Vintage Pottery Magazines - Fabulous in Black White

I discovered these gems in a box of pottery-making books that my husband bought years ago.

They are dated 1952, 1954 and 1956.  It was great looking at all the crockery and glass in its orignal form and era of production.

Some of the black and white photos are worth reproducing, since they are so unique.

MyClothing - A Peek into a Wardrobe (2)

I am very lucky to have a lot of room to store my flash-trash.

I don't buy furs any more, unless they are unique and no more than $5. I have about ten.  I try to wear them in winter.

The green item on the shelf is an ancient 50s swimming costume.

There are some of my handbags and various coats.

I like the green and blue French one.

 I even found a spot here for some of my swan lustre-ware pottery and an ancient Johnson's baby powder.

Best Intentions: Shoot after I Shop (3)

This stuff, I found at our usual trawl of favourite op-shop.

Some nice "nana' Italian shoes.

I can't wait to wear the nifty 70s shirt at the front, great colours!

A couple of belted, shirtmaker dresses and a pair of flimsy, fine pleated harem-style pants, good for that dress-up party.

The old "New Idea" magazine to add to my collection.

Finally, a pile of old style tea towels with their NILE labels still attached. Love them!

Best Intentions: Shoot after I Shop (2)

Today's finds at one garage sale ...

This snap, not as clear as I would like is of a set of six white patterned tallish glasses.

Some interesting tall, amber-coloured glasses.

Two VOK tall glasses with gold writing about the products.

A small and cute Italian vase.

A girly ornament, interesting in the right spot. 

Still hoping our children and grandchildren will like some of these treasures in the future.

Australian-Made (1): A Theme that Unites my Collections

I have many things clothing, household and so on, that are Made in Australia.

This is a phrase that is unfortunately nearly extinct.

Especially over the last ten years, I have taken a particular interest in accumulating clothing that has been Made in Australia.  Many of the items I have from the 50s-60s, have labels that are intricate and attractive.

I plan to photograph these and use them to print fabric. With any copyright, in mind of course ...

Many more pictures to follow.

MyClothing - Frocks from Two Decades (1)

This series is likely to be very long.

So, I have decided that I will have to think up some labels to identify clothes of different decades, eras, styles .. whatever reflects their unique features.

The dress on the left, I bought at Vinnies, Penrith, yesterday.

I wore it to an Underbelly party to reflect the 80s.

I love the silver detail, the back ruffle/peplum lowers to a point, the sleeves are ruffled, there are small covered buttons down the front and even the shoulder pads are quite fancy!

The plain, black number has a lace bodice and lined flowing mid-calf dress. Alas, size 8.

Vintage and Retro Inspiration: More about where to read and shop (2)

 These are my latest finds.  These bloggers are mostly connected with shops.

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From this website, I travelled to renee-anne and leeloo

When in Melbourne you can shop at RetroStar vintage clothing

Anyone who loves vintage design will surely go to the many shows.