70th Anniversary of VJ Day and the End of WWII

Today marks the 70th anniversary VJ Day, the day the treaty with Japan was signed marking an end to World War II.  I am proud to say the my dad's father, Frank, served in the army at the tail end of the war and the transition to peacetime (he was too young to serve before) and my mom had two aunts who served in the WACS. Norine served during the war and was stationed in the Philippines and Claire Estelle served during peacetime.

• This vintage wartime ad from Sunshine Books features a WAC and a WAVE.  Less well remembered than their army and navy counterparts, there were also WASPS who flew every type of aircraft in the Air Force as they ferried planes across the country.
• This patriotic rhinestone V for Victory pin is available from Small Town Vintage Shop.
• This sweet celluloid pin back V-J Day button is available from Brooklyn Antiques.
• This fun cute little army jeep and driver brooch is available in our own shop.  
• Finally, this iconic The Kiss print, which captured the effervescent relief of the end of the war, is available from Falstaff Trading. 

Happy 99th Birthday National Park Service!

Today is the 99th birthday of one of America's greatest treasures, our National Park Service.  To celebrate we've put together a collection inspired by all the picnics that have taken place over the last century across the country at these beautiful parks.

Clockwise from the upper right corner:

• This National Park Checklist Map from Treehouse Modern is the perfect way to pick a spot for your picnic and keep track of all the places you have been!   
• This fun vintage blue and white enamel picnic set from Foxbride is ready to carry all of your delectibles in a wicker basket!
• Bright and cheery, this vintage red and white Simtex picnic tablecloth from Uncle Bunk's Trunk will show your scrumptious treats of to perfection!  
• These vintage denim shorts from Trunk of Dresses will take you from eating to hiking.  She has cute tops to choose from too!
• Cute and comfortable these vintage red leather sandals from Super Queenie Retro were made for seeing the sights and being seen!
• Finally, these vintage red carved starburst Bakelite earrings from our own shop add that extra bit of fabulousness to any outfit!