- I’m obsessed with these vintage ads. I want candy-colored appliances and crazy patterns in my kitchen too!
- Have you been following Jules’ William Morris project?
- This video made me miss my bookstore days. (Thanks, Christina, for sharing it on my Facebook page.)
- More controversy about plus-sized models vs. “straight-sized” models.
- The five best shoes for traveling. (Do you agree?)
- I was filmed for My Colortopia, talking about choosing paint colors. You can watch the video on House Beautiful’s channel here.
I also write daily for Babble’s Family Style blog. Here’s what I’ve been sharing over there…
- Open storage for kids’ toys: Yes or no? (I say yes!)
- A necklace with a real “pop” of color.
- Brilliant subway maps made out of everday materials, like pipe cleaners and spaghetti.
- Paint chips placemats! (No, this isn’t another ubiquitous DIY project.)
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Kitchen Renovation Ideas
These vintage pictures do have a quite special charm. Let you remind you of the good ol’ 60s. I just came across your blog and I have to say, it’s great! I love all the nice creative things you have here and the decoration stuff. Amazing and really cute!
Stephanie
Hey! That’s my oven / range in the ad on the right! Except, mine are a rather questionable brown color… I’m almost annoyed to think whoever put them into my house (50 years ago) didn’t pick that lovely light blue color… But hey, I can’t complain, they still work, and they work well!
lindsay
Lady, you’re so cute. I love seeing videos of bloggers I love, it makes them feel like more of a real person! I love love making it lovely, you’ve become one of my daily reads!
michele
The retro look is appealing. I think it brings back good memories for many.
Brittany Lauren
A retro kitchen is my dream. I’d love a red vintage refrigerator from here: http://www.nostalgiaco.com. Great website that sells vintage 1950’s Appliances — Might motivate me to cook more :)
Nat @ Dear Little House
I would love to have amazing retro appliances! I saw an awesome light blue vintage oven on eBay and was very VERY tempted!
Miss B.
I love the passion in the shoe discussion, lol. I am notorious for not wearing the right shoes for walking about. I almost always regret my choice of footwear and wish I wore something else. I had a pair of Vivienne Westwood pirate boots (very Mad Max) that were surprisingly comfortable and I wore them until they were no more.
http://katemossfashion.com/2009/11/pirate-boots-vivienne-westwood-kate-moss-shoes/
Brianna
When my mother in law was house hunting we looked at rancher with pink appliances and adorable glass drawer pulls everywhere. I was dying for her to buy that house! (She didn’t)
Cathy Byrd
LOVE IT!! attractive – functional – YES – open for kids – teach them as they grow
Love the idea!
I’m saving this one!
Cathy Byrd
Mandi
In two weeks we are moving into a mid century ranch with a built-in oven…. from the 1990s. I am dying to replace it someday with a vintage-style built-in oven, but can’t find any! It’s just not fair that the ’50s had all the fun.
J
Shoes – nope, I cannot imagine walking around Paris (miles and miles) in non supportive J Crew ballet flats…my feet would ache and I’d feel each stone underfoot!
Sarah
I love flats as well, but I agree that support is crucial. I have a pair of red patent leather Naturalizers that are sadly no longer available. These red leather flats by El Naturalista (not a rip-off company, promise!) via Zappos have a similar fun feel: http://www.zappos.com/el-naturalista-el-viajero-n284-otono-lila?zlfid=111&recoName=zap_pdp_cross
rebecca
I’m with you J – something tells me Joanna Goddard takes un taxi and le metro. Those ballet flats are tres chic but not for tromping around as a tourist.
Making it Lovely
What would you wear instead? I wear ballet flats daily.
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