With Easter around the corner, I have been Googling vintage Easter advertisements and came across some gems, which led me down the rabbit hole! NO pun intended, but it did lead me to chocolate bunnies. Ahh, Easter at Eaton’s! It…
Eaton’s at Christmas
“Wonderful place, this Christmas Store … the Yuletide decorations are up inside and out, soft music floods the aisles and Santa reigns on his throne. Floor after floor is filled with beautiful Christmas gift suggestions – something for everybody! So…
Vintage Christmas Ads from our Favourite Department Stores
Nothing says nostalgia like Vintage Christmas Ads! Especially when it’s from a favourite childhood department store. I’m guilty when it comes to anything Eaton’s related – gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. Every year, my sister-in-law (Glittering Ambition) and I get together with…
A Golden Model for the T. Eaton Company
My Grandpa, Stanley Golden landed his first job when he was only three years old – as a child model for the T. Eaton Company (Winnipeg). I’m not completely sure of how he landed such a fashionable role, but I have…
Hand me the Sargon, I’m out of Vodka and Metamucil
It’s been awhile since I’ve chatted about my latest genealogical discoveries, possibly because I came across an article which is undecidedly awkward? I don’t know much about Great Grandmamma Golden (I’ve been on a Downton fix, “grandmamma” sounds amazeballs to…
Have Yourself a Canadian Little Christmas
Boy, do I ever have a special treat for you today! I’ve teamed up with 8 amazing Canadian bloggers; bringing you an awesome array of Christmas activities, recipes, decor, adventure and more! It’s almost like choose your own adventure novel! Once…
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Eaton’s Grill Room
It’s no big secret, my adoration of Eaton’s comes inherently, most likely because everyone on the Golden side worked there. I found a cute letter my Grandpa Stan wrote to my Nana while away visiting his brother, Tom in Winnipeg – with little…
Cheers to our Nana!
Happy Birthday! I’ve opted for an early “Sunday Snapshots” in honour of our amazing Nana, on what would be her 96th Birthday. Time with Nana was always well spent. Weekends consisted of sewing, cooking and baking, trips to Eaton’s (with a…
Broadcast diy
It’s been awhile since I have blogged about any current DIY Projects, so I figured I would share/give you a glimpse of what I’ve been restoring. Here are your hints: It’s vintage, it was my grandpa’s and it’s in the…
Onwards, to the Minneapolis Club!
Treasure Hunting has been absolutely enthralling … it’s fascinating how far we’ve come; the mere click of a mouse and a few keystrokes can access information almost instantly. Through the power of the internet I have discovered many hidden secrets…
The Hunt for Golden Treasure – Part One
Straying from the norm of wedding posts, DIY and graphic design; this post is all about my Grandpa, Stanley Golden. The Hunt for Golden Treasure Begins! Interestingly enough, my Grandpa’s past is a bit of a mystery, and I have…
