You may know me from my personal/crafty blog, Just Add Glitter and Stir. Never fear, I will still be posting pictures of Toot and my crafty ventures there but I thought that splitting off my vintage entries into its own blog was a "post in the right direction". lol
I chose the name Circle 7-2099, which was one of the phone numbers used in "I Love Lucy" (the NY phone company would give them new numbers to use), most notably "The Million Dollar Idea" episode where Lucy and Ethel attempt to sell salad dressing. (Speaking of which, ever wonder why they just didn't raise the price? lol)
Ethel selling Aunt Martha's Old Fashion Salad Dressing
I have had a love for vintage for as long as I can remember, thanks to my mom who is very much into vintage and antiques. (Typically "antique" is applied to anything pre-1920s while anything from the 1920s thru the 1980s is considered "vintage" and I like to throw in the 1990s for good luck, lol). I will say that although my favorite things are from the 1950s, I spent the better part of my late high school career and early 20s dressing late 60s-early 70s (I was a big follower of the Grunge Movement, kinda like hippies but less love and more emo, lol). So I am definitely not decade specific: if I see something that appeals to me I could care less what era it is from and you will see a wide range of styles and time periods on this blog.
So exactly what can you expect from Circle 7-2099?
-From my grand library of vintage magazines I will be sharing some scans for your personal use. :D-Some pictures from my so far small but hopefully growing closet of vintage clothes (especially hats, I L-I-V-E for vintage hats!!!)
-My favorite online vintage goodness (I'm a certified Etsy and Artfire Stalker! lol) and some amazing finds from my favorite brick and mortar haunts.
-Although I'm keeping my crafts on my personal blog, if inspiration hits and I create something particularly "vintage" I'll be sure to share it here!
-Personal family pictures that date as far back as the 1900s.
-I'm a huge collector of biographies/autobiographies of celebrities from the "Golden Age of Hollywood" (you can find my library list of completed reads in the left hand sidebar) and hope to share my thoughts on them with you.
-I love music, musicals, TV shows and movies from all eras, hello! lol So we'll gab about those too.
In conclusion, a little bit of everything! LOL I'm excited to be creating a new home for something that I am so passionate about! I do so hope that you'll join me here and spend some time sharing everything vintage! Feel free to follow me here, on Twitter and grab my button for your blog.
Thank you for taking the time to visit and leave your delightful comments! See you soon! :D
Well...I feel so honored to be the very first comment on the fabulous Circle 7-2099 blog! I will add you to my blog roll pronto sweet friend! I can't wait to see all the fabulousness you come up with here!!
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Karyn
Glad to hear all of the neat plans for the blog! Can't wait to see some of those pics from magazines! Adore the inspired name. I am all over the vintage era map too, love so much of it and rarely dislike any era's standouts.
ReplyDeleteMarie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
Charmed giveaway!
Congrats on the new blog Maggi....you know I'll be stalking BOTH!!! Love your style!!
ReplyDeleteOh and that WW pic is HILARIOUS!!! I think I had that exact same costume! It's hauntingly familiar!!)
Keep up your fabulous posts!! :)
This is great honey! I will post your button right away. What a clever name! Thanks for commenting on my Mockingbird post. You have to check out the film. Can't wait to see what's next here doll. Kori xoxo
ReplyDeleteWell since I'm smitten with both parts of the blog, I gotta have you listed twice in my blogroll Maggie lol.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining up at my blog too. I really appreciate that.
Erika
*sigh* i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeee u more than I did 5 minutes ago! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeletearen't you just the cutest thing now! Who is watching Toot while you write 2 blogs?!?!? Oh my, I'll be right over. No, wait, I don't know where you live. I'm sure you have it all worked out. Whew. I was worried for a minute there. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats...a dare i say that is my very favorite lucy...ever! Eth is a hoot...love the name can't wait to see what you have for the vintage gals....merry christmas cat~
ReplyDeleteSounds fabulous! Everything looks wonderful, too.
ReplyDeleteLooking good Maggi! Just popped by to say "hi" ...:)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on Circle 7-2099! Happy blogging my friend.
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Its me again,poping over to see the new site.Its wonderful and I love it.I can't wait for all the vintage eye candy.
ReplyDeleteXXOO Marie Antionette
Thanks for following my blog hun, i find BOTH your blogs fascinating, though how you manage to find time i don't know!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the magazine scans, i have a ton of magazines but no scanner yet so i can't share mine :( i will just have to enjoy yours!
xx
I wish you the best with your new blog. I think this will be ultra cool. I can't wait. I'm adding this blog to the blogroll of my Dino Lounge blog. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to following this blog. It sounds like it will be very entertaining!
ReplyDeleteWHoo-hoo! Another great blog!!! You so rock Maggi!
ReplyDeleteJust found this blog but it already looks awesome, and I can't wait to check back.
ReplyDeleteCool Blog! Best of luck with all your endeavors. Love the ad scans, etc. I have a stack of old movie mags from the 40s and 50s. When I get the chance I'll share some images with you. Again, love your new blog! -Sandi
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