Explore Mid-Century Kitchen Designs: 17 Vintage Kitchens (part 2)
This article explores mid-century kitchens from 1953 to 1964, showcasing design trends and advertisements from various magazines.
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Explore Mid-Century Kitchen Designs: 15 1950s Kitchens (part 1)
This post showcases 15 vintage kitchen images from mid-century magazines, highlighting designs, advertisements, and technological advancements from the early 1950s
Mid-Century Bathroom Design: More is More
Mid-century home design shifted from minimalism to maximalism in the 1960s, emphasizing opulence and bold décor.
A Vintage Look at 1948 Home Heating Solutions
Mid-century floor furnaces and more from a 1948 article written for home owners wishing to upgrade to new heating technologies.
Mid-Century Modern Living: Transforming Spaces
In the 1950s, Brenden and Mary Reilly transformed an undesirable room into a beloved mid-century modern home
Ivory Flakes: 1950s Laundry Advertising
In the 1950s, laundry products for babies was important for moms – promoting products like Ivory Flakes and Snow.
7 Bell-Telephone Rotary Phone ads from 1950s and 1960s
The telephone was essential in American life during the 20th century, with Bell Telephone marketing long distance calls and extension phones.
Say It with Flowers: Iconic Ads from the 1960s
Romance endures through time, demonstrated by vintage flower ads promoting love and connection via flowers, still relevant today.
Community Silverware Ads by Jon Whitcomb
Jon Whitcomb, a celebrated 1950s illustrator, created romantic scenes for women’s magazines, particularly featuring advertisements for Community silverware.
Mid-Century Modern Home Decor Tips from 1959
In the 1950s, magazines like Woman’s Day guided young adults on budget-friendly mid-century modern home decor and furnishings.
Mid-Century Bathroom Décor: Beyond White
In December 1964, Northern showcased Aurora’s colorful toilet paper, highlighting mid-century design trends and their importance in homes during that era.
1956 – Winter Scene
The quiet beauty of snow
1959 – Tupperware for Christmas
A mid-century trip to the post office
Santa and the Vintage Yellow Pages: A Holiday Retro Look from the 1960s
The content discusses a 1964 Bell Telephone ad featuring a rotary phone with Santa, highlighting the history and decline of the Yellow Pages as smartphone usage has increased.
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