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Friday Finds Around the Blogging Neighborhood

The finished floor in Sara's Mom's 1950s Time Capsule Condo; Image courtesy of No Pattern Required

It dawned on me recently that I haven’t done a “Friday Finds” for a while.  So here are some blogs and such that have been capturing my attention recently:

Redoing a 1950s Condo on No Pattern Required  I . . . → Read More: Friday Finds Around the Blogging Neighborhood

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

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

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}

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!

Friday Find: When Pan Am Ruled The Skies

1963 Pan Am Flight Attendant

Ah! The glamor of air travel!  The stewardesses! The gourmet meals!  The relaxing in-flight lounge!

Excuse me, what did you say?  It isn’t like that anymore?  It is more like a cattle car hurtling through the sky?

The first time I ever flew was a 50 minute Pacific Southwest . . . → Read More: Friday Find: When Pan Am Ruled The Skies

Before Jillian, Debbie Whipped You Into Shape

Dear Friends,

In our Charm School lesson on Wednesday, I mentioned that Mr. Powers encourages us to exercise so that our skin will be firm and youthful.  Lindsey wondered in the comments what exercise was like during the mid-20th-century.

Boot Camp The Royal Canadian Air Force Way Created by Bill Orban in the late 1950s . . . → Read More: Before Jillian, Debbie Whipped You Into Shape

Friday Finds

Dear Friends,

Because I’ve been taking care of some family business, I haven’t had as much time to go exploring for interesting things lately.  But, here are three items that I wanted to share with you.

Even though I’m not renovating a house, I’ve been following Retro Renovation for some time.  I get to drool . . . → Read More: Friday Finds

Five Worth A Look…Including Andy Williams And A Whale’s Mouth

Dear Friends,

Today I have a mish-mash of links for articles or items that have “crossed my desk.”

1. Pinterest  I love this site because if there is an image on the web that speaks to me, I can “pin it” using a gizmo on my browser toolbar.  I’ve just joined so I don’t have . . . → Read More: Five Worth A Look…Including Andy Williams And A Whale’s Mouth