This is a major find: Many readers are hunting decorative vintage doorknob backplates, formally known as escutcheons. Now, it seems that Liz’s Antique Hardware has scored some major inventory, and is featuring it all on ebay. Heck yeah there is more →
Vintage doorknob escutcheons — a major find
Posted by: • November 30, 2009
Rachel and Brian’s 1920s bathroom
Posted by: • November 29, 2009
Today we meet Rachel, Brian, and their pug Chloe… and look at their recent project to renovate their lovely 1920s yellow bathroom. The bathroom also features an unusually configured shower that stumps even my experts. Rachel writes:
Hi Pam, I’ve been a reader for quite a while, and LOVE your site! Heck yeah there is more →
Have Yourself a Merry Mad Men Christmas
Posted by: • November 27, 2009
Whether you are mad for Mad Men or simply love to mix the old with the new, finding retro style holiday decorations has never been easier. Case in point: The cover of this season’s Sundance holiday catalog (above). They give their vintage reproduction light-up snowman a “10 on the retro-hip coolness scale.” This holiday season I am seeing more products than ever to bring a little of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s into your home. From sweet and nostalgic to sleek and atomic, mid-century is really hot – and guaranteed to put a big smile on the worst Scrooge in the family. Ready to deck your halls? Here are some of my top finds for retro-style holiday decorations this season. Readers – send me your finds to add to our list! Picks so far: Heck yeah there is more →
Happy Thanksgiving 2009
Posted by: • November 26, 2009
Lipstick coral sofa and chair – $600 on the Forum
Posted by: • November 26, 2009
Need a new/old couch and chair? Oh my heart be still — look at this set — in a super-delicious color that I would call “lipstick coral” — all original upholostery. It’s for sale currently on the Forum. The seller Douglass says: Heck yeah there is more →
Jenn Ski: Sit, Eat, Enjoy
Posted by: • November 25, 2009
Gettin’ ready for the big eatin’ festivities…and the gift decisions to follow? This sweetheart of a print by Jenn Ski has both bases covered. It comes matted and ready for 11″ x 14″ framing. Perfect for a few kitchens I’ve seen recently on Retro Renovation. Jenn Ski holds a special place in my heart, because she was the first person to link to my blog, two years ago. See Jenn’s etsy store here.
