Second Homes for Leisure Living (1960)

          Ever dreamed of owning a vacation home?  In 1960, the Douglas Fir Plywood Association offered “18 new leisure-time homes built with fir plywood.” The house plans are attractive yet economical, as the brochure states  “the Charming Tea House Cottage  is … Continue reading →

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Fashion Friday: 1950s Model Sunny Harnett

1955   Vogue, 1956 Vogue, February 15, 1956 Vogue, February 1956    Vogue, March 1956 Vogue, March 1956 Vogue, August 1956 Vogue, September 1957 Vogue, September 1957 There’s not much online about Sunny Harnett.  Here are a few facts: * … Continue reading →

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Whimsical Wednesday: 1950s Sealtest Ice Cream Ads

Half-gallon Festival, 1953 Banana Strawberry Split, 1959 Fountain Drinks, 1956 Chocolate Marshmallow, 1950s Sherbet, 1957 Coconut Fudge, 1957 Cherry Nugget, 1957 The Best Ice Cream in a Month of Sundaes, 1953 (part 1) The Best Ice Cream in a Month … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Mae Albritton Adams

This is my paternal grandmother Mae Albritton Adams (seated on the right) with unidentified friends.  Because of a fire at her parents home, no images exist from her childhood.  This is the earliest photo I have of her as a … Continue reading →

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Paris shop display windows by Photographer Eugene Atget

Au soleil d’or - place de l’Ecoles, 1902 Au Griffon  - 39 quai de l’Horloge (The Griffon), 1902-1903 D’EPARGNE Founded in 1883, Boutique art nouveau,  1904-1905 Boutique Jouets, (Toy Shop), 1910-1911 Coiffeur, Boulevard de Strasbourg (Hairdresser Salon), 1912  Corsets - Boulevard … Continue reading →

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Sentimental Sunday: Happy Mother’s Day!

My mom & maternal grandmother Layfield in 1944   My dad & paternal grandmother, Mae Albritton Adams in 1940 My mom, baby sister and me, February 1967 I’m so thankful for my mother.  She’s always been a constant source of … Continue reading →

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Fashion Friday: Summer Wardrobes For Under $100 From 1967

$74 wardrobe would cost $516.43 today $59.00 wardrobe would cost $411.75 today $75 wardrobe would cost $523.41 today $90 wardrobe would cost $628.09 today With summer just around the corner, here’s a look at was popular for the sunny season in … Continue reading →

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