2nd Liebster Award

 

Hi!!!

We have been nominated the the Liebster blog award by the vintage home sewist! She is a lovely blogger from Georgia who blogs about her sewing adventures.

(http://thevintagehomesewist.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/my-first-award/)

 

Here are the 11 questions!

 

1. What inspired you to start your blog?

I enjoyed reading other girls blogs about sewing and vintage fashion. We have a mini library of many vintage books on sewing, decor and lifestyle and thought it would be nice to contribute to the blogging world.

 

2. How long have you been blogging?

I think its been about two years maybe three.

 

3. What motivates you to get things done?

I love to accomplish things- so the satisfaction of completing something Ive stared is a big motivator.

 

4. Do you have a favorite old movie?

Its hard to pick just one- lately my favorite movie has been 12 Angry Men. That movie is superb!

 

5. If you could be any fruit, which fruit would you be and why?

A pineapple- its might seem hard on the outside but its all goodness on the inside.

 

6. What is an oddball fact about yourself?

I sweep the kitchen everyday- sometimes multiple times a day.

 

7. Why did you choose the name of your blog?

The girls and I made it up while watching a Burt Lancaster movie and like the sound of it.

 

8. What is your favorite book?

I actually don't have a favorite book, but I do love a good vintage mystery.

 

9. What is your main goal for 2014?

Sew up a new wardrobe!

 

10. What color eyes do you have?

Light brown

 

11. What is something that makes you really happy?

Spending time with my sisters 

 

Los Angeles skyline view from the Hollywood Hills

 

Okay now for 11 facts!

 

1. I'm the youngest sister.

2. I've never died my hair.

3. Ive only lived in California

 4. My favorite decade is the 1930's and 1960's

5. I learned to sew at 15yrs old .

6 I enjoy having an Etsy shop

7. I'm addicted to thrifting

8. I enjoy listing to 60's rock and big band music

9. I know a little bit of American Sign Language

10. I have two cats

11. I enjoy creative writing.  

 

Thank you Bessie!

 

Sincerly, Vera

The Mod Factory

 Hello! How is everyone?

 

 

This week we opened a new shop on Etsy- The Mod Factory! This was an idea we've had for a long time, even before we started this blog. On this shop we will sell items for the 1960'-1970's that encapsulate mod and groovy style. We search the west coast looking for high quality,striking and unique clothing. Find out more about the story of the shop on the About section on our Etsy.

 

Feel free to take a look!

Till next time--
Sincerly, Vera



TCM Film Festival 2013- Day 1:The Great Escape

 

For all you classic movie fans, listen up! Turner Classic Movies has been hosting a 3 day film festival for the past four years--showing many movies in theaters located in the heart of Hollywood. Some films have been restored, others realeased in original 1950s 3D, and some dusted off from the vault shown to the public for the first time since their original release.

 

 

Having missed the festival last year, the girls and I were excited to catch it this time around. We were able to go and see The Great Escape (1963) on Friday, Starring Steve McQueen, James Garner, and James Coburn.
 

 

Played in the famous Grauman's Chinese Theater, it provided a fabulous vintage backdrop. It was also exciting because we had never been inside before! Viv took some snapshots of the interior of the theater and outside of it amidst the crowds and character impersonators on the iconic Hollywood Blvd. Ben Mankiewicz talked to the film's producer Walter Mirisch before the film began, setting the premise for the film. Over all, it was a fun experience!

 

Inside the theater above the screen



Decor of the lobby



Lobby Lighting



Close-Up of the lobby carpet



Wall art in the lobby

Down the stairs to the Women's bathroom

Women's Sitting Room



Even the heating vents stick to the theme!

Its been a few weeks since we've attended but we can't wait for next year! We also atttended Sunday, but we'll share that day in another post. Long live the classics!
 

 

The location of the after-party across the street

--Viola



Our 1-year Blogiversary!!--Inspirations & Thank You

I can't believe we totally forgot we started this blog last year on March 11th! We would like to thank all of our followers and those who have inspired us :)

Here are a few things that have inspired us this last blog-year:


Cute Outfit Posts By Andi B. Goode



Solanah's Awesome Vintage Luggage


Harlow's Fab Photos


Ivy's Hobnail Collection

 

 Casey's Adoreable Sewing Projects

 

Evie's Vintage Repro Sewing

Bessie M.'s Great Selection of  Vintage Patterns

 

Those were just a handfull of inspirations from last year. Hopefully you stay on the ride with us as we blog away about all things vintage.

