INSTAGRAM DISCOVERY- Five Star Soda

When it comes to soda packaging, the aluminum can and plastic bottle are what we have become accustomed to. The glass bottle, however, is best for handcrafted soda, without plastic or aluminum to jeopardize the integrity of the flavor. The right amount of fizz and unique label graphics makes bottled soda not just a novelty, but a timeless classic.  

 

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Over at Five Star Soda, each soda is rated using a five star scale, complete with notes on flavor, aroma and overall taste. These well-written reviews include soda pop classics and handcrafted originals. Discovering new sodas to enjoy and reading the creatively written reviews makes Five Star Soda my favorite Instagram discovery so far!

 

Find out what they're about here and enjoy perusing their website!

Stay thirsty my friends!
Sincerely, Vera

 

 

 

REVIEW SF Vintage Shops- Pretty Penny & Haight Ashbury

I'd like to start off this post by saying that I am not a San Francisco native and I've only been to the Bay Area twice. But while I was there in March, these were the two places that stood out to me as great places to find vintage at affordable prices. I'm sure there are many more! 



at the Mission District store

REVIEW- LA Flea Markets- Rock n Roll Flea Market



THE INFO
Rock n Roll Flea Market
Every 1st Sunday

The Regent Theater in Downtown Los Angles

10AM-3PM

$2.00 Entrance Fee

FEATURES

Drinks

Vintage Clothing

Vinyl Dealers

Stars On Bikes...

Hi! How is everyone?
Sometime ago the girls and I went to Warner Brothers Studios, (more details on that will be in another post). When we were taking our private tour I noticed people riding around on bicycles, people that worked for the studio. I remembered that back in the day to get around the large lot of the movies studios the classic stars would ride bikes to get to point A to point B.

That's why the theme of today's post is "Stars on Bikes", I found a few neat pictures of celebrities at the studio and out and about hope you enjoy them!



Robert Taylor

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



Vintage on the Web: Free Paterns and More

Its been difficult to keep up with blog reading, but I thought it would be nice to share what I enjoyed recently.

 Britany from Va-Voom Vintage has a great selection of FREE  PDF patterns including one for a fabulous 1940s handbag & hat!

 

Our Etsy shop Brentwood Lane Vintage is having a SALE

This item SOLD see more here

Get Tippy Hendren's look from The Birds! Make Up Artist Lisa Eldrige shows how.

 

Wearing vintage gloves this winter but don't know your size? Jessica from Chronically Vintage makes it simple to understand in her gloves post.

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Have a great day!

--Viola

October In Pictures...