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Crooner Culture

Archive for the ‘Culture of Living’ Category

July 26th, 2008

Crooner Culture Top 8 - Swanky Cocktail Recipes

Here are my favorite “Swanky Cocktails” posts, most courtesy from TheBar.com…

Hot New Miami Drink - Yellow Tomato Martini
Michael, Mojitos and The Rumba
Thirsty Thursdays - Royal Stretch
Sexy Chocolatini Recipes
Swanky Cocktails: Caipirissima
Weekend Song and Drink (Dancing Optional)
Pool Party Elegance 4th of July
New Year’s Eve Swank Drink Ideas

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July 25th, 2008

Dean Martin c. 1964

I stand by the fact that I was just born in the wrong era.
It makes me think about things like reincarnation and stuff sometimes, when I think about how drawn I am to the music and the lifestyle of the 40s, 50s, and 60s… I know, it’s weird, but it really makes me wonder.
Here’s […]

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June 7th, 2008

Wedding Songs on a Special Day

Dance Me to the End of LoveVettriano, JackBuy at AllPosters.com
My friends Chris and Nicole are getting married this afternoon. :)
One of the things I love about weddings is finding out what the bride and groom have chosen for their “first dance” wedding song. I know, most people like the romance of it all, the […]

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May 30th, 2008

Retro home decor: Orbit wall clock

I am SO IN LOVE with this Orbit retro wall clock!!
I want one so bad… and if I didn’t already know that it would be tacky as all get out to put more than one of these in the house, I’d put one in every room. Isn’t it beautiful?
(Image: Amazon.com)
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May 26th, 2008

Vintage Art - Freedom’s On Me.

Aside from the barbecues and the parades, Memorial Day is a day of remembering those who gave their lives for the freedom of the rest of us. One artist is paying tribute in a most amazing way.
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May 23rd, 2008

A minor obsession with Howard Hughes

(Image: Amazon.com)
I don’t know why, but I’ve always been oddly interested in Howard Hughes and his life story. So when The Aviator came out in 2004, featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, I was in heaven.
I love bio flicks like this in general, like Ray and Walk The Line, but I don’t know what it is about […]

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May 13th, 2008

Postal Chairman of the Board to Deliver ‘The’ Chairman of the Board

I so can’t wait for this tomorrow! I’m going to be at the post office first thing in the morning, with silver frame in hand!
Frank Sinatra Stamp to be issued May 13
Special Ceremonies in New York City, Las Vegas and Hoboken, NJ
Official press release and image after the jump…
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May 12th, 2008

Vintage Art - Golden Sable I and II

There’s something about that long, lean, stretched-hourglass figure that’s often featured in vintage ads for champagne. Tattinger used it (”it” being Grace Kelly) in one of their pieces, and here we have two by Poto Leifi for a company (that may be fictional, because I can’t find any info on it) called Golden Sable.
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May 10th, 2008

Vintage Art - Perfect prints for a home bar.

Got a bar area in your home? Like martinis and cosmos, and retro art?
About the Artwork
Freelance illustrator Steve Forney’s bold graphics are strongly influenced by 20th century poster art, historical themes, international events and travel. He works digitally and with an airbrush. The stylish simplicity and versatile colors lend his work a rich elegance […]

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May 7th, 2008

Vintage Art - Movie Room Classics

Anyone got a movie room in their home? You know what I’m talking about, with the huge screen, the big comfy chairs with the coolers in the armrests, surround sound?
I’ve only been in a couple of these, and no, they haven’t all been that extravagant, but people do love movies and they do love to […]

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