Pretty In Pink

Do you think pink? Mamie Eisenhower certainly did. Her legacy of pink still survives today in some unremodeled bathrooms across the country.

How did the wife of our 34th president of the United States influence so many housewives of the fifties? I believe most women could relate to her.
As a military wife, Mamie took great pride in making the home a comfortable place for her husband. Unlike president's wives before and after, she sought to compliment not overshadow or distract from her husbands career. She was a classy, kindhearted, down to earth mother, wife and hostess.
Its no wonder what Mamie did soon became a trend. From pink bathrooms, to pink kitchens, even down to her curly short fringe. Women of the mid fifties loved the First Lady.

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Rachel Davies Google+ December 8th, 2012

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Posted by: Rachel Davies @ Old Soul Retro

As far back as I can remember I have always had an interest in anything retro/vintage. My parents were collectors. I recall tagging along with them to thrift stores, estate sales, garage sales and even a few dusty old barn sales. It became a sort of treasure hunt to me. There is something about the feeling of finding that long lost special piece and bringing it back to life. It wasn't long before I became addicted and began my own collections. Antique rhinestone jewelry, baseball cards, recipes, kitchen gadgets, vinyl records, vintage magazines,books, sewing patterns and more. By adulthood, I began sewing projects from those vintage patterns, dressing in vintage clothing and styling my hair in "Victory Rolls". Through the years Retro/Vintage has become an obsession. I love the age of innocence back then. Men were gentlemen and women were ladies. Music was rich and meaningful. Things were made to last and people took pride in what they did. Perhaps, I am just an "Old Soul" but Retro/Vintage seems to spark a memory of years gone by. Each piece holds a story....a feeling. It is my privilege to share my passion with you.