The history of feedsack fabric
We’ve chatted on it before – the lack of whimsy in modern design. Yet my recent introduction to the Disney Dress Shop has restored my faith in fanciful and fun fashion. The bright and cheerful fabrics...
View ArticleShocking stockings
A Trip Through Vintage Stockingland Darling vintage mavens, who out there in interwebs land still wear tights or pantyhose? No one? Maybe if forced? I admit, rather sheepishly; I do almost daily. Never...
View ArticleMiracle on 34th Street
Is Santa Claus real? A Christmas movie release in July? Miracle on 34th Street has become a wonderful classic, and made its way into many homes during the Christmas season, but did you know that this...
View ArticleThe lost art of play
December greetings dear readers! As we look to the start of another new year, I’ve been thinking about inspiration. Specifically how modern society inspires our future leaders – in a world where kids’...
View ArticleAll about the Advent calendar
With Christmas less than a week away it can seem like the hustle and bustle is reaching a fever pitch. All of this noise distracts us from the true meaning of the holiday season. What’s a vintage lover...
View ArticleLosing your marbles
Lately I’ve been re-watching my favorite vintage movies – Desk Set (adore the chemistry between Tracy & Hepburn), Laura (Gene Tierney’s beauty is truly haunting), and Easy To Wed (Lucille Ball...
View ArticleThe Great Race
New York to Paris Remember the 1968 Saturday Morning cartoon Wacky Races? Well you can thank the 1965 feature film The Great Race for inspiring this fun cartoon! This movie is based on a real-life...
View ArticleTop three old-school fictional detectives
I recently treated myself to something that’s been lingering on my Amazon wish list for years – the complete collection of Hercule Poirot cases, brought to life by the amazing David Suchet. I grew up...
View ArticleA call to conscience
In the last few years I’ve rediscovered my love of reading. As a young girl you could typically find me in one of two places: with my nose in a book or with my pen to paper, crafting new stories to...
View ArticleVintage visions of the future
As a former student of architecture I love a good visionary design – one brimming with idealistic goals and daring structural elements. As a student of vintage, this love has been reawakened by these...
View ArticleVintage fever
Vintage Fever No, not the vintage fever those of us with the deep ingrained love of all things vintage have – but actual fever. Aches and pains. That awful feeling when ANYTHING touches your skin....
View ArticleSeven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seven Unruly Back Woodsmen! Despite being considered a “B” picture by MGM, the cinemascope musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers has long been a favorite for many musical lovers around the world....
View ArticleThe luxurious Lagonda
Lately I’ve been thinking about cars. While I adore my car (which is on its way to becoming a vintage marvel in its own right!), perhaps the time is right to find something new. Admittedly I think the...
View ArticleThe story behind Duncan Hines
We’ve all been there – eager for a sweet, hot, out-of-the-oven treat. But then, just as suddenly as our sweet tooth kicks in, so does our exhaustion – a full-fledged baking event is too involved...
View ArticleDr. Dolittle
Talk to the Animals Can he really talk to the animals? We find out with Rex Harrison as Dr. John Dolittle – an eccentric man who loves animals. His 1967 film adaptation, Dr. Dolittle, took over four...
View ArticleVintage Funk
It’s a beautiful day here in central Indiana, after a depressing week of drear and rain, chilly temps and the growth of nearly fantastical pot-holes on our roads. I’ve never seem them this bad! But...
View ArticleEasy Street
I love a museum gift shop – let me be specific – I love the book selection at a museum gift shop. When, on a recent excursion, I saw the much fabled “Guide to Easier Living” by Mary & Russel Wright...
View ArticleHealth benefits of handiwork
One of my favorite weekend rituals is to watch CBS “Sunday Morning.” Curled up with the pups on the couch, sun streaming in, toast and jam waiting for me – it’s the perfect way to relax before the busy...
View ArticleBarbie’s Dream House
I’ve been in a mid-century mood as of late – you can blame it on the Wrights! This weekend I was happily pinning away all manner of fab vintage fashion when what should pop up on my Pinterest feed but...
View ArticleChitty Chitty Bang Bang
Start your engines! By the 1960’s not many musicals were being filmed, but lucky for us in 1967 director Ken Hughes decided to take on the challenge of bringing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to life! Dick...
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