Monday, December 14, 2009

Christmas With Family Circle

Christmas through the years with great December covers from Family Circle magazine. Theirs is another publication that I have subscribed to for many, many years. I like it well enough that I have never stopped my subscription - and it also helps that it is less expensive than many of the others I like. Are these vintage covers precious, or what? 1949:
1950:

1952:
And here we have 1956- with cover art by one of my favorites (yes, I'm aware you knew that already!) Walt Disney "And Staff". Tina gave me this one - she knew I'd be delighted!
And what have we here? Another favorite artist's cover - from the great Norman Rockwell(1967):
And the most recent one:

They still put out a nice magazine with a pretty cover - and I'm still reading them.
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10 comments:

  1. Tina DawnDecember 14, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    I love the cover with the little girl and the baby doll under the tree. Conveys the joy of Christmas so well. Great post. Love T

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  2. LorloreDecember 14, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    I have always loved Family Circle, also. Great ideas, recipes, etc. A great 'family' magazine at a great price!

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  3. jungle dream pagodaDecember 14, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    these are soooo fab!
    don't you wish you could still order the stuff in the back of the mags?

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  4. AnthonyDecember 14, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    GREAT vintage Christmas covers! Thanks for sharing them with us, Heidi!

    The latest cover, when compared, just doesn't hold a candle to the older ones. Yet again proving, "They just don't make 'em like they used to..." :(

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  5. Jennifer DDecember 14, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Now I need to go get a Family Circle.I Haven't read one in years.
    Great post.

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  6. jamie@midcenturymaniaDecember 14, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    I love the little girls bathrobe on the 1952 cover. I love those cards you posted yesterday. They are beautiful.

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  7. Heidi AnnDecember 14, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    I'm so glad you all enjoyed them. I know what you mean, Anthony - they're just not the same!

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  8. yosemite faithDecember 15, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    the evolution of family circle! another winner heidi!

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  9. Kim G.December 15, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    This magazine reminds me of my mom, she always bought a copy at the grocery store when we were growing up.

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  10. Twyla and LindseyDecember 15, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Family Circle is such a wonderful tradition! I always am delighted when I find an old one at a sale. I love the one with the Disney cover. The colors are fantastic! Twyla

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