I Don’t Understand Why He’s Not Hopping Out of Bed!

You’d think he’d rush down to breakfast knowing this is waiting for him!

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Friday Photo Fun #3: Because Sometimes You Just Have to Wonder…. The Helmet

This is our third affectionate look at “found photos.” Found photos are the ones that are either sold at garage sales or are found in an attic and no one knows anything about the people or what is happening. They also offer us a peek into mid-century everyday life.

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1950s Red Carpet Worthy Evening Gowns

It is that time of year again: Red Carpet Season!  Back when I was a little girl, it was called Awards Season.  But in the past 10-15 years, or so, the actual awards seem to be less important than what the stars are wearing on the red carpet.

I’ll admit that I’m a bit of . . . → Read More: 1950s Red Carpet Worthy Evening Gowns

He promised….!

“Good Housekeeping” October 1953; Image courtesy of Salty Cotton on Flickr.com

“He promised he wouldn’t invite her to our New Year’s Eve party!

Okay, readers…what happened next?

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Friday Found Photo Fun #2…Because Sometimes You Have To Wonder What Is Going On

This is our second affectionate look at “found photos.”   Found photos are the ones that are either sold at garage sales or are found in an attic and no one knows anything about the people or what is happening.  They also offer us a peek into mid-century everyday life.

Add a caption in the comments . . . → Read More: Friday Found Photo Fun #2…Because Sometimes You Have To Wonder What Is Going On

Friday Photo Fun...Because Sometimes You Have To Wonder What Is Going On

This is the first affectionate look at “found photos.”   Found photos are the ones that are either sold at garage sales or are found in an attic and no one knows anything about the people or what is happening.  They also offer us a peek into mid-century everyday life.

Add a caption in the comments . . . → Read More: Friday Photo Fun…Because Sometimes You Have To Wonder What Is Going On

December 7...The 9/11 of The Greatest Generation

There won’t be any kitschy photos today.  Instead, I want to remember Pearl Harbor Day.   It was the day that led to the United States’ official entrance into World War II.  While I was growing up, it was still considered “a day that will live in infamy.” But it has been 70 years since that . . . → Read More: December 7…The 9/11 of The Greatest Generation

And Now Even Tastier Than Tofurkey! {Etsy Treasury}

Okay, okay, I’ll admit that I’ve never had tofurkey but I have friends who either swear by or swear at the turkey substitute…

Anyway, in a stream of consciousness thinking while doing the dishes this morning, I went from turkeys to tofurkeys to all of the wonderful kitschy turkey decorations that graced dining and buffet . . . → Read More: And Now Even Tastier Than Tofurkey! {Etsy Treasury}

This Can Only Mean….

This

can only mean this

 

My niece, Alice, will be getting a new sock monkey (to replace the beloved one that she lost) from my stuffed monkey, Rett, for her second birthday next month.

 

Alice with Rett The Monkey

 

*shh* Don’t tell her!

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Come Fly With Me {An Etsy Treasury}

Are you flying home for Thanksgiving?  Consider these finds from Etsy to help you stand out from the crowd and look glamorous!

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