Have Yourself a Merry Mad Men Christmas
Whether you are mad for Mad Men or simply love to mix the old with the new, finding retro style holiday decorations has never been easier. Case in point: The cover of this season’s Sundance holiday catalog (above). They give their vintage reproduction light-up snowman a “10 on the retro-hip coolness scale.” This holiday season I am seeing more products than ever to bring a little of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s into your home. From sweet and nosta

Happy Thanksgiving 2009
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Many thanks to Mel for letting me feature this Artist Trading Card — it’s just perfect. See more of her wonderful work here. Related posts:

Lipstick coral sofa and chair – $600 on the Forum
Need a new/old couch and chair? Oh my heart be still — look at this set — in a super-delicious color that I would call “lipstick coral” — all original upholostery. It’s for sale currently on the Forum. The seller Douglass says:  “I actually bought this set from a lady in CA who bought it from deadstock. The CA lady used it in her “home t

Jenn Ski: Sit, Eat, Enjoy
Gettin’ ready for the big eatin’ festivities…and the gift decisions to follow? This sweetheart of a print by Jenn Ski has both bases covered. It comes matted and ready for 11″ x 14″ framing. Perfect for a few kitchens I’ve seen recently on Retro Renovation.  Jenn Ski holds a special place in my heart, because she was the first person to link to my blog, two years ago.  See

Merry Mint-in-Box Madness
We have some nice looking cabinet pulls to consider today… a lovely looking Moe ceiling fixture…and for you AtomicBowler, at the very end, a truly wonderful Mac Levy Beauty & Reducing Home Steam Bath that the lady of the house can use after she ate too much at the party where she wore the paper dress. I know how you like your gizmoes and gadgets, Dave. Related posts:Merry Mint-In-Box (MIB) Madness from etsy Heading toward the holidays, I also will focus on uncove