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One man's trash….I found a home for my retro Animal Crackers box!

And honestly this became a treasure – I’m SO happy! Jason on Flickr, found my picture of this box that I posted for Pam’s 1st Annual Useless but Wonderful contest. It turns out that this is Jason’s “thing” – Go visit his Flickr page to check out the fabulous collection he has! It’s great if you’re into retro packaging or even art! So, a bit of experimental packing and off it went to it’s new

Mid-Century Photo Friday (ahem, Thursday): Happy Valentines Day!

Here’s Wishing You a Happy Valentine’s Day! Thanks to Tack-O-Rama we have access to these fantastic images! Also, found this adorable set on Etsy – someone should really buy them fast for a cute cute Valentine!

Retro Roadtrip: the Belair Inn, Truth or Consquences, NM

*This feature will introduce our new Mid-Century Motels site – we’ve been working on it and now just need more wonderful motels – please email us at info@midcenturystyle.net if you have a favorite mid-century motel you’d like us to feature! A few years ago, my family was traveling together throughout New Mexico – in-laws, kids and us and came across this little gem. Ultimately this would inspire the all new Mid-Century motels site. How did

A linear time capsule of epic proportions

By Jim Hinckley It is a time capsule of epic proportions with an overlay of Disneyland and America’s longest attraction for a legion of international enthusiasts. It is iconic Route 66, America’s most famous highway. From Chicago to Santa Monica this Route 66 renaissance is serving as a catalyst for the refurbishment and restoration of historic motels, restaurants, trading posts, diners, and even gas stations. For the rare businesses that survived changing times, bypass, and