Time to decorate for Christmas... I found this and thought it was pretty interesting to see how trees were decorated long ago! Enjoy!
Friday, November 26, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
A Vintage Short Film About Thanksgiving...
I borrowed this from "famouspictures" on the YouTube channel...
About this day of Thanksgiving...
In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared that Thanksgiving would be the next-to-last Thursday of November rather than the last. With the country still in the midst of The Great Depression, Roosevelt thought this would give merchants a longer period to sell goods before Christmas. Increasing profits and spending during this period, Roosevelt hoped, would aid bringing the country out of the Depression. At the time, it was considered inappropriate to advertise goods for Christmas until after Thanksgiving. However, Roosevelt's declaration was not mandatory; twenty-three states went along with this recommendation, and 22 did not. Other states, like Texas, could not decide and took both weeks as government holidays. Roosevelt persisted in 1940 to celebrate his "Franksgiving," as it was termed. The U.S. Congress in 1941 split the difference and established that the Thanksgiving would occur annually on the fourth Thursday of November, which was sometimes the last Thursday and sometimes the next to last. On November 26 that year President Roosevelt signed this bill into U.S. law.
Since 1947, or possibly earlier, the National Turkey Federation has presented the President of the United States with one live turkey and two dressed turkeys. The live turkey is pardoned and lives out the rest of its days on a peaceful farm. While it is commonly held that this tradition began with Harry Truman in 1947, the Truman Library has been unable to find any evidence for this. Still others claim that that the tradition dates back to Abraham Lincoln pardoning his son's pet turkey.[2] Both stories have been quoted in more recent presidential speeches.
In more recent years, two turkeys have been pardoned, in case the original turkey becomes unavailable for presidential pardoning. Since 2003 the public has been invited to vote for the two turkeys' names. In 2006, they were named Flyer and Fryer. In 2005, they were named Marshmallow and Yam (who went on to live at Disneyland); 2004's turkeys were named Biscuit and Gravy; in 2003, Stars and Stripes.
Since 1970, a group of Native Americans and others have held a controversial National Day of Mourning protest on Thanksgiving at Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
About this day of Thanksgiving...
In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared that Thanksgiving would be the next-to-last Thursday of November rather than the last. With the country still in the midst of The Great Depression, Roosevelt thought this would give merchants a longer period to sell goods before Christmas. Increasing profits and spending during this period, Roosevelt hoped, would aid bringing the country out of the Depression. At the time, it was considered inappropriate to advertise goods for Christmas until after Thanksgiving. However, Roosevelt's declaration was not mandatory; twenty-three states went along with this recommendation, and 22 did not. Other states, like Texas, could not decide and took both weeks as government holidays. Roosevelt persisted in 1940 to celebrate his "Franksgiving," as it was termed. The U.S. Congress in 1941 split the difference and established that the Thanksgiving would occur annually on the fourth Thursday of November, which was sometimes the last Thursday and sometimes the next to last. On November 26 that year President Roosevelt signed this bill into U.S. law.
Since 1947, or possibly earlier, the National Turkey Federation has presented the President of the United States with one live turkey and two dressed turkeys. The live turkey is pardoned and lives out the rest of its days on a peaceful farm. While it is commonly held that this tradition began with Harry Truman in 1947, the Truman Library has been unable to find any evidence for this. Still others claim that that the tradition dates back to Abraham Lincoln pardoning his son's pet turkey.[2] Both stories have been quoted in more recent presidential speeches.
In more recent years, two turkeys have been pardoned, in case the original turkey becomes unavailable for presidential pardoning. Since 2003 the public has been invited to vote for the two turkeys' names. In 2006, they were named Flyer and Fryer. In 2005, they were named Marshmallow and Yam (who went on to live at Disneyland); 2004's turkeys were named Biscuit and Gravy; in 2003, Stars and Stripes.
Since 1970, a group of Native Americans and others have held a controversial National Day of Mourning protest on Thanksgiving at Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
I WON!!
Thank you Lizzy!! This is the very first time I have won a blog giveaway! I am so excited!!!
Lizzy has a great blog site and it is so beautifully designed! I encourage everyone to visit her at:
http://lizzyinlovewithvintage.blogspot.com/
Here is the pattern that I am on "pins and needles" excited to receive....
When I receive it, I will gather the needed materials & notions and document the making and then the finished product...
