1970s Retro Hand-Painted Ceramic Mushroom Figurine
In the '70s, mushrooms played a big role in interior home decor featuring everything from canister sets and wall plaques to figurines and even 'toadstool' furniture and lamps.
Other popular motifs of the time included butterflies, ladybugs, strawberries and colorful splash flowers.
Mushroom Decorative Canister Set
Saw this image recently and it got me thinking about how much we used to really enjoy reading 'back in the day'.
READING FOR ENJOYMENT & KNOWLEDGE
It wouldn't always be anything too 'cerebral' in our family - often just Historical Romance Novels. But, there is just nothing like reading an actual book!
BOOKS ARE AN ESCAPE INTO ANOTHER WORLD
Sounds silly, but these novels often had a lot of substance: Well-rounded Characters & Intricate Descriptions that draw you into Another World -- Beautiful Scenery, Architecture and Period Clothing.
ROMANTIC vs 'RAUNCHY'
Best of all, they would center around polite, courteous, wholesome 'clean read' and closed-door Romance that would evoke strong emotion, not overly done (but still very Romantic!).
BOOKS ARE QUIET, RELAXING & 'COZY'
If you miss all of this (like I do!) there is a new Romance Series that has all of these elements and more - Mysterious, Eerie, Romantic, Beautiful, Historic and even Dogs!
DETAILED & INTRIGUING INFORMATION
Information for Herbal Remedies as well as the Food, Music, Art and Customs from the time -- with much more woven throughout the stories.
FOR ENJOYMENT WITHOUT COMPROMISE!
The Thornecrest Series - https://mybook.to/thornecrestseries
Cover Image Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFqph92u_q4
MRS. ROPER IS BACK!!
The Iconic Mrs. Roper is Back! She has made a comeback in Romps, Pub Crawls, Parades, Festivals and Fundraiser Charity Events.
Her Character is from the Late 1970's Show The Ropers (1979-1980) & Three's Company (1977-1984)
JOIN IN THE FUN!!
Get the Whole 5-Pc. Mrs. Roper Costume Kit HERE or HERE!
Helen Roper could often be seen with her Red Brown Curly Wig, a Colorful Muumuu Caftan or Robe, Bold Bead Necklace, Drop Earrings, Oversized Sunglasses, & Fancy Bedroom Slippers.
Her husband, Stanley Roper, was usually seen in more bland neutral colors and styles: either Plaid Flannel Bathrobe, Leather Slippers, Slip On Shoes, Vest or Cardigan, Collared Shirt, & Belted Pants.
Enjoy Your Next Retro Mrs. Roper Romp Parade Festival!!
MORRIS THE CAT
Morris the Cat in 1970's Era 9-Lives Cat Food Commercial
Morris the Cat is the advertising mascot for 9Lives brand cat food, appearing on its packaging and in many of its television commercials from the 1970s.
Description
"A large orange tabby tomcat, the character of Morris the Cat is 'the world's most finicky cat', eating only 9Lives cat food and making this preference clear with humorously sardonic voice-over comments when offered other brands. Every can of 9Lives features Morris' 'signature'. Three different cats have played Morris the Cat.
The original Morris was discovered in 1968, at the Hinsdale Humane Society, a Chicago-area animal shelter, by professional animal handler Bob Martwick. An invention of the Leo Burnett advertising company where Martwick worked, Morris was featured in 58 television commercials which aired from 1969 to 1978. John Erwin provided the voice-over for the cat. Morris won two PATSY Awards (an award for animal performers in film and television) in 1972 and 1973. The original Morris died on July 7, 1978, in his native Chicago of old age.
All cats to play Morris have been rescue animals, either from an animal shelter or a cat rescue. After receiving multiple contacts from individuals who claimed that they were the original owner of Morris, Bob Martwick chose not to reveal which shelter he obtained the second Morris from. After a yearlong search, Martwick selected the second Morris, who began appearing in commercials in 1979. The first two cats to play Morris lived with Martwick as pets. Morris's popularity continued into the 1980s, with the Leo Burnett Company orchestrating a mock presidential campaign for Morris in 1988."
