Retro Inspo from Sunset Holidays Past

Plus a Few Ideas That Were Doozies [Click here to read this email in a browser]( [Alternate text] maximalism from the Eisenhower era. Is there any more nostalgic time of year than the holidays? At Sunset, we like to look back on bygone Decembers as much as anyone, which for us, means a dip back into the archives to unearth Christmas inspiration from long ago. Recently we took a look back at some [memorable covers from the 1950s and '60s]( to get a sense of what decor ideas were fresh and new when Boomers were children, and to see what kinds of gift ideas our editorial ancestors were offering up. Some ideas (beer glasses for kids?) didn't age that well, but some, like living Christmas trees in pots, seem weirdly prescient. [Read on for some of our grooviest covers ever](, and for a taste of what Mad Men-era holidays were like in the West. —Nicole Clausing, Newsletter Editor STORY OF THE WEEK It's Time to Bring Back These Retro Holiday Decorating Ideas A look at Sunset's past coverage of seasonal projects. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( HOME & DESIGN [I'm an image]( 21 Gifts That Were Practically Made for Design Enthusiasts These gifts will surprise and delight. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest](   Great Gift Idea: A Sunset Winter Subscription Box! Just in time for holiday gift-giving, the Sunset [Winter Subscription Box]( is ready to order! Packed with wonderful, useful products from around the West—all curated by Sunset editors—a box makes a great present for yourself or just about anyone on your list. [I Know Someone Who Would Love This!](   TRAVEL 11 Cool Things to Do in Casper, Wyoming From visiting a legendary restaurant to heading to the opera, here's the perfect itinerary. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( FOOD & DRINK [I'm an image]( Trader Joe’s Just Dropped New Holiday Items—See Them All Here It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the retailer. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( GARDEN The Garden-Obsessed Will Love These Thoughtful Gifts 'Tis the season not to garden but to give passionate gardeners great gifts. Of course, good ideas don't grow on trees, so we've done the legwork for you. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [Alternate text]( Subscribe to Sunset! [Get one year of your favorite magazine](—print and digital editions, plus access to our smartphone app, our Sunset Western Garden ebook, and more—for just $24.95! That's over 53% off the newsstand price. [Subscribe Now]( [Member Center]( [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe](removeList=SUN%20Weekly%20NL%3A%20Engaged) [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [TikTok]( [Threads]( [Mastodon]( [Post.news]( [Bluesky]( Copyright 2023 S Media International Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.