How to be "A Good Wife" (a la 1954)

Betty Draper must have missed this class in high school.

TV Dinners: Mad Men 3 anyone?

From Epicurious.com comes such a great idea - TV dinners to coordinate with your favorite TV shows. I don't care about Lost, CSI, Gossip Girls or the Office (only sometimes) - but Mad Men - it's my FAVORITE!

Season 3 is set to air this summer (although the date is a little hazy at this time) with encore presentations of the smokin' hot end of season 2 throughout the build-up. Not familiar with this must-see show? Check out some trailers on AMC's site for a peak.

For your Mad Men TV Dinner Party

Menu from epicurious.com

Spicy-Smoky Peanuts

Fillet of Beef Wellington

Creamed Spinach

Golden Potato Gratin

Baked Alaska

Find the perfect 60's Cocktail:

Jackie O

Vodka Martini

Emma Peel

Looking for the perfect table setting? Check your local Target for some killer Orla Kiely retro inspired home goods. check out the original posting on Apartment Therapy for some great photos like this one. I found that my Target had the goods - but moved it to the back storage room because there wasn't enough to fill the endcap. All I had to do was ask a nice red-shirt and I got my table cloth plus some really cool serving dishes.

So - it looks like i'm all set for my Mad Men party. I can't wait!

Homage to Mad Men

Homage to Mad Men

As all things 'retro' or 'vintage' can you be surprised of my love for the AMC tv show Mad Men? My husband and I just watched the Season 2 finale - and WOW! The fashion, the three martini lunches, the hair. I will not give away any great details - but I will highly recommend this TV series. Since there are only 2 seasons, it will not overtake your life to watch them. I think the finale aired in October (we got them from iTunes) - so the 3rd season will probably start in the fall... too long to wait!


http://www.amctv.com/originals/madmen/