1960s christmas

1960s family memories

There is something about the 1960s that gets me every time. It was a tumultuous decade, but it sure had style. Check out the below photos and see if you don't agree...

Fancy updos....

Fancy updos....

Shift dresses and atomic George Nelson-inspired clocks...

Shift dresses and atomic George Nelson-inspired clocks...

Aluminum Christmas trees, smoking in the house (!) and slim suits...

Aluminum Christmas trees, smoking in the house (!) and slim suits...

A time when you couldn't delete the outtakes...

A time when you couldn't delete the outtakes...

Sweater sets and red lipstick for daytime...

Sweater sets and red lipstick for daytime...

Wood paneling. This was taken around 1960, so the 1950s influences were still very noticeable. Love it though!

Wood paneling. This was taken around 1960, so the 1950s influences were still very noticeable. Love it though!

Family Stories: 1960s Christmas

julie

My mom in front of her Christmas tree.

1960s mantle

The mantle decorated for Christmas at my great-grandmother's house in Palos Verdes, California.

betty

My great-aunt Betty (Joan's older sister) pouring tea to go with the fruit cake. I love the Christmas table decor. I have those birds in my dining room!

christmas table

Betty, Elsie, Betty's husband Bob, their daughter Cheri, and my mom enjoying Christmas dinner. Joan was taking the picture.

christmas morning

My mom and Joan on Christmas morning. My mom still has that awesome chair and its mate. The bird candelabra on the right is in my dining room.

joanandelsie

My great-grandmother Elsie and Joan reading Christmas cards.

christmas morningMy mom and Joan on Christmas morning at my great-grandmother's house. Those fireplace pokers are now beside our fireplace.