And here is how it looks today:
I actually really like tapioca pudding, and I have very fond memories of Mother making it for us when we were little, but I can't even remember the last time I made it from scratch. Some of the store-bought ones available now in the dairy case are pretty good! These days, I would be more likely to just use it in a recipe for cherry pie, or something like that. I'm glad it's still around, though.
Cute tumblers -one is smiling, the other looks - maybe surprised?
Teacups in blue:
And a red bowl ready for mixing up your pie dough:
I say they are dish towels, because I truly believe they were meant for drying dishes. They are quite large, with the embroidered portion being just in one corner. More of these cuties at a later date.
Lovely "Little Tel" by Telechron:
And my little General Electric:
I just couldn't get good pictures, so I had to settle for these scans, which aren't so hot, either. But I guess you get the idea; I love the style of vintage clocks like these.
I like the style of the flowers on these, and the colors.
This pair is different than my others in that they are prints from original watercolors. I like them a lot.
Cute and cool dress in this ad for Lady Scott Tissues:
I couldn't help being reminded of this great vintage Alfred Shaheen fabric (below) I sold on Ebay a few years ago. I was so tickled when I found out the buyer was his daughter! Nothing feels better than knowing your auction item went to the perfect person!
Wild! Marvalon adhesive to cover everything in sight!
Large black and white graphic floral on this pair of armchairs:
Groovy flower power on your outdoor seating by Samsonite:
And one more pretty pattern on this comfy chair and ottoman:
That's it - hope you enjoyed your TRIP down Black And White Memory Lane. I think any of these would feel right at home still today.
And the cornflower Posy Pattern:
I love these little glasses that were sold with Kraft spreadable cheese inside.
I've always loved the little poem by Gelett Burgess:
A Disney animated short released in 1938, it was based on the book written by Munro Leaf and illustrated by Robert Lawson. I love the song Ferdinand The Bull - my favorite version is on Michael Feinstein's album Pure Imagination. If you have kids, and you enjoy listening to music with them, you should get this album. I don't have kids, and I love it. I can listen to it over and over. I have been one of Michael's biggest fan for about 20 years- and I will have to write an entire post about him another day.
I'm calling the package pictured below "Now", but in reality it's about 15 years old. I know. Well, it was up on a shelf in the garage. I picked up a box at the store to buy it, and my husband said we didn't need it. Who knew? The current packaging now has all of the text in both English and Spanish.
When I actually READ (what a novel idea!) the recommended uses on the package, it suggested using them on glass shower doors. Where have I been? I tried it, and they worked very well. Like I said, good old S.O.S. pads!
So - that's it, I'm hooked. When I couldn't watch, I recorded it. From noon on Sunday until 1am Monday morning. I finished watching the recorded portion last night. It is a fabulous show. I have such a fascination with the whole advertising "game". From way back when Darrin Stephens worked for Larry Tate on Bewitched. I find all of it fascinating. I especially liked the scene in the last episode with the sales pitch to the Eastman-Kodak execs for their newest slide projector. I watched that scene four times. Wow. Really great. Now that's what I call fantastic television. And like I said - I'm lovin' the details. It must be a delight to be a part of the costume design team, as well. What a beautiful blue coat, worn here by January Jones as Betty Draper:
I can hardly wait for the second season premiere on Sunday the 27th!
Hot Fudge Sauce (altered just a bit - I used the microwave):
I found the frames at a thrift store with some kind of ugly prints inside, and replaced them with two botanical prints I had already. I really liked the way this pair turned out!
Last Thursday when I went down to the shop to check on my stuff, I found a lid for it!
Yes, the lid is yellow, but I don't care. Call me a rebel. It is the correct lid for this style of teapot. And I would rather have a "marriage" lid - A Lid Of A Different Color, if you will, than to have no lid at all!
Guide To Easy Entertaining, 1959, and Dinner For Two, 1958: 
Betty Crocker's Party Cookbook, 1960, and Outdoor Cook Book, 1961:
And also the Cooking Calendar from 1962:
I think I have all of the ones in this series. The larger format spiral books were printed later - they're great too. These little books are just full of simple and practical recipes- and they're GOOD! I also like the illustrations and the color photos. There's a reason why Betty Crocker has been around so long!
And realized we had this tin that I'd found in a box of old stuff that belonged to my mother-in-law's younger brother. It appears to be the very same one pictured in the advertisement. 
Just felt like posting it- I'm a nut for old ads and old stuff!
The photograph above is from a 1960's calendar with artwork by Millard Sheets. I love his rendition of Sleeping Beauty Castle!
in different color combinations:
I truly admire the handiwork that went into these ...
So colorful and pretty:
What's not to like?
Jantzen from 1950:
I like her pretty little swim dress on this old toffee tin - 40's or 50's?
Or perhaps you want to crochet your own plaid bikini and cover-up, like the ones modeled here by the lovely Shelley Hack and friend in 1975:
Or perhaps not.