 

--Viola :)

 

*Don't forget that Google is getting rid of their RSS feed reader July 1st*



A Pleasant Surprise!

Hello everyone, sorry for disappearing ...

 

 

I must say this was a pleasant surprise we did not expect it! Evie over at La Coutuirere Dimanche has chosen us for the Very Inspiring Blogger award. You may recognize her from We Sew Retro-Thanks Evie!

The rules of the award are to thank who gave it to you, share 7 things about yourself, then nominate 10 other bloggers and let them know in a comment they have been nominated.
Here goes:

 

 

Viv:
 

1. In Austria I went on a Sound of Music Tour!

  2. Would love to learn how to pattern draft
3. I wish I could dress someones kids vintage

4. I can't knit 

5. I don't drink coffee 

6. I find the coolest stuff on people curbs

7. I wear contacts

 

 

Viola:
 

1. I have an obsession with vintage luggage and eyeglasses

2. I love to bake-especially desserts!

3. People mistake Vera and I as twins when we are together

4. I wrote a play when I was nine years old

5. I learned to sew 3 years ago

6. I don't know how to swing dance :( I'm going to make my friend teach me

7. I love finding vintage schoolbooks
 

 

Vera:

1. I'm a guitar nerd and I play a little too 

2. I own over ten polyester shirts (I'll probably post about it one of these days) 

3. I've never learned to sew in a zipper! (I don't know how that one slipped through the cracks)

4. I didn't learn to ride a bike until I was ten

5. I often get mistaken for the middle sister instead of the youngest

6. I LOVE the 1930's

7. I've always dreamed of learning to surf (I will one of these days)

After searching and debating, here are the 10 blogger nominees:
 

1. Vintage at Heart

2. Evie's Tea Room

3. Elegant Musings

4. Tuppence Ha' Penny

5. The Fiercest Lilli-Putian 

6. Ruby Slipper Journeys

7. Va-Voom Vintage

8. Fifties Darling

9. Johanna Ost

10. Little Black Car 



Liebster Blog Award!

 Thanks to Ivy over at Evie's Tea Room for pleasantly surprising us with the Liebster Blog award.  We've enjoyed reading her answers to the questions given to her by Harlow...

 

Finally here are our answers to the 11 great questions Ivy created.

 

*VERA*
 



How long have you embraced vintage and why?

I've always loved vintage, but didn't start wearing it till about three years ago... I decided to embrace being different because I felt like modern styles didn't match my personality .
 

Which famous person/historical figure would you have dinner with?

 Julia Child, she can make the dinner too!
 

Which famous person/historical figure would you go shopping with?

Twiggy, I love her hip 60's style!
 

If you wear red lipstick, which is kind is your favorite?

I haven't found a favorite yet. I usually just wear whatever is cheap and works.
 

What era inspires and intrigues you the most?

Most recently I feel like I've rediscovered 1920's! And I've always loved the 1960's,  I can look at 60's fashion photos for hours (as you can tell by my pinterest).
 

If you could live a second life as a different person, which time period would you live in?

The 1930's (without the depression), I would love an Art Deco home!
 

What is the strangest vintage item you own?

Um, I think probably my Farmers Insurance Guide
 

What are some great qualities you have?

Appreciation and honesty
 

What it your favorite material?

Good old cotton!
 

What is your favorite vintage name for a female?

Cora (it sounds like a tough girl name from the 40's)
 

What is your favorite vintage name for a male?

Bruce (like Bruce Wayne, I've always liked Batman)


*VIOLA*

How long have you embraced vintage and why?

I loved vintage ever since I was l little girl, but I didn't actually start wearing it until I was a teenager. It made me feel like myself and I enjoy exploring different styles.


Which famous person/historical figure would you like to have dinner with?

Norma Shearer...she resembles my grandmother


Which famous person/historical figure would you like to go shopping with?

