Wednesday inspiration. The Stahl House, also known as Case Study House #22 was finished in 1959 and is most likely the most famous house from the CSH program with help from famed photographer Julius Schulman. (Via)
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Lisa Predko, a professional photographer from Chicago and lover of all things vintage sends me these lovely 1960s inspired photos that instantly transports you back 50 years or so, to a more fun, colorful and playful time. I love the the attention to detail and color and if you are fascinated by the space age designed television seen above, you should definitively head over to Predicta, who manufactures them (in living color). Wouldn't mind getting my hands on one of those sets my self, bet it would look snug in any Mid Century modern home! Continue reading for more of Lisa's photos and a short biography about her.
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Mad Men's own January Jones presents a few helpful tips that every housewife should know before throwing the perfect cocktail party back in the 1950s. Funny spoof from the Saturday Night Live team. [Thanks Cam]
The scrumptious Bettie Page performs a varietease to the tunes of a exotica styled track that sounds like something from Martin Denny or Les Baxter. Bettie Page is often referred to as "The Queen of Pin-Ups" as she became one the most famous models and burlesque dancers of the 1950s and still continues to influence style even today. What do you daydream about today? [Thanks Cam]
I am the mood to travel to some place warm and exciting so I thought, why not experience some vintage airline commercials from the the past for some inspiration? Here are a bunch of TWA, Pan Am and Braniff commercials produced in the late 1960s and the 1970s — the golden age of air travel — that are sure to bring a smile to your lips. Which is your favorite airline to travel with today? Continue reading to see all the clips.