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Mid-century modern fills my thoughts these days, ever since we started restoring our mcm atrium house. Although we are still a ways off from moving in, I have started doing a little Facebook marketplace shopping for vintage furniture. So far I have purchased a dining table, chairs, and a small bench for the entranceway. I [...]
For a bit of creative gift wrapping, try these mid-century modern clock gift tags. The design is based on one of my personal favorites: the classic George Nelson petal clock. You may cut them out using a 2.5 inch circle punch. The printables may be downloaded free using the form at the bottom of this [...]
In 1948, Charles and Ray Eames entered a design for the molded plastic rocker in MoMA’s competition for low-cost furniture design, and a classic was born. I've always had a thing for mid-century modern forms, and it is fun to incorporate some of those silhouettes into gift wrapping. You can print these tags onto any [...]
If I could, I would furnish my entire house, inside and out, with mid-century modern designs. Even though many designers have said it is time for us to move on already from mid-century, I am not ready to quit. There is just something about those clean lines and simplicity and nostalgia. I have not been [...]
I love vintage glasses. I have both my grandmother's and my great-grandmother's crystal, and they make me smile every time I use them. This free printable poster set features four glasses, drawn in a mid-century style. Just pop them into black frames like these from Target, and use alone or mix with other prints on [...]
In 1948, Charles and Ray Eames entered the design for the molded plastic rocker in MoMA's competition for low cost furniture design. A classic was born. This free printable poster honors that design with a black and white silhouette. If you need a printing recommendation, the companies I use the most are: Adorama: The luster [...]
Anyone who steps in my house figures out within about 3 seconds that I love retro and modern designs. When I moved into my home, my old dining set didn't match at all—and I was thrilled about this. It gave me a chance to search out some wonderful new pieces, and create a space where [...]