Mid Mod Pam on Oct 06 2008 | Filed under: Inspiration, historic preservation
Oh my goodness, some of the features in this 1966 Las Vegas time capsule are just exquisite.
The house is a little older than those I usually feature. But I couldn’t resist. The more immersed I become in designs of the 1946-1966 era (where I draw the lines around “postwar”), the more I also find [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Oct 03 2008 | Filed under: historic preservation
Frank from the San Gabriel Valley CA sends us this time capsule from Palm Springs — along with more PS links - read on! Thanks, Frank!
Mid Mod Pam on Sep 26 2008 | Filed under: Inspiration, historic preservation
National Public Radio recently did an interesting report on the Museum of Modern Art’s exhibit, Home Delivery — all about the history — and now, re-emergence of interest in — pre-fab housing.
Interesting - because yet again, another example of living small’s growing appeal. At least in some quarters…
Mid Mod Pam on Sep 20 2008 | Filed under: historic preservation
Pam,
Sorry to bombard you with yet another e-mail, but I have attached some photos of a home for sale in my neighborhood. I really thought you’d get a kick out of this beautiful 1955 ‘time capsule’…especially the bathroom - not the usual pink I’m used to seeing in 50s baths, but still pretty darn cool! [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Sep 19 2008 | Filed under: Inspiration, historic preservation
Femme1 stays in Wigwam Village in Cave City, Kentucky - Mammoth Caves.
Mid Mod Pam on Sep 15 2008 | Filed under: Inspiration, countertops, historic preservation, kitchen
During last week’s laminate ramblings, I stumbled on this incredible 1959 house in Texas - it’s the original home of the founder of Wilsonart laminates, and it’s now owned by the company, serving as their archives and a space for corporate events.
All photos: Courtesy Wilsonart - who were fabulous, very responsive! Thank you, Diana Z.!
The [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Sep 15 2008 | Filed under: historic preservation
I’ve been watching HGTV lately, on the treadmill, working off the blogging. I’m trying to keep an open mind… because I would do so much of the stuff differently … but, I have to note some of the things that have been driving me crazy as I see them repeated on so many shows:
When the [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Sep 11 2008 | Filed under: decoration, historic preservation
Several weeks ago, we had a feature on Romany Spartan tile… which led to my question about, “Why all this Roman stuff?” It’s also come up before, with all the horse motifs with their greco-roman styling. And, the the mock-marble laminates - and faux-terrazzo flooring. All I have to do is hint, and Palm Springs [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Sep 04 2008 | Filed under: Inspiration, historic preservation
We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming for this incredible 1957 Dallas time capsule sent in by flickr friend Tess.
The listing says: “Spectacular one-of-a-kind mid-century modern known as the Round House.
“Truly a work of art beginning with the domed motor court covered in wisteria, the hm offers a mixture of materials rarely seen.
“A rare opportunity to [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Sep 03 2008 | Filed under: historic preservation, pink bathrooms
Kate recently contacted me looking for help in finding a home for this wonderful midcentury linoleum flooring. It’s got a piece cut out (see midway up, to the far left) but it looks like there’s plenty to salvage for a galley kitchen or a pink bathroom (and she has those pieces coming out too!!!). It’s [...]
Hang around long enough - and not only will your house look good -- but you might get a Ph.D. in postwar social history, too.
