Welcome to Apple Blossom Time

Welcome to Apple Blossom Time

The life and times of an old-fashioned girl trying to live a vintage lifestyle in the American Midwest! Obsessed with good food, clarinet jazz and WWII history.

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My Journey Into Vintage Pyrex

My Journey Into Vintage Pyrex

Like a lot of vintage lifestyle enthusiasts, I have a soft spot in my heart for vintage bakeware. I love all sorts of brands — from Fireking to Prest-o, and Hotpoint but I’ve recently dipped a toe into vintage Pyrex …

American Christmas – WWII

American Christmas – WWII

Christmas, WWII: The year 1941 was a time of great change for Americans. Despite the tumultuous time, Christmas still remained an important holiday to many Americans. It was a time of traditions and wartime sacrifices. So, what was Christmas like …

Vintage Style Icon: Zoe Bell

Vintage Style Icon: Zoe Bell

Okay, so when you think of vintage style, the Kiwi stunt woman-turned-movie star Zoe Bell (Death Proof, Kill Bill, Xena: Warrior Princess, Angel of Death & Whip It see her in both capacities) isn’t the first person who …