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 tackle color – which if you’ve seen full color photos in the 50′s, they had a different interpretation of.
I wonder how many interior decorators still follow the following rules?
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You are driving your vintage Cadillac, traveling the open New Mexican stretch of Route 66 with your canine companion. The sun starts creeping below the horizon and the dry desert heat has you feeling a little drowsy. Ahead of you, neon lights boldly defy the newly darkened sky; the sign reads “Blue Swallow Motel.” You pull your vehicle into the motel’s complimentary garage parking. Motel owners Nancy and Kevin prove themselves to be friendly hosts
If you haven’t found “Collector’s Weekly” – then you’re missing a lot! They tout themselves as “a resource for people who love antique and vintage stuff. Our aim is to build a great place to explore and learn, and experience the passion and knowledge of collectors everywhere.” So, as a tribute to the return of “Mad Men” on Sunday, they’ve put together a showcase of some fabulous top 10 Mod essentials, “circa 1966-ish, to smarten
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