1920's Bungalows

(Source)Who doesn't love a cute house? For me the cutest and the ones that make me sigh the loudest are bungalows from the 1920's. Our town has a plethora of architectural styles from across the years and happily for me there was a major building boom in the 1920's. I love driving or walking the streets...

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A Little Bit of History

Before the year slips away completely, I want to show you the back door project. It is what kept me busy this fall. But before we get to the pretty pictures, I want to share a little history with you. In the process of installing the back door, all the exterior trim had to be removed and then put...

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A Cheerful Print Frock- The Details

Are you ready to be a detective today? I am back as promised earlier this week with lots of details about this sweet dress. Once I started looking there are quite a few interesting things about it!So let's start with the silhouette and overall shape of the dress. (This is one of the best ways to determine...

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1920 National Defense Act, Tank Developments, and World War II (Why U.S. WW II tanks kind of sucked)

One of the unusual stories from the interwar period (1919 - 1941 for the United States) is the passing of the National Defense Act of 1920.  Sponsored by Julius Kahn this piece of legislation reorganized the United States Army and modified the rules on procurement and acquisitions, aiming to decentralize...

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Vintage Kitchen Inspiration

Here are a few vintage kitchens from Antique Home. I think I have mentioned this website before, they have a fabulous collection of house plans and interiors from the 1900-1960. One of my favorite place to go for inspiration! I loved seeing how kitchens changed over the years. From simple and functional...

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1910 and 1920 Apron Inspiration

I found these lovely 1914 and 1922 apron images while browsing Etsy.Aren't they lovely! From a 1914 catalog. See Vintage Ad Gallery for more details.These three are from a Women's Institute of Art and Science booklet on Aprons and Caps for sale by Sew Much Fripp...

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Mrs. Pinkham's Vegetable Tonic

Have you ever heard of Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable compound? It was one of the first "medicines" marketed just for women. There is a very interesting history of the company here. They were a very prolific company publishing quite a few booklets on a variety of subjects.This one is a cooking booklet....

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