Elizabeth’s first entry in the Found Objects Found Art contest. Heck yeah there is more →
21 ideas for your 1940s ranch, bungalow or cape – 40s kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms and more
Posted by: • January 19, 2009
Quickly after World War II ended, Americans plowed right into making a wonderful new life for themselves – starting with building their dream kitchens, dream bathrooms – dream houses. Looking at periodicals from 1946, I can see a few distinct trends – this was a transitional period…you still see many Deco influences…you see a lot of primary colors…and definitely, interiors were “sweet”, although in ’46 homeowners certainly would have declared them “modern.” Read on for ideas from each of six great interiors, including a bathroom, two living rooms and a bedroom. 1946 was a very good year! Heck yeah there is more →
A vintage guest book history – Catherine’s entry
Posted by: • January 19, 2009
Ohio Catherine’s entry in our Found Objects Found Art contest. Heck yeah there is more →
Favorite photos from retro world this week
Posted by: • January 17, 2009
A vintage sputnik clock – a dumpster diving contest entry from jsnugbear
Posted by: • January 17, 2009
Jsnugbear aka JohnQ sends today’s entry in our Found Objects…Found Art contest. Found in the trash at the side of the road, I swear: Soon, next we will start a photo gallery of Dumpster Divers Anonymous. Heck yeah there is more →
Vintage style clothes hangers in crystal cut plastic
Posted by: • January 16, 2009
Are you as interested in all the little details for your mid century home as I am? How about these plastic, crystal-cut hangers for your clothes closet? I’ve picked up many of these at estate sales, and I’m sure they have been around a long time. But, you can also still buy them new, and at reasonable prices. A four-pack of dress or shirt hangers is just $1.99, while two suit hangers with clips (like above) go for $2.29 at acehardwareoutlets.. Shop around online – I’ve also seen them in large packs that bring the unit prices down further.
Architectural drawings found in the basement – Bill’s entry
Posted by: • January 16, 2009
Lawrence Bill sends in today’s entry in our Found Objects… Found Art contest. Keep the entries coming, everyone! Heck yeah there is more →
Where to find reproduction midcentury lighting – another source
Posted by: • January 15, 2009
With the growing popularity of all things retro, it’s great to see more manufacturers bringing authentic reproductions back to life. Case in point: Rejuvenation – long known for it Arts & Crafts, Colonial Revival, and Deco-era reproductions – introduced its first off-shoot brand “Satellite” last year.
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