Comments on: 14 time capsule wallpapers & floors http://retrorenovation.com/2009/11/04/more-time-capsule/ A place for your postwar 40s 50s 60s and 70s style kitchens, bathrooms and mid century modern home aesthetic. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:44:40 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: pam kueber http://retrorenovation.com/2009/11/04/more-time-capsule/comment-page-1/#comment-43090 pam kueber Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:30:09 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=18716#comment-43090 Thank you, Maggie! If I had more time, I'd study photography or at least, work at it even harder. It's fun. Fortunately, my husband bought me a pretty good camera - for Mother's Day last year. For once, I "needed" something. Well, as much as you can "need" such a thing.... Thank you, Maggie! If I had more time, I’d study photography or at least, work at it even harder. It’s fun. Fortunately, my husband bought me a pretty good camera – for Mother’s Day last year. For once, I “needed” something. Well, as much as you can “need” such a thing….

]]> By: Maggie http://retrorenovation.com/2009/11/04/more-time-capsule/comment-page-1/#comment-43089 Maggie Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:20:56 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=18716#comment-43089 Lovin' all these rooms, but I also must compliment you on your photography, Pam. Your camera skills have gotten so good over the years of this blog -- these shots are quite wonderful, esp. the bathroom pix, and I know those are difficult because you're in such a small space. Kudos! Lovin’ all these rooms, but I also must compliment you on your photography, Pam. Your camera skills have gotten so good over the years of this blog — these shots are quite wonderful, esp. the bathroom pix, and I know those are difficult because you’re in such a small space. Kudos!

]]> By: pam kueber http://retrorenovation.com/2009/11/04/more-time-capsule/comment-page-1/#comment-43087 pam kueber Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:18:52 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=18716#comment-43087 Hi Brad, as mentioned above, this old flooring can have asbestos in it. We don't make reco's here on how to handle the issue -- please consult an expert / pro and make your own decisions. Also, if you look on the Fast & Easy pages, such as Flooring, on the New/Start Here page in the Navigation bar, or on the Terms of Use page at the bottom, you can see I also list some EPA websites that you can use in doing your research. Hi Brad, as mentioned above, this old flooring can have asbestos in it. We don’t make reco’s here on how to handle the issue — please consult an expert / pro and make your own decisions. Also, if you look on the Fast & Easy pages, such as Flooring, on the New/Start Here page in the Navigation bar, or on the Terms of Use page at the bottom, you can see I also list some EPA websites that you can use in doing your research.

]]> By: Brad http://retrorenovation.com/2009/11/04/more-time-capsule/comment-page-1/#comment-43081 Brad Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:07:05 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=18716#comment-43081 Hey, we've got this flooring in our 1958 foyer. How does one clean/preserve it? Hey, we’ve got this flooring in our 1958 foyer. How does one clean/preserve it?

]]> By: Virginia http://retrorenovation.com/2009/11/04/more-time-capsule/comment-page-1/#comment-43027 Virginia Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:31:51 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=18716#comment-43027 It's official, this is my inspiration house. Every detail is so perfect, and the overall look is so balanced. Either the owners had impeccable taste or they used a very good designer. Either way, the flawless execution is just stunning. Also official: The wallpaper love is infectious. Used to hate it, but Pam has made me a believer. It’s official, this is my inspiration house. Every detail is so perfect, and the overall look is so balanced.

Either the owners had impeccable taste or they used a very good designer. Either way, the flawless execution is just stunning.

Also official: The wallpaper love is infectious. Used to hate it, but Pam has made me a believer.

]]> By: sumac sue http://retrorenovation.com/2009/11/04/more-time-capsule/comment-page-1/#comment-43011 sumac sue Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:33:32 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=18716#comment-43011 Wow, this house has something for everybody. It all looks in great shape. Wow, this house has something for everybody. It all looks in great shape.

]]> By: Alice http://retrorenovation.com/2009/11/04/more-time-capsule/comment-page-1/#comment-43009 Alice Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:33:32 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=18716#comment-43009 That kitchen...knees are weak, pulse is rapid.....wow! That kitchen…knees are weak, pulse is rapid…..wow!

]]> By: Jane (aka) Elvis http://retrorenovation.com/2009/11/04/more-time-capsule/comment-page-1/#comment-43008 Jane (aka) Elvis Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:26:20 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=18716#comment-43008 What a trip! Thanks for the fab photos, Pam. I desperately love that orange bathroom: I'd love to do something so over the top like that in mine! Keep retro reconning and passing the great photos along! What a trip! Thanks for the fab photos, Pam. I desperately love that orange bathroom: I’d love to do something so over the top like that in mine!

Keep retro reconning and passing the great photos along!

]]> By: pam kueber http://retrorenovation.com/2009/11/04/more-time-capsule/comment-page-1/#comment-43002 pam kueber Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:21:57 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=18716#comment-43002 Several readers have asked about the exterior of the house. As I think I mentioned yesterday, part of what made this so interesting was that the house was an old Victorian. Like, 1900 or so, I'd say. Parts of it still showed the Victoriana -- the entire exterior, for example. And then there were crown moldings, gorgeous wood floors, turned balusters and of course, all the little rooms going off this way and that. Then - the house was renovated in 1952, I think that's when the owners finally selling the house and holding the estate sale moved in. So, the two kitchens and bathrooms were done then... Then, in the late 60s or early 70s there seems to have been another update. That's when so much of that groovy wallpaper and the downstairs kitchen floor went in. So, it was a big mash-up really. Several readers have asked about the exterior of the house. As I think I mentioned yesterday, part of what made this so interesting was that the house was an old Victorian. Like, 1900 or so, I’d say. Parts of it still showed the Victoriana — the entire exterior, for example. And then there were crown moldings, gorgeous wood floors, turned balusters and of course, all the little rooms going off this way and that. Then – the house was renovated in 1952, I think that’s when the owners finally selling the house and holding the estate sale moved in. So, the two kitchens and bathrooms were done then… Then, in the late 60s or early 70s there seems to have been another update. That’s when so much of that groovy wallpaper and the downstairs kitchen floor went in. So, it was a big mash-up really.

]]> By: ulysses101 http://retrorenovation.com/2009/11/04/more-time-capsule/comment-page-1/#comment-43000 ulysses101 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:00:13 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?p=18716#comment-43000 *sigh* - your post reminds me of all the wonderful quirky things I loved about my grandparents house growing up - seafoam bathroom tiles and all :) *sigh* – your post reminds me of all the wonderful quirky things I loved about my grandparents house growing up – seafoam bathroom tiles and all :)

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