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San Francisco Troy finds a Saarinen treasure - needs cleaning advice

Remember San Francisco Troy from this post about his vintage airline bag collection…his house plants…and his Drexel Declaration? He’s back - with tulip table talk…and Troy, you now earn your own Tag Ooh, two smileys in one post. Perky enough for you?
Hi Pam! Still hooked on your site - keeps getting better and better!
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Retro house plants - ideas from Troy

Troy - of the Drexel furniture and vintage airplane carry on’s - wants to talk about mid century houseplants. Perhaps some green-thumbed readers have some more thoughts?
Hey Pam,
Here in San Francisco there is a dearth of mid-century residential architecture. This lack, coupled with insane housing prices, is making my goal of finding that perfect little [...]

Troy’s fabulous, like I mean fabulous, collection of vintage airline travel bags

OMG, Retro Renovation readers are so talented, creative, smart, witty, and insane. How about this incredible collection from Troy?
Troy first made his presence known amidst our recent fascination with Drexel furniture (more to come). This is when I learned that he had, like, hundreds of vintage airline travel bags:

It is SO FUN to see Troy’s [...]

Drexel mid century dining room chairs - today’s ebay pick

I’m in love with vintage 50s Drexel furniture. I’ll feature Ohio Catherine’s home soon - and you should see the matching set she has in a bedroom and dining room — gorgeous! Does anyone know the name of this design? To me, it has a Shaker feel. The set is in Houston, the upholstery [...]