A little while ago, I was browsing some vintage stores on a quiet Sunday and I stumbled across a vintage jar of Avon face cream. I thought the jar was so beautiful that it would be a lovely addition to my vanity if I gave it a good clean so that is our adventure for … Continue reading Cleaning Out a Vintage Avon Cream Jar
February is Black History Month and throughout this month we have been sharing topics in order to share, educate and embrace figures from history who may not have gotten the recognition they deserved due to their skin colour. We have discussed iconic black figures who brought about significant change, vintage black celebrities who were iconic … Continue reading Modern Day Black Pinups You Should Know
Yeah.... she saw my wobbly bits. So last year, I ended up going to Sydney for two work events but they were about 6 days apart meaning that I had some time to spend doing whatever I wanted. I took this opportunity to just sit, relax and have some very much needed me-time … Continue reading Going to a Korean Bathhouse
Despite my questionable attempt at baking for Halloween, I thought it's about time to get back onto the cooking horse and try some more vintage recipes but this time, for Valentine's Day. After a fair amount of research and looking through old cookbooks and recipes online, I found a vintage treat with a confusing name … Continue reading Making Vintage Valentines “Salad” (1952)
Yes it's not everyone favourite day of the year, but I do really enjoy Valentines Day just for a day to tell people how special they are to you. I believe that love, including friendship, is something to openly celebrate and to talk about. I try to often remidn people how special they … Continue reading Erstwilder “With Love” Valentines Day Collection
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