My Dream Of Living In The Country

Ok, so every year for the Christmas holidays we go up to our mountain cabin in Tennessee. Even though I was born and raised in the city of Miami, I think I am a country girl at heart. Cause every time I go up there to TN I never want to leave. I feel that that's where I belong. Ever since I was a little girl I have always wanted to be part of that life. I always dreamed of having a big farm with lots of animals and having a nice country style home. The southern hospitality up there always makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. Here are some great pics that I took on this trip. I hope you all enjoy it.

Here are some pictures I took from the top of our mountain cabin drive-way.

























I am almost sure some day my dream of living in the country will come true. Look at this picture I took while taking a drive in the country on our way to Sevierville. The view is simply breath-taking. As you drive by there you feel so much calm and peace as if you're engulfed in a magical surreal world. A dream if I may, which honestly, I would never want to wake up from.




It is a vivid visual delight. If you've never been to Tennessee, I suggest you take some time, some day, to go up there and delight yourself in the beauty of nature and the great southern hospitality. If visiting Sevierville, Tennessee, there is a host of activities that will keep almost anyone occupied, including local attractions, sightseeing opportunities, shopping ventures, eateries, and outdoor sports for all athletic levels. Whether you prefer soaking in a hot-tub, or fly-fishing in a mountain stream, Sevierville will provide adequate leisure options for tourists. If eating is the highlight of your travel, then a 15-minute drive to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge is the norm. Tourists can sample southern cuisine, tavern food, funnel cakes, and candy shops by the dozens. Shoppers will be happy to know that Sevierville hosts up to 120 name-brand outlet shops; in addition there are antique and specialty shops tucked away along the countryside. Venturing beyond the city limits you will find everything from apple cider to fried zucchini.

Here's another amazing picture I took while driving in Sevierville!



















And this is one of my absolute favorites!


















It's a great place to bring your family; tourists should know that many local residents are Southern Babtist, and are very tolerant, but swearing and disorderly conduct are frowned upon. Common manners, however, will provide the expected southern hospitality Tennessee people are known for.

Tips From A Dometic Goddess: Keep your bathroom clean and fresh-smelling!

Cleaning your bathroom may sound like an arduous task but with these easy to do tips, you and your house help will be grinning away to a clean loo in no time!

Check for clogging in the drains, WC or washbasin pipes. To de-clog, pour boiling water into the drains followed by a cup of vinegar. Do not use the bathroom for a few hours. In fact, this is best done at night. You may also try a commercial de-clogger. If the stink persists, get a plumber (a tried-tested one, preferably) to check all drainage leading to the sewage point.
General bathroom hygiene is a must. On a daily basis, clean the toilet bowl using a good commercial toilet cleaner. Opt for reliable cleaning liquid soaps to clean the washbasin and countertop. For the floors, use a squeegee to get rid of excess water, and then get your help to sweep and mop. Make sure you wipe all the sanitary fittings using a wet cloth, dry off with a fresh cloth. Also clean the mirror using a soft cloth to remove water marks.
Follow a deep-clean routine once a week. Get your help to scrub floors, wall tiles, tub and shower stall thoroughly. She can use an old toothbrush to clean any mold or fungus growing in the tile grouting and in corners. For the mirror, use a commercial glass cleaner. But make sure you never spray directly on the mirror. Instead, spray it on a pad of cloth, and wipe the glass. Finish off by rubbing with a folded newspaper.
If you are using a shower curtain, get your help to clean the ends; she needs to dip the curtain end in half a bucket of warm water with soap suds. Leave for a while and brush clean. Always spread out the curtains after bath to allow for dripping and air circulation.
Avoid dampness. Make sure there's effective cross-ventilation. Switch on the exhaust fan after you've used the bathroom. The floor must be dry. Also, never leave wet towels or bathrugs in the bathroom.
You can place potpourri in a bowl or use commercial bathroom fresheners. Choose a perfumed toilet cleaner with disinfectant. Avoid phenyl - it has a strong smell.

