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My History Fix

the Fun Side of History!

Home Life

Our lifestyles have changed so much over the years. Today’s simple chores are yesterday’s monumental tasks. Shifting societal norms and improving technology have affected every aspect of the way we live. Check out the wow-thank-goodness-I-don’t-have-to-do-that’s and the nostalgic heart-warmers too.

29th Jan 2017RUSTIC FURNITURE

Categories: Home Life, Interior DesignTags: back to nature, furniture, rustic lifestyle, rusticity, twig furniture, victorian

RUSTIC FURNITURE

13th Jan 2017FRIDAY THE 13TH…WHY SO UNLUCKY?

Categories: Home LifeTags: bad luck, friday the 13th, knights templar

FRIDAY THE 13TH…WHY SO UNLUCKY?

1st Sep 2016ROSIE THE RIVETER

Categories: Civics & Rights, Home LifeTags: feminism, girl power, Norman Rockwell, we can do it, womens rights, World War II

ROSIE THE RIVETER

5th Aug 2016EDUCATION OF A WOMAN

Categories: Civics & Rights, Home LifeTags: chemistry, domestic science, education, Ellen Swallow Richards, housekeeping, MIT, victorian, women's history, womens rights

EDUCATION OF A WOMAN

17th Mar 2016VICTORIAN BREAKFAST, THE AGONY OF MAKING IT and…HUNGER

Categories: Food, Home LifeTags: breakfast, closed range, diet, hunger, open range, Victorian breakfast, Victorian cooking, Victorian era, Victorian kitchen

VICTORIAN BREAKFAST, THE AGONY OF MAKING IT and…HUNGER

2nd Mar 2016WALLPAPER: SIGN OF THE TIMES

Categories: Home Life, Interior DesignTags: antique wallpaper, Interior Design, vintage decor, wallpaper

WALLPAPER: SIGN OF THE TIMES

24th Aug 2015WEEPING AT A HOUSE MUSEUM

Categories: Home Life, In & Around New England, Interior DesignTags: concord, house museum, Old Manse, Revolutionary War, This Place Matters

WEEPING AT A HOUSE MUSEUM

22nd May 2015PETS: THEY’VE ALWAYS BROUGHT US JOY

Categories: Home LifeTags: antique photos, cats, dogs, funny pets, pets, vintage pets

PETS: THEY’VE ALWAYS BROUGHT US JOY

29th Aug 2014BACK TO SCHOOL: CIRCA 1642

Categories: Civics & Rights, Home LifeTags: back to school, colonial times, education, history of education, hornbook, new england, primer

BACK TO SCHOOL: CIRCA 1642

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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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