This photo by famed photographer Julius Shulman looks absolutely lovely. I wish I had a cocktail lounge like that in my penthouse apartment. The Mid-Century Modernist has a bunch of more photos and information. (Via)
By Chris
December 13th, 2008
It is still summer, and still warm so why not cool off with some refreshing Martinis with your loved one? This compilation is the perfect mood setter for anyone enjoying a Martini late at night, gazing out on the quiet streets from your penthouse apartment while a soft breeze blows through the open window. If you’re looking for the perfect soundtrack to a relaxing summer’s evening, then look no further. Whether you’re sipping your Martini whilst reading a good book or playing a game of Poker dk, this compilation is the perfect way to unwind. This playlist of songs has been carefully chosen in order to evoke the perfect mood for a warm summer night. Simply click on the link at the bottom of this post in order to download this unique collection of Midnight Martinis tracks.
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By Chris
August 12th, 2007
Ultra Swank – Your one stop blog for retro living, style and design
Ultra Swank takes you back in time into the kitsch, chic and swank living of the 50s, 60s and the 70s. We mainly focus on the design, architecture and the lifestyle of the happy-go-lucky and space-age-living mentality of that era – but also on the music and movies that takes you back to happier times. Ultra Swank is run by Chris, a Swede born in the wrong decade that currently resides in Barcelona. Read more
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Here is the compilation that started everything. It was actually compiled a few months before I started this website back in September 2005 and I decided to keep the name Ultra Swank seeing it has a nice ring to it.
“Space Age Lounge Volume 1″ was first compilation I had done in many years, so it is not as solid as my later compilations. The theme for it is (as the title suggests) Ultra Swank living set in the posh backdrops of the 1950s and 1960s with happy, bright and ultralicious underscores. There are 24 tracks in total and it clocks in at about one hour. Grab it while supplies last.
By Chris
February 15th, 2007
