Information, Lifestyle, vintage

Great Reading for Retro Ideas

There is so much information out there to help you achieve your retro lifestyle and to be creative in achieving your own look.   There is information on home decor, cooking, cleaning, fashion, accessories, music, makeup, hairstyles or attitudes. Here are a few ideas for where to attain this must have reading.   Vintage cookbooks… Continue reading Great Reading for Retro Ideas

Collectables, Decor, Lifestyle, vintage

Kewpie Dolls

Kewpie Dolls originated in 1912 in Germany. The inventor was Rosie O'Neill, a cartoonist. Her cartoons featured baby cupid characters. The cartoons gained popularity in 1909. First there was paper doll variations of Kewpie  dolls.   In 1912 kewpie dolls were produced in bisque. Then in 1920 they were produced in celluloid.   In 1949 they… Continue reading Kewpie Dolls

Hair, Lifestyle, vintage

How to Make Vintage Shower Caps

I love the look of vintage shower caps! And they are really easy to make. I will show you how! WHAT YOU NEED: Fabric Circle template (large enough for shower cap), you can use anything! I used a serving plate. Marker Scissors Elastic Sewing machine STEPS: Select the fabric of your choice. It should be… Continue reading How to Make Vintage Shower Caps