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60 vintage ’60s bathrooms with serious style: Sunken tubs, glam vanities & wild wallpaper
60s bathrooms were bold, colorful and fashion-forward. From sunken tubs to pink sinks, see how these retro spaces made bathrooms a true style statement.
20 easy & elegant vintage Easter egg decorating ideas
Find some elegantly vintage Easter egg crafts and artsy inspiration right here! The ideas may be old, but they'll probably seem new to you.
How much did you love this Brach’s Easter candy from the 60s? Bunnies, chicks, chocolate eggs & more
Brach's Easter candy from the '60s included chocolate malt & chocolate creme eggs, marshmallow-filled chicks and rabbits, and tiny jelly bird eggs.
These 40 vintage TV dinners look even better than we remember
Remember vintage TV dinners — shiny foil trays filled with delicious-looking dinner delights, waiting in the freezer for a special night? Plus find out the history of TV dinners!
These 16 best TV show theme songs were so unforgettable they turned into popular hit songs
Occasionally, top TV show theme songs aren't just popular - they join the soundtrack of a generation. These 16 hits won acclaim for being more than being the tune played over opening credits. Have a listen!
These 60+ vintage patio furniture sets - charming tables, chairs, chaises and more - were as popular in the 1940s through the 1970s as they are now.
How to make some adorable vintage Easter egg crafts (1965)
Find out how to make some sweet vintage Easter egg crafts for spring - everything from bunny-decorated eggs to lacquered lace eggshells.
Decorating Easter eggs through the decades: Fun ideas from the 50s to the 90s
As you prepare for your Easter celebration, check out these vintage Easter egg decorating ideas! There are probably a few you remember... and maybe one or two you haven't seen!
Erector Sets were the ultimate hands-on toy: See how they built more than just fun (1913)
The basic concept hasn't changed much in 100 years, but vintage Erector Sets like these are still popular, still inspiring creativity, and still being used to build everything from mini roller coasters to motorized robots.
The history of Levi's jeans shows that the power of a really good idea - like super-durable clothing that people like to wear - can make for a business that stays strong for more than 160 years.
1960s vacation homes: How Americans built affordable weekend retreats
See how 1960s vacation homes were designed for easy living, affordability and style, from simple A-frames to cozy beach cabins and mid-century ranches.
Metal ice cube trays: The cold, hard truth about old-school ice-making (1950s)
Before plastic trays, metal ice cube trays were a daily struggle — until a clever lever changed everything. Here’s how they shaped vintage kitchen life.
Slinky toy history: How a simple spring became a classic toy everyone has played with (1945)
The original vintage Slinky toy was an all-metal spring that thrilled kids by 'walking' down stairs. Invented by accident back in the forties, it's one of the classic toys that has stood the test of time.
Autism in the 1960s: The tragic misconceptions that shaped early understanding
What did people think of autism in the 1960s? Here’s a look back at some of the attempts to understand In the 1960s, autism was
In the start, she was known just as a dancing girl - but then her acting career blossomed. Here is a look back at young Joan Crawford's career - and her fashionable clothes, too.
When Green Acres hit TV screens in 1965, it flipped the usual sitcom formula on its head. Instead of small-town folks trying to make it
Misheard lyrics have fooled music fans for years -- turns out, "Hold me closer, Tony Danza" was never right. See the funniest lyric mistakes from classic hits!
Prell shampoo: The bold, bright & bouncy history of America’s favorite green bottle (1940s-80s)
Prell shampoo was popular since its introduction in the 1940s, and was best-known for being bright emerald green. Here, see how the product - and the brand's message - changed from the '40s to the '80s!
What old drive-in movie theaters were like in the 1950s & 60s – and why they were so popular
The 50s and 60s were the glory days for old drive-in movie theaters, when there were about 4000 such venues spread across the country. Take a look back!
This original Grasshopper Pie recipe creates a delicious and refreshing no-bake dessert, made up of a chocolate mint cream filling (with alcohol) in what's basically an Oreo crust.
‘The Outsiders’ classic ’80s epic movie: About the story & cast, plus see the trailer
The Outsiders starred several young actors on their way to fame: Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, C Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze and Tom Cruise.
Beehive hairstyle history: How this wild ‘60s trend took over America
So hot in the 60s, the dramatic, dome-shaped beehive can be created at home! With instructions directly from that decade, find out how to get the vintage beehive hairstyle that creates the illusion of tall elegance.
Fashion rings: The fancy 1950s/1960s vintage costume jewelry trend
Fashion rings in the 1950s and 60s were big, bold, and eye-catching. See how these oversized costume jewelry pieces became a must-have accessory.
The Match Game: How this wildly fun & offbeat show became a 70s sensation
The '70s TV classic 'Match Game' redefined the modern game show. It went against convention, appealed to a younger, hipper audience and ushered in a new era of television.
Manicotti cheese bake: An easy retro recipe from the 60s that still holds up
Here's an easy retro recipe from the '60s for a delicious Italian-style ricotta & mozzarella stuffed manicotti cheese bake!
Top songs of 1960 that ruled the airwaves and shaped a revolutionary decade
From rock and roll to soulful ballads, these top songs of 1960 dominated the charts and shaped the sound of the decade.
Weird retro ways to serve pineapple (and a few good ideas, too) from the 1940s-90s
From meat glazes to unique salads and totally vintage-style jello molds, the most iconic tropical fruit can make itself useful in so many ways. Here are some weird - and some good - retro ways to serve pineapple.
See 1960s paper dresses, the retro dress-in-a-can, foil dresses & other novelty womenswear
1960s paper dresses were fashionable, disposable, and many thought they'd be the next big thing! Take a look back!
These 26 unique 1960s kitchen islands were way ahead of their time
See what was cookin' in home design decades ago by checking out these kitchen islands from the 60s! They combined form, function, and fun, too.
See how vintage Spirograph toys made it easy for anyone to draw amazing geometric designs (1967)
The vintage Spirograph toys let you create millions of colorful, startlingly beautiful extraordinarily intricate designs in infinite variety - all you needed were pens, paper and the kit's plastic gears and wheels. Take a look!
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