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I watched, with much anticipation, TLC’s new show, Wives with Beehives. Tagged as a “living vintage” reality series, the show follows the lives of four women who say they’ve vowed to follow the fifties lifestyle – right down to gloved hands and vintage appliances. For an enthusiast, though, I have to wonder if these ladies [...]
Following suit of total color coordination, Rubbermaid created matching dish drainers, sink mats and countertop drainer trays. Many retro colors were available. This late ’50s ad shows a turquoise/pastel. Other colors included sunshine yellow, green, red and deep blue. This entire set could be had for under $10 (ad shows “as little as $7.96″). Related [...]
While packing up your Christmas decor, you might be tempted to toss all those cards in the trash or recycle bin. Don’t! There are plenty of creative things you can do with them – from making cards for next year to supporting a good charity. Here are some ideas, all culled from my Mom and [...]
Premiering December 9, 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas is a holiday fave for both young and old. This animated Christmas special has proved itself as timeless, having aired for more than 47 years. Like many early television-aired shows, though, this Peanuts special has an interesting history. This special was the Peanuts comic strip’s first animated [...]
Remember making garland out of construction paper? For decades kids made these in school and at home. The project requires nothing more than colored paper and a stapler (or tape). While crafting has gotten much more ornate, we love this back-to-basics, old-school method of decorating the tree, alcove or hallway. This Christmas take the kids [...]
Equally as popular as the cupcake, cake pops are “popping” up all over the place. Gourmet cake pops can cost as much as $4 each, and several online stores feature them for $20 or more per dozen. But you can make them right at home. I’ve been making these little treasures for the past year, [...]
Our stomachs are totally craving these tasty treats featured at Hungry Happenings. They made Christmas lights out of M&M’s and Mike and Ikes. Retro candy = retro lights! We’re thinking shoestring licorice to create an entirely edible piece. Be sure to see how they did it. Related PostsRetro Planet Staff Christmas Picks: Rebecca 10 Great [...]
Once a necessity for any homemaker, the vintage apron has become a fashion statement. In the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s, aprons were commonplace. In fact, many women owned both “working” and “presenting” aprons. The working apron was worn during the actual cooking process, while a nicer, clean apron was worn while serving dinner. These pretty [...]
It’s time to clean out the bottom of that old sewing box. This year we’ve run across some great ways to repurpose those old buttons. At the top of our list? A button Christmas tree that can be used as a centerpiece or unique gift. This holiday craft is easy to make and inexpensive as [...]
I love kitchen gadgets. Each year – for birthdays and Christmas – my family expects something totally unique that’s both functional and fun. From fruit-shaped pepper grinders to hi-tech garlic presses, unique gadgets are perfect for those who have “everything” or wouldn’t spend money on themselves (like myself). Couple retro kitsch with a functional tool? [...]
In the 1950s Smethport Specialty Company produced magnetic and metal toys, along with military components. Brothers Donald and James Herzog worked for the Pennsylvania company when, in 1955, James realized the dust from grinding magnets could be used as a drawing tool. Soon after he filed to patent the first Wooly Willy magnetic drawing kit. [...]
Just in at Retro Planet are these exclusive-design coffee mugs. These ceramic, 10-ounce cups feature retro-themed artwork, including Mom’s Diner, Dad’s Garage and “Eat, Drink and Be Merry”. These are original designs from the Retro Planet Collection, which means you won’t find them anywhere else. Other designs include: Wham Bang Pow (comic book), Rusty Route [...]
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This ad from the early ’50s features Woolworth’s Gumdrop Goody Tree. The plastic tree was available in two sizes: 13″ and 7″, and was marketed not just for Christmas, but also birthdays and other holidays. Did you have one of these unique trees? Related PostsWhy, This Mixor is Marvelous Vintage Whitman’s Valentine’s Day Ads Deliciously [...]
