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    Free WWII Knitting Patterns

    The link in the original post no longer works. Try this one: https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/1940s-knitting-patterns
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    Golden Era Landscaping

    I found this book at archive.org: How to Decorate with Houseplants, 1965. It is part of The Amy Vanderbilt Sucess Program for Women.
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    Golden Era Landscaping

    I am getting back into houseplants and ran across this article. 3 Popular Mid-Century Houseplants I am still looking for information on houseplants in the 40s.
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    I just bought a bottle of...

    Monkey Shoulder Scotch. I am not a big scotch drinker, but I love this one.
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    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    Jameson and ginger beer. Very refreshing in the summertime heat.
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    Classy bars...

    If you are ever in Baton Rouge check out Hayride Scandal for classic cocktails and decor. Their TVs usually show trailers from old black and white movies. They just added a Victorian-inspired parlor inspired with its own cocktail menu. I hope being named one of the South's best new bars in...
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    Your Favorite Sandwiches?

    A muffuletta from Nor-Joe Import Company in Metairie, LA with an ice cold beer.
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    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    A Dubonnet cocktail made with Hana Gin because sometimes you want to drink like Queen Elizabeth.
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    Comment by 'Dixie_Amazon' in article 'Classic Cocktails To Teach Your Bartender'

    I am fortunate that there are a couple of bars in Baton Rouge that pride in serving classic cocktails. Even there you have to be very specific when ordering a martini.
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    What's For Breakfast...

    Today I had strawberry cake and coffee. :D
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    What's For Breakfast...

    I get the best result by cooking them in my rice cooker that has an oatmeal setting.
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    What's For Breakfast...

    Steel-cut oats with maple syrup and black coffee, lots of coffee.
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    What's For Breakfast...

    An omelet filled with leftover chili.
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    What was the last TV show you watched?

    Elementary
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    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    Grown-up lemonade, an Old Tom Collins.
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    Southern Mothers

    Garden & Gun magazine posted this slideshow today. Mom's of various eras. Southern Mothers
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    So trivial, yet it really ticks you off.

    Even a Pilot Varsity gets that response.
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    What's For Breakfast...

    Grits, poached eggs and coffee.
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    Show us your vintage knitting and crochet!

    I ran across http://grandmotherspatternbook.com/ today. Lots of vintage patterns from the 1800s to the 1950s. They are not dated or sourced but there is a lot to look through. Check out these knickers http://grandmotherspatternbook.com/?p=285.
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    Vintage Products That Leave You Wanting

    Chanel No. 5. It's sillage and longevity have suffered and it breaks me out now.

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