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Enter a world rich with comfort & creativity... Mingle among linen tableclothes with silver, china, & crystal; dinner at eight, hats & gloves, ocean breezes, club cars, dancing & dining, afternoon tea, picnics, garden parties, & social graces~ -Meet New (Old) Friends -Buy, Sell, Trade -Write a Blog -Start or Join a Group -Share Pictures, Videos, Music -Teach & Learn
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-Reveal Your Vintage-Self
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A unique blend of vintage charm, glamour, and sophistication - For home & leisure

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Created by Rafael Denison Lewis Sep 11, 2009 at 2:57am. Last updated by Rafael Denison Lewis Sep 12, 2009.

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RED RADIAL

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Posted by Rafael Denison Lewis on October 15, 2009 at 7:30am

VERTIGO SWIRL

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Posted by Rafael Denison Lewis on October 18, 2009 at 6:05am

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Posted by Rafael Denison Lewis on October 3, 2009 at 6:17pm

The Brown Derby’s Cobb Salad (So named after Mr. Robert Cobb took over ownership of the Derby in 1934). 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce 1/2 bunch of watercress 1 small bunch of chicory 1/2 head…

The Brown Derby’s Cobb Salad

(So named after Mr. Robert Cobb took over ownership of the Derby in 1934).

1/2 head of iceberg lettuce

1/2 bunch of watercress

1 small bunch of chicory

1/2 head romaine

2 medium tomatoes, peeled

2 breasts of boiled roasting chicken

6 strips crisp bacon

1 avocado

3 hard-boiled eggs

2 tablespoons chopped chives

1/2 cup crumbled imported Roquefort Cheese

1 cup… Continue

Posted by Rafael Denison Lewis on September 24, 2009 at 6:25am

Men's Fashion Trend Setters of the 1950's

Men in Suits!

The formality of the 1950's is characterized in an abundance of suits. They had an ample amount of fabric, padded shoulders, highwaisted, pleated pants- and made of silk, cotton, or wool. White dress shirts were worn with cufflinks. Coats, jackets, and suits were trendy in tweed. Ties were shorter and wider in the early to mid 1950's, becoming longer and narrower in the mid to late 1950's. A hankerchief was worn in the… Continue

Posted by Rafael Denison Lewis on September 24, 2009 at 9:30am

Signs of the Past

Signs like these are disappearing everyday. This is a tragedy in itself, because we're losing history- (made even worse when they're replaced with the dull, unimaginable ones we're now used to seeing.) I grew up with these uniquely cheerful icons, and see them as an important chapter in historical Americana. For the last fifteen years I've been taking pictures of… Continue

Posted by Rafael Denison Lewis on September 1, 2009 at 5:00pm

Mad About Mad Men

I was hooked from the very beginning...New York City, 1960: Mad Men is all about the ruthlessly competitive men and women on Madison Avenue. Advertising is their game, creating an ego-driven

world where key players make an art of the sell; while their private lives get sold as well. Although superbly written, with an outstanding cast- who am I kidding?...I can't take my eyes off the clothes and the sets! It's a visual feast for anyone interested… Continue

Posted by Rafael Denison Lewis on September 14, 2009 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

DAISY MELT

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Posted by Rafael Denison Lewis on October 18, 2009 at 6:01am

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One Mint Julep...(was the start of it all)

The perfect Mint Julep!This is the Kentucky Derby Recipe, served at the old Seelbach Hiton Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky...-Make a simple syrup by bringing 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup sugar to…Continue

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