Yesterday, while doing a round of thrift store shopping, I found a bag of vintage 1960s Penley’s old-style wood peg clothespins. I was rummaging through a messy basket of sewing patterns and yarn, and found them at the bottom of the pile. Manufactured by the Penley Brothers in West Paris, Maine, USA. Still sealed in… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Daily Life
A Fabulous Finnfemme New Year’s Eve To You!
It’s New Year’s Eve and I’m in the midst of making my traditional Hoppin’ John and cornbread, but I thought I’d pop in to wish you all the best in 2016! I’m not one for making resolutions. All that “New Year, New Me” business is not my style. I rather like just keep on keeping… Read more »
A Merry Vintage 1935 Christmas
I was flipping through the December 1935 issue of Delineator magazine, and found some great material. It’s interesting that, while in the midst of the Great Depression, they managed to project a glorified zeitgeist of the day. The cover photo is of two adorable children beautifully dressed as angels, perhaps for a Christmas play. A… Read more »
Remember Colored Toilet Paper?
If you’re a Baby Boomer like me, you’ll remember toilet paper coming in many different colors in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s – like blue, pink, yellow, green, and peach. It was awesome. Not only colored, but highly scented and super thick as well. Which was also awesome. Urinary tract infections and the environment be… Read more »
How To Do Your Laundry For (Practically) Free
I’ve been doing my laundry frugally for over 10 years now, after my clothes dryer gave up the ghost. I often forget that most people don’t do laundry this way (at least in America), so I’d like to share my money-saving and environmentally-friendly routine. It may take a little getting used to, but summertime is… Read more »
Walmart Summer Beauty Box is a Hit!
I received my Walmart Summer Beauty Box in the mail today, which is always fun. After my slight disappointment with the Spring Beauty Box (no makeup – boo), I was pleasantly surprised that, yes, I did indeed get makeup in this one – lipstick and mascara – woo hoo! It’s really a pretty groovy box… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!
