Monthly Archives: July 2013

January In July

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Tina

Posted in Photography | Tagged Broad Street, old neon signs, Philips Restaurant | Leave a comment

The best part about summer – other than going to the pool, are Jersey tomatoes, corn, and ripe berries. On Saturday I picked up strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries for a fruit salad. Then I remembered there was pie dough in … Continue reading →

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven | Tagged fruit pies, pie love, summer pies, what to make for dessert | 2 Comments

I’d Like to Sell the World Some Seeds

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1973, ad, Cartoon, CO2 Comics, comic book, comics, Harvey Comics, humor, Sad Sack, seeds, stranger danger, vintage | Leave a comment

Four!

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Tina

You’re probably wondering why I have a plastic beefcake figurine perched on a row of cupcakes. Is it Rex Reed’s birthday? Nope. The reason is today marks the 4th Anniversary of Willceau Illo News!!! We’ve always referred to it as … Continue reading →

Posted in Glorious Food, Holiday, News, Photography | Tagged anniversary, beefcake figurine, cupcakes, Fante's, Rex Reed | 3 Comments

Friday Five – Number Forty One

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Tina

Forty first in a series creating a collage using five elements.

Posted in Collage, Friday Five | Tagged beach, shark, summer fun, vintage, what to have for dinner | Leave a comment

On a Hill by the Water

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Here’s a shot of John Capewell’s wife, Ella, on the far right, a trio of children and an older woman who may be Ella’s mother all sitting in the shade by a river or a lake.

Posted in The Capewell Glass Negative Collection | Tagged analog, antique photograph, early 20th Century, Ella Capewell, glass negative, heat, John B Capewell, New Jersey, photography, Photoshop, respite, summer, The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, trees, vacation, vintage, water, Westville | Leave a comment

Collecting Hazel Atlas Jam Jars

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Tina

It all started in an antique store. I spied a cute little sugar bowl and snapped it up for five dollars. It was painted white milk glass and unmarked, so I assumed it was Pyrex or Fire King. A few … Continue reading →

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Movie Monster Model Kits

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Joe_Williams

I have always loved comics, but when I was in grade school, I loved monster movies even more.

Posted in What I Miss About Comics | Tagged 1970, Aurora, Batman, comic books, comics, Dr. Shock, Monsters, vintage | 3 Comments

It’s Too Darn Hot!

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Tina

Last week was brutal – the heat index on Friday was 110º, needless to say – the boy and I spent a lot of time at the pool. When it’s that hot, the last thing I want is to be … Continue reading →