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I was at Crate and Barrel recently and had the chance to ogle their mid-century Marimekko linens. Continuing our hunt for all things authentic vintage Christmas, check out the Marimekko Manty tablecloth and napkins from 1959. Also see the Tamburiini, 1962, offered in red or ivory. Crate and Barrel Marimekko.
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 [...]
A reader wrote to ask how to bring the luster back to her vintage laminate countertops. Paste wax, maybe? To get the answer, I turned to expert Grace Jeffers. She is the writer, design historian and materials expert responsible for restoration of the Ralph Sr. and Sunny Wilson House – including its gorgeous Mondrian-style kitchen, [...]
Many thanks to Whitney, who just tipped me that Wilsonart has introduced 11 new colors of boomerang laminate. There now are a total of 14 colorways — the most of any manufacturer. I am quite liking the “butterscotch” above — looks like you could use this in a kitchen with yellow kitchen cabinets. There is [...]
I’ve written before about mixing countertop surfaces in your 40s 50s or 60s kitchen. But I recently came across these great photos and thought they would be very helpful. The photos show: How to lower cabinetry to create a place to roll out your pie dough (of course). Put a slab of marble here — [...]
In my recent story about authentic 1950s 1960s and 1970s kitchen remodeling products still made today, I spotlighted Elkay Lustertone stainless steel drainboard sinks — made back in the day and still available today. Over the past year, I’ve been in touch with a reader who was preparing to install a new Elkay sink top [...]
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Marimekko bed & bath on sale at Crate & Barrel 
Marimekko shower curtains and towel sets from Crate & Barrel 
Pretty darn excellent Marimekko bed and bath sale at Crate & Barrel 
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If you happen to live near a Crate and Barrel outlet store, Marimekko fabric can be purchased by the yard for very small sums of money. The last time I was in the local one, it was $4.95 a yard–including the holiday designs.