“It is impossible to make a house thoroughly hygienic
and up-to-date if its cupboards and drawers are allowed
to store articles which have long ago served their purpose.”
- The Home of To-Day (1934)
Maybe Grandma was a minimalist, after
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Translation: “Thank you darling for giving me a vacuum cleaner … and a blender” From Arts et Menager magazine, France, 1952 (click for bigger image) And to make it even more interesting, check out the vacuum attachments … one is a ‘seche Continue reading Were we really that easy to please in the 1950s? 
During my Big Beauty Cleanout, I found 115 products, most of whom have unpronounceable ingredients on the labels, destined for the bin in the basement. But I also found these few products, which I’m hoping will be green enough to remain in my routine this year. I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed by Continue reading Hoping for some green in the sea of rejects 
Earlier this year I experimented by planting an onion. If you’re interested, here is the progress so far… it’s huge! It’s the tall plant on the right (you can also see my out-of-control mint plant on the left. Mojitos anyone?) It’s up to my waist in height and has two 
I’m back from a long stretch of travelling that included Budapest, Singapore and Australia. Trying to conquer jet lag again, and seem to have forgotten the day of the week, so apologies that this post is one day late. I’ll just give you a few updates on happenings around Vintage Savoir Faire, and will resume Continue reading Jet lag, sewing machines and Hungarian corsets 
From Nationaal Archief on Flickr I hate housework. I can spend hours in the kitchen cooking, baking, experimenting and losing track of time. But when it comes time to clean up, I notice every single second of it. “Properly done, housework can become an important health factor.” says The Home of To-Day 
We don’t always need cutting edge technology to have less of an impact on the environment. And believe it or not, you don’t have to buy lots of products to be ‘green’ either. In fact, one of the best ways to reduce your impact on the environment is to rediscover vintage living! In honor Continue reading 5 vintage lifestyle hacks for greener living 
Fabulous vintage easter hat photo from George Eastman House on Flickr I hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend with friends and family! If you have some leftover easter chocolate, why don’t you try making Easter Bunny Blondies? 
Image from Schnittke Walking down the household cleaning aisle (or aisles!) in a big box store can be overwhelming. Not too long ago, I too had a cabinet full of cleaning supplies for every situation imaginable. Glass & mirror cleaner, kitchen cleaner, bathroom cleaner, degreaser, kitchen scrub, bathroom scrub, toilet cleaner, shower cleaner |
Hi, I'm Amanda, and I write about healthy and creative living by rediscovering vintage skills! I focus on good food, handmade beauty products, kitchen remedies, and getting crafty & creative, all from my small kitchen in London. First time visiting? Start here. 
 Don't forget that I'm just a regular person. I'm not a doctor, therapist, herbalist, aromatherapist, chef, expert or professional practitioner of anything I discuss here on Vintage Savoir Faire. I'm just really interested in vintage tips, detoxing my beauty routine and traditional remedies. So if you're unsure about anything, check with your doctor or a qualified professional before you try it! All the information on this site is provided on an as-is basis. Whew. Glad we cleared that up! |
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