Author Archives: Hope

Vintage Advice: Party Plans for Teens

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Hope

Today’s Vintage Advice book is Party Plans for Teens by Kate Harris, published by Follett Publishing Company in 1966. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a first edition of this gem.* The jacket flap suggests it’s for … Continue reading →

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Favorite Things Friday: Quilts!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Hope

I have always been a blanket hound. When I was little, my mom sewed us blankets that were corduroy on one side and colorful polyester on the other. They were edged with silky binding, which I loved to finger as … Continue reading →

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Vintage Advice: Cosmetology

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Hope

Today’s Vintage Advice comes from The Lu-Art Beauty Academy Standard Textbook of Cosmetology from Saginaw and Bay City, MI. First published in 1938, my edition is from 1961. I hardly know where to begin, there’s so much good stuff here, … Continue reading →

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Favorite Things Friday!

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Hope

In pursuit of a two-year-old New Year’s resolution (never surrender!), I’m going to try to be a better blogger this year. Not because I think anyone is waiting with bated breath for my musings, but because I know regular writing … Continue reading →

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