Reprise Loves: Dr Pepper

I'm a Pepper, as are most of my family members. My sweetie brought me home a 12 pack of Dr Pepper made with REAL sugar. Yummy! If that doesn't bring back memories of my childhood, I don't know what else will.

This is an old Dr Pepper advertisment from 1927. Dr Pepper was created in Waco, Texas in 1885 and, as such, is the oldest major soft drink brand in America. It is only natural that my family that has roots in Texas would be such a big fan of this soft drink. Happy 125 Birthday Dr Pepper! Are you a Pepper too?

Saucy Saturdays: Suntan Lotion

Vintage 1955 advertisement for Titan Suntan Lotion. Enjoy your Saturday and remember to wear suntan lotion so you don't get burned!

1950s Beach Dudes by grnidlady

Forgotten Fridays: Typewriters

I am old enough to not only remember typewriters but to have actually used them in school and at work. I even took a typing class in High School and was bummed because I got a C. Many school reports and letters were composed on a typewriter. My favorite typewriter was my early 1970s Underwood student portable with cover. I won it in a magazine subscription selling contest. In those days, mistakes were not as easy to remedy as the ease of typing on a computer keyboard today.

Here is a retro style business card that I designed that is in my Reprise Vintage shop.

Retro Secretary by grnidlady

Ring, Ring

I've been enjoying going through my old magazines from the 1940's. It is fun to read and explore the world as it was before I was born. I guess I kind of glamorize those days because to me it seems like it was a more romantic age. I love the illustrations and ads that I find in those magazines. Many of the products I recognize but others have gone from our store shelves and homes. It is also fun to see that stars promoted items in those days too. I don't think they were paid as much as the today's stars are paid for endorsing an item though. I've listed some vintage product ads along with some movie promo ads in my reprise shop at etsy.