A book titled "Wear Vintage Now" with a girl in an orange and yellow dress twirls on the cover, sits on a green dress with crowns embroidered on it a strand of pearls lays across the neckline. Pink text overlay reads "Just Finished..."

Book Review: Wear Vintage Now!

March 10, 2020, 1 Comment

Recently I was contacted by fellow blogger and vintage enthusiast Margaret Wilds of DENISBRAIN to review her new book Wear Vintage Now! Choose It, Care for It, Style It Your Way. I’ve been aware of Margaret since I started this blog, which makes sense, because she’s had an on-line vintage presence since 1999, and she…

Cover of The Evergleam Book on blue fabric. Text reads "Just Finished"

Book Review: The Evergleam Book

November 8, 2019, 5 Comments

In 1959 one of the most iconic pieces of mid-century Christmas decorations was introduced, the aluminum Christmas tree. Once it stepped on the scene, many companies ventured to produce variants, but one was king, Evergleam. In The Evergleam Book, 60th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, author Theron Georges dives into the origins of the aluminum tree, its…

Cover of Holiday Jubilee, with text added reading "Just Finished"

Book Review: Holiday Jubilee

October 15, 2019, Leave a Comment on Book Review: Holiday Jubilee

In his latest book, Holiday Jubilee, Charles Phoenix, the Ambassador of Americana, celebrates the holidays in all of their mid-century glory, arguing that the “holidays are so retro!” And, you know what? I think he’s right! While holidays have been around for thousands of years, it was in the mid-20th century that they came into…

The book, Walt Disney's Disneyland, features a cover of a crowd watching fireworks from Main Street, sits upon a blanket featuring a drawn make of Disneyland.

Book Review: Walt Disney’s Disneyland

February 26, 2019, Leave a Comment on Book Review: Walt Disney’s Disneyland

So, in case it wasn’t obvious enough, I love Disneyland. And I love any book that really showcases the history of Disneyland, especially when it’s big and includes lots and lots of pictures. So Chris Nichols’ latest book, Walt Disney’s Disneyland was literally a dream come true. Nichols’ book covers Disneyland from its infancy through…

10 Comic Books for People Who Don’t Like Comic Books

March 28, 2018, 3 Comments

There is no denying that comics have become mainstream. With Disney buying Marvel, and multiple superhero movies coming out each year, comic books and their characters have moved from geek culture to mainstream pop culture. But despite that, there are loads of people who say they don’t like comic books. However I think that’s because…

Book Review: Addicted to Americana

February 21, 2018, 5 Comments

When people ask me “Who inspires you?” they are usually wanting to know who my style icons are. While style icons are great and all, there are some people who really, truly inspire me on a much deeper level than just clothing, and those are the people who are dedicated to historic preservation. Perhaps one…

Knott’s Preserved

May 25, 2017, 3 Comments

By now it’s no secret I have fallen head over cowboy boots in love with Knott’s Berry Farm. The literal farm turned theme park has one of the most unique, interesting, and classic American dream stories that there is. The book that helps tell that story best is Knott’s Preserved: From Boysenberry to Theme Park,…

Marc Davis: Walt Disney’s Renaissance Man

October 22, 2014, 3 Comments

Oh, here we are with another Disney related post! I have apartment shooting slated for this week, however next week is creeping up on me faster than I thought! And we return to Portland next week for Expo/Patrick’s work/a friend’s wedding. So I must get that in order, in addition to dealing with some other…

Overdressed

April 2, 2014, 17 Comments

Preface: Please note that I am fully aware that I have readers from all over the globe and the topic of the garment trade is a global issue, however, in this review I will be discussing the damage that has been done to the United States’ textile industry. I may use the term “your”, “ours”,…

Victorian Secrets

December 10, 2013, 8 Comments

A few weeks ago an article had been floating about the interwebs. It was an article about a woman who wears Victorian garb as many of us vintage gals rock the 40s and 50s. I was so intrigued, having an interest in the Victorian era in addition to the mid-20th century. The woman, Sarah Chrisman,…

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Book Review: Wear Vintage Now!

Book Review: The Evergleam Book

Book Review: Holiday Jubilee

Book Review: Walt Disney’s Disneyland

10 Comic Books for People Who Don’t Like Comic Books

Book Review: Addicted to Americana

Knott’s Preserved

Marc Davis: Walt Disney’s Renaissance Man

Overdressed

Victorian Secrets