Like many of my fellow Gen Xers, I was shocked and saddened to learn that Paul Reubens, the beloved comedian, and actor, died recently due to complications from cancer. According to the Los Angeles Times, Reubens left behind the first draft of a memoir that his publicist hopes will eventually get published so we have a book to look forward to but his loss has … Continue reading Googie-Inspired Fun: Remembering Pee-Wee’s Playhouse
After a long hiatus I’m recharging Mid-Century Living this week. Thanks to everyone who stuck around! I also wanted to you know that I’ve launched a vintage shop over on Instagram called The Groovy Grape and you can find us here. We’ll be sharing shop udates there as well as Mid-Century Living content. This week we’re celebrating vintage dolls and Barbie in anticipation of the … Continue reading Introducing The Groovy Grape!
I recently wrote about Hollywood homes in 1969 for TCM.com. The blog post featured lots of photos from various houses belonging to actors, directors as well as costume designer Edith Head snapped at the end of the swinging sixties. Continue reading The Hollywood Style in 1969
There’s were lots of good updates posted at Retro Renovation this week but my favorite post was a detailed look at this mid-century bathroom installation:
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I’ve been doing a lot of cooking lately and I recently needed some emergency kitchen supplies so I visited a few stores looking for the best deals. One of the stores I visited was the local Cost Plus World Market. I’ve been a Cost Plus costumer for decades because they have reasonable prices and they have a great international foods section. But I was surprised … Continue reading Cost Plus World Market Goes Retro
Herman Miller’s new video series “Why Design” aims to “explore the world through the eyes of our designers, and share something of why we value their point of view.” – Why Design – Herman Miller An interview with Heywood-Wakefield furniture manufacturer, Leonard Riforgiato, who is reviving this stylish Mid-Century brand for a new generation. – Heywood-Wakefield furniture — still made new today in the USA … Continue reading Monday Link Roundup
I recently had the pleasure of attending the Mid-Century Modern design exhibit currently on display at the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, CA. Continue reading The Charles M. Schulz Mid-Century Modern Exhibit
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