This house was built in 1953 in Buffalo, New York, and hasn't gotten much love in recent years. As you can see by the "before" photo above, the house was in pretty bad shape with piles of trash and clutter everywhere. Agent Scott ... Keep Reading
Meadowbrook Farm: A New Kitchen With Vintage Appeal
I think you'll really love Teresa's farmhouse kitchen renovation. Regarding the not-so-pretty "before" space she started with, Teresa says: "I cannot begin to describe how disgusting the kitchen was. Cedar shakes ran around the tops of ... Keep Reading
1956: A Good Year for Pink Bathrooms
This is the title page from my 1956 edition of the Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book. I love the retro stuff. Today we're taking a gander at the bathrooms, which will explain a lot of things--such as why many of us have lived in ... Keep Reading
I Can’t Get Enough of 1950s Kitchens
This picture was originally on the cover of a magazine called Kitchen Business in 1956 (it's still in publication under the name Kitchen & Bath Business). I love this pink kitchen with the breakfast bar. Who wouldn't want to be a kid ... Keep Reading
Retro Living Rooms from 1956
Back in February I posted photos of 1950s kitchens from an old Better Homes & Gardens Decorating book I had just bought. Today I thought it would be fun to look at some 1950s living rooms. Some look more contemporary (as in something ... Keep Reading