Comments on: Hollywood Regency time capsule ranch house in Burbank, Calif.

By: Kiki Dulane

Kiki Dulane — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:42:03 +0000

Hi Jill,

Yes, we really loved so much of the furniture, but we have a small house in Northridge, and the only thing we really needed was a small round dining table, so we bought that. We love it! It is perfect for our space. I wanted to take much more, but we have no room.

Good luck with the house, it is really great!

By: Jill

Jill — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:17:03 +0000

Oh, Kiki…
did you score any furniture?

By: Jill

Jill — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:56:51 +0000

Hi Kiki and all,

We just love that hutch too! We are rather new to MCM furniture (having spent our time imagining what goes in a 1932 Snow White cottage all this time) but our tastes have always been ecclectic.
We honestly don’t know anything about the piece…other than it is perfect where it lives right now in the dining room.

Kiki, do you also live in Burbank? Just how many devotees of retorenovation live in the area?

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:07:06 +0000

Wow, Kiki, yes you get the week’s retro recon prize!

By: Kiki Dulane

Kiki Dulane — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:56:15 +0000

Hi all, and especially Jill,

I contacted the realtors of this house right after I saw it on this site and was lucky enough to have the current owners show it to me last night (I was interested in some of the furniture – a true retro recon move!). What a gem you have! I can’t wait to see what you will do with it – and now understand why you might want to remove the bathroom wallpaper. It looks to be in beautiful condition, and I hope you share some of your renovations on this site. My heart is warmed by the fact that you will be keeping some of the most beautiful furniture pieces, they go so well in the house. The little den is amazing, and I loved all of the built in cabinets. I hope you enjoy the house, and good luck, and happy retro renovation!

Oh, and if you change your mind and want to sell that hutch, let me know!

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:25:02 +0000

Ha. I just looked and the wallpaper I just bought is EXACTLY the same as the second red-and-blue train set. I declare it: “In!”

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:21:22 +0000

hi jill, send emails to retrorenovation (at) gmail (dot) com

By: Jill

Jill — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:03:26 +0000

Hi Pam!
I tried sending you a photo revealing the really cool thing that is hiding behind the door in that bathroom with the orange/brown Americana wallpaper…and my email bounced back at me. Can you help me with the correct email?

I know the wallpaper has it’s fans…but i think I have a really good reason to strip it off.

Also, Tikimama, I’ll let you know about furniture once the deal is all done.

The door bell chimes still work! (“Westminster”) But they need a bit of tweaking, they don’t always quite strike. Such a lovely way to announce that company’s come.

By: Janet Gore

Janet Gore — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:12:29 +0000

Jill, our 1961 rancher has cottage cheese ceilings in the den, laundry and powder room, and kitchen. A year ago, when we moved in, I was determined to “oust” it … I’ve since come to accept it for what it is … mid-century and great! Gook luck … we’ll all be watching!

By: Tikimama

Tikimama — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:19:16 +0000

Hey Jill, lucky you! Love the maroon and grey bathroom! You’ve got so much to work with here. Did they leave the furniture??