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Could you defer gratification — resist a marshmallow — when you were a weebit? Some research indicates that if you could, you would likely do better later in life…the trait would pay off. Either way, this is just about the most hilarious video ever. Thanks for friends at The Sister Project for spotting it. TGIF, all.
I am updating this Retro Renovation “Classic” post for Tiel, her husband, and all readers looking for classic 50s and 60s metal countertop edging. Trust me – this is the real deal: My husband hunted down the only place left — in Astoria, Queens — that still made the exact stainless steel edging on 50s [...]
Seems like I’m starting the week off with the spotlight on RESOURCES! I was checking out Formica’s site recently – and saw these two new laminates. They both have a nice retro groove, underscored by their names, Atomic Orange and Atomic Turf. Back in the postwar era, there were a number of laminates that had [...]
Retro Renovation’s Countertop & Metal Edging Design Tips from pam kueber on Vimeo. Laminate countertops with metal edging are among the most popular choices for homeowners updating the kitchens in their mid century homes. In this video, I show you the Formica Skylark boomerang countertops in my aquamarine kitchen… We take a look at the [...]
I’ve written before about the Ralph Sr. and Sunny Wilson House in Temple, Texas – an amazing showcase of the innovative use of laminate that was built by the head of Wilsonart in the 1950s. The Wilson House is the the first and only home that has ever been named to the National Register of [...]
The most popular laminate design in mid century America? Boomerang Formica? Nope, guess again. According to materials expert Grace Jeffers, the most popular design was actually linen. You know what I’m talking about — that kind of tight-to-medium-weave with nubblies stuff. I had it both my bathrooms with vanities. In pistachio green = absolutely iconic. [...]
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Oh, the torture! I think I may have to try this in my classroom sometime – could be very interesting!
Oh so cute, I want to adopt some of those kids!
How funny! that was great. That’s how I would be if you put me alone in a room with chocolate. — I love the last little girl, it’s like she didn’t even hear “you’ll get two if you wait.”
omg so funny, that little redhead! haha! They’re all adorable and I’m surprised so many of them had the willpower to wait! (Willpower is something I was born without!)
That is most excellent, I’m totally going to share that!
At first I thought, that would be no sweat. But then I thought, what if instead of a marshmallow there was a can of beer…