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30 retro-futuristic space-age inventions we’re still waiting for
Imagine getting paid to think up the wildest retro-futuristic space-age inventions. Back in the '50s-'60s, that's what commercial artist Arthur Radebaugh got to do.
Check out these 20 glamorous 50s housewives who REALLY loved their toilet paper
Apparently stuck for a way to make toilet paper - particularly rolls of colored toilet tissue - more attractive to '50s housewives, advertising executives turned to the world of glamour and fashion for an assist.
Easy peanut butter cookies: 3 & 4-ingredient recipes made with biscuit mix
Here are two different retro recipes for easy peanut butter cookies — in fact, they’re so simple, neither recipe uses butter or eggs! How do
Take a look back at actress Elizabeth Montgomery -- from the early days of her career in 1955 up until her 1972 heyday!
Candy Land, the vintage board game that made millions of kids dream of an ice cream & lollipop world
Here, take a look back at some of the game pieces, cards, and several game boards for the vintage Candy Land game. Which ones do you remember most?
The best vintage gum brands from the 20th century
Can you imagine life before bubble gum? Here's a brief history of vintage gum brands in the US!
A bouncy new baby is wonderful - but quite a burden, too! In the early 20th century, baby window cages like these were promoted as making babies more fun since they were easier to care for.
These pretty 41 retro-style glassware sets are guaranteed to ramp up today’s vintage decor
We remember getting drinks in glass tumblers that looked a lot more interesting than many of the plain drinking glasses you see today. We found these fantastic vintage-style (but brand-new) glassware sets you can get now! Check them out here.
23 cute & cheerful vintage Mother’s Day cards
Here's a look back at some sweet vintage Mother's Day cards from the 20th century, including a few of the 240 million greeting cards for mom that were sold in just one year, back in 1959.
Shop these 14 fab mid-century modern armchair replicas you can get new today
With clean lines and gentle curves, the minimalistic mid-century modern chair will never go out of style. Make a decor statement with one of these mid-century modern armchair styles you can buy now!
Vintage chocolate milk brands we’ve loved over the years: Mixes & ready-to drink deliciousness
Chocolate milk has been loved by kids - and, yes, adults! - since at least the 1920s. Here's a look back at some vintage chocolate milk brands that have hit supermarkets over the years - some of which you know, but many more than have been lost to time.
A sprawling red brick fireplace wall defined this contemporary living room
In this contemporary home from the early 1950s, the beautiful red brick fireplace wall extended all the way beyond the cypress wood paneling on the high vaulted ceiling, and out over the lofty gabled slopes of the roof itself.
Upscale & elegant, this designer’s minimalist dining room was a dream in neutral shades
This minimalist dining room's furniture was designed by mid-century modern architect T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, one of the major influencers of the contemporary era.
This luxurious old New York City apartment was posh in pink
In the living room of this luxurious old New York City apartment, shades of rosy and shell pinks created a cheerful atmosphere for traditional furniture.
This simple but refined living room decor integrated antiques with modern touches
The basic simplicity of this refined living room decor, seen here as it was in the 1950s, brought out the elegance of choice European antiques - furniture with graceful lines.
As you prepare for your Easter celebration, check out these vintage Easter egg decorating ideas! There are probably a few you remember... and maybe one or two you haven't seen!
Clad in marble, a dramatic two-story fireplace anchored this mid century modern living room
A central feature of this impressive mid-century modern living room was the huge, two-story fireplace that reached right up into the very peak of the vaulted ceiling.
A Harlequin pattern wallpaper established the style of this retro dining room
In this room from the mid-1950s, a striking harlequin pattern wallpaper, as dramatic as gift wrapping, lined one side of a small dining room.
Rattan furniture with blue cushions gave this family room a tropical feel year-round
Natural materials like wicker and rattan have an almost magical ability to create a tropical feel year-round, indoors and out. That was certainly the case with this lounge setup, seen here back in the mid-1950s.
Red lattice doors helped make this retro bathroom seem bigger than it was
By treating a master bedroom and its adjoining dressing room and bath as a suite, using simple red lattice doors, this 1950s home achieved a feeling of spaciousness in a somewhat small area.
This breezy midcentury modern bedroom had shutters that opened to a garden
In this light and breezy midcentury modern bedroom, the bright gleam of brass acted as a foil to the rough-textured masonry walls and the matte finish of unstained, unpainted wood.
An elegant double staircase graced this restored historic home
In this old plantation home, renovated in the early 1950s, old carpet and old wallpaper were faithfully reproduced to help restore the glory of the original hallway, with its graceful double staircase.
See how old and new styles & textures were combined in this chic 1950s living room
A variety of antique and contemporary textures were so creatively mixed in this chic 1950s living room that they added more than just surface interest.
Simple traditional decor gave this blue & white 50s living room a fresh summer look
This space once looked small and cluttered, but the space was cleared out and completely renovated back in the mid-1950s - and this summery blue & white 50s living room was the end result.
This unique hexagonal living room had a hexagonal fireplace, too
This dramatic two-story tall grey and white brick fireplace was the centerpiece of this hexagonal living room - a super eye-catching interior design feature.
Simple living room style was created with a 1950s modern color scheme
A piece of fabric, in the form of draperies, was the nucleus for this 1950s modern color scheme that was bright and smart.
Starting around the end of the 19th century, there was a war fought not with guns and sharp knives, but with food coloring and butter knives. It was the great battle of Butter vs Margarine: Yellow vs White.
This glassy open-plan living room had iconic colorful midcentury modern style
With a wall of windows to take maximum advantage of attractive gardens and vistas, this open-plan living room-dining area from the mid-50s had a casual family-friendly atmosphere.
How a sunporch was turned into a blue & orange conservatory living room
Here's an idea from the 1950s: To gain year-round use from a porch, or to convert an old sunporch, why not make it into a conservatory living room or family room?
1950s gloves for women: See 50+ vintage styles, glove tips & more
There was no question that these 1950s gloves for women were stylish - but they were also a required accessory for any proper lady. See pictures of dozens of styles, plus get vintage fashion tips & glove etiquette.
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