Pam showed me this pink kitchen set from Pottery Barn and at first glance I was excited, surprised really, that you could it all new for only for $500. And then I looked at the header and realized it was Pottery Barn Kids and they are toys…duh Matt. Anyways, I love that little kids out are able to appreciate their retro kitchen set at at young age, so they’re not gutting such beauties when they have a real kitchen. Check out Pottery Barn Kids for more images/ information. Oh, speaking of pink bathrooms, there are over 70 pink bathrooms in our gallery. And, don’t forget to visit Save The Pink Bathrooms to make your pledge.
A retro pink kitchen at Pottery Barn… too bad it’s for kids
Posted by: • August 21, 2010
Gropius House: Historic mid century homes to visit
Posted by: • August 20, 2010
Fifth in our special series on mid century historic house museums…
Located in Lincoln, Mass. the Gropius House is viewed as one of the most influential homes in modern American architectural design. Built by Walter Gropius in 1938, the home today a National Historic Landmark owned by Historic New England. Walter Gropius was one of the most renowned architects of his time — founder the the famed Bauhaus school of design. In 1938 he moved from Bauhaus, to Lincoln so he could teach architecture at Harvard. Heck yeah there is more →
The Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio: Historic mid century homes to visit
Posted by: • August 19, 2010
Fourth in our continuing series of mid century historic home museums open to the public.During my recent visit with Aunt Pam she took me to a historic home just a mile from her house – The Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio. Located in Lenox, Mass., this estate features features the home built by George Morris and Suzy Frelinghuysen in 1941-2, which is attached to the studio that George built before they were married, in 1930. Together, these spaces comprise a gorgeous example of International Style — and the first “modern” home built in New England. Heck yeah there is more →
Vintage Youngstown metal kitchen cabinets – a picture perfect 1950s kitchen
Posted by: • August 18, 2010
Hot item! Just yesterday, Cody sent in this great kitchen from craigslist — Burlington, Vermont. He wrote:
Hi Pam I just ran across this on Craigslist and thought it was quite a find! It’s a time capsule kitchen and they are selling the pieces off (sad) … it looks to be in great shape. Thought you may like to share it with your readers and maybe find a good home for this kitchen!
Hillwood Estate: Historic Homes with Mid-Century Flair
Posted by: • August 17, 2010
Next in our series of mid century historic homes that you can visit: Hillwood Estate, with some mid mod surprises inside — like a 1950s pink bathroom to beat all pink bathrooms.
The Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, an historic home in Washington, D.C., may be one of my personal favorites. Thanks to Reader Tina, who gave us the heads up on the place, with this note to Aunt Pam:
During the weekend, on a quest to visit a tourist destination I hadn’t yet seen in my own home town of Washington, DC, we went to Hillwood Mansion, the home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, the heiress to the Post cereal fortune. Her will stipulated that her home be opened to the public and house her fabulous collection of Russian and European decorative arts, including hundreds of pieces of porcelain. She bought and updated Hillwood in 1955 and it is beautiful. But of course, as a Mid-Century Classic myself, I fell in love with the kitchen, the pantry and… the pink bathroom! Heck yeah there is more →
The Louis Armstrong House Museum: Historic Mid Century Homes To Visit
Posted by: • August 16, 2010
Second in a special series of stories spotlighting historic mid century homes across America that are open to visitors.
Louis Armstrong’s home — with an interior that combines both “modern” and “modest” — is now open to visitors and looks to be well worth a visit. The house, built by Thomas Daly in 1910, is located in North Corona in Queens, New York. In 1943, Lucille Armstrong bought the house for her husband as a surprise – at an excellent price of $3500. Although Lucille got a bargain on the house, she and Louis had big $ ideas for the house. First, she bought the home next door and tore it down so she could create a her giant Japanese garden. Louis had his own ideas as well, like the outdoor bar & grill that is still there today. Heck yeah there is more →
The 1950 House at the Shelburne Museum: Historic Mid Century Homes to Visit
Posted by: • August 15, 2010
First in a series of posts spotlighting mid-century house museums“The 1950 House” is a complete, original mid century home moved onto grounds of the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont, and now open to the public. Frank and Helen LaFlume, the original owners, included the latest technology when building their new, 1000 sq. ft. home in 1949. Like millions of other couples after World War II, they were final able to purchase a home — and buying this prefabricated model was easier than bringing construction materials to their 200 acre farm and building from scratch. They chose a ranch style house, with an attached garage for their 1939 Chevrolet — which is also part of the exhibit. Heck yeah there is more →
Retro Renovation Reader Roundup
Posted by: • August 14, 2010
Here goes my second reader roundup, keep sending us your home photos, finds or dilemmas — the email address is at the bottom of this post. Katy told us all about the work she’s got going on lately and shared her great weekend find:
I enjoy your website/blog very much! I have a retro 1960′s home that was even featured on HGTV’s National Open House. I’m a Mom/yoga teacher/Tupperware consultant (I’ve got some terrific vintage Tupperware!) who enjoys finding gems fit for our home. I’m in the process of having two large pieces of Ranch Oak furniture reupholstered so it’s been fun searching for just the right fabric. But I thought I’d send you a picture of my favorite weekend find – a phone in a box! $10 deal – it works – it’s hooked up… now we just wait for someone to call…. the ring is pure & true!” Heck yeah there is more →
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