Tag Archives: mid-century modern
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
Filed under Ideas, Our House, Renovation
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
Vintage Photo – Some Fabulous Curtains
My grandfather was a photographer for the Associated Press, and he was good at his job. Consequently, because he was good at it and he loved it, he was called upon to photograph tons of occasions other than newspaper news. … Continue reading
Filed under 1950s, Ideas, Vintage Houses
Popular Science’s DIY 1950s Home
On Valentine’s Day, Hubby and I drove 2 hours up North to go to a restaurant we discovered while we were first dating. Most people would think that was too far for dinner, but I always look forward to long … Continue reading
Filed under 1950s, Tips, Vintage, Vintage Houses
A Piece of the Past and Hubby’s Love for MCM
Well, another mystery of life has been solved. The in-laws brought a bunch of boxes with them when they came visiting this weekend. Most of them were Hubby’s memorabilia from their basement for us to hold on to, since we have a … Continue reading
Filed under About Us, Vintage, Vintage Houses
Etsy Round-up – Pink Desk & Contact Paper
The first item in today’s Etsy Round-up is a great pink desk from HausProud. At $350 it is a leeeetle to expensive for my tastes, but it is a great inspiration piece. I love the pink paint – it is … Continue reading
Mid-Century Lamp – New Thrifting Find
There are a lot of things I really appreciate about my life. The first one, and the one that makes the rest of my life possible, is my husband. I could write novels about what a great guy he is, … Continue reading
Filed under Renovation, thrifting
The Miracle That Is Craigslist
I love Craigslist. Being new to the world of Mid-Century collecting, I suddenly find myself in need of EVERYTHING. Luckily, my love of thrifting should enable me, over time, to accumulate the things I want at great prices. But it … Continue reading
Filed under Ideas, thrifting, Uncategorized
