Yes, it’s that time of year again: the run-up to Christmas! This post is a christmassy peek back in time – 60 years ago to be exact. Although not that different from now: Crafting, entertaining, and consumerism. But it seems so much more colourful (even with black and white images) and somehow, innocent. Grab a drink, sit down and check out:
Sewing, knitting and crafting
And here are some tips on how to prepare for the day:
Let’s not forget that this magazine is there to sell so here are adverts and advertorials for gift ideas, all quite ‘Mad Men’, and I think they’re fab!
There is a fascinating article about the history of ‘Goya’ at the Amersham museum site – do check it out!
I hope you feel inspired to try your hand at card-making or gift packaging – or maybe you have some tips that you’d like to share?
Happy ‘Vorweihnachtszeit’ (Pre-Christmas period)! I’ll leave you with a song from the same era that those young, gay and get-ahead readers might have listened to (it’s by Burt Bacharach, so just sit back and enjoy)
Always fun to see advertisements from years gone by. 🙂
Great share, Wibi. That issue of Honey is just packed with goodness! All of the photos are a treat to see, especially the dancing ones and the Christmas morning family. Love the Jane Seymour and Goya adverts! I might be having some similar early 60s magazines coming my way soon (I hope) 😎😍😊
Thank you, and can’t wait for your finds! 😊
These are fantastic! While the photos are pretty fab, the party games win for me 😉
What a fantastic post Wibi !
Wonderful pics & oddities from another time… Would definitely take one of those talc sets – too old to worry about the health risks now haha – & balloons 🎈!! Had forgotten they used to be a Christmas essential – will look for some over the weekend!
Thanks !
PS sure you are a hip chick !
Thank you 😊