Did you know most of the homes in the 1940s and 1950s didn’t decorate in Midcentury Modern style? Actually, most of the homes were fairly traditional in furniture type and decoration — essentially what we are now calling “Grandmillennial” style. Just like the other kinds of housekeeping, decorating had long lists and firm ideas of …
So, this year March apparently decided to come in like a lion — and it feels like winter this week. I mean, we are still having single-digit (Fahrenheit) temps at night (that’s negatives for all the Celsius housewives.) So for this week, I included a lot of warming, wintery-sort-of-meals. Nothing like a dinner hot from …
I needed a distraction this week, so I decided to revisit our old beauty routines! I never did finish posting about them, but these vintage beauty routines are my favorite. Not only can I look amazing by using them (especially with the emphasis on skincare) but I can also do something that improves my own …
Spring is here! I still included a lot of comfort food in this week though. A land war in Eurasia makes me feel the need for comfort food! Also, it still feels like winter. Boo. Nonetheless, here’s the first week of delicious vintage home-cooking menus for March! Mid-Century Meal Plan for the First Week of …
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Is there anything more quintessentially feminine than the 1950s housewife? Think of June Cleaver, wearing pearls, heels, and a full-skirted dress to do her housekeeping. Even Lucille Ball, whose homemaking in I Love Lucy was eccentric (to say the least!), looked and acted feminine on screen and off. So how can a modern-day vintage housewife …
Lots of comfort food, and 3 stick-to-your-ribs, home-cooked square meals a day. Honestly, one of my favorite things about winter in a cold climate is the food! Vintage menus, cozy vintage tablescapes, and making sure that the whole family is comfortable and fed — no wonder serving your family 3 square meals a day is …
If your goal is to be more feminine, then your first step to femininity is to always ask a man. Why? Because femininity is the inverse of masculinity. Unfortunately, nowadays, most women have emancipated themselves right out of their femininity. And most men are understandably wary of telling any woman — even one who asks …
Before I had kids, I skipped a lot of meals. Yeah, I know that ALL THE EXPERTS talk about how bad that kind of thing is, but I just didn’t feel like eating breakfast and lunch. But then I had kids. And you know what? APPARENTLY, KIDS NEED TO EAT LUNCH EVERY DAY. And the …
Mail Your Holiday Gifts Early in December! Day 3 from the Betty Crocker 1959 Holiday Almanac is all about mailing gifts early! Honestly, this is probably too late for overseas gifts. The gracious living recommendation is to send out gifts in November. But this is an excellent time to mail your gifts of food. So …
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Making a 1950s holiday candy from scratch in a modern kitchen. I don’t really like convenience foods. I like cooking from scratch. I also like reverse-engineering foods. I mean, I started reading Cook’s Illustrated magazine 20 years ago! I’m sure you see where this is going. I LIKE reverse-engineering vintage convenience foods, and making my …
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