What Is A Domestic Goddess

A domestic goddess is a woman who keeps her home clean, uncluttered, tastefully decorated, and ordered. She is an expert in the kitchen, a delightful baker, exceptional cook and incredible entertainer. A domestic goddess always looks sexy and gorgeous. She can work in the garden, carry her partner's golf clubs, put up shelves in the house, be a wonderful mother and a nympho in the bedroom. She knows and meets her spouse's every need. A domestic goddess is full of knowledge and can talk about many subjects which might be of interest to her spouse. She encourages him to watch the football game on TV and play poker with his friends. In return, a domestic goddess is adored and admired by her spouse. As she satisfies and fulfills his every need, he has no desire or need whatsoever to stray.

My Dreams Of A 1950s Living Room

I have dreamed of having a 1950s living room for the longest time now. I hope the day I own my own home, I can go all out with a true retro 1950s look for my home. I have been looking through tons and tons of photos on the internet and it's truly exciting to even begin to imagine how it will look. I love how back in the 50s new trends in furniture design and decoration for the home were inspired by art.

Here's another photo that is just delightful to look at. This is a true dream right here.

I'd love to just turn back time in my home to the 1950s by decorating any room with retro items. Replace modern kitchen appliances with vintage replicas, such as toasters and refrigerators, and paint walls with a bright shade. Add instant glamor to any room in my home by hanging black-and-white images of 1950s entertainment icons, such as Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis and James Dean. Display framed vintage movie posters in my den or entertainment room. If I can't find original posters, prints of many popular 1950s movies, such as "Rebel Without a Cause" and "All About Eve," I heard some are available in specialty shops.

My 1950s Tumblr

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Hope you all enjoy! :)

Vintage Life Network has moved!

Hey pallies, just a quick note that Vintage Life Network has moved to http://vintagelifenetwork.socialparadox.com/ I hope you all will join me there. And remember, we are the official network of all things vintage & retro :)

Tv's Greatest Housewives

Here is my tribute to television's greatest housewives. I have compiled a few of my favorites and sorry if I missed any.


Well we definitely must start with Lucy Ricardo America's favorite redhead and housewife!




June Cleaver from Leave It To Beaver. The archetypal suburban parent and housewife of the 1950s.






Edith Bunker from All In The Family. I think Edith Bunker had a great personality. I love her character. She was always so cheerful and so happy. Sometimes I wish I was more like her and I didn't let things phase me as much and I could just be happy all the time lol.


Roseanne Conner from the sitcom Roseanne, the bossy, loud, caustic, overweight, and dominant housewife.


Debra Barone from Everybody Loves Raymond the emotional, nagging wife of the title character and the most sensitive of all the Barones. However, most of it isn’t so obvious until some of the later seasons. She is often seen stressed out as a housewife, not only because she has to put up from Ray’s corny jokes and little assistance, but also because of Ray’s obnoxious, intrusive family members who often barge in uninvited and harass the later couple, leaving emotional havoc in their wake.


Harriet Nelson housewife from The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.


Margaret Anderson housewife from Father Knows Best.


Laura Petrie from The Dick Van Dyke Show. Rob's wife. A stay-at-home mom and former dancer in the U.S.O. (where she met Rob).


Samantha Stephens from Bewitched. A witch that pledges to forsake her powers and become a typical suburban housewife.


Morticia Addams from The Addams Family.


Peggy Bundy from Married With Children. The lazy, self-indulgent wife. She refuses to cook or clean the house, and prefers purchasing new clothes to washing the old ones. She refuses to consider taking a job.


Marie Barone from Everybody Loves Raymond. Is the main antagonist of the sitcom, wife of Frank, and matriarch of the Barone family.
As a housewife, she excels in household duties, including cooking, cleaning, taking care and providing for her family and any other businesses that include keeping and maintaining a good household. Marie is shown to be very narcissistic, arrogant, conceited and snobbish throughout the series, particularly towards her daughter-in-law Debra and other strangers including her friends Lee and Stan, Robert’s dates and people whom Ray works with. She has very high self-esteem and proclaims herself as a positive example of what every wife, mother and woman should be.


Florida Evans from Good Times.


Alice Kramden from The Honeymooners. The deadpan housewife.


Marge Simpson from The Simpsons. The well-meaning and extremely patient mother of the Simpson family.


Lily Munster from The Munsters. The matriarch of the Munster household, Lily is an undead vampire.

And those are all of my favorite TV Greatest Housewives. To join my new forum dedicated to them go to http://tvgreatesthousewives.proboards.com/index.cgi?

ENJOY! :)