Here at mypiggywiggy we ardently believe that abiding by Henry David Thoreau's quote "live the life you have always imagined" doesn't mean living a life of extravagance and luxury. Quite the opposite really as we aspire to live lives of simple and attainable beauty rooted in kindness, nature, and community. This small sampling of found vintage photos from the 19th and 20th century depict women in fields and meadows, luxuriating among the flowers with dear friends or in solitude. We hope these photos inspire you to go and seek out a field of flowers this summer season, to pack a...

Oh how I adore a good ole fashioned photobooth. I've never really taken the time to pen down my thoughts as to why. I suppose it is similar to the reason I adore polaroids, they are photos that live in the center realm between film and digital. Perhaps a crux between past and future. It is the real present moment. I'll muse on this some more, but for now, I wanted to share these photobooth photos from the past. Who were they? Where did they live? What were they doing that day? What was the significance of these photos for them? Alas, we shall...

I spent much of this past weekend in quiet solitude, reading, writing, learning, researching, studying... and throughout it I made an equal effort to notice and live the little things. We went to the farmer's market for the first time (hooray!) to support many local merchants and farmers. I bought armloads of peonies and other June blooms. I also went hunting for vintage which I have not done in a very, very long time and the practice of it felt a little foreign at first, but my love for garments with stories to tell is unwavering... Here are some of...

So much feminine style inspiration can be found from vintage photos of women and we're especially drawn to everyday style and clothing worn by women from the 1930s and the 1940s. The 1940s was a huge historical turning point for women's fashion. Women began to take on jobs that men traditionally held due to World War II and their garments both had to be functional and still be presentable. Perhaps this is the reason we are so drawn to this era for clothing. The women of the 1940s were spirited, resourceful, and still appeared feminine while honestly kicking major ass. These women are...

Do you remember your first kiss? Your first crush? The first time you felt butterflies in your stomach? I asked on Instagram stories yesterday: "How old were you when you got your first kiss?" and some of you shared your sweet, funny, endearing, awkward, exciting first kiss stories...  I was surprised to actually see how many responses we received about feeling embarrassed or ashamed about the ages you all were when you received your first kiss. Some were embarrassed because you felt you were "too young" and others "too old"... That made me a bit sad because I truly wish...

As a general rule of thumb, I hand wash all vintage clothing. For antique clothing if the fabric seems sound, I will hand launder it, but if it's too delicate, better to just leave it alone. Here are my tips for washing vintage clothing! 10 Tips on Washing Vintage Clothing 1.] Use WARM water for natural fabrics (such as cotton), not hot. 2.] Use COLD water for synthetic fabrics (such as polyester) 3.] Polyester (and poly blend) clothes look better if they are hung to dry. I don't really know why, they just do from my experience. 4.] Make sure the...

I just adore this little note that a grandmother sent to her granddaughter in 1912 as she is about to enter into marriage. I love that there are multiple misspelled words, and I just love the very last note especially! Laundry Advice to a 1912 Bride from her Grandmother 1.] Bild fire in back yard to heet kettle of rainwater. 2.] Set tubs so smoke won’t blow in eyes if wind is pert. 3.] Shave one hole cake lie soap in boilin water. 4.] Sort things, make three piles. 1 pile white. 1 pile cullord. 1 pile work britches and...