PostnBeam spotted this on ebay and posted it on the Forum. It’s a MIB “Beautyware Cleanser Cabinet.” All metal, with plastic inserts — a great little storage item for your vintage bathroom. Read more description and get the link to the auction after the jump. Heck yeah there is more →
Beautyware Cleanser Cabinet
Posted by: • October 15, 2009
Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey set Daniel on his mid-century path
Posted by: • October 14, 2009
Daniel is a college student in California and already a longtime fan of mid-century architecture, decor and collectibles. He wrote in to share his story. I’m impressed! Heck yeah there is more →
Suzy’s favorite salt & pepper shaker
Posted by: • October 14, 2009
Suzy is my graphic designer. She helps with things on the blog, like making Hallowe’en headers. This is her favorite salt and pepper shaker. It’s a MIB “Tiny T-V.” I don’t quite understand where the salt, or pepper, comes out. Suzy likes retro stuff and has other wacky habits. I like her a lot.
Barbie starburst mirror
Posted by: • October 13, 2009
Photo credit: Albert Sanchez
Photo: Albert Sanchez
Are you looking for creative ways to show off your collections? How about this inspiration from Jonathan Adler. He created this starburst mirror… composed of 64 Barbies (I counted). It was for the real-life Barbie Malibu Dream House, which he decorated when our favorite girl turned 50 back in March. At the extreme, this example shows how to pull a collection into a whole that’s greater than the sum of its parts. A tried and true trick of decorating is to group items together — rather than scatter them throughout the room. The mass creates power and graphic appeal all its own. Have fun with your collectibles, readers. Don’t store them away in the basement or boxes. Photo courtesy Jonathan Adler Interior Design – see more of the Barbie House and other Adler interiors here.
Jonathan Adler gives us a tour of Barbie’s Malibu Dream House
Posted by: • October 13, 2009
I love pink bathrooms. I was born the same year as Barbie. Of course, I would love everything about Barbie’s real-life Malibu Dream House, with the interior designed by Jonathan Adler. Anyone who talks about “over the top kitten-ness” is a friend of mine. I want that pillow on Barbie’s bed. The chandelier made out of blonde wigs: Scary.
Mid-century modern den for fashion dolls
Posted by: • October 13, 2009
Maryann Roy’s fashion doll den is provides some decorating inspiration, although you must be no taller than 12″ to actually sit on one of those bolstered benches. I like the acrylic panels set into the paneling. On sale for $150. Suitable for 12″ fashion dolls. www.maryannroy.com
Preservation Briefs free from the National Park Service
Posted by: • October 12, 2009
Maintaining windows – wood, steel or aluminum? Concerned about abrasive cleaners? Ceramic tile? Moisture problems? The National Park Service has preservation briefs to help on all these topics — 44 in all — available at your fingertips online. While these briefs appear to be intended for historic preservation pro’s — and while I’m not sure the NPS would yet classify our little pieces of the American dream as “historic” — the reports certainly appear to be informative reading for renovation geeks who want to know as much as they can about what they may be dealing with. Remember, I always advise to consult with pro’s when it comes to environmental and safety issues — renovate safe. Here is the link to all the NPS Technical Service Briefs. You can read them online — or order them in print, for free.
Vintage shower doors, toilet tank lids & more at Second Use in Seattle
Posted by: • October 12, 2009
It’s very cool to know that there is now a small legion of retro renovators out there stalking Re-Stores and estates sales and Second Use’s — taking pictures of all the great little features of mid-century homes to share with others. Vanessa spotted three great items at the Second Use in Seattle. Like: Look at those toilet tank covers. Can yo believe how many different shades of beige and pink and blue and…beige? 
She sends in these photos, and writes: Heck yeah there is more →
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