The start of a new year is like opening the first page of a crisp, new journal. For so many of us, it’s a time to set goals and dream of ways to make the coming months more productive, beautiful, and fulfilling. Modern resolutions often focus on getting organized, losing weight, meal planning, and carving […]
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Creating a vintage Christmas is one of my favorite things! And of course, I have favorite traditional Christmas decorations that I remember from my grandparents’ houses when I was little. In fact, I’ve even inherited some of those items, and I use them every year. But, I also like to get a few new-old traditional
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In the 1950s, balancing work and home life was an art, especially for the housewife with a career–and it’s much the same now. But a well-curated wardrobe makes it EASY to seamlessly transition from breakfast at home to a professional setting and then back to an evening of hostessing or relaxation. Vintage elegance can help
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Creating a Thanksgiving table that embodies the warmth and charm of a Norman Rockwell painting might seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! Just start with the table setting! Imagine your family gathered around a table that feels like stepping back in time—complete with elegant details, vintage touches, and a cozy,
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Some days it feels like capsule wardrobes are everywhere, but they’re truly nothing new. Nearly every midcentury fashion guidebook boasts a selection of essential pieces. Yet, at times, having these items laid out in a simple list can be a great help, especially if you’re looking to craft a timeless summer capsule wardrobe. So, here’s
A Tradwife is the modern aesthetic social media vision of the classic 1950s housewife. She’s not your typical stay-at-home mom – oh no! Instead she floats around your home in flawless gracious living. Her domicile is spick and span, and her children are clean and neat. With a penchant for cooking family meals from scratch
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Some days it seems like capsule wardrobes are everywhere, but they are really nothing new. Almost every midcentury book on clothing and dress has a list of important pieces. But sometimes, it helps to have someone put those pieces into a list for you so that you can build a real vintage housewife wardrobe step
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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
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