Summer is the best time to host a garden party. It is the time of the year when family and friends get together to enjoy the lovely outdoors, to build new memories, to share laughter and to rekindle relationships or friendships. It is also the most popular wedding season of the year. As with everything […]
When a recipe has been passed down for generations, you can bet that it’s trustworthy. Old-fashioned recipes are time-tested and Grandma-approved. Best of all, they usually remind you of your childhood—when Grandma would actually make them for you! The recipe that makes me most nostalgic is probably my family’s beef stew and biscuits—the ultimate comfort […]
#DoYouRemember Sunday afternoon strolls in the park in your very best finery? Parasols, velocipedes, horses and buggies? Top hats, long flowing dresses and cloaks? Well, I may be old, but neither do I. My birthday happened much later than the Victorian era, when Momma wore a beautiful chapeau and instead of gloves, daughter had her […]
The funny thing about social media is that it helps us realize just how much we have in common. A week ago I saw a photo of some Country Crock butter containers shared on Facebook with a comment like, “At Grandma’s house, it could be butter or it could be leftovers.” So many people jumped […]
Nowadays, we’re always talking about whatever is trending, whether it’s Rainbow Loom projects or Washi tape. We creative types rarely pause to look back because we want to come up with the next big thing. However, there are lessons to be learned from the vintage crafts of yesteryear. For our celebration of nostalgia this week, […]
The great thing about retro fashion is that you can be 100% sure it’s not just a fad. If a certain look has been around for over 20 years, it’s probably going to stick around another 20 years. Some statements like the little black dress or a well-tailored blazer are just not going anywhere—you can […]
Every happy hippie knows that tie dye is the official uniform of summer. It’s bright and cheery, comfortable, and matches everything—what’s not to love? My absolute favorite thing about tie dye is that it’s extremely easy. People of all ages can tie dye together and bond! It’s fun to see how everyone’s shirts or other […]
When a recipe has been passed down for generations, you can bet that it’s trustworthy. Old-fashioned recipes are time-tested and Grandma-approved. Best of all, they usually remind you of your childhood—when Grandma would actually make them for you! The recipe that makes me most nostalgic is probably my family’s beef stew and biscuits—the ultimate comfort […]
#DoYouRemember Sunday afternoon strolls in the park in your very best finery? Parasols, velocipedes, horses and buggies? Top hats, long flowing dresses and cloaks? Well, I may be old, but neither do I. My birthday happened much later than the Victorian era, when Momma wore a beautiful chapeau and instead of gloves, daughter had her […]
The funny thing about social media is that it helps us realize just how much we have in common. A week ago I saw a photo of some Country Crock butter containers shared on Facebook with a comment like, “At Grandma’s house, it could be butter or it could be leftovers.” So many people jumped […]
