There are a lot of places I find vintage style inspiration: on shopping excursions, in old magazines, social media, friends and strangers on the street. Another place I turn to for tips on building my dream wardrobe is the screen: classic movies and sitcoms and period dramas, to be exact. I’ve started a collection of […]
It’s officially cozy mystery season and Katy Watson is back with another suspenseful tale. Sprinkled with glamorous doses of movie star lifestyle—flashy parties, elegant fashion—a little romance and plenty of adventure, A Very Lively Murder has all the elements of a 1930s mystery set in modern day. I had the chance to interview Watson about […]
Treat your favorite foodie to these vintage-inspired cookbook gift ideas. These books offer a variety of tried-and-true recipes, from classic entrees to retro desserts to festive holiday cocktails. The vintage-loving foodie in your life will enjoy adding any of these fun and informative cookbooks to their collection. Not only are they filled with delicious, timeless […]
Escape from the real world for a while with these 15 new historical fiction novels to read in 2021. From murder mysteries to tales based on incredible true stories, these books take us back in time to entertain us, inspire us and even teach us. Whether you’re looking for a glitzy flapper adventure or a […]
March is National Reading Month so I’m celebrating by sharing my vintage book collection. I love reading and have a hard time leaving a thrift shop or estate sale without a new (to me) book in hand! I feel that you can learn so much about history and how people from the past thought and […]
Happy New Year! For my first post of 2020 I’m sharing the 12 books on my reading list for this year. One of my resolutions is always to read more, but now that I’ve developed an obsession for true crime and history podcasts, I haven’t allowed myself as much reading time. Hopefully, this list can […]