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1950s

See how vintage accordion folding doors divided rooms & filled doorways

Vintage accordion folding doors like these were popular – and affordable – home improvements that almost anyone could install. Take a look back!

American heritage Pieced patchwork quilts from 1972

1970s

Americana quilts you can make of pieced patchwork

Try your hand at these traditional patterns for Americana quilts – the pride of America’s past, and adaptable for many uses today.

1940s

See the military insignia that Disney designed for WWII

As new Navy torpedo boats were launched during WWII, Walt Disney was asked to design an insignia. He did – then did created dozens more.

1960s

20 stunning space-age retro futuristic home concepts from the ’60s

What did the future look like from the ’60s? See some modernist-style retro futuristic home concepts that captured the midcentury era’s sleek style and space-age optimism.

Kid cuddlers vintage sewing craft project from 1972

1970s

Make quilted comforters for kids with retro lion & elephant patterns

Make bedtime wonderfully wild with these lion and elephant quilted comforters for kids, that can turn nights from hassle to heyday. See how to make them here.

3 bright ways to make a backyard add to family fun (1965)

1960s

3 fun backyard additions: Mini-barn, outdoor kitchen & play castle (1965)

If your family never stays home because there’s nothing to do, check out these ways to pep up your yard or garden. Sometimes the simplest things, as in the play castle here, yields the most imaginative results.

40 vintage backyard ideas so fab, you’ll want to recreate relaxing sixties-style outdoor living vibe

1950s

40 vintage backyard ideas so fab, you’ll want to re-create this relaxing sixties-style outdoor living vibe

If you love the mid-century retro style and want to create that gorgeous, peaceful vintage backyard feel, get 40 of the best patio, deck & porch ideas here.