¡Cinco de Mayo! ¡Que Rico el Mambo!
¡Que rico el mambo! aka Los huéspedes de La Marquesa was a 1951 Mexican film. A group of eclectic artists lives at the guest house… Read More »¡Cinco de Mayo! ¡Que Rico el Mambo!
alcohol
When you need wine, fast
Photo by Redlands Antique Auction.
Barbershop Barware
These little guys don’t just harmonize, they can open a bottle lickety-split. This similar one on Worthpoint, shows you their business ends, so to speak,… Read More »Barbershop Barware
Happy New Hampshire Primary – Jim Beam 1984
I’ve seen quite a few people who collect Jim Beam decanters, but I can’t remember seeing political ones. Definitely don’t remember seeing any little computers,… Read More »Happy New Hampshire Primary – Jim Beam 1984
(13th Day of Christmas: Santa Celebrated a little too heartily)
leame — hic — alone, can’t you see I’m hungover. Photo from a private sale.
2nd Day of Christmas: Cocktail Santa
He looks pretty festive! Photo by Grasons.
Trader Vic’s Grenadine
Looks like 1940s grenadine labels were a little racier than the 1950s labels. Photo by Tristan, who saw a werewolf drinking a piña colada at… Read More »Trader Vic’s Grenadine
Campari ad
Nothing says Italian aperitif like a showgirl on an elephant. Photo by Vanya’s.
Astronaut Bar Tools
I love these guys. At first I wondered if they were astronauts or deep sea divers, and then I smacked my forehead, since the whole… Read More »Astronaut Bar Tools
Memorial Day BBQ fuel
Quite a nice beer can display. Photo by Tall Rob.