Vintage Americana

Vintage Americana


Latest Episodes

Ep. 122 - Plain and Fancy Needlework
August 13, 2023

Let's talk about the difference, and why both are important. For learning to sew, https://www.youtube.com/@GertiesWorld is still an excellent resource And for heirloom sewing, https://education.thes

Ep. 121 - Last Drops of Golden Summer
August 06, 2023

Small batch thinking to use up the last of the garden's glory. https://www.theflavorbender.com/vanilla-strawberry-shrub-syrup/ https://champagne-tastes.com/fruit-vinegar/ https://nourish

Ep. 120 - An Old Fashioned Summer
July 30, 2023

Let's talk about some vintage ways to enjoy the last golden days of summer. https://www.horseshoeamerica.com/ https://www.croquetamerica.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=962311&mo

Ep. 119 - A Cottage Wardrobe for Contentment
July 23, 2023

Unlike last week, this show has lots of links. Explore the options below for helping you build a slow fashion wardrobe. Of the national brands you might recognize, your best bets might be Brooks Brot

Ep. 118 - Don't Play on Easy Mode
July 16, 2023

This week, we'll talk about the pursuit of hard things - and why you shouldn't stop at learning the basics.

Ep. 117 - Grass Fed Genetics
July 07, 2023

What does it mean, and why do you need it for successful homestead livestock husbandry? https://premiumsouthpoll.com/south-poll.html#/ https://www.idahopasturepig.org/...

Ep. 116 - Soil Community
July 02, 2023

Today's episode is more science and less sociology. Let's talk about soil microbiomes. https://www.rtpoutdoors.com/genesis A primer on seed drills by...

Ep. 115 - The Death of Aspiration
June 23, 2023

Today's episode is more of the "rant" format. Let's talk about visually stunning social media accounts, aspirations, and whether such content can be "toxic." I don't really have much in the way of l

Ep. 114 - Homestead Festival Review
June 10, 2023

Last weekend, I went to the Homestead Festival in Columbia, TN. This is my review - and some advice if you opt to go to next year's festival. https://www.hardisonmill.com/thehomesteadfestival J

EP. 113 - Think Small
June 02, 2023

Let's muse today on trying to escape the clutches of coporatized consumerist culture and live lives on a human scale. https://farmhousefabrics.com/ https://barnyardknits.com/ Be cautious of l