Backgrounds set the mood!
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
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
Opened in 1941, the El Cortez Hotel & Casino is one of Las Vegas’s oldest operating casinos — and one of its most authentic. In
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
Something I think most folks forget about the 50’s are the garish and horrible colors! Some might like them, but eek! The “toned down” versions
We’ve seen a resurgence of mid-century style in the past few years, thanks to era-specific shows like AMC’s Mad Men. Since its airing, viewers have
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
Ok, so I finally got over to take photos of my friends completed home…the 2nd of the Trading Spaces houses: The piece of furniture they
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
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
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
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
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
We think these are all still great rules for decorating today! Taken from the “Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book” Copyright 1956, we thought we’d
A home office isn’t an essential space for all homeowners but, for those who get to experience the privilege of working from home, it is
A week ago I had a chance to visit a kitchen trapped in time. This kitchen is at St. Dominic’s Parish in Denver. Partially because
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
I’ve had my Mid-Century interior design books out a lot the past month. We purchased a new flat screen TV and despite the design possibilities
From our retro coffee table to yours comes a great book – an awesome gift or something to pour over in our own home! Suppose
Have you found Collectors Weekly? CollectorsWeekly.com is a resource for people who love vintage and antiques. They provide an awesome place to explore, learn, and
This week we see how to arrange furniture in a 1950’s home. Do you take into account traffic patterns? Or do you deal with scale
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