Thank you again, Lizzy!!
Lizzy has a great blog site and it is so beautifully designed! I encourage everyone to visit her at:
http://lizzyinlovewithvintage.blogspot.com/
Here is the pattern that I am on "pins and needles" excited to receive....
Thank you again, Lizzy!!
Monday, November 15, 2010
I googled my name...
I googled my first name, Syrena, some time ago and found out that there is a statue in Poland with my name! My mother knew nothing of this statue - even though her mother's parents came to this Country via boat from Poland.... I thought it was pretty cool and wanted to share with you!
Friday, November 12, 2010
Current Project...
McCall's 4769 is the latest project I'm working on... I looked through my stash of fabric and found a small printed cotton fabric in just enough yardage to make this dress without the sash. I have cut out the pattern pieces and have yet to get started actually sewing them together. I will post more on this project when I get something to take a picture of ... :)
This could work....???
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Back to having some fun!
Now that the voting formalities are over.... let's "get back in time" again!
I was flipping throught the channels and came across the 1998 remake of Psycho... it was the scene where she is wearing the print dress, below... I really love both these dresses and would love to add these to my list of patterns to make... does anybody have any ideas of what pattern these would come close to??? Or am I going to have to try to create them from scratch??
I wish I could find better pictures! I searched the internet thoroughly trying to find better pics....
I was flipping throught the channels and came across the 1998 remake of Psycho... it was the scene where she is wearing the print dress, below... I really love both these dresses and would love to add these to my list of patterns to make... does anybody have any ideas of what pattern these would come close to??? Or am I going to have to try to create them from scratch??
Monday, November 1, 2010
Burdastyle & Bernina are having a competition!!
GO TO Burdastyle website and sign up!!
Announcing the BERNINA "Party Through the Decades" International Competition!
This Blog is sponsored by
BERNINA 3 Series and BurdaStyle cordially invite you to showcase your best work, by competing in our “Party Through The Decades” international design competition. We’re summoning you to create a party look inspired by your favorite era in fashion history. Which decade represents the epitome of style: Are you mad about the 50’s? Do you swoon over the roaring 20’s? Your party look can be a dramatic evening gown, a dress, or even a tuxedo! Inspiration could be found in a painting, an architectural monument, film or fashion— we just want to see your best skills put forward towards creating a dazzling party look!
To enter the competition you must submit the items listed below to: submissions[at]burdastyle[dot]com with “BERNINA Party Through the Decades” in the subject line. The deadline for submissions is November 23rd, at 11:59pm EST.
1. Inspiration image from your favorite era. Where did you find inspiration for your look? Your inspirational image can be a single image or multiple images depicted in a mood board or collage. You can combine two decades if you’re so inclined— just remember, we’ll be looking for innovation, technique and gaiety. Please double check that your inspiration image is at least 600 pixels wide.
2. Head to toe, front view photo of your party look. Please make sure your submission photo is high-resolution and at least 600 pixels wide.
3. Username, Project Name & Link to your project on BurdaStyle. Once you have sewn up your garment, upload it to BurdaStyle.com and put “BERNINA 3 Series” in the title. Simply copy and paste the url of your project into your email. Example: http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/black-ruffled-cape. Your project page is the perfect place to show off all other photos of your party look.
On November 29th, BurdaStyle will launch a slide show where our community will have the chance to vote on their favorite party looks. Three lucky winners will be announced on December 14th via blog post and newsletter!!
1st Place- $300US cash prize
2nd Place- $100US cash prize
3rd Place- $50US cash prize
One lucky winner will be chosen as a sponsor favorite by BERNINA to take home their own BERNINA 3 Series sewing machine.
This competition is open to all BurdaStyle members, including international members! For official rules click here. There is no limit on submissions.
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Inspirations...
- Howdy Doody
- Abbott & Costello
- The original Twilight Zone
- Rin Tin Tin
- Bewitched
- Green Acres
- Gilligan's Island
- 45's (records)
- suitcase styled record players
- green stamps
- Candy Cigarettes
- Silly Puddy
- Transistor Radios
- Pogo Sticks
- Air-raid drills at school
- The Lunar Landing
It's time for me to go enjoy my homemade Potato Soup (my Grandmother's recipe from the depression). It is so yummy and perfect for a chilly day like today!
Enjoy reminiscing....
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