And let me tell you – these brands had stories to tell in every sip. Thinkfancy gentlemen in suitsorrugged cowboys at sunset. Whether it’s bourbon tickling your fancy or rye giving you that spicy kick, these ads sold more than just booze; theysold an experience. You see them once and...
This cocktail’s core combination of ingredients – champagne, lemon juice, sugar and ice date back to the early 1900s when it was known as a French 75. Named after WWI field artillery, the drink was likened on first sip, to the quick jolt of a particular French canon’s blast. That ...
I have a vintage item listed on Etsy that, for some reason, has been flagged as not being vintage, but it has a lot and style number and was made in the USA, etc etc, so it is clear to me that it is AT LEAST from the 1980s. However, Etsy requires a “reliable referral source...
The introductory music was a favourite song of mine: “You Don’t Own Me” by Lesley Gore of “It’s My Party” fame. This was accompanied by a massive clock above the stage which counted us down until the big moment arrived and Taylor Swift appeared. The screams were deafening as she...
26478 Vintage Trace Dr, Claremore, OK 74019 is a 1,781 sqft, 4 bed, 2 bath home sold in 2023. See the estimate, review home details, and search for homes nearby.
tall red and white Chop Suey marquee sign with a moving directional arrow. One of the best. vintage neon signs in Upstate New York. One might be reminded of one of Edward Hopper's most famous works of art, the 1929 "Chop Suey," which sold a few years back for nearly $100,000,000...
Snyder eluded capture and went on to work with the French underground until liberation. Of the ten-man crew, five ultimately survived the experience and the war. So, the last half of the book turns from the air war over Germany to a tale of evasion and survival. The book is well ...
It is very easy to be seduced by the “Swiss Made” allure of watchmaking. At a certain point in time, the Swiss managed to convince the world that they were the only teeny country in the world that could produce timepieces of prestige. No one who knows anything about watches is immune...
I also added aFrench Linenwash to the roof shingles. If you’ve never done a wash, it’s super easy. Just water down your paint until it’s quite thin (like the consistency of 2% milk maybe), brush it on, then immediately wipe it back with a rag. I really love the subtle change...
Bias cut pieces were most popular in the ’20s and ’30s thanks to French fashion designerMadeline Vionettt.Ever since she introduced them to the world of fashion, the bias cut dress has been revived periodically but hasn’t ever had quite the same “shining moment” as they did then, wh...