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Pink crane mosaic from Mosaic Tile Company

Posted by: • December 9, 2008
Mosaic Tile Company pink cranes

This crane tile design is so similar to several others in Bungalow Bill’s 1955 Indiana Mosaic Tile Company book — it must be part of this manufacturer’s repertoire. This actual installation is in Sacramento, and comes courtesy of flickr friend sylphbranching. (Click the photo to get to her complete photostream.) Thank you sb!

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P.S. I wonder if they had a Crane sink, tub and toilet he he.

Happy Hallowe’en, everyone!

Posted by: • October 31, 2008

Take care of your pink bathrooms – or else. Thanks to Evaxebra for the photos, her flickr photostream is the best. Click either photo to transfer straight to spookyland. Oh, and notice the course of white field tiles right above the tub before the tiles launch into pink – nice touch, I like it!

Another gift from Russell

Posted by: • October 29, 2008

Little fishies searching for treasure in his time capsule pink bathroom. My new desktop wallpaper!

Glamorlux Nancy’s 1959 pink bathroom

Posted by: • September 30, 2008

Glamorlux aka Nancy is a new reader, who sent these darling photos of her 1959 pink hall bathroom. She didn’t have to be on the blog too long to know how to get my attention!

Hi Pam,

Just wanted to introduce myself. My husband and I are restoring a 1959 split-level house back to its original mid-century glory. Luckily, most of the original fixtures and features were never updated – including a pink bathroom! We are gathering the materials to re-do our kitchen. It has the original Textolite “golden beige twilight” countertops, however, they are worn and don’t have the metal banding, which we like the look of. So, we just ordered the Formica Aqua Boomerang laminate through The Home Depot (where a 3′ x 10′ piece is only $56!). Thanks to you, we also ordered the ss metal banding from Dave Sanders.

Read on, and see 10 photos in all —> Heck yeah there is more →

Save the Pink Bathrooms commemorative video!

Posted by: • September 21, 2008

Reader Anne sent us this wonderful video. This is what I call inculcating America’s youth! I asked Anne to tell me a little bit about herself – her retro renovation story – and here’s what she had to say:

I live in a 1968 condo. I have my Mom and Dad’s Danish Modern furniture! :-) and some of their groovy 60′s decor. Isn’t it great to have family that keeps EVERYTHING?!?!

I am also so happy to read about the counter top laminates, floor tiles, and all the other great information, as that will come in handy for much needed replacements.

I also have to save my money, as my two cats (both!) had major vet bills, so I will have to reno/deco vicariously through your website for awhile!

Such is life, but they are worth it!

From, Anne

Thank you Anne, and snaps for discovering pink bathrooms on YouTube!

A 1957 pink-and-blue bathroom — and time capsule message to grandpa

Posted by: • September 18, 2008

Longtime reader Femme1 – aka Deb – has sent in photos from her Mom’s house. The house includes a time capsule message hidden behind the medicine cabinet – the best!

Yummy bathroom – note the floor and how it combines 2×2′s and 1x1s [Deb notes that this picture was taken as she was removing gray paint that had dripped on the floor years ago ]. When you get to the Gallery of photos, take a look at the bathroom and how it combines pink and blue — they look great together. These 50s pastels were so versatile.  And yes, how about that front door – swoon! Erwins – what do you think?

Thank you, Deb!

Pam,

Here are the long promised photos of my Mom’s bathroom from her 1957 ranch house. It’s not completely original, and the sink and cabinet were replaced a long time ago. I also threw in pics of the front door and trim. If she ever sells the house, I’m taking the door with me! I’ve never seen such an intricate window in an M-C house.

There’s also a pic of a message my husband found when he was replacing the bathroom medicine cabinet. The house was built by an Italian man, and it has all sort of ceramic tile details (see the pink and blue tile with marble strips on the front porch) and lots of pebble planters. The message says “Dear Nono” (Italian for “grandfather”) “Don’t close this. Love, the Voloppis.” I felt like we’d uncovered something archaeological! Apparently, either his grandchildren or someone else close enough to call him Grandpa helped with building the house.

Cheers!

Deb

Click on through… 10 photos in all… Heck yeah there is more →

With its googie architecture, 60s decor and rat pack lounge, La Villa Basque is the greatest retro restaurant ever

Posted by: • August 24, 2008

Sunday I try to feature something a little off the beaten path.

1960 retro restaurant La Villa Basque

So how about this…

Absolutely positively the way coolest restaurant possibly ever!

A 1960 pink and gold-flecked-wallpaper bathroom. My definition of heaven!

A 1960 pink and gold-flecked-wallpaper bathroom. My definition of heaven!

I don’t even need to eat, I will just use the washroom.

Here’s what their website says:

Built in 1960, La Villa Basque Restaurant is a staple of the City of Vernon. The French/Basque style heritage has attracted over 1 million guests since its doors opened. The decor is original Googie Architecture with a Rat Pack martini lounge with contemporary overtures like plasma TV and progressive wine list. The menu evokes creations from Basque country, Paris and local nuances from Los Angeles that reflect the attitude of La Villa Basque. Set in the meat packing and produce districts in Los Angeles , La Villa Basque delivers the best ingredients readily available.

La Villa Basque Restaurant is owned by Mayor Leonis C. Malburg, who has presided over the City of Vernon for over 40 years. Leonis is the grandson of John B. Leonis Sr, who came to the U.S. in 1889 from the Cambo-French Basque region of the Pyrenees to start a new life. In 1905, John B. Leonis Sr. co-founded the City of Vernon. He would eventually become the mayor, a banker, a financier and an industrialist. His vision of a self sufficient city was passed down through the generations where Leonis C. Malburg carries on with La Villa Basque Restaurant. Come and experience history.

Run… don’t walk… and take a look at all the fantastic images of La Villa Basque at Jericl Cat’s photostream. Thanks, Eric, for sharing!

Be sure to see jericl cat's photostream of La Villa Basque