Posted on May 14, 2013 by Betty Crafter and saved under 1970, Betty Crafter, Magazines, Vintage Crafty
Oh vintage crafts, how I love you. I love how you have the unique ability to be terrifying and adorable at the same time. Seriously, that is hard to do! And Money Makers, Projects for All Seasons, is a great example of that. For example, how about Gigi the German…
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Posted on May 9, 2013 by Sara In AZ and saved under 1940, 1950, Author, Decade, Decorating & Home, Fun Kitchen Finds, Kitchen, Mid-Century Decorating, Sara in AZ, Vintage, Vintage Images, World War II
By Sara In AZ My Grandmother is an enigma. She has many stories to tell, but keeps most of them close to the vest. It’s not until you start prying and questioning do you really find out the juicy tidbits from the past. I suppose I am guilty of this…
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Posted on April 30, 2013 by Betty Crafter and saved under 1940, Betty Crafter, Sewing, Vintage Crafty, Vintage Images
When I first picked up Gifts You Can Sew from 1942, I was expecting a treasure trove of hilarious monstrosities you wouldn’t want to gift to your worst enemy, based on the…the…sweet mother, what is that thing she’s making there on the cover anyway?? And it is definitely true that…
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Posted on April 26, 2013 by Andrea and saved under 1950, 1960, 1970, Andrea, Etsy, Nursery, Sewing, Toys
By Andrea I guess I am a kid at heart, as I still love toys, especially vintage ones. My kids have enjoyed many classic toys, and I also think they can make fun display pieces in the home. Here’s some interesting mid-century ones I came across on Etsy! First off,…
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Posted on April 19, 2013 by Andrea and saved under 1960, Andrea, Bedroom, Embroidery, Kitchen, Living Room, Magazines, Sewing, Vintage Crafty, Wall Art, Window Treatments
By Andrea We’re delving into another issue of McCall’s Needlework and Crafts this Friday – this particular issue is the Fall/Winter 1961-62 issue. While I was taking a look at it, this article on “Seven Magic Rooms You Can Create” caught my eye … First off, we have this girl’s…
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Posted on April 11, 2013 by Sara In AZ and saved under 1950, Author, Decade, Ebay, Sara in AZ, Shopping, Time Capsule Homes, Vintage, Vintage Images
By Sara In AZ OK, seriously…..these pictures were WAY too awesome not to show y’all!!! I was doing my usual – searching eBay for stuff for my ‘Kool Kitsch’ post when I came across these black and white 8 x 10’s from the 1955 MHMA show in Cleveland. The auction…
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Posted on April 7, 2013 by Sara In AZ and saved under 1940, Decade, Fashion, Vintage, Vintage Images
By Sara In AZ In memory of Jan/Sablemable, we won’t be bringing you ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor” this week. Instead I thought I would show you these awesome fashion sketches which Jan would have loved. As Jan would say, “Get your smelling salts ready!” But first………………………………………………… POODLE HAMPER ALERT!!!!!…
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Posted on April 6, 2013 by Sara In AZ and saved under 1950, 1960, Author, Bathroom, Christmas, Culture & Media, Decade, Ebay, Fun Accents, Fun Kitchen Finds, Kitchen, Magazines, Mid-Century Decorating, Pink!!, Sara in AZ, Shopping, Vintage, Vintage Holiday, Wall Art
By Sara In AZ Hey y’all, check out all the cool stuff that is up for sale on eBay right now! First up, this lovely Vintage Samsonite Biscayne Blue Pullman Suitcase Mint In Original Box from seller jaymej. How sweet, an apple salt and pepper set….SO cheap too! Check out this…
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