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Mid-century Photo Friday: another awesome house

Not a particularly fantastic picture, but one of my favorite Mid-Century homes around Denver. Love the lines and love that it’s two story.

Travel Route 66 – a handy companion for a trip down the “Mother Road”

Having used this book twice now on different trips along Route 66, I feel very slack in not writing a glowing review! Travel Route 66: a guide to the history, sights, and destinations along the main street of America is like having Jim Hinkley, the author, right in the car with you helping you decide where to turn off or what sites are the most important. Starting from Illinois and traveling with you along Route

The Apache Motel in Moab Utah

Another notch in our Mid-Century Motel belt is the Apache Motel in Moab, Utah (be careful, fabulous photos ahead!) Thanks to my friend Staci for this one! The ONLY place we will ever stay for a shower/pool/sleep-in-a-real-bed break in the midst of summer camping/exploring adventures in the Canyonlands area is The Apache Motel in Moab, Utah. Here is a link – http://www.moab-utah.com/apachemotel/. Actually, they have a sign out on the main street/highway that looks

Interior Definitions for the Mid Century enthusiasts

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 and furniture. Most people think of “modern” but frankly that was one small part of midcentury style, so here’s my attempt at the styles common to the time. French Empire and English Regency Formal usually of mahogany, and rely on simplicity of line and fine workmanship for their beauty. The