Unintentionally Funny Sign
What’s in those cocktails, anyway?
Sign can be seen at BJ’s Bar, 5519 Lapeer Rd, Burton, Michigan.
I’m a native troll (from the Lower Peninsula, a.k.a. under the bridge) but vacationed at least once a year in the UP for years, usually in May or October. Some things are closed for the season in those months, but it’s still possible to have a nice time. My all-time favorites: Fayette Historic Townsite / … Read more
The Mary Frances Sewing Book; Or, Adventures Among the Thimble People by Jane Eayre Fryer In the world of children’s literature, there is a unique series that has been sadly forgotten by many. “The Mary Frances Sewing Book: Adventures Among the Thimble People” by Jane Eayre Fryer is the first of a series of books … Read more
Do you ever feel that you were born into the wrong decade? We do, too. Few things are more inspiring to us than the aesthetics of the past. Follow this archive for a look into all things vintage, retro, atomic, and Googie. | Cross-posted to PolyArchive.
Old School Hair Product = Lifehack So this is something I learned years ago in a Hints From Heloise binder that my mother had: there is an old school hairstyling product buried on the bottom shelf of your grocery aisle that is super useful around the house: Alberto VO5 Conditioning Hairdressing. It’s in a little … Read more
What’s in those cocktails, anyway?
Sign can be seen at BJ’s Bar, 5519 Lapeer Rd, Burton, Michigan.
Summer goals, part 1 This summer, our trips to the sea and to the pool may be in our imaginations. Why not dream back into the past as well?
Replacing a Coat Lining I’ve been meaning to write about replacing a coat lining for months–I’m either very late, or very early! J has a now-vintage winter coat from Structure (the former men’s line from Compagnie Internationale Express) that has held up to much abuse over the years. The lining finally gave out though (and … Read more
Free and affordable resources for sewing formal gowns, bridesmaid and prom dresses Note: View all our sewing posts here: https://junglelandvintage.com/category/sewing/. Bridal gowns, prom and bridesmaid dresses, evening wear– formal clothing can be some of the most expensive items your closet. It can also be hard to find a good fit or a true expression of … Read more
Inspiration: Jose Romussi embroidered vintage photographs Artist Jose Romussi found a new application for string art and embroidery–applying them to vintage photographs of dancers. The results are stunning. Jose Romussi is a Chilean artist currently based in Berlin. He uses fiber arts in new and surprising ways, changing old media into new incarnations. Check out … Read more
Inspiration: Stephen Shore I probably shouldn’t admit that I first learned about Stephen Shore on Pinterest. I became kind of obsessed with the picture above. I feel like I’ve been in this motel room before, and yet I wish I could buy every object in this room. Stephen Shore (b. 1947) is a NYC-born, self-taught … Read more
Vintage Sewing Pattern Roundup–Etsy Sale Edition Growing up with a mom who sewed, I developed a love for patterns early in life. Sitting at that little table in the fabric store, flipping through the big books from Vogue and McCall’s, imagining the possibilities, I waited for the sales to scoop up my favorites. I loved … Read more