Christmas Time
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I’ll Tumble 4 Ya
I was so excited on Friday night, I had the opportunity to go see Culture Club in concert! Having grown up loving Culture Club, but never having the chance to go see them, I had always wanted to see them!! Culture Club Culture Club originally toured Australia in 1984 at the hype of their success.… Continue reading I’ll Tumble 4 Ya
Get Crafty on a Vintage Suitcase
My daughter wanted to store her craft and sewing in a box, so I suggested we decoupage a large vintage suitcase with pictures that are inspirational to her. Here are the steps to decoupaging a vintage suitcase. What you will need: Magazines Scissors Craft glue Vintage suitcase Small paint brush Clear paint spray or decoupage… Continue reading Get Crafty on a Vintage Suitcase
Bag a Barsony
My latest obsession is with the Barsony Lamp. I love the look of the lady figurine and the shades are gorgeous! Above: Barsony lamp Below: a Barsony lamp collection I'm about to purchase my first Barsony lamp! Barsony Ceramics was an Australian company in production from the 1950's to 2005. They boomed in popularity from… Continue reading Bag a Barsony
Spooky Celebration👻
Last weekend Doughbox Diner held a 50s Halloween with staff & diners dressing up in scary Halloween outfits. Above: Doughbox Diner Instagram The diner was decorated extra special for Halloween and it had a special mix of 1950s Halloween music. The whole atmosphere was so enjoyable!! Each table also had spiderweb tablecloths. Above: the Diner's… Continue reading Spooky Celebration👻
Tongan Weddings
In a Tongan life, families are paramount with each member playing a defined role. Women have a higher social standing with some authority over other male family members. They are a traditional culture and are enthusiastic about their traditions! This week I had the fortunate opportunity to attend a traditional Tongan wedding as my good… Continue reading Tongan Weddings
Trick or Treat
Halloween
Romeo, Romeo – Where for art thou Romeo
Growing up with a famous name, Juliette, comes with a lot of ridicule. For every new person I meet I am always asked the same question, "Where is Romeo?" or "Who is your Romeo?" I have to let out the usual giggle (like I have never heard that one before lol) but everyone says it.… Continue reading Romeo, Romeo – Where for art thou Romeo
Roller Coaster of Emotions
Life at 18
Women getting their points out there!
The bullet bra was actually created in 1939, but unfortunately WW2 put these plans on hold as women were needed to fill more traditionally male jobs and roles. Women joined nurse corps and the armed forces so that more men could be sent into combat. Advertisement for women in WW2 Image: wikimedia.org After the lean… Continue reading Women getting their points out there!
Ridiculously Retro 
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