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Roundup: Checks, Please!
Blame it on the retro costuming of Mad Men, but I'm seeing checkered patterns everywhere these days. Checks look great on copywriter Peggy Olson, and I have a feeling they'd look fab in your home as well.
Want to add some retro flair to your home with traditional checked patterns?
Love It or Hate It? Rotary Phones
I remember using a rotary phone at my grandmother's when I was a little kid; in fact, I'm pretty sure she still has one in her home! Now that we're all fully loaded with cell phones, BlackBerrys, iPhones, and the like, I'm feeling a little nostalgic for the look, and the ritual, of dialing a rotary phone. Plus, they look so much better than your standard cordless.
Found It! Retro Side Table in Away We Go
The rusty blue side table beside Maya Rudolph's character in Away We Go looks like it has seen better days. But I do love its retro charm. It brings character to a little corner of a lush garden beside a comfortable bench.
What You're Wanting: A Retro-Modern Kitchen
I've become a little obsessed with the Life archives, which were recently added to Google Images. If you're not careful, you too could be pulled into hours of poring over images from America's past. This image, of Joan Wilson whipping up something yummy in her stylish circle skirt, was taken in 1950.
Guess the Decade
The delightful site Found in Mom's Attic documents vintage advertising from the 20th century. I've rounded up some of the best home ads from the site. Can you guess which decade each ad is from?
Retro or Modern?
Think you're au courant on current-day styles and those from thirty-odd years ago? Put that belief to the test when you take my quiz! Some of these photos are from slideshows of current houses, while others are from the 1971 book Decorating and Design by Jacqueline Inchbald.
How-To: Decorate With a Retro-Look Fridge
I love the look of '50s-era fridges, and appliance company Big Chill gives you the appearance of a 60-year-old fridge while updating its efficiency and function. To see how to integrate this fridge into a variety of kitchen decorating plans, check out the slideshow. Source
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Midday Muse: Retro Pink
I love retro-tech accents, and this pink telephone is definitely hitting all the right buttons for me. Do you have an old-school telephone in your house? Source
Roundup: Retro Tech Accents
Before the general populace relied on key cards, laptops, iPhones, and cars to get through their busy days, such technological advancements as the typewriter, the skeleton key, and the bicycle were the height of fashion. Not only are these classic shapes superbly functional, they're also quite beautiful, which makes them the perfect inspiration for home accessories.
To add some retro tech flair to your home, read more
This Just In: More Interiors from Project Runway
Did you catch the first episode of Project Runway season 5 on Wednesday? While I was initially afraid that I couldn't put season 4 behind me, luckily, I was hooked on the new cast of designers within the first 10 minutes. (I was definitely lured in by Blayne and his insane tanning obsession, as well as his leotard creation).
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