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You know they gotta have some good stuff in Harrisburgh, PA. Case in point: A complete 50s home beauty salon! I want I want I want SO BAD! Lousville Cynthia sent me this a long time ago. Are you still with us, Cindy? Thank you!
Hi Pam!! I am now joining your site – I love mid century modern furnishings.. wanted to forward this link to you: atomicwarehouse.com – that is my friend’s shop, I believe he still has a yellow metal kitchen…
cynthia
A few years ago I saw my first bathtub and shower surround tiled in with a “crazy quilt” of all different tiles, and it was love at first site. If you love color and pattern, heck, going crazy quilt means can have it all. Designer Amy Mescia — with her new company Oscar & Izzy – now [...]
Wowza — here is a ton — several tons, actually! — of vintage Consoweld laminate likely to come on the market soon. I never cease to be amazed at the retro treasures out there, yet to be unearthed. Interestingly, this seller first posted this on our Forum — but then got so much interest, put [...]
I spotted this vintage salesman’s sample showing different styles of metal edging for a kitchen countertop, and it reminded me that I wanted to do a story showcasing some other varieties beyond the stainless steel edging that I used for my kitchen. First off, thanks to Hard to Find House Parts for letting me share [...]
These are new from Formica. Both look like they could swing either “warm” or “cool” – that is, work across the spectrum from reds (and pinks) to blues. I really like the Linen – a very typical look for the 50s — Hey, Formica, can we have it in green, blue, pink and yellow?!: And, [...]
Maryland Nancy is searching for laminate for her bathroom reno, and alerted me that the colorful Nevamar swirlie’s are discontinued. Alas. So, I did another survey — and here is an update of the laminates landscape for bathroom vanity countertops, as far as I can determine. Scroll over each image with your mouse to see [...]
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This is a great shoppe! I was just there the other week. Tons and tons of stuff on two large warehouse floors. BTW: Nice to see Harrisburg pop up on the mid-century map, so to speek.
of course I’m still here..
everyone i go to school with is now following the site too
Omigod! This photo reminds me so much of my mother’s beauty shop in Martinsburg, West Virginia—the Beauty Boutique. She had those same pink chairs, and the dresserettes (that’s what she called them) were constructed exactly the same way, except hers were white and black.
My job was to scrub the floor on Sunday night; I had to let about a quarter-inch of soapy water stand on the floor for about an hour first to soften the hair spray that coated everything.