Repeating architectural motifs: A hat trick example from this 1953 ranch house
This 1953 time capsule house in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan includes a number of lovely classic features (pink Cinderella bathtub alert!), but what really caught our eye is..
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Vintage long chime doorbells — “enchanting” reproductions from ElectraChime
And, we get a brief history about “the Golden Age of Doorbells” Its always fun to find someone who is truly excited about what they create —..
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Antiques on Second antiques mall, Milwaukee — 45 photos
There was antiquing, there was crafting, there were overpowering tiki drinks, and there was vintage Leonardo diCaprio on DVD. Yes, after nearly two years of..
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10 ways to add starbursts to your mid century modern home
Among mid-century enthusiasts, the starburst is king. Vintage starburst hardware, clocks, mirrors and more can fetch high prices on ebay — making it difficult to..
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Hannah uses vintage 1970s mirror tiles to add dimension to her entry way
It is very satisfying to see vintage goodies that we feature find a welcome spot in appreciative readers’ homes. So we were happy to hear..
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Kristen’s 7 step-by-step tips to make a pleasing gallery wall
We first discovered that reader Kristen’s talent at making gallery walls when she submitted this photo to our uploader of 306 reader living rooms. So when..
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483 wonderful original architectural details from reader houses
Oh, how we love thee: The original features — big and small — in our homes. They managed to avoid the curse of the previous..
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Displaying old album covers as art – Ideas from 8 reader homes
Once you have your mid mod mad pad up and running, it’s time for some tunes. We’re guessing that most lovers of vintage homes also..
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Jonathan Adler’s retro-modern Happy Chic collection at JCP — cheap, cheerful, colorful
J.C. Penney recently launched a new home decor collection licensed from Jonathan Adler — “Happy Chic”. UPDATE: 2013 JDP collection now gone, but we’ll leave..
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Make a tabletop hairpin leg planter from a big plastic Easter egg
When I see Easter decorations popping up in the stores, I know that spring was nearly here. This year, I had a great idea about..
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How to decorate the fireplace in a mid century ranch house?
In today’s Retro Design Dilemma, Peter asks for our ideas and advice on how to decorate the beautiful fireplace in his 1957 ranch house. He..
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Rich lime green from vintage David Hicks — fresh sitings of my 2013 Color of the Year
Luscious, rich, key lime green — as found on 1970s Broyhill Premier Chapter One furniture — is my 2013 Color of the Year. Which means I’ll feature sightings..
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12 funny, unique and creative holiday decorations from readers’ houses 2012
“Santa the Damned?” … and more After nearly an hour of sifting through each and every one of the newly uploaded holiday decorations photos from..
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700+ reader photos of their holiday decorations in our gallery — Upload your photos, too!
It’s finally here — readers have been asking — our Retro Renovation holiday tradition: The Uploader turned “on”. So let’s see your holiday decorations. Who’s..
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Hip Haven bullet planters — nifty gifty holiday idea
It’s the busiest selling season of the year for many retailers — including the blog’s sponsors — but my bad, I pushed the wrong button,..
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Retro Renovation 2013 Color of the Year: Broyhill Premier Chapter One Lime Green
Let’s hear it for the family of flower power greens! For the past several years, just for fun, I’ve named a Retro Renovation Color of..
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Tambour — where to buy this decorative wood for doors or trim
Our recently featured story — JoAnn and Mark’s retro retirement playhouse — with its many vintage pieces and Haywood-Wakefield influenced style — inspired a deeper look..
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Should you “fix the architecture”? My 7 tips.
Here on the blog we write mostly about decorating, aka “applied decoration.” You know: Paint colors, wallpaper, flooring choices, window treatments, furniture, counter tops, cabinetry...
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Erica Wilson demonstrates crewel embroidery and needlepoint in this 1970s video
Here is another fantastic video from Erica Wilson, the Queen of Stitchery, this time showing us how to create richer, more 3-D needlework designs by..
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How to group art and collectibles into high-impact wall decor — 6 basic ideas from 19 reader homes
The objects we collect and display in our homes are more than just decor. Finding that next piece for a collection is a treasure hunt…..
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Beeswax candles handmade from vintage glassware and bottles
Update: I spun the random.org number generator — congrats to commenter Michelle, winner of these candes. These beeswax candles — handmade using molds created from..
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