Wednesday, April 22, 2009

My Nanny in the 1940's

Happy Wednesday! These are just some of the pictures of my Nanny when she was a teenager back in the early 1940's. You can't tell from these photo's, of course, but my Nanny had the most wonderful red hair and a face full of freckles! One of my favorite pictures is still yet to come!

Also, I can now say that I am truly obsessed with Little Edie of Grey Gardens. I'm lucky enough to have HBO on demand so I've already watched the new Grey Gardens film with Drew Barrymore FIVE times...lol. I can't get enough! My adorable hubby even sits and watches bit's with me and always leaves saying, "This is great! I have to watch the documentary again!" I love him! Have a great day everyone! :o)
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25 comments:

  1. muchloveApril 22, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    she's beautiful!
    I love seeing old photos of dear family members.

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  2. LexieApril 22, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    awww beautiful!

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  3. Meaghan KellyApril 22, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    these are great! i love the bathing suit one! what a fantastic post!
    i still havn't gotten my hands on the old pictures of my grandma that she has at her place! i want to do a post like this too!

    also, my man also watched that movie with me and was just like "what a couple of looney tunes! i love it!"
    hahah!

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  4. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Your Nanny was a KNOCKOUT! Thanks for sharing these lovely, lovely images of her.

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  5. ToniApril 22, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    how pretty! that' so fun that your grandma has these pictures for you to see. i love all your inspiring photos from your life!

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  6. reckless daughterApril 22, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    whoa! five times! I've watched it 1 and a half and I thought that was alot ;)

    I liked the movie but I LOVE the documentary. such the edies were characters.

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  7. The Freelancer's FashionBlogApril 22, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    I'm really entchanted by both Edies, but Big Edie mostly from her younger years, as a too bohemina for the hamptons housewife. She was such a beauty when she was young. But still more of Little Edie, just like you. Can't wait to see the movie version of them, or the documentary as a whole (Iäve seen it only in bits and pieces on the web...

    And lovely pics. Iadore the old pics of my grandparents too. Both my grandfathers were real hunks :D

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  8. Angela TolsmaApril 22, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    I love the swimsuits!!

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  9. LFApril 22, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    That beach photo! love love

    jess s//hippie frou frou

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  10. EyeliahApril 22, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    She is stunning, love the fashion thanks for sharing.

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  11. RaquelApril 22, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    oh she was so gorgeous! I can totally imagine her red headed :)
    hope you're great dear.
    xx

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  12. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseApril 22, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    She was such a doll! I just love the way they used to style their hair.

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  13. alexandra greccoApril 22, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    beautiful. love this collage : )
    xo

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  14. Unapologetically MaraApril 23, 2009 at 2:23 AM

    Your granny looks absolutely gorgeous..I wish we could see the red hair as well!!

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  15. Casey MauraApril 23, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    What a beautiful and stylish gal! I wish I had her outfits... lol! I love seeing family photos; they always seem so fun! I've been trying for years to get some photos of my Nana when she was my age back in the 40s; apparently she was quite a looker and had her own sense of unique style too. Alas, haven't been able to get any of those yet... ;)

    That is too cute about your husband watching GG with you! ;)

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  16. AriellaApril 23, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    oh, she was beautiful indeed :) I wish I had more photos of my grandmothers in their teens.

    I've heard so much about the Grey Gardens now... I'm quite intrigued. I wonder if I can download it somewhere?

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  17. Jolie GoodnightApril 24, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    Is the new movie as good as the old documentary? Does Drew do it justice?

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  18. ShenanigansApril 24, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    She was gorgeous.

    I just adore the 1940s fashion especially the bathing suits.

    This reminds me when I was looking at my Gigi's pictures.

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  19. sarahApril 25, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    She was very beautiful! I just discovered your blog, it's amazing!!!

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  20. AnonymousApril 25, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    These photos are so beautiful, and your granny, what a stunner? A real natural beauty.

    I think i'm definitely going to have to see this film now!

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  21. MoApril 25, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    beautiful pictures !

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  22. AnonymousApril 26, 2009 at 3:24 AM

    Those photos are beautiful, I think I'm addicted to old photos. Thank you!

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  23. CynthiaApril 26, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Wow! This is so cool to have these photos! I love the one on the beach.

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  24. RhiannonApril 26, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Your grandma was adorable! How lucky that you have such cute and fashionable photos of your grandma and mom!!!

    Oh, and I haven't seen the G.G.movie yet so I'm glad to hear that you like it! Also that's just wonderful that your husbands loves the documentary! I have a feeling my boyfriend would hate it, which makes me sad because it's really one my favorite things.

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  25. AlicePleasanceApril 27, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Great pictures!

    I'm really glad to here you liked Grey Gardens! I can't wait to see the new movie, I love the whole thing about the Edies :-)

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