Uploader now closed. Thanks for playing, everyone, this was a good one! Is there anything more gratifying than finding just the right art and wall decorations that bring the rooms in our midcentury and vintage homes to life? Last weekend, Michael uploaded this photo of 27 felt pennants from the 1950s-1960s that he purchased for $10. “I think I’ve just started a new collection,” he said. “They’re perfect for those vast expanses of paneled walls in the basement rec-room.” Yup: Perfect! In this weekend’s community photo share, let’s see the wonderful and unusual items you have found for your homes. Click on through to see all 249 photos of readers’ wall decor uploaded — there are some great ones!
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Amy F. says
Also love those kitchen wall clocks!
gsciencechick says
I agree; what a great display!
Rita@thissortaoldlife says
Just this morning discovered these awesome retro school library posters: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vblibrary/sets/72157623618957199/with/4480092802/#
Would love to have these for my office at school!
Geralyn Gray says
I have been collecting Asbury Park pennants for about a year….I am up to around 10……$10 for all those pennants is a score!!!! I average paying about $10 a piece…….it’s my favorite way to decorate though as you can see from my photo!
pam kueber says
Mitzi always has a lot of great vintage posters in this vein on her etsy shop, check it out: http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagegoodness?section_id=5505537
Michael says
Yeah, I don’t know if I’ll stumble across such a great find again. So now that I’m a vintage pennants collector (just add it to the list), I’ve been looking at what’s available on eBay and Etsy. I just spent $43 for one pennant from my favourite childhood amusement park! Craaazzzyyy…
Lee in Florida says
Just uploaded a pic of my office wall border… Florida Gator Booster licence plates. I have nearly every year from 1977 to the present.
Just another Pam says
The two dancers on the wire frames because my mother had them and the movie posters, especially the Vampire one….too funny.
Needless to say any metal sculpture is appreciated and a secret reminder that I’m not a “real” hoarder because my brilliant one is long gone….and other lies I tell myself.
Barb S. says
Must. Have. Gravel Art!!! Also, that furry thing on the table, what is that! haha…
Can we get a tour of Scott’s House??
tammyCA says
Lots of neat walls. I covet the prints of the man and woman dancers (I Love Lucy). And, I really like the collages of old ads on fun paper. Now that’s a great way to display Nancy Drew…I have my own collection in my bookshelf.
Amy F. says
Thanks, Tammy!
Deb says
Love the idea with the Nancy Drew books. I have my sisters from the 40s and mine from the 60s. Looks great!
Amy F. says
Thanks, Deb!
Amy F. says
Thanks Pam! 🙂 I was just about to comment about those gorgeous plates myself, then saw your comment. You just made my day!
Laura says
Amy, those Nancy Drews are wonderful! I would sit in that chair reading all day! And the plates are mine : ) Thank you, and thanks Pam, for making my day!
Amy F. says
The plates are fantastic, Laura, and I may have to copy your idea for our dining room. 🙂 And I am often found in that corner, reading The Hidden Staircase (my all-time favorite). The books used to be stored in a “pie safe” and they were basically hidden, so I’m very happy my clever husband came up with a way to display them.
pam kueber says
I am LOVIN the Nancy Drew books and the thrift store plates!
Michael says
I loved Nancy Drew mysteries as a kid too (her adventures were always more exciting and glamorous than the Hardy Boys’). I’ve thought about blowing up some of the illustrations to be framed and fill up a wall, gallery style, but the large shelving unit to display the covers is ingenious!
Amy F. says
Thanks Michael! I grew up thinking I *was* Nancy Drew 🙂 so that corner of the room makes me very happy.