Adam’s house was flooded in Katrina. His entry into our Found Objects…Found Art contest is now part of his story… Heck yeah there is more →
House hunting: The perfect mid century house in Portland, Oregon
Posted by: • January 26, 2009
A wonderful vintage Moen faucet. Linen laminate to die for. A Westinghouse appliance center. But maybe still not “flamboyant” enough for Tim, a longtime reader who now works at Rejuvenation – parent company of Satellite, our contest sponsor. He’s house hunting…and has sent some pictures. Tim, I will not push you. Hold out for the house that makes you jump up and down in the foyer. And first and foremost: Location location location – it’s true. Heck yeah there is more →
A vintage flapper photo featuring grandma – Meredith R’s contest entry
Posted by: • January 26, 2009
Meredith R. spotted her grandmother in this flapper photo…her entry into our Found Objects…Found Art contest. Heck yeah there is more →
How to renovate during a recession? Open thread
Posted by: • January 26, 2009
Sunday shout out: What tips and advice can you share with other readers who want to continue their projects during these economic times? Projects to prioritize… ways to economize… DIY or save for the pro’s?…(fill in the blank)…how are you keeping your projects moving along?
Persevere over pressure to part with your practical pedestals
Posted by: • January 25, 2009
Lou writes:
I hereby pledge to prevent the pulverization of period perfect pink potties and to persevere over pressure to part with my practical pedestal where my pint size prince and princess piddle…I Promise!
Please pause and peruse the SaveThePinkBathrooms.com photos and pledges, if possible. Pretty prone to perk you up promptly. Praise to poet Lou. 
Open thread: What would you like to see at Retro Renovation this year?
Posted by: • January 25, 2009
Do you have ideas… questions… suggestions… wants… and needs… that you’d like me to research and write about this year?
Add your Comment — and I’ll work on it.
And: I’ll start an occasional newsletter in 2009. Just type your email address in the box, hit go, and you’ll be signed up.
Drexel Profile upholstered furniture from 1959-1960
Posted by: • January 24, 2009
You can now see the entire Drexel Profile furniture line – including five pages of upholstered furniture from 1959 and more than 20 pages of case goods from 1960 – available in our growing Furniture Favorites section. Thank to Femme1 for nabbing the additional images of the upholstered pieces from the nice folks at Drexel Heritage. And readers – keep letting me know of your favorite brands. I want to keep building the furniture history wonderland this year. Click thru here if you want a quick look at the upholstered pieces – I promise, they are delicious – absolute classics that everyone is mimicking today! Heck yeah there is more →
A boyhood jar of nails…and racy S&P shakers – Ellyn’s entries
Posted by: • January 24, 2009
Ellyn has two entries in our Found Objects Found Art contest. Heck yeah there is more →
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