Tag: Vintage

More of Helen’s Colorful Life Well Lived

Steve returned from New York with several boxes of things from Aunt Helen’s final estate settlement: among them, her journals dating back to 1930. Posted here are photos of one of her vintage hats we just unpacked. Not only is the hat a cool vintage shape and fabric, it contains over 40 vintage buttons: buttons over buttons! Slogans, sayings, spirit,… Continue reading

Recent Pictures from LA LA Land

Here are a few of photos from my quick weekend getaway to LA 2 weeks ago. (They were all shot with my iPhone.) The lifeguard stations had been moved back from the water’s edge to avoid the winter high tides. The gorgeous, classic VW Beetle was up at Malaga Cove. Ah… the weather in paradise!  … Continue reading

Blasts from the Past

I remember these vividly as a child. I was small enough to crawl under the end table in the living room and play with the colorful packages on the floor. For some reason, I was enamored with the happy looking faces and the contrast of the vivid color on the white packet. Keep in mind the packets were pure white.… Continue reading

The Good Ole Days Were “Fabulous”

In the past month I’ve come across two paper products that harken back to the styles of my childhood. Gotta love ’em. I especially liked the drink napkins that mix the old with the new. I don’t know what the names for these visual styles are, but if you do, please share! In the meantime, I wait patiently for ladies’… Continue reading