Now and again there’s a newspaper story about the blog. I don’t post them all, because, well, I’m gonna get a big head. But, I had to show this one because, well, could that head-slash-photo get any bigger? What a hoot — that’s Sunday’s story in the Detroit Free Press — reader Jeanne sent me the photo of the front page of the real estate section, which certainly … calls attention to our cause.
Actually, this story — which you can read here online — originated in the Akron Beacon Journal and was published on April 7. Home editor Mary Beth Breckenridge did a fantastic writeup of our phone interview. Lordy, I recall being all strung out on coffee. Seriously, now that I work from home, if you get me on the phone, I talk your ear off. Luckily, she thought it was all quite fun — she is from Youngstown, Ohio, she told me — home of the #1 Youngstown steel kitchen cabinets, so she gets it, of course. I LOVE her story. It was published in Akron — but then, a few weeks later, the story was picked up and syndicated by McClatchy-Tribune. Now: The story has been appearing all over, including Seattle, Miami, Detroit (twice!), Kansas City, Toledo, Wisconsin and Utah.
Mary Beth Breckenridge’s story in the Akron Beacon-Journal also inspired this story about Retro Renovation in the Daily Mail online — England loves the Retro, too!
I usually do post stories like this on Facebook Fan Page when they appear. Lots of readers said this was their favorite line from this story:
She can hardly go to an estate sale without filling her car with midcentury furniture, accessories and other home elements. “I just get all like saving puppies about it,” she said.
But what I’m happiest made it into the story (in addition to getting “Whac-A-Mole” into a legitimate newspaper writeup) is this:
She also loves the community that has grown up around her blog, a group of midcentury-home fans who bond over sunburst mirrors and tension pole lamps. With so much cumulative knowledge, she said, it seems there’s always someone who can answer the questions posed by her readers.
And someone to ooh and aah over that electrified faucet.
xoxo, dear readers. Thank YOU for continuing to make this whole journey a BoOm PoW BLAST! Are we having fun yet?
Cathleen says
THAT IS GREAT! I am a Metro-Detroiter (originally from Grosse Pointe – the preppy side of town.) and it’s great to see you in our paper.
I have been a blog fan of yours over a year now. I stopped getting newspapers a long time ago and love the Internet for being clutter free / paper-free but I’ll bet my mom has a copy!
We grew up in a totally terrific mid-century modern home. The ones with the LL Bean knotty pine bedroom.
Love your blog so much I literally get choked up looking at some of the AWESOME homes your readers have shared.
I live in a 1950s 2-story, post-war townhouse but it is SO mid-century modern. Not my dream atomic-ranch home but we have it decorated MCM all the way.
Ricky Suerte says
Cool, that Detroit Free-Press article just got linked on Instapundit.
pam kueber says
Cool… although he seems to be saying the name of blog is a incorrectly named. I just checked various online dictionaries… it’s fine… golly, splitting hairs…. 🙂
Jen says
Oh, Pam, that ROCKS! Seeing you in my hometown newspaper is a thrill—I’ll have to ask Dad if he kept it for me (my parents are always saving retro things they see in newspapers and magazines). Congrats!
Jody says
Congratulations! Woop!
Jeff says
Congrats Pam! I blogged on the Detroit Free Press blogsite about you too, looks like it was well received.
pam kueber says
ooooh, thanks, I’ll go looK!
Stacey says
We are certainly having fun!!
I thought I recognized Mary Beth Breckenridge’s name – back in February on her blog she gave a little nod to my blog. She identifies the subdivision I use in my banner, Garfield Heights:
http://www.ohio.com/blogs/mary-beth/close-to-home-with-mary-beth-breckenridge-1.291934/looking-back-1.291981
And yes, I love the quote about the puppies! Too funny! I see you get your sense of humor from your mom!
Congrats and thank you, Pam!
Wendy M. says
So happy to see you getting some well deserved recognition for everything you’ve done for the retro community!
I was at a playgroup in my neighborhood this morning and gave your website address to two different new homeowners. I was excited to hear that they were both considering keeping the original characteristics of their homes instead of trying to “update.” Hopefully, they will be true converts after checking out your comprehensive website! 🙂
pam kueber says
Yay! Keep spreading the word! Yay!
Laura's Last Ditch--Vintage Kitchenwares says
I love the huge pic! It’s so cute and cartoon-y with the bright colors, the retro dress and the power drill. You ought to be wearing a superwoman cape!
The Grand Rapids Press came to interview me once for a frugal cooking write-up, and said they wouldn’t take a picture of me, just of the food, so I didn’t worry too much when I didn’t have time to take a shower that morning. Then, they wanted a picture, but it would be small. When the article came out, though, my face was nearly life-sized. Never believe those newspaper people.
Rebecca says
Pam, I am so pleased for you. What a cool write up. Although I am a new member of this community I have really enjoyed participating, learning and see all the great ideas (and drooling). Thanks again for providing the space!
Clare says
You even made the podunk newspapers via the release, Pam. Just thought I’d let you know that you are officially EVERYWHERE now! =;)
Here’s the link, as proof positive:
http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2012/may/08/mid-century-modest-homes-see-a-resurgence/
pam kueber says
Woo hoo to Wenatchee!!!!