My nephew Matthew Kinkead is visiting, to learn how to blog and be my intern. There is no better way to learn than to do — so here is his first guest post. Matthew writes:
After traveling from Louisville, KY my retro-wonder Aunt Pam picked me up from the airport with a mid-mod packed week planned for us. Less than an hour later we had stopped at a place we both know and love, the ReStore in Springfield, MA- and as always, they did not let us down. I guarantee if you dig in and get your hands a little dirty you will find some great treasures, although at first glance the ReStore seems a little intimidating with items everywhere. Before we even got to the entrance we checked out their wonderful collection of window shutters. Oh man, did they have all colors and sizes. We really like these little ones with the “pine tree” cut out. Wouldn’t they look great with a fresh coat of paint? Remember, when buying shutters make sure you measure your windows height and the width so they can close perfectly.
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Affordable plumbing fixtures
I call this sink “wasabi” green and my, do I love it. It is masculine, not too big, but still eye catching. The short faucet fits it so well and looks so good. I would totally put something like this in my bathroom, if only I weren’t 850 miles away from home.
About Matthew Kinkead
Matthew Kinkead is a sophomore at the University of Louisville, studying anthropology and archaeology. He is Pam’s nephew and clearly has inherited the Kueber collecting gene. At 19, he already has extensive and out-of-control collections of: ceramic mushroom kitchenware from the 1960s… Asian figurines… flower vases including donkeys with carts… ladies head vases, etc…. presidential figurines… trolls… and more. Watch for his continued, occasional guest posts.
Irving Steinberg says
Wow!!! I live in the metro west of Boston and intend to get to this place asap! Amazing, my wife and I were just talking about where to find such things for our projects.
Siobhan says
I love that door! Just the kind of door I want for my house. Too bad I live in Ohio…If I was closer to your Restore I’d be on that door like white on rice!!
Shane Walp says
LOL Me too! I mean I live in Ohio and I’d be after that door too!
Janice says
Me three! I want that door but I’m even further away in Kansas. Pam, you could probably buy it and have a bidding war on your hands!
Kimberly Lindbergs says
That was a great read! I really enjoy your posts that promote mid-century appreciation as well as recycling, Pam. Matthew did a great job with this. Loved the photos!
Shane Walp says
Man I wish my ReStore was that nice and organized! The one here in town is “In The Ghetto”! LOL
CindyD says
Matthew, you’re a natural! Your enthusiasm moves your narative along nicely! Keep it coming. I have not been to our ReStore yet, but this is very compelling! Thanks.
Glamorlux Nancy says
Amazing kitchen and door!!!
Chris says
Wow! Great finds! Good job Matthew! I am not sure if I have a Re-Store near me. I am just outside of Raleigh, NC. Wow! I am so inspired by all of this!
Joe says
Wow, your ReStore kicks my ReStore’s butt big time. You think they’d sell some of the Geneva spacers separate? I might be able to stack 2 1″ers to fill my 2″ gap.
pam kueber says
The spacers are on the base cabinets, Joe. I was specifically looking for wall spacers for you, base cabinet corner pieces for 52pnb, and floor tiles for EarthaKitsch. Alas, no luck… this day. I take Matthew back to the airport on Thursday. Maybe I’ll stop again just out of stubborn-ness to look for y’all.
52PostnBeam says
Wow what an amazing ReStore! I’ve never seen one with so many Mid Century treasures.
Great first post – this line made me laugh out loud “… so if you find some and can get them for a good price, we recommend hoarding them.” 🙂
Missouri Michael says
Great job on a well written post, Matthew! I’ve had to keep myself away from the Re-Store lately, as I have a habit of picking up things with good intentions and then end up with them sitting around and nothing happening with them.
My parents had a range hood like the one pictured installed in their house when they built it in 1985. Mom remodeled a couple of years ago, and the vent ended up in the trash, sadly.
Looking forward to your future posts!