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Are we all googies? Googies, unite! Atomic 50s wallpaper - authentic reproductions now available from Bradbury & Bradbury

Mid Mod Pam on Nov 08 2007 | Filed under: attic & basement, dining room, living room, wallpaper

Following up on yesterday’s 40s papers — here are the two great 50s vintage reproductions from Bradbury & Bradbury. I love Atomic Doodle, it reminds me of the vintage paper that I was able to finally hunt down for my kitchen. On the other hand, my BWW web genius advisor took an immediate shine to [...]

Bradbury & Bradbury to launch 4 new 50s atomic wallpapers on RetroRenovation.com on Nov. 15!

Mid Mod Pam on Nov 08 2007 | Filed under: dining room, living room, wallpaper

RetroRenovation.com is very excited to host the first unveiling of four, new atomic wallpapers from Bradbury & Bradbury — scheduled here, for Nov. 15!
Be sure to tune in next Thursday morning to get the first look anywhere at the new papers that are going on sale.
As a special treat, we also will have an extensive [...]

Vintage 1940s wallpaper reproductions from Bradbury & Bradbury — “If cuteness were criminal, this paper would be public enemy #1.”

Mid Mod Pam on Nov 07 2007 | Filed under: dining room, kitchen, wallpaper

I thought I had died and gone to heaven…I fell off my chair…when I first saw that Bradbury & Bradbury, long renowned for its gorgeous art wallpapers for Victorian and Arts & Crafts homes, has introduced a line of mid century modern wallpapers. I’ve known this company for 15 years, since I began restoring a [...]

Great story on 50s style retro wallpaper

Mid Mod Pam on Feb 15 2007 | Filed under: wallpaper

My new friend sent me this great story (url link below) on 50s wallpaper. The weblinks (in right hand column of page) to Melinamade (”Boomerang mushroom, left) and Interior1900 (right) are great — for an arm and a leg you can get great vintage papers. Alternatively: try eBay or where I found all my stashes [...]

Wallpapers with 50s style

Mid Mod Pam on May 20 2006 | Filed under: wallpaper

In looking for wallpapers for my new/old aqua kitchen, I scoured about 300 books. So far I’ve found two - one book from Sanderson, the other the Stroheim & Romann “Petites” collection, which really seem to evoke the era. Both are full of flat-finish papers, which need to be pasted onto the wall. Both are [...]