Remember this aqua-blue kitchen I showed you in the post about Retro Kitchens? It was a page out of a vintage Better Homes and Gardens decorating book from 1956, and I thought it actually looked like something you might find in a ... Keep Reading
The Spite House in Alexandria, Virginia
See that tiny blue house wedged in between the white and red ones? It was built in 1830 and is only 7 feet wide. Ripley's Believe It or Not named it the narrowest house in America. The Hollensbury Spite House, as it's called, has two ... Keep Reading
A Colorful Kitchen Makeover Featuring Fiestaware
A reader named Aja gave her 1956 brick ranch a makeover, and I fell in love with her new kitchen. I don't think I would have seen the potential in it that she did. She gave it a strong dose of color and filled it with her collection of ... Keep Reading
Retro Rooms: The 1950s Kitchen
"Once you understand the nature of color, space and design, your home will reflect good planning and radiate a personality only you can give it." -Better Homes & Gardens Decorating Book (1956) When I saw this vintage decorating book ... Keep Reading
Before & After: Giving Old Fireplaces a New Look
Most home buyers would take one look at this dark brick and paneled family room and run the other way. But John and Sherry at Young House Love were not deterred. They bought the 50-year old ranch home and began working their magic on ... Keep Reading