Edith Head. She'll make me look amazing!


If you wear red lipstick, which kind is your favorite?

I love wearing true reds and orange reds. But I haven't found one that doesn't turn pinkish on me  yet.

What era inspires you and intrigues you the most?

This is hard...Victorian has always fascinated me, but I can always find inspiration in the 1960s
 

If you could live life as a second person, which time period would you live in?

The 1940s

What is the strangest vintage item you own?

A vintage silver crumb sweeper

What are some great qualities you have?

I am a very patient person and I love to learn.

What is your favorite material?

Corduroy or Brocade

What is your favorite vintage name for a female?

Veronica

What is your favorite vintage name for a male?

Jeff


*VIVIAN*

How long have you embraced vintage and why?

Growing up watching old movies and musicals, I naturally gravitated towards those styles. It didn't become a part of my wardrobe until about 2009. I've always admired the way people of past decades dressed and felt that it matched my personality best.

Which famous person/historical figure would you like to have dinner with?

Judy Holiday...she will keep me entertained

Which famous person/historical figure would you like to go shopping with?

Esther Williams....bathing suit shopping!

If you wear red lipstick, which kind is your favorite?

My current go to is Merlot by Clinique

What era inspires you and intrigues you the most?

I cant pick just one, I'd say the 50's and 70's

If you could live life as a second person, which time period would you live in?

the 1950's...

What is the strangest vintage item you own?

1960's Sew-In sweat guards, unused and still in their original package ...lol!

What are some great qualities you have?

resourceful, perseverance

What is your favorite material?

silk & suiting...

What is your favorite vintage name for a female?

Ginger (like Ginger Rogers)

What is your favorite vintage name for a male?

Victor
 

Now its time to pick the five additional blogs to receive this award; being new to the blogger world this was a very difficult decision!

Women Then
Vintage Lovin' Gal
Blue Ginger Doll
Between Me, You and the Gate Post
Like Johnny and June

Congrats everyone!!

If you are given the award:

1. Link and follow the blogger who awarded you.

2. Blog about the award.

3. Give the award to 5 other bloggers, preferably with less than 200 followers.

4. Answer the 11 questions we ask and give 11 of your own to the bloggers you award

Here are our Questions:

 

1. Why did you decide to create a blog?

 

2. Do you have any friends who share the same passion for vintage?

 

3. What decade first drew you into dressing vintage?

 

4. Before you embraced vintage what was your style?

 

5. Besides wearing vintage styled clothes do you also watch old movies and listen to vintage music? If so what is your favorite movie and artist/genre?

 

6. What is the oddest vintage recipe you've tried, want to try, or seen someone else try?

 

7. What is your favorite place to shop for vintage inspired or authentic vintage clothes?

 

8. What has been your most exciting find?

 

9. What is your favorite vintage hair style? (Either describe it or insert a picture).

 

10. If your life was adapted into a vintage movie, what actor would you want to play you?

 

11. Do you use vintage terminology and/or slang?

 

Happy blogging!

--Viv, Viola, Vera



ETSY SHOP Now Open for Business!

 

 

We've created Brentwood Lane Vintage on Etsy!
Check it out!
 

Since today is the Grand Opening, everything will be discounted!!!

Hurry it ends Monday, December 24th!

Punch this in at check out for the discount.

 BLACK2012

 

And remember there are only three days left for the Tangee give away, don't forget to enter!

 

 

 

Always,

Viola, Vera & Viv

Hello There!

Were back just like we promised! This is the first summer out blog has been up and were very excited to get this show on the road. As you've read in the Welcome to Brentwood Lane section on the side we are three sister's who LOVE vintage things. We all really appreciate the history craft and skill that went into the many vintage things that we find today (read more about us on the About Us page). What type of posts should you expect? Sewed creations, outfit posts, thrift store finds, interesting tutorials, vintage beauty tips, ideas on how to decorate your home and brief history on random vintage topics. Feel free to tell us what you like best! Hope you enjoy the ride as we strive to create the ultimate vintage resource for fashion, beauty, decor, food, and history! Comment, put reactions to our posts and take our polls, we appreciate your feedback, as we become better bloggers.

 

--Viv, Viola, Vera