1940-1957. This series now takes us through the first fifty years of Lane. Let’s pick up where we left off – WWII was at...
View ArticleVintage Post–Mortem
It’s inevitable – one of the few things we must do, along with paying our taxes. Death is a part of life, the end game, the final chapter. How we accept it and deal with it is personal, yet at other...
View ArticleBill Cunningham
Dear readers, I don’t know about how your week is going so far, but I am in need of inspiration. I’m sure you’ve all seen the headlines about the passing of the iconic Bill Cunningham. There is a lot...
View ArticleThe Saturday Evening Post
One of the “not-so-great” habits I’m trying to work on is my smart phone addiction. I wouldn’t say I have a terribly serious problem – I don’t text and drive and I certainly don’t text and walk – but I...
View ArticleBroyhill Brasilia
Hot on the heels of our deep dive into Lane Furniture’s history, we’re going to explore another mid-century furniture favorite: the Broyhill Brasilia collection. Before we venture to the specific,...
View ArticleVintage Packaging
As all of my Instagram friends know, I recently got back from a trip to my grandparent’s house. (I am completely obsessed with that house. From the noble bricks to the inviting woodwork details – it...
View ArticleUp in My Retro Grill
Yep, this summer is rolling right along – we’re in the dog days. Frankly, it’s been weird here in Indiana (either monsoons or hotter than the face of the Sun). We’re currently enjoying the latter,...
View ArticleHappy Vintage Accidents
While scanning the internet for random nuggets of information (and I don’t mean just cat videos!), I stumbled upon this article on Lilly Pulitzer. I have always admired her pieces – they immediately...
View ArticleHistory of the hi-fi stereo system
There is something extra-special about vinyl: listening to your favorite record can take an average weekday evening from frazzled to zen. Then there’s the rush of finding a cool, old record in the back...
View ArticleVintage Lane Expert | Chad Hilkemeier
Be still your cedar-loving hearts dear readers, for we are embarking on another fact-filled Lane Furniture adventure. (As you know, Lane’s products are shrouded in so much mystery that getting genuine...
View ArticleBeware, Quackery
As a vintage maven, I have an interest in almost all things “old.” Vintage clothes, the way we lived back in the day and other historical subjects ring a bell for me. Love, love, love history. Not...
View ArticleSteve Allen
Hi readers – I’ve been scattered as of late as I (and my two weenie dogs) just moved cross-country. Everyone survived the road trip adventure and we’re getting settled into our desert surroundings. To...
View ArticleThe art of film noir
For those of us state-side, this weekend included a bonus: Labor Day. A time to reward hard work with a day of play. Leading up to this event, I spent my Saturday checking out Taliesin West and my...
View ArticleThe history of Lycra
As we’ve discovered in other posts – plastics is one of the great 20th century inventions, with its impact being felt throughout the fashion, home goods, and military industries. (Can you imagine a...
View ArticleHistory of Cosmo
We’ve featured some cool, vintage publications – magazines that I never guessed had such extensive and eclectic roots. Today I’m introducing one more to join the ranks: The Cosmopolitan. I bet you’ll...
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