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Heart Compacts at Retro A-Go-Go

I was checking out the new stuff at Retro-a-go-go.com and thought these new heart compacts were just too cute. Each one has retro art on the front, and inside a mirror and a frame for a picture. Get them here for $21.99.

...because there was actually a time with NO VOICE MAIL!

From The Homemaker's Encyclopedia -- 1954

Ballantines Hotel -- Palm Springs

From their website:

"Unique among Palm Springs Hotels: Ballantines Hotel, the original Palm Springs Hotel in the Ballantines Group and one of the first Palm Springs Hotels to lead the mid-century modernism revival in a bold and colorful style...Ballantines offers a small and intimate boutique hotel with an emphasis on vintage 50's kitsch. Ballantines original is a fun-loving location with 14 rooms all differently themed, private patios, a poolside bar and massage room..."

The Theme rooms include such motifs as "Rebel Studio," "Audrey Hepburn," and "50's Musical." Reservations are required. Features authentic period furniture and in-house 50's and B movies. For more info, visit BallantinesOriginalHotel.com.

Nose-cone art Watches

War is hell, but it makes a fine excuse to support your troops with pictures of sexy ladies with missiles! These watches featuring WW2 nose-cone art are available at pilotwear.com for $32.95. Check out all the styles here.