Look who is in the New York Times today — it’s a story all about intrepid Retro Renovators. Yes, a story on the front page of the Thursday Home & Garden section all about the blog also quoting Cindy, Stephan and Helen (pictured in my montage, right) as well as Judi, Jason — and yes, Chippy of World of Tile, too. My gosh. Thanks to EVERYONE on the blog who helps make this the wonderful community it is! xoxo I have to run out the door to buy some copies of the paper from Loeb’s right now. Meanwhile — check The New York Times story, “Restoring the Retro House”, out online!
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pegi goodman says
OMG!
I have the 1956 General Electric kitchen in my mid century house. (I think it was designed by George Nelson) It has those rolled steel cabinets. I desperately need hinges for 4 doors. (that’s 8 hinges) Can you, or anyone help?
pam kueber says
Sorry, Pegi. There are so many brands we don’t have this kind of information wrestled to the ground. Ummm, you gotta jimmie a solution. Good luck!
Jay says
WOW! what a surprise! I always look at the Times first then RR later. Nice seeing you get recognition for your hard work. Your site sure brightens up the day.
pam kueber says
Thank you, Jay!!
Mod Betty / RetroRoadmap.com says
Very proud of you folks – and a big shout out to Pam for such an informative, well researched resource of a site! You are truly an inspiration for Retro Roadmap!
pam kueber says
Thank you, Mod Betty! We’ll meet up at the Luau Hale in Lenox one of these days, for sure!
Katie Cappello says
Congratulations! The article is great and your kitchen looks spectacular!
pam kueber says
Thank you, Katie! I just got my hard copy. Well, shucks, 4 hard copies and one to mail to my mom, and I like the photo of the kitchen inside the paper even better. Great angle from photographer — and new friend from Northampton — Nancy Palmieri!
Bird says
Awesome and well-deserved recognition! Now if we can leverage this into a Retro Renovation TV show…
pam kueber says
Thank you! Hey, you can watch my videos meanwhile! I’m kinda rough around the edges, but I try to have fun!
Jocelyn W. says
Wow! Congrats, Pam.
pam kueber says
Thank you!
barbara says
Loved the article and so timely. I have a tulip table and the top and one inch border around the top needs replacing. What do you suggest? Also, I like the seat covers. Where did Pam get them? If she had them made I really would appreciate the dimensions.
pam kueber says
Hi Barbara, and welcome. Hmmm. I think for the edge of the table you should consult a furniture refinisher or countertop fabricator. If it’s laminate, they should be able to make the repair/replacement. If it’s rubber, same. The seats on my chairs are sort of “designed in.” There is a curved piece of plywood that sort of forms the base of the seat. It actually screws into the chair set. Shaun Guinan of Reworks Vintage in Pittsfield, Mass., did the refurbishing of all the metal on the table for me. He also then replaced the padding on the seats and then covered them in candy apple red leather that he had left over from another project. Here is the complete story, I hope it helps, let me know how it turns out! https://retrorenovation.com/2011/01/25/how-to-restore-avintage-tulip-tables-and-shell-chairs/
barbara says
Hi Pam. I could not find my initial question so I rewrote it. Just found it. Many thanks. Question, what do you mean the seat cover is screwed in?
I will contact the name you provided for covers. I’m quite excited about showing off.
Barbara
pam kueber says
barbara, i don’t remember exactly how – the seat bases were PART OF THE DESIGN. there were LOTS of knockoffs – many designs out there.
Lee says
Sweet! Great article.
pam kueber says
Thanks, Lee!
deb says
Congrats to everyone!!!
pam kueber says
Thank you, Deb!
Jason says
I’m so proud – congratulations!! And as the article says you really have built a community for us and thank you for that!
pam kueber says
Yes, the REAL story is the COMMUNITY! Keep it coming! xoxo