a 1950 boy scouts bandana.

How charming, yes? I suppose it would be even more charming if boys actually carried handkerchiefs these days. Editor’s Note: Maybe not. Because handkerchiefs always sort of grossed me out. Link:  HICKOREE’S HARD GOODS

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tapestry poufs.

Frederique makes one-of-a-kind poufs from vintage tapestries. I love the barn scene pouf on the bottom. Two of each, please? Link:  FREDERIQUE MORREL

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nypl digital gallery.

I could spend hours at the NYPL Digital Gallery, so much, in fact, that I wouldn’t be surprised if Husband blocks the site from our internet capabilities. But if he did, where would I find such awesome painted eggs?

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matchmaker.

Faythe Levine (of Handmade Nation fame) captured this surreal moment of her mother wearing the exact same sweater as her — thirty years apart. Inspiring.

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vintage togetherness.

A fascinating article from National Geographic circa 1969: “Adults and children crowd a small public pool in Reykjavík to soak in natural hot water drawn from nearby springs. Although air temperatures range from the high 50’s in summer to below freezing in winter, the water remains around 85 degrees. Numerous outdoor pools operate year-round, doing

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vintage printable.

Vintage Printable is a website where yep, you guessed it — you can print vintage stuff. But not just ANY vintage stuff… the awesome kind. Like this piece. Whoa. I’m going to wallpaper my LIFE with this piece. p.s. Check out the scientific and cartography sections. Eek! website:  VINTAGE PRINTABLE

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