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My History Fix

the Fun Side of History!

BOOKS ON MY SHELF

My motto: You can never have too many books! I have, um, a few, so I'm sharing them here as the mood strikes me. While they may be from different genres...fiction, non-fiction, children's...you can bet they will all have one thing in common...they give me a History Fix!

14th Oct 2016FORTUNE IN THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Categories: Advertising, Books on My ShelfTags: 1930s, business, Fortune magazine, Great Depression

FORTUNE IN THE GREAT DEPRESSION

19th Aug 2016DIETING WITH MAZOLA

Categories: Advertising, Books on My Shelf, FoodTags: diet, food marketing, lose weight, mazola, vintage diet

DIETING WITH MAZOLA

9th Jun 2016FORMICA: 5 FUN FACTS

Categories: Books on My Shelf, Interior DesignTags: 20th century design, bathroom, design, formica, kitchen, mid-century modern, plastics, Vintage

FORMICA: 5 FUN FACTS

24th Nov 2015IT’S THANKSGIVING!

Categories: Books on My Shelf, HolidaysTags: pilgrims, puritans, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving dinner, Thanksgiving history, turkey

IT’S THANKSGIVING!

23rd Jan 2015OBJECTS OF DESIRE

Categories: Books on My ShelfTags: #objectsofdesire #antiques #highend #nyc #americanaweek

OBJECTS OF DESIRE

20th Jun 2014OUTLANDER SERIES: TIME TRAVEL VIA DIANA GABALDON

Categories: Books on My ShelfTags: diana gabaldon, outlander, scotland, time travel, written in my own hearts blood

OUTLANDER SERIES: TIME TRAVEL VIA DIANA GABALDON

17th Mar 2014A VISIT TO THE NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR

Categories: Books on My ShelfTags: Children's Book, New York, Souvenir, Vintage, Worlds Fair

A VISIT TO THE NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR

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Walking that tight rope forward! Wishing health, p Walking that tight rope forward! Wishing health, prosperity and peace to all in 2021! ✨ #vintage #newyearbaby #happynewyear #greetingcards
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 This is a small por Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 This is a small portion of my vintage Christmas collection. The tall gold angel is my childhood tree topper❤️ #vintage #vintagechristmas #christmas #elves #angels
Happy Thanksgiving! This sweet little pin was made Happy Thanksgiving! This sweet little pin was made by Hallmark c. 1976. I was happy to find it, as I had one as a child! It’s nestled in a bracelet made of dimes. Both can be found—along with many other treasures— @thoreaulyantiques in Concord, MA. #vintage #thanksgiving #jewelry
Boston’s South End, from a walk a few weeks back Boston’s South End, from a walk a few weeks back. #boston #architecture #masonry #cityphotography #southendboston
This sweet vase is one of my favorite finds— @th This sweet vase is one of my favorite finds— @thoreaulyantiques ❤️ #vintage #antique #vases #artdeco
My cat and her namesake.❤️❤️❤️ #cat #c My cat and her namesake.❤️❤️❤️ #cat #catsofinstagram #rosemaryclooney #bookstagram @mimi.clooney.trixie
HOW COOL IS THIS AD? ❤️❤️❤️ c. 1903 Li HOW COOL IS THIS AD? ❤️❤️❤️ c. 1903 Life Magazine.
#automotive #advertising #vintage #vintagecars #vintageadvertising #antique
Looking for some stability. Found this great ancho Looking for some stability. Found this great anchor knocker in Beacon Hill the other day. ❤️ #beaconhill #boston #anchor #architecture #frontdoor #decor
#blackouttuesday #blackouttuesday
Driving down an empty downtown Boston street today Driving down an empty downtown Boston street today, I took the opportunity to slam on the brakes, pull over and snap this gem in all its Deco glory!❤️ #artdeco #architecture #details #boston #design
Looking around at things with fresh eyes. I hope a Looking around at things with fresh eyes. I hope all is well with you! #books #bookstagram #antiques #artdeco #bookends #penguins #vintage #green #collection
Whenever I visit #newportri I have to see the #new Whenever I visit #newportri I have to see the #newporttower — what an amazing structure! #architecture #ancient #masonry #archeoastronomy #vibes ❤️
Happy 2020 to all!!! I am very much looking forwar Happy 2020 to all!!! I am very much looking forward to a new decade full of creativity, fulfillment and good health. This mosaic I made reminds me of being in Flow (as I was when making it) and I expect to feel more of that in the coming year and beyond. Best wishes and Happy New Year! 🎆 #2020 #happynewyear #freshstart #flow #mosaic #create #getitdone
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that we I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that we all make the most of the final days of 2019!🎄#christmas #christmastree #memories #holiday #vintageornaments #vintage
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