Category Archives: Ideas
Thrifted Fabric
Here is some of the great vintage fabric that I got from Goodwill last week. This is upholstery fabric, and it is a little scratchy, so it is out for pillows. I wonder what I can do with it? Any … Continue reading
Our Foyer – Pink and Tan Marble
Here is the magnificent view from the foyer in our house. :) Well, magnificent in my opinion, anyway. I love the mosaic marble flooring that greets you straight from the front door. It is unique to our area in that the color of the floor … Continue reading
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Melamine On The Walls
There is so much to learn about Mid-Century style. Every day I head over to Retro Renovation, read one of Pam’s posts and think, “I didn’t know that.” Then I go to the local thrift store and I see a … Continue reading
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True Ranch House – Style Trends Houseplan
The third house in the Style Plans book, the True Ranch House. This house was designed to be low and open with lots and lots of light. As you can see from the plans, there is an amazing stone hearth … Continue reading
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Etsy Round-up – Fondue Covers It With Vintage Delish
I was going to do an Etsy Round-up complete with multiple sellers, when I stumbled upon Fondue’s fun shop. Pam at Retro Renovation has recently turned me onto the joys of vintage wallpaper, so when I saw the offerings at … Continue reading
Great Resale in Tawas City
The trip to Tawas City Hubs and I took last Friday was a great little road trip. We found great new places to shop and a cute little lakeside town to visit that was less than an hour away from … Continue reading
1956 Formica Ad – Popular Science Magazine
This is a great vintage Formica Ad that I found in the issue of Popular Science that has been giving the instructions for the Mid-Century Showplace Home. The smeared quality of the picture isn’t my fault, I swear! It is … Continue reading
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Popular Science Show Place Home – Entryway Divider
Welcome guests into your home the 1950′s way with this great entryway divider! Another great idea from the Make Your Home a Show Place issue of Popular Science! Stay tuned for more great ideas, such the best garden shed EVER, telephone … Continue reading
I Hear You – Pictures Of Thrifted Sidetables
Just to let you know that I am listening to you, oh clamoring throng, here are pictures of the two side tables I purchased the other day. It was $15 for both, so I consider that to be a pretty … Continue reading
The Romantic Ranch House – 1940′s Common Sense
There is no reason that a small house, the Style Trends book states, architecturally and otherwise, should not be as attractive, as livable, and as interesting as one costing far more. I can’t agree with this sentiment more, which was … Continue reading
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