Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs

Who remembers these? They were a real treat & very popular amongst kids in the 70’s, partly I think because of the quirky name & also the caramel taste. It was basically caramel coated popcorn, but marketed extraordinarily well. Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs were known for their bizarre packaging, which featured surreal psychedelic artwork & a whole lot of guff about the product which didn’t make any sense! I remember the original box being dark . . . → Read More: Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

My 2nd all time favourite movie of the 70’s. I adored this film, the original version released in 1971 starred Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka.

Mr Wonka & the Oompa Loompa’s

This film was full of color & magically transported you into a land of pure fantasy. My mouth watered watching Charlie gingerly open those golden wrapped Wonka Bars & I screamed with excitement when he found the golden ticket! I longed for . . . → Read More: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Progressive Dinners

The formal five-course dinner parties of the 1950s and ’60s gave way to more casual dining. The social trend in the 1970’s became fondue parties and progressive dinners.

Progressive dinners were essentially a group of eaters who would go from home to home, with homeowners preparing and hosting different courses. Everyone used to follow in convoy & all converge on the house hosting the next course. You could always tell you were in the right . . . → Read More: Progressive Dinners

Flared Jeans

One thing that has remained a common factor in the fashion world over the years has been the ever-popular jeans. Jeans with frayed edges were pretty much in demand as much then as they are now. The legs were generally flared towards the bottom, known as bell-bottoms or simply flares. The hipsters that are a staple diet amongst youngsters today, were popular in the 1970s, as were high-waisted jeans. Embroidered jeans or those with metal . . . → Read More: Flared Jeans

Desert Boots

Desert Boots exemplified the relaxed fashion of the 70’s & they were the perfect footwear to compliment our flared jeans & cheesecloth tops! When new, they looked quite smart, but as they got worn in, rained on & beautifully comfortable, they didn’t age well.

Smart, new desert boots

They very soon lost their shape & colour & fast became an eye sore to our parents, but not to us! The older & shabbier . . . → Read More: Desert Boots