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That’s me, drinking coffee with with Betty Draper in her knotty pine kitchen. You can create your own Mad Men character via this cool little site. It’s really quite fun. Thanks to LA Leslie for spotting this one for us.
Our arsenal of suppliers for metal kitchen countertop edging continues to grow — with the addition of Eagle Moulding, a distributor in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Eagle Mouldings’ large inventory includes a two styles of aluminum countertop edgings, in a variety of sizes.Eagle Moulding is the direct supplier to many furniture manufacturers and, in fact, I see at [...]
When folks move into new/old 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s or 1970s homes, it seems like one of the biggest and most common needs is to update materials in the kitchen that are on their last legs. In general, if you have a laminate countertop that is in good shape, I’d say: Keep it. Or [...]
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 [...]
So here is a little piece of trim made to fit between the edge of your countertop and the edge of your stove, to prevent all manner of food from dropping down between. Hmmm, a handy dandy that I didn’t even know I needed, but which I am pretty sure would make DH, a neat freak, very happy. [...]
Formica last month introduced several new laminate designs that I think could be great for a Retro Renovation kitchen countertop or even a bathroom vanity. In particular — I’m loving the new “dogbone” design, and the new Warp and Weft designs. Dogbones are a classic midcentury motif — as in “dogbone sofa” … and Warp [...]
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oooooooh, love your outfit!
I know I’m new to the party here, but in case y’all didn’t know about Dyna Moe (who provided the art for that feature) and her fab Mad Men art, well, here ’tis.
That’s awesome! Too bad it doesnt have an option for some porkchop sideburns like I have.
What fun! The ciggie in the other lady’s hand while she is cooking is hilarious. I love your outfit choice too Pam.
Haha, I just did this as well, had great fun with it. I love the music that plays in the background while you create the avatar too!
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Jennifer
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That looks so cool. I definitely want to try this out. Hope you have a great day. Cheers!