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13 scenes from an estate sale time capsule

Posted by: • June 22, 2009

vintage-red-linen-laminate

hallmack-toothbrush-holderTHE ESTATE SALE on Saturday was wonderful. A very classic, brick Cape Cod home, single owner, great quality. Loved. The only things changed out were the kitchen appliances and floor.  Above: Vintage “linen laminate” from the kitchen countertop. Grace Jeffers, the historian who restored the Wilson House, told me that linen patterns were the #1 most popular of the postwar era. Yes, even more so than the gold sparkle speckles we all love so much. At the left: That’s me with the first shot of a reader favorite, the Hall-Mack revolving disappearing toothbrush holder. Click on through for 11 more photos. Heck yeah there is more →

Our youngest reader sends in a new source for retro lighting

Posted by: • August 22, 2008
retro bullet or cone lights

retro bullet or cone lights

I think we now have identified our youngest reader – and someone who likely will be far ahead of all soon, in terms of retro renovating knowledge: Jimmy Walsh.

Jimmy sent in today’s tip, about Primelite bullet (or cone) lights available today. When I asked for his “retro renovation story,” Jimmy said:

Well, I don’t really have a retro renovation story haha. I’m 17 but have always been fascinated by mid-century architecture from the 40s all the way up to the early 80s. I’m going to study architecture in school, and hope to aid in bringing mid-century elements back into modern architecture, a movement which as you know is certainly already underway. Anyway, I hope you find a place for those light fixtures!

Meanwhile, here is Jimmy’s lighting find — and there’s a second one I’m working on, too:

I just wanted to share this one seller whose merchandise, although hard to find behind their dated website, is absolutely fantastic for retro renovators! I included a link to their online catalog, which has a whole section just on bullets! Once you click into the section on bullets, the two pages that caught my eye the most were 71 and 75. Those seem to be the most relevant.

http://www.primelite-mfg.com/catalog/Catalog.html

Anyway, sorry the message was so long, but I really wanted to share these resources!

Sincerely,
Jimmy Walsh

Thanks, Jimmy! Keep the recommendations coming!