Cape Cod’s charm reigns supreme in the summertime off Massachussetts’ coast, but as the leaves fall come September and the skies grow gray, there’s a homespun feeling of coziness to chase around the north shore of the state. Salem sees … Read the rest
Feminist Noir: Helen Jacey Smashes Stereotypes with a new Type of Heroine
By Katrina Simpson
Jailbird Detective is the novel that we’ve been waiting for. In 1940s Hollywood Elvira Slade is an ex-con from London with a shady past… We talk to her creator, Helen Jacey.
I’ve always been a huge Forties … Read the rest
The Lost Romance of the Pen Pal
By Diana Lyndhurst
The year was 1997.
I was sixteen years old and stuck in a small Australian town, waiting for my life to start. No one I knew had the same interests as me and I felt very lonely … Read the rest
Breakfast with Flowers: Lemon Lavender Scones
By Heather Barnes
These recipes were inspired after traveling to the English countryside in March when the hills were blanketed in flowers. I have an affinity for flowers and try and use them as much as possible in my cooking … Read the rest
Magnolia Avenue: Burbank’s Best Vintage Secret
Story and Photos by Darlene Alvarez
Nestled between suburban sprawl and an array of t.v. studios lie Magnolia Blvd. This Burbank street is host to a wide variety of vintage stores, both authentic and inspired. It seems there’s something for … Read the rest
Perfecting Vintage: The Brush Out 101
No look beautifully captures the past and takes you back to the glitz and glamour of the 20th Century like a perfect coif that is brushed out. Those flowy, soft waves that framed the faces of Lauren Bacall and Rita … Read the rest
Breakfast with Flowers: Strawberry Rose Ice Cream & Chia Pudding Parfait
By Heather Barnes
These recipes were inspired after traveling to the English countryside in March when the hills were blanketed in flowers. I have an affinity for flowers and try and use them as much as possible in my cooking … Read the rest
(500) Days of Summer: Where I first Spotted Vintage for the Every Woman
By Paris Kim
Film Stills via 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
It’s the wonderful, sunny time of the year where I find some time to celebrate its coming with a simple movie called (500) Days of Summer, and to … Read the rest
The Sweetest Memories: Classic Scents for Spring & Summer
Scents, no matter how soft or strong they may be, possess an unnerving magic that brings us back to the fondest or just plain particular moments in our lives. Like how we know the lyrics to a beloved song frequently … Read the rest
A Sweet Wreath for Instant Southern Hospitality
Photos by Marjorie Magazine
A simple wreath is anything but. Hung proudly on front doors or across fences and even displayed at the dinner table for a centerpiece, they symbolize a celebration of sorts. In the winter, there’s lush holly … Read the rest