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Illuminations
This post was originally written for July 4, 2015, but since this year I didn't have time to put an Independence Day blog post together I thought this one was worth sharing again. Ever wonder why it is an American… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Furry 1950s Vintage Hat
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this cute brown faux fur hat with chocolate brown velvet accents from the late 1950s. Half price for one week only – slashed from $14. Continue reading
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Recent Event: Retro Outdoors Party
Recently my brother gave a lawn party & dance themed for three decades, from the 1940s-1960s. I wanted to share a few photos from the event, since we were lucky enough to attend. The guests enjoyed mingling. Most folks who… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Plum Heather Tam
This crocheted plum heather tam is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $10. Continue reading
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Polka Dot Skirt Makeover into 1950s 2 Piece
I've already mentioned that I've been searching for elastic waist skirts lately, and began to re-appreciate tiered skirts when I found the 1940s style Mexican skirt. Lately, still thinking along those lines, I pulled a skirt out of my closet… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Toddler Pinafore
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this toddler's crocheted pinafore, half price for one week only – slashed from $16. Continue reading
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Turquoise Version of 1950s Inspired Pullover
I haven't been able to model my new sweater yet, but it's finished! Soon after photographing the coral version and saying how I thought it could be 1950s appropriate with a few alterations, I picked up a cotton/bamboo blend yarn… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1940s Pattern Lot
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this lot of 2 1940s dress patterns, half price for one week only – slashed from $11. Continue reading
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1950s Seersucker Blouse
In preparation for the upcoming heat this summer, I pulled some gray and white seersucker out of my stash and a new pattern for a raglan sleeved blouse. I'd had this idea for maternity wear to make a blouse… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1950s Vintage Sewing Dress Pattern
This 1950s vintage sewing pattern is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Also, my Swing Time Tilt Hat crochet pattern pdf has finally had a long-needed facelift!… Continue reading
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