This is a beautiful vintage 70s Hermes Paris ad for Caleche perfume. The House of Hermes has been creating the finest fashions in Europe for the finest people in Europe since 1837. Featured are lovely photographs of some of their illustrious patrons: Czarina Alexandra, Anna Pavlova, Lady Randolph Churchill, Colette, George Sand, and Empress Eugenie…. Read more »
Posts Categorized: Vintage
Carol Burnett in Blackglama, 1973
“What becomes a Legend most?”. Blackglama had a legendary ad campaign in the 1970s starring well-known American women modeling their lustrous minks. This fantastic 1973 ad features the fabulous Carol Burnett. Legs for DAYS, baby! ~Marilyn
Swedish Christmas Tree for the Birds
Here’s a festive eco-friendly holiday project to try! A Christmas tree for the birds is a lovely tradition that began in Sweden in the 16th century. Perfect for feeding our hungry feathered friends in the 21st century (particularly during a pandemic). 😀 You decorate the tree with various bird-friendly foodstuffs: garlands of popcorn, cranberries and… Read more »
Fluffy Fuzzy Vintage 70s Holiday Sweaters
Fuzzy pastel sweaters and wide-leg plaid polyester pants were all the rage in 1973. Posing with cute white fluffy kittens was a plus too! ~Marilyn
Men’s and Women’s Vintage Mod 60s Ski Sweater to Knit
Perfect for a winter project, here is a fun vintage 1960s knitting pattern for a mod 60s Nordic ski sweater. Instructions for both the women’s and men’s sweaters. Enjoy! ~Marilyn
Christmas Coifs From Seventeen Magazine, December 1968
Late 1960s holiday hairstyles were rather romantic and ornate. These Christmas Coifs featured in the December 1968 issue of Seventeen magazine featured the then-popular use of wigs, snoods, hairpieces, and pin-on tendrils, love-locks and ringlets. A fun way to make your repertoire merrier! ~Marilyn