Have you ever warmed yourself in front of one of these on a cold winter morning? Then you know. You know how warm they make the room and how they seem to wrap their heat around you and in you. Many mornings I sat in front of a bathroom heater as long as I could … Continue reading Have you ever…
Category: Vintage
Back in the day – part 2
The Fabulous Fifties! Americans were fascinated and obsessed with rockets and jet engines and car designers gave them just that with the designs of the 1950's. Hood ornaments, tailfins, and lots of chrome reflected the culture of America at that time. 1959 brought an excess of space age details to automobile designs. Fueled by the … Continue reading Back in the day – part 2
Back in the day – part 1
Ah, how I love anything vintage and this display of classic cars has my name written all over it! I was not disappointed with any of them and secretly wished I could have a ride in at least one...or two...or all of them! As a child and young teen I would see some of these … Continue reading Back in the day – part 1
The Vintage Find
My love of vintage things has expanded from just looking at pictures and any display I happen upon to actually wanting vintage things to have in my possession to use and enjoy. These little clip earrings immediately reminded me of my Mother's costume jewelry that I so loved as a child. Theses were marked $2 … Continue reading The Vintage Find
Vintage
Vintage has been on my mind a lot lately. Vintage clothes, hats, linens, china and now jewelry. I have just a few rows to go on this crocheted shoulder wrap made of extra-fine merino wool, but my search for buttons was turning up empty. Then I found this pair of vintage clip-on earrings in a … Continue reading Vintage