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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Elaine says
I love all those vintage paintings, too. They are so evocative of an earlier time. I was listening to a broadcast on the Florida Highwaymen artists, who painted “Old Florida” in the 50s and 60s, and sold them on door to door. I have been trying to score one or two of them. The broadcast said that Florida no longer exists. Well, it does, just not in the bigger cities or beach towns. Christa’s hall bath picture is very like their style, really caught my eye.
Elaine says
Anne from NYC has a flamingo painting that looks like a Highwayman one. I missed that one earlier somehow. They are getting really hard to find at thrifty prices, up in the upper triple digits, four digits.
Jeanne says
I have that exact Flamingo print hanging in my guest bedroom. I bought it over ten years ago at the Detroit Modernism show and probably paid $125 (from what I can remember). I had to have it, though. LOL. I’ve seen it in movies – one in particular was a scene in a Florida hotel room in the movie The Right Stuff (Ed Harris scene).
Anne Kravet says
Actually, it’s a Turner print made by the Turner Manufacturing Co. in the 50s. They were actually a mirror company but they commissioned artists to do original work. You’ve probably seen their mirrors with the flamingos painted on one of the sides. The frame of my print is made of segmented mirror. They come up fairly often on Ebay and the going rate is usually $200+. AnneK from NYC
Tina says
These are GREAT! Thanks, Pam, for letting us share with each other. I love seeing what makes people happy.
Deb… love your use of the thermostat in your decorating. Sherri… my little sister just learning to read called my parents’ NuTone radio the “nut one,” and we still refer to it as that today.
hannah says
Never-mind…process of elimination – most recent pic. 😉
Elaine says
Hannah, don’t miss the second to last, with the boards hanging on the wall. I am still trying to stick my eyes back in my head. I want them too. Kroehler kit fight!!!!
hannah says
I did check it out. Would LOVE to see those close up and in person. 🙂
hannah says
Pam, they do sell decaf these days, you do know that, right?? 😀
Which picture is it? I can’t ferret it out…
pam kueber says
ACK HEART ATTACK! I NEEEEEEEED that Kroehler salesman sample set, Michael. aaaaackkkkkkkkkk that is the coooolest thing i have ever seen since the last coooooolest thing that i have ever seen! Can you shoot some more pics, close ups, etc that i can show on the blog. Oh, and I hate you.
Just another Pam says
That’s hysterical, Pam!
You have no idea how much fun it is to see you excited like this…..not blasé been there done that bone in your body. Most likely the secret to why you have such a successful and all around delightful blog.
nina462 says
Pam, remember we don’t use the “H” word.
Meanwhile, I love almost everything here…..and especially the Koehler salesman sample. How sweet.
pam kueber says
party pooper.
Michael says
Sure thing– I’ll head back downstairs now and take some more/better shots.
Michael says
Pics have just been sent. WARNING: I think I went overboard. Hey, at least you’ll have lots of choice! 😉
Let me know if you don’t get them– the size of the email may be too large. In that case, I’ll send them in smaller ‘chunks’.
pam kueber says
I love them! Will show this week, you lucky duck.
Just another Pam says
The fashion shots from the department stores….sweeeet. One of those once in a life time finds and so well displayed too.
Thomas says
Thanks! I have a large collection of the ads and other memorabilia from Ayres, Block’s and Wasson’s, the 3 “classy” department stores in Indianapolis. I still miss them 🙁
hannah says
Oh geeze – did I USE enough exclamation points? Sorry….some of them were uncalled for. I blame the bourbon. 😉
Just another Pam says
You missed two, Hannah….;o)….tell the bourbon to make an effort next time!! <—–
hannah says
*sits on hands* 😉
Just another Pam says
Hannah, I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned how I love your unexpected choice of Patty Hearst and the SLA banner so, consider it mentioned.
hannah says
JustAnotherPam – Thank you for noticing! there’s a story behind that avatar…
I’m 58 yrs ‘young’ (not old minded by any means). In the 70s when Patty Hearst was on the lamb with the SLA I got pulled over for being her. The ‘fuzz’ drew his gun on me and all. I was headed for the first day of my new job in a white VW van (boyfriends). I saw a cop give me the double take, and I knew my license was expired, so I tried to scoot around a few blocks to lose him. He caught up and pulled me over, gun drawn, cautiously asked for my ID, and said “You do know Patty Hearst has been seen in the area in a white van…?” Um…no. I was let go at that point. My 15 minutes of ‘fame’. 🙂
Jeanne says
Wow, that’s a crazy story, Hannah! I remember that whole period when they were looking for Patty Hearst. And I had to laugh when you said you tried to lose the cop for a few blocks. LOL!
pam kueber says
you mean, when she tried to lose the fuzz…
Jeanne says
Yeah, yeah, that’s what I meant. 🙂
hannah says
Yeah, it was one for the diary, heh? I never get tired of sharing it either when the opportunity arises. 😀
Pam – I stand corrected…it was the fuzz, the heat, the man.
hannah says
Man, I’m just not paying attention. I did use the correct term for the era. *doh*
BungalowBILL says
Is it hannah or is it Tanya? I like how Hearst was rehabilitated and was making movies with John Waters.
hannah says
Her SLA name was Tanya.
Just another Pam says
Great story!
I’m a year older than you so I think you got lucky with that officer, very tense times to be mistaken for Patty when you’re trying to outrun “the fuzz”.
Peace
Michael says
I’ve always loved it too!
hannah says
Danke!
hannah says
Oh my! I love, love, LOVE the platter/plate display! I have a couple of the same ones! I have a very small display on one of my kitchen walls. I’m addicted to dinnerware, stoneware and platters.
Everyone’s decor is so wonderful to see! I think we’d all have a bit of each other’s stuff if we had the room!
Jason, I adore those Venice paintings. Lucky you!
Betsy says
I love all the clocks!! I have to say, though that #32 — the clock and plaque combo is a jaw dropper!
Just another Pam says
The clocks and the ouija board are so funny. Current time is all well and good but how about future time, or past times? A wonderful display with just the right touch of whimsy….fabulous!
lynda says
Lots of fun things. I love the plates against the white wall. All of the colorful collected clocks are fabulous. The Nancy Drew books as art look great–such ingenious shelves!