Latest Blog Posts for Retromodgirl

• The Beekman 1802, to the tune of Buddy Greco
  on Dec 10, 2011
  The American Hotel. Picture courtesy of The American Hotel site.Old Sharon Springs, NY tourist sign. Picture courtesy of The American Hotel site. Roseboro Hotel, Sharon Springs, NY. Picture courtesy of The Roseboro.com site.I have always loved my ado...
• My Recent Thrift Finds
  on Aug 31, 2011 in My recent thrift scores thrift vintage
  While we recover from Hurricane Irene's craziness, I will give you a peek at my recent thrift finds (excuse the crummy Blackberry camera pics): Fondue pot w/utensils found at Johnstown, NY thrift store: $4. Folding theater seats from old Canajohari...
• "I Wish I Looked Like Cindy Crawford."--Cindy Crawford
  on Aug 14, 2011 in women advertising
  This is for all the beautiful women who think they are not. My favorite quote in this video is by Cindy Crawford, who says, "I Wish I Looked Like Cindy Crawford." This is a must-view for all women.
• Flea Market Sunday
  on Jul 24, 2011 in antiques flea market
  (photo credit from Ioffer.com)We went to the Middleburgh, NY outdoor flea market today, where I scored a set similar to the one above for--wait for it--$11! I have never seen a set like it in any of my Fireking books, or in any antique store for that...
• Are They Still Cool? Bueller?
  on Jul 14, 2011
  This one speaks for itself.
• Gene Kelly Pole-Dances!
  on Jun 10, 2011 in gene kelly
  I just watched the beginning of The Pirate today with Gene Kelly and Judy Garland, and was surprised to see Gene Kelly pole-dance in a movie from 1948! I mean, where were the censors? Anyway, really hot stuff:...
• The 325 Square Foot Home
  on Jun 4, 2011 in Tiny houses microhome
  There is something beautiful, unique and simple about this 320 square foot home, as seen on here on the Consumerist:Could you live in such a small, efficient little home?
• Stylish Home Decor Round Up
  on Apr 10, 2011 in decor home
  Here are a few home decor treasures I am liking today (click on the links in blue to go to each item):London Candles, Blisslivinghome.com.Mermaid Tea Can, Chalinns on EtsyEiffel Tower Grater, Pylones-USA.comFifty Dresses that Changed the World, Modcl...
• Talk About Cheesy! 1970s Ads
  on Jan 14, 2011 in commercials 1970s retro ads
  Close your eyes. Step into the Wayback Machine. Imagine there are no computers, no cell phones, no DVDs or Ipods. Imagine a world with books and skate keys and penny candy, vinyl records and 8 track tapes and hokey tv. A world where running around...
• The Funniest Man on Earth
  on Sep 25, 2010
  This is the ultimate in 1980s nostalgia. Jack Rebney, RV salesman and self-titled "angriest man alive," is Winnebago Man in a new documentary about one of the first--albeit unwitting-- viral video stars of Youtube. Directed by Ben Steinbauer, the fi...

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