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Bacon – The Retro Food that’s So Today

Bacon & Eggs

Manipulation in advertising led us to make bacon a breakfast staple.

Bacon. Few can resist it’s unique taste and smell. Even in tough economic times, Americans still consume more than 700 million pounds annually. It’s a once unhealthy luxury that has become a staple in many households and eateries.

It’s reported that some 70% of bacon consumed is at the breakfast table, and breakfast is the most common meal whereas bacon is eaten as a side dish. For lunch and dinner, this salty meat is often used as a condiment or “extra” on burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and more. As millions of people have put it, bacon makes everything taste better. Continue reading “Bacon – The Retro Food that’s So Today” »

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Affordable Retro Furniture: Bar Tables, Side Tables & Lighting

Fotia Floor Lamp

Join Rebecca in her quest to outfit homes and apartments on realistic budgets. Last time we talked about affordable bar stools ($150 or less), so now let's focus on accompanying tables and lighting. As you know, I'm all about sticking to a … [Continue reading]

Farewell, Maurice Sendak. And May Children Adore You Forevermore

Cover: Where the Wild Things Are

One of the most important children's book artists of the twentieth century died today. Maurice Sendak, who wrote and illustrated the 1960s classic Where the Wild Things Are was 83. Sendak took the traditional picture book and, through words and … [Continue reading]

Blonde and Sweet for My Dunker, Please

Dunkin' Donuts dunker

In traditional diners, coffee shops and shorter-order restaurants, unique terms are used to describe food and drink. At one time, some of these terms were pretty universal. Today, however, many young servers will give confused looks when you order a … [Continue reading]

Illuminating the Present with the Past: Historic Lighting Reproductions

1928 Cadillac Head Lamp

Finding the perfect lighting fixture for your retro or vintage-inspired room can be difficult - and expensive. If your quest is style over true authenticity, though, historical reproductions are the perfect way to bring designs together on a … [Continue reading]