Marion Richardson Script, the Classic British Italic Handwriting Series
Here is a cover from a Marion Richardson handwriting book that came from The Everett School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. (Everett was the predecessor to Cape Henry... Read more.
Motel Safari in Tucumari, New Mexico
Tucumari, N. M. – Restored American motels keep popping up, a witness to the American need to preserve some of the more interesting parts of the American roadside,... Read more.
Missing Those Station Wagons? I Miss Dad’s Opel Kadett
We know that CAFE fuel standards are the culprit in killing off bigger cars in the U.S., but its manufacturers who are responsible for killing off the word STATION... Read more.
Let Them Sell Cupcakes, Jewelers Selling Records
We ran across an old record catalog from the 78 era, and noticed that it came from a jewelry store in Norfolk, Virginia. The jewelers D. P. Paul, still (I think)... Read more.
Killing Chief Pontiac Won’t Make GM Tribe Happy
DETROIT – Not that I really like Pontiacs these days. They’ve not been interesting for a long time. But now, there are serious discussions that GM will... Read more.
Mr. Bubble History Returns with Village Company
CHASKA, Minnesota – Great brands bring personality to commodities to products like soap. Perhaps the best example of such a brand is Mr. Bubble. If the packaging... Read more.
Bringing Back Charles of the Ritz
How does a brand like Charles of the Ritz, at one time far larger and more prestigious Estee Lauder, just plain disappear? This makeup and skincare brand was merged... Read more.
Norell Brand Languishes
This fashion house was named for Norman Norell, the famous American fashion designer and movie designer most famous for dressing Gloria Swanson. Norman Norell died... Read more.
Luxe Chronicles on Lanvin Revival
We happened upon an interview with Peter Brundige, published in the Luxe Chronicles. It applies to fashion brands, of course, but it also applies to anyone trying... Read more.
Can’t Stand the New Gatorade “G”
Please make graphic designers stop. First Pepsico does a number on Tropicana, and then this G for Gatorade. Annoying. Can we not just make the product and sell it?... Read more.