I recently asked readers if they could help find a plaid floor for Bernadette’s laundry room similar to the one in the photo at the right. In my online searching, I had come up empty handed, and I offered a bounty — a prize from my secret treasure chest — to the reader with the best idea. Lots of readers contributed ideas, and in the end, I decided it was a three-way tie. Here are the two ideas that, I think, would mimic the look of that 1990′s vinyl sheet tile in the photo. Heck yeah there is more →
3 ideas to create a gingham plaid laundry room floor
Posted by: • November 30, 2010
Pammy gets crafty: A vintage felted wool dog sweater for Astro
Posted by: • November 29, 2010
I’m not always a bad-dog-mom, some times I am a good-dog-mom. Earlier this month I went to another workshop with Crispina ffrench, the guru of turning holey wool sweaters into beautiful felted wool creations. I am not so good at the “beautiful” yet… but I am purdy darn proud of this sweater I made for Astro. Heck yeah there is more →
6 pages of ideas for garage doors from the 1950s
Posted by: • November 28, 2010
Do you want some ideas to improve the curb appeal of your 1950s or 1960s house? Here are some ideas from a seven-page brochure of mid century garage door designs from Raymore Manufacturing Company, Dixon, Illinois. Let’s take a look… Heck yeah there is more →
All I want for Christmas is…
Posted by: • November 26, 2010
To hell with “cheap and cheerful”. Pretty much anything I want for Christmas costs minimum $1,500, up to $1.99 million. Here’s my list, Santa, I have been a very very good girl: Heck yeah there is more →
Happy Birthday, Mom!
Posted by: • November 25, 2010
Yes, it’s Thanksgiving across America, and I sure do hope everyone has a swell day. Meanwhile, it’s my mom’s birthday, too. Happy birthday, Mom!
What is this 1960s countertop made of? Targinol? Luster Rock?
Posted by: • November 24, 2010
Wow, does anyone know about countertops like these? Becky recently bought a time capsule and her french provincial kitchen (I’d call it) includes these countertops. Reminds me of these Fritz floor tiles. Anyone work with this back in the day who knows? Kind of, an early-days version of Silestone or the other composite-quartz countertops sold today. I love it!! And that kitchen, too (nix the carpet and get a counter-depth fridge.) Note: These are photos from the walk-through before Becky bought the house. She is talking about gutting — argh! Becky: Live with the house a while, I implore you — I sure bet you can learn to Love this House You’re In!
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Tin Can Tillie dolls from Sundance
Posted by: • November 23, 2010
‘Tis the season… the catalogs are starting to arrive in my mailbox en force. And it might be just the ones I’m getting… or it might be what I look for… But I am pretty sure there is a strengthening trend — even building on the strength last year — toward gifts that are handmade and vintage-collage-y. These Tin Can Tillie Dolls from Sundance are one-of-kind handmade by artists Marsha and John Finks, using salved cans and bisque doll parts, beads and tulle. Heck yeah there is more →
Hillwood’s fabulous mid century kitchen now open to the public
Posted by: • November 22, 2010
Breaking news — happy news!:
Hi Pam,
Have been loving your Website ever since you posted about Hillwood’s bathroom! Just wanted to let you know, for the first time, visitors to Hillwood are able finally to walk around Mrs. Post’s total mid-century modern kitchen. Heck yeah there is more →
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