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 and balance and a center of interest in your room?

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 can leave a link to your Mid-Century Photo Friday in the comments.

How to stock a Mid-Century cocktail bar for the summer
It’s summer and this long winter we seem to have depleted our bar selection, so it’s time to stock up! So, what do you need to stock the perfect Mid-Century Bar? The Alcohol Selection: Gin Vodka Rum Bourbon Scotch Tequila Sweet vermouth Dry vermouth Cointreau For the non-mixed drink crowd: White wine Red wine Beer Essential Mixers and garnishes: Cranberry Orange Tomato Cola Lemon-lime Ginger ale Tonic Seltzer Margarita mixer (frankly I find it’s easier

