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My Retro Roadtrip – What I Bought!

My Retro Roadtrip – What I Bought!

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By Andrea So, last week, I showed you some cool things that I saw on my trip that I didn’t buy. This week, I am going to show you what I did buy! I really like these vintage 70s Tupperware glasses – I fear that vintage Tupperware might become my…

My Retro Roadtrip – Part Two

My Retro Roadtrip – Part Two

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by Andrea Now, I don’t know about the rest of you, but I LOVE to look at thrift shops and antique stores when I am in a different city.  I find I often see a lot of the same stuff at home,  so I always find cool different things when…

My Retro Roadtrip – Part One

My Retro Roadtrip – Part One

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by Andrea I’m back! Did y’all miss me? I’ve got some pics of the more mid-century highlights from my road trip to share with you today. On Sara in Az’s recommendation, we went to XXX Root Beer in Issaquah. It’s a little out of the way, but definitely well worth…

Friday Etsy Roundup – Jewelry Edition

Friday Etsy Roundup – Jewelry Edition

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By Andrea I love love love vintage and antique jewelry – it’s one of my favourite things to browse on Etsy! Here’s some cool pieces I came across: First up, from seller parkestatecompany: This starburst set is absolutely stunning! It looks to be in excellent condition. I love the stone…

Retro Hair! Super Easy Faux Rolls

Retro Hair!  Super Easy Faux Rolls

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by Andrea Hey there – I have once again enlisted my daughter Kat’s help to bring you a hair tutorial. This one gives a look similar to victory rolls, without having to actually master victory rolls (which can be tricky!)  I hope you enjoy, and will give it a try,…

Wondering Wednesdays – Pinterest Wood Repair Edition

Wondering Wednesdays – Pinterest Wood Repair Edition

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By Andrea Today’s post is not strictly mid-century, but I think it’s definitely of interest to those of us who have wood mid-century furniture! I am a pretty avid Pinner, and I know our lovely blog hostess Ruth is also a pretty avid Pinner, too. There’s been quite a few…

Friday Etsy Roundup – Vintage Toy Edition

Friday Etsy Roundup – Vintage Toy Edition

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By Andrea I guess I am a kid at heart, as I still love toys, especially vintage ones. My kids have enjoyed many classic toys, and I also think they can make fun display pieces in the home. Here’s some interesting mid-century ones I came across on Etsy! First off,…

Retro Stitching With A Twist

Retro Stitching With A Twist

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By Andrea I haven’t had a sewing post for y’all for awhile, as I’ve been busy with non-retro sewing projects. However, I have been doing some embroidery lately (I need to have something to do when I am sitting in front of the TV!) and there’s a couple of online…

Decorating 1962 Style – Seven Magic Rooms You Can Create

Decorating 1962 Style – Seven Magic Rooms You Can Create

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By Andrea We’re delving into another issue of McCall’s Needlework and Crafts this Friday – this particular issue is the Fall/Winter 1961-62 issue. While I was taking a look at it, this article on “Seven Magic Rooms You Can Create” caught my eye … First off, we have this girl’s…

My Collection Obsession – Vintage Dog Statues

My Collection Obsession – Vintage Dog Statues

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by Andrea I’ve shared with you before some of the dog statues I’ve acquired at antique shows, but I thought that today I would share with you all my whole dog statue collection! This is my dog statue collection.  And yes, in the background are my awesome original paintings from…

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