The Happiness Project Chapter Two

Following through with "The Happiness Project" which is about marriage.  A great chapter on insights into marriage.  Whether one is married or not there are some quotes that I think are great.  One of my favorites " You can't change anyone else you can only work on yourself."

The Happiness Project Chapter One

I happened to be around some young people who mentioned this book.  I loved their enthusiasm as they explained how they were not only excited about following the suggestions in the book but seeing the changes in their lives.  Isn't that what New Year's resolutions are all about after all?  So I am going to post things that bring me happiness through out this year.

A little prettier to look at here.  My goals for January will focus on exercise, de-cluttering and attitude.  My sewing area will be first on my list and hopefully bright and organized by next weeks post.  We shall see...  I do recommend the book though as it goes through the authors life and the changes she decides to make.  I have no affiliation with the author just something fun I wanted to share.  Part of happiness is passing along those things that bring you joy.  

  

A Fun Read!

This book was recommended to me by Sally, as a very interesting look into the making of the Pink or Raspberry (Chanels words) suit for Jackie Kennedy.  A very enjoyable, light read, for the summer with interesting details of the making of this unique garment.  Once again Sally you educated me on what I thought was an original Chanel Suit.....     

Chanel

This is a book that I have really enjoyed.  I got this from LintonTweeds.com who have supplied Chanel and other designers for years with beautiful fabrics.  It is very interesting and goes into a lot of history, which I enjoy.  It will make you appreciate all that goes into couture garments.  

Vintage 1933

Thanks to my friend Kris Curtis here is a magazine from just a little over 80 years ago.  I love seeing how unique the designs were.  This magazine is Children's Dress March 1933, and priced at 4 1/2 D.  Not certain what the pricing is?

Just a few facts from 1933, it was the worst year for "The Great Depression" with 1 in 4, in the US 1 in 3 out of work.  How Much things cost in 1933 Average Cost of new house $5,750.00 Average wages per year $1,550.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas 10 cents Average Cost for house rent $18.00 per month Vacuum Cleaner $17.75 A loaf of Bread 7 cents Newport Boulevard Ladies Hat $1.69 A LB of Hamburger Meat 11 cents Silk and Rayon Stockings 39 cents a Pair Plymouth 6 Car$445.00 Health Building Tonic 89 cents Campbells Vegetable Soup 10 cents 1933 Vintage Radio $52.00 Average Laborers Wage $20.00 per week 

Below are some Prices for UK guides in Pounds Sterling 

Average House Price 530

I find the ads interesting.

This fabric introduced as Nucloaine I have never heard of?  Sounds rather sturdy to match the times.

Being a family that loves Ovaltine I loved this ad.

Not certain if this is readable so here is the first paragraph which I enjoyed.

  "More and more are mothers realising the value of making their children's clothes themselves.  That is one thing that the general slump has taught us.  But, certainly, unless you an afford to spend a big sum on dressing the children, it is impossible to buy ready mades that are not clumsy, ill-cut and of very indifferent material.

On the other hand, when mothers decide to become their children's dressmakers, what delightful little garments they can produce for just a few shillings!  It you have never made before, then this is a very good season to start, for all new little coats and frocks are being designed on simple, plain lines that are particularly easy to copy."

Whether sewing for children or yourself I think this sums up some of the reasons that I like to sew.

I think this is a cute design for chain stitch and satin stitch. 

The like the title "The Newest Styles For The Youngest Man"!  Very dapper.