The one thing I always hear again and again about the 1950’s is the oppression of women. That their roles were overtly characterized and the...

Though this lovely Patti Page song will not be released until next year (1957) I thought I would share it with you. Even though our ‘Stayca...

I just wanted to pop in and say I will be back come Tuesday and shall try to post daily. We are off to my MIL today for a BBQ and a swim (Sh...

Well, it’s a rainy day here in 1956 and I thought I would post a quick ‘look in’ to say hello. We are enjoying our Staycation or Holiday at ...

My posting may be a bit spotty this week. Hubby has the next 10 days off and we are having a “Holiday at Home”. We felt the stress and cost...

Eleanor Roosevelt's "My Day" was a syndicated newspaper column published from 1935 to 1962. During those years, Eleanor wrote ...

I had visitors all day, so I apologize for the late posting, but I do want to stay up to my one post a day schedule. So, to keep it short a...

I realize I have not discussed my sewing in awhile. I just finished my July dress. I wanted a vintage look like this.  This pattern has a si...

This image of one of the famous models of the 50’s, Jean Patchett, is quite intriguing to me. First off, I adore that suit and cannot see...