Smiles from the Blockbuster Book Haul
Sorting through the books and magazines from my recent auction haul, I have found some wonderful things that I hope will bring a smile to your face. I love the colors, the poses,… Continue reading
Tag Archive: 1960s
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Pattern Books from the 1960s
We are getting close to the end of the huge collection of pattern books I bought at an auction, and I remember this era well. I lived through it with deep disappointment because… Continue reading
Souvenirs from the Middle East, 1961
As I was scrolling through the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Open Access collection, I saw a little bag very similar to one I have. It came to me through my husband’s family, but… Continue reading
Playing Dress-up
These are the ladies I aspired to be. I always looked forward to growing up and getting to wear hats and gloves and crystal beads and big shiny brooches, big full skirts with… Continue reading