Open Thread: What makes for a good “niche” blog and a blog “community”? Salt Lake City, Jan. 20-21
I’ll be in Salt Lake City on January 20-21 at “Alt.” That’s the Altitude Design Summit, a conference for design and lifestyle bloggers. I’m actually..
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Joe and Nikki’s retro wedding at the Doo Wop Museum, Wildwood, NJ — 27 photos
Three years into the blog, and it’s fun to see the houses bought and projects finished — but it’s even more fun to see the..
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EVERYONE tells Guy & Rosanna to update their 1960s time capsule– but they find us, instead!
Another time capsule saved. More new Retro Renovation friends. Guy writes: Hi Pam, Hello -First, let me thank you for your site. I just closed..
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Retro Renovation readers’ Charlotte road trip
I have a fancy picture of this group — Retro Renovation readers who got together between my talks at the Southern Spring Home & Garden..
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Open thread: What made you happy about your house this summer?
HAPPINESS IS… a cozy house. What has made you happy about your home this summer, dear readers? Me: Outside, my perennials are getting well established..
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Midcentury-miniature design for Barbie, from Maryann Roy
WE FIRST MET MARYANN ROY when we interviewed Pat Henry, publisher of Fashion Doll Quarterly magazine, in honor of Barbie’s 50th birthday. I so loved..
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“Cooking Up a Retro Revival” in Eugene and Portland, Oregon
The Lane County Home Show in Eugene, Oregon, was a terrific experience. Despite being jet-lagged and overdosed on a particularly luscious brownie sundae (my Saturday..
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Judi and Joni: “Rulers of their Barbie Universe”
All photos: Copyright Mattel Today – Judi, aka Sumac Sue, shares her memories of growing up with Barbie. Thank you so much for contributing this,..
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Congratulations to Kevin and Meredith R. — the winners of our Found Objects Found Art Contest
The votes are in — and congratulations to the winners for our 2nd annual contest: Kevin has won 1st prize — two pendant lights from..
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Vintage 1960s Latvian book plates – Lisa’s found art
Two more entries in our contest. SO SORRY about that! Penultimately — here is Lisa’s entry in our Found Objects Found Art contest, an intriguing..
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Vintage Pig Mania, Yahtzee – and family game night … Judi’s entry
Now … our final entry in the Found Objects Found Art Contest. Judi aka Sumac Sue”s tribute to those days when there were only three..
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A vintage Firestone Stereophonic Hi-Fi — our final contest entry
Tom’s entry in our Found Object Found Art contest is our final one – I think! This is our final contest entry – I think...
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Vintage teen advice – Joe’s entry
Joe’s entry in our Found Objects Found Art contest… Categoriesmeeting readersTags"teen guide to home-making"50s teen guidefound artfound objectsvintage teen advice
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Grandmother’s vintage medic case – Kristin’s entry
Kristin’s entry in our Found Objects Found Art contest…. Categoriesmeeting readersTagsfound artfound objectsjunior firefighter cardpolio pioneer cardvintage medic case
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Finds from the estate sale for your house – Pat’s entry
Pat D’s entry in our Found Objects Found Art contest… Categoriesmeeting readersTagsfound artfound objectsvintage recordvintage viewmaster projector
Barbara’s other entry into our Found Objects Found Art contest… Categoriesmeeting readersTagsatomic stylefoudn objectsfound artvintage ice crushervintage waring blender
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Retro cooking style – Kymmery’s entry
Kymmery’s entry into our Found Objects Found Art contest… Hi! I found these items at thrift stores in my area! I love putting together little..
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A vintage cookbook just like Mother’s – David’s entry
David’s entry into our Found Objects Found Art contest… David writes: Categoriesmeeting readersTagscooking for american homemakersfound artfound objectsvintage cookbook
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Grandmother’s treasures – Ann’s entry
Ann’s entry into our Found Objects Found Art contest. She writes: Categoriesmeeting readersTagsflorida architecture bookfound artfound objects
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A vintage Georges Braque poster from 1953 – Jill’s entry
Jill’s entry… Hi Pam, This is an entry for the “Found objects…Found art” Contest. This is poster from 1953 for an art show by Georges..
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A vintage art nouveau lamp – from dumpster-diving (literally) Laura
Laura’s entry in our Found Objects Found Art contest…oh, and be sure to read on, how she ends upside down in a dumpster! Categories... dumpster..
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