A closer look at interiors inspired by mid-century modern design, from iconic spaces to lived-in rooms that balance form, function, and personality. Be sure to check out our “Interior Design” Resources here!
Presenting pinch pleat walls of drapes! Have you found those in your 1950’s home and wondered why they’re there? Read all about why you use
If you read my “other blog” you realize I love to stitch. I’m a crazy quilter and a self-confessed fabric-o-holic. However, I think I’ve found
This is our doorbell. We love it. Very cool and very original. Nothing amazing sound-wise, but I think the style is awesome. Again, this is
Lisa Hix at Collectors Weekly was nice enough to point out this awesome article (I hope some of you will attend the show and send
Want the ambiance of a classical mid-century style while at home? Here are a few places that might help your redesign. Vintage Swank is located
Well it seems life has dealt us a card and we’re going to remodel our PINK bathroom in the next month. We know the tile
I got to thinking today about what has made our house more of a 50’s home. I think part of the challenge of living in
Taken from the “Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book” Copyright 1956, we thought we’d turn Mid-Century Photo Friday into a learning experience. This week we
I can hear Pam screaming in argument, but I really think one of the issues with incorporating TRUE 1950’s decorating styles into our lives today
I love this cardholder, I picked it up at the thrift store for $2.50. It fits with our “look” but is it 50’s vintage or
I was thinking about renovating this morning – mainly because we’re at a lull on projects until we have some money drop in our lap!
Welcome to Mid-Century Photo Friday – if you’ve never found it before, this is a great time to join! My post is a follow up
So, I’m kind of waiting to hear if Trading Spaces will let me dish the “behind the scenes story” and all the really cool dirt
My friend over at Ranch Handy posted about this Kitchen (not hers) quite some time ago, but I’m not sure she ever found these handles…aren’t
Matt Bliss, has been selling acrylic Modern Christmas Trees based on his grandfather Bud’s mid-1960s design since 2011. The trees feature a sleek design and
We love our Facebook page followers and some of the neatest things we see are art pieces and products that are post their great creations
As always with Mid-Century Photo Friday, please join me in posting a picture – leave a comment, OR I’m trying out the “Mister Linky” below
Opened in 1941, the El Cortez Hotel & Casino is one of Las Vegas’s oldest operating casinos — and one of its most authentic. In
Taken from the “Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book” Copyright 1956, we thought we’d turn Mid-Century Photo Friday into a learning experience. This week we
Yes, it’s part two in my definitions series, where last we talked about Architectural styles of the mid century. Now we move on to decorating
Taken from the “Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book” Copyright 1956, we thought we’d turn Mid-Century Photo Friday into a learning experience. As usual you
It’s a bit hard to see, but we have cool curved walls into each of the windows and terra cotta window sills (I think they’re
I love this because about 15 years ago I heard one designer refer to this as “spin art” decorating (all the furniture goes along the
So, for the next few days I’m going to digress from my love of 1950’s vintage homes because my two friends in the neighborhood who