Crikey! What have we here?!
This one is plain creepy...
I would never date a man who had shinier hair than me.
Ahhh, the man perm.
No retro hair collection is complete without it.
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All pics courtesy of the
Friday, July 8, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Kitchen Cannisters
I have a real thing for Retro Kitchen Cannisters and tins at the moment. Colourful, useful tins of character brightening up kitchen benches & shelves.
I have MANY cups of coffee and tea throughout the day. It's like a little holiday within my day, stopping for that 5mins or so with a few biccies!! (sad yes, but true).
So, with how many times a day I frequent these tins in mind, I think it's time to be abit more creative with my current cannister situation. Time to get some new (but old!) ones to inject some fun and colour onto my kitchen bench.
I have found many a glorious cannister thus far whilst searching for inspiration, and even added a few in that my wonderful friends possess.
From the cool & colourful to the weird and wonderful...
Enjoy!
I have MANY cups of coffee and tea throughout the day. It's like a little holiday within my day, stopping for that 5mins or so with a few biccies!! (sad yes, but true).
So, with how many times a day I frequent these tins in mind, I think it's time to be abit more creative with my current cannister situation. Time to get some new (but old!) ones to inject some fun and colour onto my kitchen bench.
I have found many a glorious cannister thus far whilst searching for inspiration, and even added a few in that my wonderful friends possess.
From the cool & colourful to the weird and wonderful...
Enjoy!
My friend Emma's cannisters.
And how awesome are those vintage scales?!
And how awesome are those vintage scales?!
My friend Terri's bright and cheery cannisters.
Obtained in a straight swap between stallholders at a market -
the cannisters for a skateboard! Score!!
PLUS she has these too cute spice cannisters as well! (pic below)
Obtained in a straight swap between stallholders at a market -
the cannisters for a skateboard! Score!!
PLUS she has these too cute spice cannisters as well! (pic below)
Cannister envy....
Above 2 pics Bella Dia
Above 2 pics Raining Rita
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Journey - Greatest Hits
My first musical experience with Journey took place many moons ago while holidaying in the beach side town of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Some fellow travellers from Ohio that my beautiful friend Amy and I met, and who we spent alot of our time there with, were obsessed with Journey and had every album the band had released on cassette tape.
Being an American gal, Amy already knew of Journey, but up until then I knew very little about the band. I was only familiar with the single 'Open Arms', and 'Oh Sherry' from Steve Perry's solo album which I had heard on
Australian Radio.
Being an American gal, Amy already knew of Journey, but up until then I knew very little about the band. I was only familiar with the single 'Open Arms', and 'Oh Sherry' from Steve Perry's solo album which I had heard on
Australian Radio.
The guys decided a few days later when Amy & I left Myrtle Beach, that I could not return home to Australia without Journey in my music collection, and they gave me Journey's Greatest Hits tape as a parting gift.
It wore out my walk man for the rest of my U.S. stay and the trip home. And I still have it, (though now on CD!) in the car today.
The album includes hits Only the Young, Don't Stop Believin', Faithfully, Anyway You Want It, Open Arms and many more...
Thanks to Ryan Murphy and Glee, a whole new generation is getting to experience some of Journey's awesome music.
Here is Journey Live-Don't Stop Believin' Houston 1981.
Brilliant.
Brilliant.
Enjoy!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Keep On Truckin'
Some days you just gotta...
Flickr pic by Jason Liebig
Awesome 1970's sticker for Ryder Trucks.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Freaky Friday - The Beds Equipped
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'The Beds Equipped'
La Mia Casa Magazine - September 1970
Yes, I wondered the same thing....exactly what is this?
Some kind of oxygen tank bed? Sleeping quarters for the Space Shuttle?
The article suggests that this bed meets the requirements of our future needs. (?!)
Needing more space in the bedroom, this little number compacts it all into this one set up: Bed head, drawers, lights, radio and air conditioning for when you choose to lower the electric soft top to sleep in perfect comfort.
Hmmm, can see why this one never took off past the prototype stage.
Its like having a giant accordion in the bedroom!
Funky leotard and tights though...
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Photos by Know Your Ecology
Jacob Quinn is the photographer of the awesome shot in my blog title header. Here are some more of my favourites by Jacob from his set titled 'LA/Santa Monica' - including the original of the Roller Girl. Enjoy!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
KABWARES Plant Labels
Alistair and Jane are a husband and wife team, and owner operators
of KABWARES Plant Labels.
of KABWARES Plant Labels.
These gorgeous plant labels are created by flattening old spoons, and hand stamping them for their new role in life.
Herb names, family names: Mum's garden, Pop's garden etc, and inspirational quotes such as Live Laugh Love are also available. Or you can customize your own spoon if you wish!
You can purchase these awesome Plant labels at KABWARES online
And gorgeous vintage fabrics from KABWARES online
'Craftumi' store here:
Perfect and practical for any sized herb garden, or pot plants along the
kitchen window sill!
I love the idea of these old spoons being recycled into such unique and useful products and gifts.
kitchen window sill!
I love the idea of these old spoons being recycled into such unique and useful products and gifts.
Check out KABWARES online blog for updates on new products in the pipeline, and upcoming markets where you will find KABWARES. Stockists information for the plant labels can be found there too, along with Jane's own vintage finds from her op shop, spoon hunting travels.
And we love a vintage find!!
And we love a vintage find!!
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