Mid Mod Pam on Oct 24 2008 | Filed under: Reader homes, bathroom
Palm Springs Stephan finished his bathroom - it looks great! - and sends us this complete report, which includes a couple of new sources that I for one need to check out
Mid Mod Pam on Aug 07 2008 | Filed under: FAQs, bathroom
A while back a reader sent me a question about how to re-chrome some of her bathroom hardware. I asked Palm Springs Stephan if he could help - as he has experience in this issue with vintage cars - and very recently, with re-chroming sink legs that I found for him at my local [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Jul 11 2008 | Filed under: FAQs, furniture
Following up on the FAQ regarding Heywood-Wakefield refinishing, Palm Springs Stephan shares his wealth of experience on the issue. Thank you, Stephan!
Heywood Wakefield (HW) furniture has become almost synonymous with Mid Century Modern design, largely because of its simple lines and lack of “fussiness.” The pieces are usually solid birch (no particle board [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Jun 09 2008 | Filed under: Inspiration, historic preservation
Grab another cup of coffee…or a Mai Tai, if it’s that time of day…and sit back for a nice virtual ride. Today Palm Springs Stephan is treating us a to a guided tour of some of the most wonderful midcentury modern homes in his fair city — with his wonderful commentary.
This first is one of [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Jun 06 2008 | Filed under: FAQs, steel kitchen cabinets
Nancy is a new reader from Carlisle, Mass, who wants to restore her gorgeous pink GE steel cabinets. Drool drool. I really wanted pink, but my husband (and the decorating gods) won out and we have aqua. Here is Nancy’s question:
Hi Pam, I love your site. I’m just beginning to explore so I [...]
Mid Mod Pam on Dec 03 2007 | Filed under: Reader homes, bathroom, steel kitchen cabinets
Stephan from Palm Springs makes me oh-so-happy when he writes to compliment the blog — and moreover, to share great info on how to have vintage steel kitchen cabinets repainted. Please note, there is another, separate post — on how to repaint cabinets yourself. Check it out if you’re interested in the DIY approach.
Stephan writes: [...]
