I love the advertisements in vintage 40s and 50s women’s magazines; when domestic goddesses reigned supreme. I especially love laundry-related advertising, because they always make what was a very labor-intensive task back then, very enticing indeed. Almost thrilling! Case in point, the 1949 Duz ad, where the happy homemaker seems positively buzzed with excitement. 😀… Read more »
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Mod 60s and Boho 70s Apron Patterns
Stylish apron sewing patterns continued on into the 60s and 70s. They were, however, a far cry from the ultra feminine domestic goddess aprons of the 50s! Frills, embroidery and appliques were replaced by sleek lines, and no-nonsense design. I really like this apron style, having several in this design. They really are practical and… Read more »
Vintage 60s Five Fabulous Felt Flower Petal Pillows!
Could anything be more FAB than these crafty felt petal pillows from 1963? This McCall’s pattern (#6751) is just so delicious that I just may have to break out of my no-sewing comfort zone to try making them! I was thrilled when I found this stunning pattern. It features “Five Felt Petal Pillows” or “P.J…. Read more »
Hermit Mode and Laundry Drying in Winter
I’ll admit that I become somewhat of a hermit in wintertime. I really believe in responding to seasonal changes, and just going with the gentle flow of what Mother Nature is presenting at any given time. I’m learning to give up complaining about the weather; if there is one thing that you can’t do anything… Read more »
New Year’s Eve Soliloquy
Here it is, once again, that annual event that we all go through together whether we like it or not: the turning of the clock into the new year. I’ve always liked the feeling of ending the old, and starting anew with a fresh clean slate. Even though we carry our bag of emotions, concerns… Read more »
Fabulously Frugal Homemade Laundry Detergent
Well, I finally took the plunge and did what was the last holdout of my Eco-Friendly-Clothesline-Loving-Cold-Water-Washing-Laundry-Goddess status: making my own environmentally friendly detergent. I have been meaning to do this for years but finally got a nudge, okay, a push from a thread on the eBay Clothing Discussion board. There was a lively discussion about… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!