Cool 50’s sites and a 1950’s Landscaping Guide!!

Mary-Frances O'Dea

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Feeling sort of alone in our preservation of a 50’s home, I did some searches this weekend for 50’s sites and came across these cool items:

I think I’ve mentioned my deep desire for better illustrations of landscape in the 50’s and I FINALLY found this on Ebay! It’s on it’s way to me now! I can’t WAIT!

 

I have also set up a Flickr Group for folks who are restoring 50’s homes or any pictures of 50’s interior/exterior decorating…this includes those of you who are ripping out (GASP) 50’s decor to restore to another era. Anything is helpful!

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