Posts Tagged: Vintage

Refresh…Add Zest With Coca-Cola 1950

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I drink the occasional Coca-Cola; like maybe once a month.  The mega-sizing of it, plus the addition of High Fructose Corn Syrup really leaves me pretty cold these days.  But I do enjoy the old Coca-Cola advertising, with its great artwork and general appeal, like this ad from the July, 1950 issue of Family Circle… Read more »

Popping Tags With Macklemore

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I’ll admit I’m officially obsessed with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis; local Seattle boys made good.  Their hit song ‘Thrift Shop” practically sent me over the edge!  Even though I’m old enough to be their mother, I feel a strong solidarity with their frugal ways and thrift shopping adventures.  Seeing Ben Haggerty (Macklemore) making an entrance… Read more »

Classic Vintage 50s Cardigan Sweater Knitting Pattern

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Here’s another fab vintage 1954 knitting pattern!  This is a classically chic cardigan, with deep V-neckline and 4 button closure.  Very fun, and always in style. 🙂 Directions are for size 12 (bust 34″).  Changes for sizes 14 (bust 36″) and 16 (bust 38″) are in parentheses. Download Pattern Here. ~Marilyn Huttunen

Vintage 1949 Ivory Snow Soap For Washing Lingerie

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First of all, I love Ivory soap.  There is just something about the smell of it that evokes clean familiarity.  I am glad that they have not changed the formulation or scent of the soap that’s still 99 44/100% pure!  What the “unpure” .56% was, I never found out.  It remains an unsolved mystery from… Read more »