>A Labor Day Picnic, 1929
>In view of the holiday weekend I thought it might be fun to share a party idea. This is an excerpt from the book “Here’s for a Good Time” by Beatrice Plumb, from 1929. I just love these old books...
View Article>Thanksgiving- a few photos
>I hope everyone’s holiday was lovely!I’ve been absolutely rotten at keeping up with this blog lately. I feel like I don’t have anything exciting to post about, really! I’ve been working pretty...
View ArticlePatriotic Table Settings from 1904
Tomorrow’s the Fourth of July! To share some vintage cheer, I went through my old magazines to see what I could turn up with a patriotic flair. Here’s a few of my favorite suggestions for table...
View ArticleA Christmas in Conneticut Inspired Ensemble
My favorite Christmas movie has to be “Christmas in Connecticut” with Barbara Stanwyck. It’s funny, it’s witty, and she’s got the BEST CLOTHES. The jumper from the flapjack making scene has been on...
View ArticleHalloween Food from 1900
This lovely menu was presented in the November, 1900 issue of the Ladies Home Journal. Odd that it was in November instead of October, but perhaps the ladies received their issues at the end of the...
View Article1908 Thanksgiving Recipes
It’s nearly time for one of the biggest holiday meals of the year, and every year around the holidays I start thinking about what sort of meals our predecessors enjoyed. While many families and...
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