One of my brothers in Louisville recently sent me this Courier-Journal story (fun video too) about the last place in America, Omega National Products — the last person in America, Yolanda Baker — who has been making disco balls — meticulously, one sharp edge at a time, for 47 years. At one point in the 1970s, she led a team of more than 25 employees who cranked out 25 disco balls a day! Want to buy a disco ball? You can still >> order one here << — in seven sizes — from 12″ to 48″ in diameter — in full-spheres — or half-spheres — and Baker will make one just for you.
How to make coasters and trivets from vintage tile from the ReStore 
Turn a vintage rotary phone into a doorbell 
Andy Harman – The Owl 
We love: Sunbeam style Mondrian wall clocks from Jetsetretro Design 
Comments
Leave a Reply
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Heart says
Awesome resource Pam, thank you!
Quality made in the USA
Joe Felice says
I turned my enclosed porch into a ’70’s room, and already have a disco ball. My inspiration came from the 1970 AMC Javelin, which I have always dreamt of having. Three of the colors for the car were Big Bad Blue, Big Bad Green and Big Bad Orange. I painted the doors Big Bad Blue, and the walls Big Bad Green. There is a poster of a Big Bad Orange Javelin on the wall. Of course, there is a tie-dyed bean-bag chair, lime throw rug, lava lamp, and a Peaches Records and Tapes album crate (though I have long since disposed of my albums).
pam kueber says
That is hilarious! A room based on the 1970 AMC Javelin! I need to email you to get photos!
Deb says
So funny. My husband DJed during that time period and he still has soooo many records (vinyl, of course), that we had to put them in storage when we downsized. A lot of good memories!
Jennie Condra says
Tear ; ) So proud of my hometown!