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Robin Day Form Unit Sofa for Hille
grain edit: inspiration from vintage kids books and modern g… | October 6th 2008 by grain edit
‘Form’ Unit Furniture by British designer Robin Day for Hille 1961 I thought I’d switch it up a little bit today and post my dream sofa for the workplace. I love the color combinations and the black finished steel base frame. The un read more
Outer Space! Vintage Album Covers
Vintage UFO | October 4th 2008 by Regan Lee
Taking a cue from Adamn Gorightly, who posts some great images on his Untamed Dimensions, I had fun searching for vintage album covers and found these:I think this is my favorite one!I actually like Esquivel, and have some of his music. read more
I'm a Woman
Songs in Haiku | October 3rd 2008 by Songs in Haiku
Her domestic skillsare impressive and she canmake you a man too!I'm a Woman (1963)Peggy Lee read more
Vintie Friends: Tasty Vintage
iKonic Vintage | October 3rd 2008 by Justine Carroll
I have been selling vintage online since 1999. Sometimes I still cannot believe that in just a few short months (January 27th to be exact!) will be my ten year anniversary of being in the 'vintage business', so to speak. I'm almost vintage myself!In read more
Zuburbia ♥'s iKonic
iKonic Vintage | October 1st 2008 by Justine Carroll
Blogger Mary Kincaid of Zuburbia featured our black beaded and cashmere shell today for her VPOD (Vintage Pick of the Day).My model (& sister!) Joanna and I are thrilled! We ♥ Zuburbia. read more
The Roots of Symbolic Racism I: Kevin Phillips, 1970
Stop Dog Whistle Racism | October 1st 2008 by ludovic
New York Times (5/17/80) Nixon’s Southern Strategy ‘It’s All in the Charts’ From a profile of political strategist Kevin Phillips” “The more Negroes who register as Democrats in the South, the sooner the Negrophobe w read more
V is for…
The H is for Home Harbinger | October 1st 2008 by H is for Home
Viners is renowned for its high quality stainless steel products. The company was founded in 1901 by Adolf Viener. Sheffield is the home of British steel manufacturing and Viners grew into the biggest cutlery factory in the city. Ruben Viner, one read more
The Witch Next Door
dougsploitation | October 1st 2008 by doug
Happy October! Another fun childrens' book that had a profound effect on me was THE WITCH NEXT DOOR - a sweet Scholastic paperback from 1965. I acquired this book circa 1970 through the school book club and it's been in my library ever since.The stor read more
I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door
Songs in Haiku | September 30th 2008 by Songs in Haiku
He’ll knock, ring, and tapuntil you go out and kiss.That is annoying!I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door (single - 1961)Eddie Hodges read more
TV tie-in merchandise that makes you say "huh?"
dougsploitation | September 29th 2008 by doug
JULIA was a ground-breaking, but light-hearted NBC TV sitcom about a widowed African-American nurse played by Diahann Carroll. The show dealt Julia Baker and the difficulties of managing a career and raising a son, Corey (aged 6 at the series start). read more
Paul Newman (1925 - 2008)
Radiator Heaven | September 29th 2008 by J.D.
Legendary actor Paul Newman died on Friday after a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind a very impressive legacy that includes a diverse body of work. Newman had movie star good looks but wasn’t afraid to play complex, sometimes unlikable char read more
Cynthia’s Thoughts: Our Dependence on Technology - good or bad?
Prospere Magazine | September 26th 2008 by prosperewebitor
In the past ten years, society has been increasingly dependent on technology. The cell phone, once a gadget of those in the financial sector, can be found on practically everyone between the ages of 16 and 65. Some people don’t even have landli read more
Honolulu Lulu
Songs in Haiku | September 24th 2008 by Songs in Haiku
Island surfing queentakes risks and sometimes wipes out.She surfs or kisses.Honolulu Lulu (single - 1963)Jan and Dean read more
Come on in, the vintage's fine!
