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Collectors weekly features “Mad Men” essentials in a Mod showcase

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

How to build a color scheme

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?

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

Mid-Century Photo Friday: Motel signage

There’s more of a story to this, but you’ll have to wait until later in the weekend – So, where’s your Friday photo? Leave a comment here so we can go check them out!