Housewife

Dita Von Teese, known as “The Queen of Burlesque,” lives in glam retro style at home in L.A., and it's featured in InStyle magazine.

Personal choices — both in relationships and in the workplace — make up one’s life. Despite the fact that some gender stereotypes still influence how individuals envision their ideal life, both men and women are equally driven to achieve their goals. Particularly in the case of women, some opt to remain at home while others want to continue working, even after getting married. It doesn’t matter what you do as long as it makes you happy. So today, we’re sharing opinions on this subject and…

Why marriage advice from the 1950s shouldn't be so easily dismissed, and is a stark warning for wives who dream of a romantic relationship that'll stand the test of time. Perhaps we need to turn our backs on "modern" advice, and take a leaf out of a midcentury manual instead.

Take a fun look back at the stereotypical ’50s housewife, as she vacuums in heels, washes dishes wearing pearls, and makes everything practically perfect.

Vintage pieces offer a unique and timeless quality to any outfit or home decor. Incorporating vintage pieces into your modern style can add personality and interest to your overall aesthetic. In this...

A lighthearted look back at the 50s housewife during the sunny days of yesteryear, when a woman's home was her castle -- and her kitchen was the heart of that home.

I decided to try a week-long cleaning experiment, to see if I could unlock Grandma’s secret to a clean home and how it would fit into my modern lifestyle.

Hello and welcome to week one of the Vintage Housewife Sew Along Today we are doing the Baking Block If you have not downloaded the Sew Along Guide PDF CLICK HERE so that you can "Bee Prepared" My blog post telling you all about the guide and how to use it was 3 weeks ago... if you need to refer back to it CLICK HERE ***NOTE*** When this sew along is over... I'll add a list of links at the bottom of this post to each week's tutorials. Just scroll down and click on each one that you would…

Craving a more simple life? Living a more vintage life may be the answer. There is so much we can learn from the housewives that came before us.

To go along with the fabulous guest post {click her to read the guest post}, compliments of Brita from B. Britnell, and in honor of the upcoming throw back Thursday {yes, I realize it’s Wednesday night} I thought I would do a post on aprons tonight! Call me a little crazy but for the past few years I have really wanted an apron, more specifically an apron form Anthropologie.. Incase you are wondering… no, I am not someone who cooks on a daily or even a weekly basis {not good, I know} but I…