Book luck
I had some book luck at the St George’s Cathdral bric-a-brac shop on Friday. The Better Homes and Gardens book was by far the most old-fashioned (lots of colourised pics), but I found such amazing rooms. Some favourites:
The book starts out with a whole series of looks showcased like this. Obviously “Casual Modern” is my favourite flavour.
Adore this! I’d never paint harlequin patterns on the walls at home, but think this is great, especially the orange napkins in the foreground artfully echoing the design!
Love the skylight, enormous copper chimney, and all that low, low furniture in a high, high space.
Ladies, I think it’s time to go shopping for a new look and hairdo to go with your funky new living room.
It’s quite small and hard to see, but I really like the bird print on the wall. And could that be a pet tiger? I’ll have one of those too.
great finds! all those chimneys are fantastic
I love the fireplaces. That book is wonderful.
I love the fireplaces. That book is wonderful.
that book is awesome! makes you feel so much that interior design is coming full circle – you could pull off any of those designs today.
Glad to see that I am not the only one buying old Sunset mags! = )
I LOVE those old decor books and have quite a healthy collection myself. It fascinates me to see the influence of the past and it’s re-interpretation in the present!
I love, love, LOVE old retro houses and interiors! This one looks like one from the 70s — thanks so much for sharing!
Oh! The harlequin pattern is my favorite!!! Lovely.
Holy cow…what a flashback! My parents have some books like this and I love to look back on when life was “perfect”. My fave is the first photo…lllloove it!
You scored!
wow, i must say that looks like a fantastic book! well done!
What a bunch of mid-century goodness you found! Score!