101 Dalmatians
I’m seeing spots! In 1961 Walt Disney brought to life a lively cast of k-9 personalities. Based on the 1956 children’s novel “The Hundred and One Dalmatians” by Dodie Smith, 101 Dalmatians would be a...
View ArticleEssential vintage fashion accessories | faux pearls
As we’ve discussed before, modern fashion trends are racing toward a decidedly casual direction. Living in a world full of leggings, yoga pants, and sports bras being worn as shirts makes this...
View ArticleEssential vintage fashion accessories | hats & gloves
Welcome to the second edition of our series on essential vintage fashion accessories. In today’s post we’ll discuss hats and gloves. While faux pearls have kept their place in the hallowed halls of...
View ArticleEssential vintage fashion accessories | clip on earrings
Welcome to our final post on essential vintage fashion accessories. Our last bauble may be small, but it’s mighty. Like faux pearls or the pillbox hat, earrings trace their origin to ancient times –...
View ArticleThe designs of Harvey Probber
We’ve featured a lot of designers and icons over the years and Harvey Probber is my new favorite. I’m drawn to beautiful thoughts and I find one of his quotes from the late 1950s particularly...
View ArticleMeet Me in St. Louis
Meet me at the fair! Based in the 1900’s, on a series of short stories by Sally Benson, Meet Me in St. Louis directed by the talented Vincent Minnelli would become the second highest grossing film of...
View ArticleWacky kitchen gadgets of yore
I must confess, dear readers, I love a good documentary, a good meal, and a good dose of history. Last week, while perusing Netflix, I found a program that combined all three of these interests:...
View ArticleFemale work from home pioneers
Next month I celebrate five years of working from home. While I really enjoy being able to spend the work day with my dogs and ignoring the traffic report on the morning news, it can be a challenge...
View ArticleA quick primer on vintage plastics
Bright! Bouncy! Unbreakable! The world of vintage plastics is a colorful place and many a historical enthusiast loves to visit this magical land. Why? The advent of this “wonder material” in the late...
View ArticleTom Thumb
He’s only 5 ½ inches high! The musical adventure Tom Thumb is by no means one of the most popular musicals around but is a gem. Based on “Thumbling”, a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, this 1958...
View ArticleA brief history of melmac
Fall has officially started in Arizona, which means we’re trading in the triple digit temperatures for brunch and patio season. While the desert color scheme is less autumnal than I’m used to, my urge...
View ArticleMedallion & wholecloth quilts
This week I’ve been thinking about friendship. Sometimes togetherness is expressed through a shared meal, while other times it takes the form of a treasured object. (Like snuggling up on a chilly...
View ArticleVintage moments in history I’m thankful for
This week I’ve been battling an old-fashioned cold. The only cure: rest and plenty of hot tea with honey. This simple regimen left plenty of time for lounging, journaling, and napping. (So tired of...
View ArticleIf You Ask Me…
It seems these days we’re flooded with advice: from smart watches telling us how much more we should walk to reach our goals, to newsfeeds highlighting the top stories that should warrant our...
View ArticleAn intro to Haeger pottery
We’ve talked about some fun vintage & antique pottery companies in the past and during a recent vintage shopping trip, I was reminded of all the beautiful variety out there. Vintage pottery is...
View ArticleAwesome firsts in history
As we get closer to the end of 2018, I find myself reflecting more and more on what the past twelve months have meant to me. The new year brings with it a time for planning and the promise of new...
View ArticleVintage fashionista lipstick colors
I would describe my daily makeup routine as minimal, but when I do want to wear a lip color I struggle to pick what works best for me. Instead of feeling overwhelmed in the makeup aisle, I plan to take...
View ArticleThe magic behind Christmas lights
We’ve chatted about all sorts of holiday traditions during the last five years: the Advent Calendar, fruitcake, letters to Santa, Christmas cards, and Christmas tree ornaments. This year let’s dive...
View ArticleVintage trailblazers
As we prepare our hearts and minds for a new year, let’s first take a look back at some amazing vintage trailblazers. We’ve discussed several icons in past articles: Hedy Lamarr, Suzy Parker, Stephen...
View ArticleGet motivated for 2019
We’ve made it – the first week of 2019 is behind us! Congrats on surviving, but if you’ve made a list of goals or resolutions, you may still be searching for that “thriving” stride in these early days....
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