While Mr. Roger is on a “decor” and “design” kick and with Halloween right around the corner, why not decorate for Halloween in the classic mid-century style? Mr. Roger loves to hand out (and eat) candy for the hordes of trick-or-treaters that roam the neighborhood on Halloween night. To get in the holiday spirit this … Continue reading »
The whole family is happy when they’re wearing Wellco Foamtread Slippers! Mom goes to the grocery store wearing them! Dad rakes the yard wearing them! Even baby is in on the action! Wellco Foamtread ad from Life Magazine, October 7, 1957
Last week, I featured Etsy items perfect for redesigning your “Mad Men” look-alike office. This week, we venture into the world of accessorizing your mid-century modern, “Mad Men” office…Don Draper style! We start with the inspiration photos of Don’s lounge area and desk in his office. The artwork above the couch is so striking, so … Continue reading »
It’s Mr. Roger’s birthday today! What better way to celebrate than retro style! Here’s a few images I found on Flickr (please click on photos for original image and photo credit)… 1950s happy housewife serving cake to eager (very eager) youngsters Another 1950s happy housewife and some vivacious party animals Party hats (especially digging the … Continue reading »
A lake on top of a roof to keep your home cool…Seattle’s modern day answer to air conditioning! Image from “Miracles You’ll See in the Next 50 Years”, February 1950, Popular Mechanics. To see more “miracles”, head over to Retronaut.
Mr. Roger loves to cook in his mid-century kitchen, especially when I’m cooking mid-century recipes from my mom and grandma. But when I stumbled upon this article, “The 15 Most Insane Vintage Recipes Published in Bon Appetit“…well, you decide… Fruit Cake Trees, 1963 California Waldorf Salad, 1974 Avocado Meatza, 1976 Blue Cheese Mousse, 1973 … Continue reading »
The future of homes according to Motorola, 1961…Mr. Roger will have one of each, thank you. Images: retronaut.co
Mr. Roger loves that the sign says “WALK” while Jackie and JFK are being wheeled across the street. What do you love about this photo? Mr. Roger wants to know.
Hormel Ham…remember pulling back that canned ham tab, the aroma wafting around the kitchen, along with the canned pineapple and maraschino cherries…ahhhh, those mid-century memories. And if you look closely at the bottom of the ad, it reads “Listen to MUSIC WITH THE HORMEL GIRLS – Sunday 6:30 P.M. – ABC”. Fair readers, do you remember … Continue reading »
Yes, Mr. Roger’s ears are mid-century (born in 1955), which is why, early in life, I developed an ear for music from the mid-century years. How could one resist when songs melted out of the old transistor radio on the kitchen table by singers such as Vic Damone, Frank Sinatra, and the Andrews Sisters. Mr. … Continue reading »
