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If you're buying a 1950s house, already live in one, or want to see how new suburban homes were designed back in the 'Leave it to Beaver' era, see some fantastic '50s house plans here!
See a Scholz Mark 58, a marvelous mid-century modern home built in 1958. From the blue bathroom to the wooden wall paneling, every inch of this reinterpreted California Ranch house screams retro... and we love it.
If you love the mid-century style, or want to re-create that beautiful vintage backyard feel, get 47 of the best old-fashioned patio, deck & porch ideas here for a little retro inspo.
These gorgeous vintage home designs and their floor plans from the 1920s are as authentic as they get - From sweet little retro bungalows to cool Colonials.
See a Scholz Mark 58, a marvelous mid-century modern home built in 1958. From the blue bathroom to the wooden wall paneling, every inch of this reinterpreted California Ranch house screams retro... and we love it.
If you're buying a 1950s house, already live in one, or want to see how new suburban homes were designed back in the 'Leave it to Beaver' era, see some fantastic '50s house plans here!
These gorgeous vintage home designs and their floor plans from the 1920s are as authentic as they get - From sweet little retro bungalows to cool Colonials.
If you love the mid-century style, or want to re-create that beautiful vintage backyard feel, get 47 of the best old-fashioned patio, deck & porch ideas here for a little retro inspo.
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Having a retro party for the holidays? Here are lots of crazy kitschy vintage Christmas appetizers you may want to serve... at your own risk.
Skip buying expensive candy and make your own! These homemade chocolate truffles can be whipped at home in no time at all with this simple recipe from the 80s.
Before gummy vitamins existed, there were several other chewable supplements for kids - but none was more iconic than Flintstones vitamins.
Now you can try the wedge-shaped cookies that won the Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1957! Accordion Treats was the name of a creative cookie recipe that
Raisins and walnuts, delicately flavored with the flavors of cinnamon and orange, are wonderful surprises awaiting you with your first spoonful of these delicious old-fashioned baked apples!
If you are looking for a treat so Christmas-y that you can actually taste the festivity, it’s hard to beat the old-fashioned charm of gingerbread recipes.
While you may think celebrity endorsements are a more recent trend in advertising, that's clearly not the case, as you can see in these Bing Crosby ads from the 40s, 50s & 60s!
In the 50s, special edition holiday gift decanters like these were incredibly popular Christmas presents. Check out a couple dozen of these glass bottles that are collector's items now!
You could spot that Laura Ashley Home vibe at a glance - those patterns (often florals) with a warm and cozy English country feel. And in the 80s and 90s, Americans loved them. See dozens of vintage LAH styles here.
If you're having a party, consider these 12 cheese ball recipes! These tidbits provide a good color, taste and texture contrast to other foods, and can be made ahead of time, too -- even several days ahead to suit your convenience.
Here, remember a few of the vintage colored paper towels that almost every home in America had hanging in their kitchen, in a wide range of now-rare colors & patterns!
Spreckels Mansion - aka The Sugar Palace - was a completely over-the-top late Victorian home, was the luxurious residence of one of San Francisco's wealthiest men at the time. Take a look back at the original version of this house!
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