All Images, Joe Scherschel- The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images (Italic) Shuffle Board Poolside Anyone?
My favorite Mid-Century Monday series is back for the summer beginning with a little look back at Swimming Season of 1960 and maybe a game of shuffle board:)I came across these lovely images in the Vintage Time/Life Vault, Celebrating Summer Across America.
So, Back in 1960 Life Magazine sent Photographer Joe Scherschel to capture the new wonderful world of Private Backyard Swimming Pools. I hope you enjoy the peek here and my Modern twist on Pool Party Favors. *There might be a little StoryboardC. commentary as well;)
Outtake from "In the swim in the backyard". *I just love the metal avocado green Grill cart and snazzy Pool House.
*Adore the Metal Pagoda style umbrella in Red/White Stripe and that Little floaty Boat. California. 1960.
Pool Party Favors for Today's Lady-Lounge Fun. Top (L-R): Ban.do's All Around Giant Towel-Beverly Stripe. Sip Sip Straw Set- Color Block. Too Cold to Hold Drink Sleeve, Pool Party. Middle (L-R): Swan Flotation Device. Pagoda Series, Signature Umbrella. California Umbrella. Pineapple Tumbler. Bottom (L-R): Mrs. Lilien's Cocktail Swatchbook. Pom Pom Straw Hat. Float on Giant Innertube- Beverly Stripe.
*Oh, Gad are those Swan Floating Planters?!?! Can someone starting making these again. Texas 1960.
Now grab your gal pals and take a dip or lounge by the pool. *Santa Barbara Style Pool in Beverly Hills, CA. 1960. Swim wear vintage Jantzen.
Be back here tomorrow with some more Fun in the Sun Cocktail inspiration.
Love, C.
