I’ve been in the most magical place on earth this week. I went to Disneyland.
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| Vintage ‘50s Disneyland Park Sign |
It had been a few years since going so it was nice to be back in the iconic park. The whole family and my oldest son’s girlfriend went too. We had a blast hitting all the rides.
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| Thunder Mountain Railroad |
Headed home but so glad for two days of fun at Disneyland.
Thank God for fun trips and thank God it’s vintage Friday!
This picture alone brings back a zillion memories.
I was a child of the late ‘70s to ‘80s so as far as music goes, it meant fewer vinyl records but not streaming music either.
It was all about the cassette tape!
The sound of the cassette opening with the plastic box and the cassette wiggling inside. Yeah. The paper cover with lyrics printed out. Ah… great memories.
Music is tied to memories and I think for the Gen X era kids (my era) it’s also tied to the cassette tape.
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| Photo: Gen X on Facebook |
Was at a lovely estate sale this last weekend. Found some incredible deals. The woman whose home was being liquidated had serious style. Just exquisite pieces from evening dresses to furs. There were items from the ‘40s through the ‘60s. True vintage.
I’m still overwhelmed by how much I picked up. It’s so unusual to find much true vintage anymore let alone a closet full. I even kept a few pieces for myself. This woman’s closet pretty much fits me so it’ll be difficult to sell much of it. Yikes.
This is why the vintage seller’s kryptonite is trying on the vintage. I try not to, but dang it… it happens. We’re here to sell the product and one can’t make money keeping the vintage clothing that fits! Haha.
I’m lucky if I get a couple items at an estate sale. This one (are you ready?) gave me 40 pieces! Again, I got a special deal because I came at the end of the sale. I feel very blessed. That’s a few weeks of thrifted searches all in one fell swoop.
I hope to showcase them here over the weeks as I get them listed in my shop.
Anyway, the other cool thing is I picked up a vintage TWA boarding pass as well. Old ephemera is fun. This is something I’d find in an old book I picked up to buy. And maybe it was used as a bookmark.
I believe this piece is from the mid-‘80s. Love everything about it from the seat number to the St.Louis destination, and that it was classified as “no-smoking” … which was a thing back then.
I remember the smoking vs. no-smoking section vividly because the smoke never “stayed” in the smoking section. Weird.
-Heather
Also, here’s a quick snap of my pile of vintage goodness. Jackpot!
Good morning. This is my vintage mug for this fine mug Monday.
We have a resident screech owl who lives in the eaves outside my bedroom window.
He’s been away for a few weeks. So my mug is my stand in for him. He should be back soon. I miss my owl buddy.
May your week be blessed.
A double denim kind of day.
Modern Levi’s Denim Blouse + Vintage Black ‘80s Levi’s Jeans + Vintage ‘80s Belt = Sunday Casual Best.
Just a little look at my outfit of the day.
Have a good one….
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