So, yup, the year is winding down. I decided to go into my Lightroom (where I have 32,346 photos currently archived) to see what random beauty I could find from 2012. Perty stuff, inspiring stuff. First up: A close up of Norman Rockwell’s cheeky “Family Tree”. We visited the museum in October — they permit photos — and when I come out, it’s always like I was punch drunk, I take so many photos. Family Tree is super amusing because the main faces repeat through the ups and downs of every single generation — all the way to the 1960s family. It’s nice to see this museum of American illustration — which is just down the road from my house — doing so well. Another 20+ photos from my camera follow –>
hehe, I love the pirate!
Sticking with the artsy fartsy, I got punch drunk at the Ringling Museum, too, when DH and I were in Sarasota in June.
Dontcha be thinking we invented color! My bad, I have no idea who these artists are. After about an hour of true studenthood, I just wander around and snap crackle pop.
Interesting brickwork on a house in Pittsfield, Mass. Surely there must be a name for this effect / technique … But, stop calling me Shirley.
Bath towels spotted at Homegoods.
Colonial style bed against vintage wallpaper at a lovely estate sale at an even more lovely house surely designed by Royal Barry Wills.
Braided rug in same RBW house.Look to the floors, peoples, for great deals like this! Braided rugs are ever so versatile!
Vintage wallpaper at another estate sale. Yum.
I visited Retro Genie in Northampton a month or so ago. I love this woman and her store. Hey: Is that my 2013 Color of the Year on the walls? Way to go, Jeanne!
The coat rack at my doctor’s office.
Wrought iron cabinet hardware at the Restore in Pittsfield, Mass.
Switch plate covers must have been from the same house.
Buckle up for this one: Aqua sink top, also at the Restore in Pittsfield: Last time I was there, this was still there…
They also had a few of these smaller china porcelain sink tops — I don’t think you can get these in porcelain any more, just plastic. LOVE.
Metal beds… use them to make a garden trellis thingie, maybe?
This Hollywood Regency style headboard was just $45 — and king sized. What a fantastic deal.
Harry’s Supermarket in Pittsfield shut down, and was torn down. This store on North Street had all the letters. They were $20 each, but I was not in that kind of spending mood. They were cool, though, and BIG.
Shiny Brites galore at a July estate sale. It was bloody hot. So no one was buying. Including me. Even though they were cheap. I am so stupid sometimes. So very very very very very very stupid.
No. I buy empty decorative Jim Beam bottles celebrating the 1969 centennial of Lombard, Illinois, thinking, “I’ll make this into an adorable lamp.” Stop me, someone, please.
I have this kitchen faucet. In a box. New Old Stock. Sears. I have, like, five vintage kitchen faucets. At least.
Blond furniture spotted at Berkshire County Used Furniture.
There’s just something about old stuff. Like, you can SEE it’s made better, even before you touch it.
Peace, out.
Katelyn says
Do you still have a faucet for sale? I’m in dire need of one 🙂 Thanks!
pam kueber says
I am not selling it, Katelyn… It’s for my “museum.” Please also note that vintage faucets may not be up to current manufacturing standards for things like lead — be sure to do your own research/get with experts on this issue so you can make informed decisions.
Kelly says
What is the Hollywood regency bed made out of? I have the same bed but it’s broken and I’m trying to repair but not sure what to use to repair it.
pam kueber says
I don’t know, Kelly….
Adisson says
Hi, I have the same kitchen faucet from Sears NIB and installed it. Only problem is it leaks :(. I am looking into new hot and cold valves but I am also looking for a whole new one because the body of mine maybe no good. Would you happen to have one for sale or trade?
Let me know thanks have a good day.
Kelly M says
I can still see my dad using that lawn sweeper!
wacky tacky says
Is it too weird to share that the copy of The Saturday Evening Post with Norman Rockwell’s “The Family Tree” on the cover is sittiing in my bathroom right now? I hope not. Great pics!
pam kueber says
🙂
Jana (Berniecat) says
Fun photo montage. You “had” me at the Rockwell Family Tree…. BTW, doesn’t the Civil War soldier in the family tree look just like Matthew Broderick when he played Col. Robert Shaw in the movie Glory?
I drooled at the Shiny Brites (no matter what time of year, I’m always ready for vintage Christmas decor) and I will arm wrestle Tappan Trailer Tami for the Sears sink if you ever decide to part with it 🙂
Thanks for the interesting peek at your “purty” stuff from your travels in 2012.
Robin, NV says
The male face looks like Daniel Day Lewis to me. Especially the cowboy.