Vintage Clothing Bulletin | September 24th 2008 by dandelionvintage
Some of my new offerings at Living Doll Vintage~Vintage Half Sleeve ForestGreen Swing Coat Mink TrimGunne Sax Renaissance MedievalPeasant /Ethnic Maxi DressDarling Little DOLLYROCKERSCorset Lace Peasant DressVintage 80's Sheer Red FloralCrepe Petal H read more
Books Sarah Palin Would Surely Burn...
dougsploitation | September 22nd 2008 by doug
I think this one is a travel guide - but I'm not sure. read more
Where The River Flows
Nature's Wallpaper | September 20th 2008 by 1greenthumb
Taken back in the 1960s in the backwoods... Looks like quite the view, perhaps someone can identify this beautiful waterfall.View A Similar ShotOrSomething Different read more
U is for…
The H is for Home Harbinger | September 20th 2008 by H is for Home
We’re taking a look at utensils this week - those useful, kitchen tools from the humble wooden spoon to the wonderfully named kitchemajig. No kitchen should be without a wooden spoon - preferably a few. They come in a wide variety of sizes, read more
Tighten Up
Songs in Haiku | September 19th 2008 by Songs in Haiku
Try the new dance crazeas each band member solos.You can make the moves.Tighten Up (single - 1968)Archie Bell & the Drells read more
Leisure & Recreation
Topix: Trivia | September 19th 2008 by Michael Foxworth
Today is Friday, Sept. 19, the 263rd day of 2008. There are 103 days left in the year......Ten years ago: Susan Barrantes, mother of Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, was killed in a car crash in Argentina; she was 61. Miss Virginia Nicole Johnso read more
Generation X
The Chill Zone | September 19th 2008 by Doreen Payne
Generation X is a term used to describe generations in the United States born between the approximate years of 1965 to 1981,[1] the late 1950s and 1960s[2]or 1968 to 1979[3], depending on the source. The term has been used in demography, the social s read more
Persepolis (2007) PG-13 138min
Maxim's Movie Reviews and Opinions | September 19th 2008 by Maxim
Persepolis (2007) Persepolis is a political film describing life in Iran over the past 40 years in the form of… animated story. The plot: Marjane Satrapi, director and writer of the movie, uses the comic and now the cartoon to tel read more
Wooly Bully
Songs in Haiku | September 17th 2008 by Songs in Haiku
Matty and Hattydon't want to chance being squaresso they learn to dance.Wooly Bully (1965)Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs read more
Vacation
Songs in Haiku | September 15th 2008 by Songs in Haiku
School’s out, so time formovies, dancing, making out.Have a ball ‘til Fall.Album (single - 1962)Connie Francis read more
Maraid
grain edit: inspiration from vintage kids books and modern g… | September 15th 2008 by grain edit
This is turning out to be Maraid day. She has an amazing collection of photography and ephemera, plus she always posts beautiful labels to our Mid Century Modern Sticker, Label and Stamp Club. Get lost in her collection. Swedish Almanac 1970 Thanks read more
Vintage numbers
grain edit: inspiration from vintage kids books and modern g… | September 15th 2008 by grain edit
Race numbers from various UK based races I love thick fat slabs of juicy numberage and Maraid is serving it up big time. Come get some of these vintage fatties here. Also worth checking: Telephone Numbers on letterheads No TagsShare This read more
A Visit to Harry King, Home of Snippy the Horse
Vintage UFO | September 14th 2008 by Regan Lee
Interesting post at Church of UFOlogy about their visit to Harry King's ranch in Colorado, which was home to the "first" UAD or animal mutilation in context of UFOs. Snippy as the media dubbed her, was not a cow but a horse. What's interesting is tha read more
Dr. Strangelove (1964)
Screen Savour | September 12th 2008
(d. Stanley Kubrick. United Kingdom/United States. 94 mins.)Of all the memorable moments in Stanley Kubrick's jet-black satire Dr. Strangelove – and to be sure, there are many – I can't believe I'd forgotten this:It is the stated position of the read more
Like a Rolling Stone
Songs in Haiku | September 11th 2008 by Songs in Haiku
She didn’t valuegood times and gets lectured whenlife goes down the tubes.Highway 61 Revisited (1965)Bob Dylan read more
Things
Songs in Haiku | September 8th 2008 by Songs in Haiku
His friend is heartache.Since the breakup, good times arejust memories now.Things (single - 1962)Bobby Darin read more
That Which Belongs to Itt
Junk Thief | September 8th 2008 by Junk Thief
A nice counter balance to the Berkeley tree sitters and Code Pink is hearing an hour long discussion on a local station with a grammarian and a heated debate about its vs. it's and the confusing logic behind the two. What hasn't been brought up tho read more
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