Meanwhile Back At the Ranch

We spent the afternoon at the Denver Modernism Show and I’m giddy:
New Chair:

and I got to meet Shag in the Tiki bar!!

MUCH more later! Off to sit in my new chair and watch “Mad Men” – THEN I write about the show! Yay!

Over 80 vendors from Around the Nation selling
a wide variety of vintage and contemporary
MID-CENTURY, ART DECO,
RETRO, POP & MODERNIST
FURNISHINGS, ARTWORK & OBJECTS
Plus:
Tiki Lounge – Art Gallery – Sunday Car Show – Airstream Display
Entertainment – Lectures – Special Displays and Loads More!
Event Schedule
more info, guest links and tickets online at www.denvermodernism.com
Complete Vendor List at
www.denvermodernism.com
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A couple of months ago, my husband and I took our kids (and my in-laws) to New Mexico. In travelling we realized how many awesome 50’s motels are out there that are dated, but with a little love (and a website to get travellers there) would be great stops for many money-saving families out there!

So, [...]

This delectible house is here in Denver in the famous Arapahoe Acres – wow, what a fabulous house! Check out the other yummy photos of what is known as the “Pool House”. It was used for this tribute to “Mad Men” fashion photo shoot.

The good news here in Mid Century style land is that Holly Taylor from National Geographic was able to find a good location for her living room shoot: http://www.danieldonnelly.com/ or Daniel Donnelly has a great showroom with plenty of space to shoot an “emergency” mid-century living room. Check out my post on the subject if you [...]

I guess every blogger runs the risk of announcing something huge only to have it smacked away. About 6 months ago it looked like I was a slam dunk for an interview with Amy Wells about “Mad Men”. Sigh. Well, I think I’ve officially been blown off.
It was all lined up – except a date [...]

Is there a mid-century homeowner out East that can help out with this?
Hi!
I’m wondering if you could point me in the right direction. We’re filming a documentary for National Geographic Television and need a 1950s/60s style living room NEXT WEEK for a one day shoot – shag carpet, hi-fi, sofa, etc…
Do you know of anyone [...]