A depiction of a fictional North American Main street. Almost entirely vector, the original is almost 6 feet wide and, zooming in, the...

I found a lovely 1957 Sunbeam mixer at the weekend. I thought I would use it as a 'model' in a new project.

The intertwining harmonies of the Alessi Brothers, singing 'Oh Lori,' fill the kitchen. It seems that the newspapers have nothing better...

Recently, I drove to the highest reaches of Coquitlam, towards Burke Mountain, to purchase a vintage wool blanket. I got chatting with...

In 2018, I was asked to go out to set to deliver some decoration items that I had made. I would always jump at the chance to get out of...

I caught these out of the corner of my eye, a month or so ago, in the local Sally Ann. What do you know? In an instant, down the chute I...

Someone in an online marketplace was selling a dirty, torn, and crumpled dry-cleaning bag for $20. It was something that looked as though...

(Photo: The Vege Burger range, courtesy of Gregory Sams) Photo: The Vege Burger range, courtesy of Gregory Sams) This weekend, I took...

Robert Opie in the Museum of Brands. Image copyright of Design Week: https://www.designweek.co.uk/issues/30-march-5-april-2015/we-display...

Left to Right: Dec. 9, 1967, Mrs. Ronald Gavito, 289 Muriel Drive, displays a Ouija Board and a Spirograph set, two of the most popular...

Today I added yet another item to my growing collection of mid-century kitchen appliances. Among the myriad other antique store...

Images: Top left - the Mac Fisheries Food Centre in the motion picture Cop Out, 1967 (copyright ABC/De Grunwald/Selmur Productions). Top...

This is my latest acquisition—a Minit Chef Pancaker, made by Feature Products of Chicago Illinois - Item #900. Year made - 1962. There...

I may be getting somewhat long-in the-tooth these days, but the 1950's were definitely before my time. Unlike the 70's, 80's, or 90's - I...

Recreating the look of the 1990's was far more challenging than any other decade. Unlike the '80's, packaging from the baked brie era has...

I am so glad you are able to join me on my nostalgic trip through the visual history of food packaging design. From the Suez Crisis to...