Comments on: Home and Garden Decor…Its Come a LONG Way, Baby!

by: Pat

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:39:13 +0000

My mom always used to say these will come back in fashion one day as she refused to toss away those bell bottoms- lol. Guess that applies to furniture as well as I see retro styles coming back now but in cooler colors.
I remember that darned avocado fridge and stove too! Never knew just how bad they were till I fell in love with the stainless steel ones.

by: Iddy (Country Interior Design)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:56:45 +0000

Nooooo not avocado green! Still colors in interior design as well as in fashion go in circles.

by: Jaki - inexpensive home decor

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:43:01 +0000

Just found your post and I had to laugh since I heard that avocado green decor is making a come back.
We’ll see…

by: angela

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:08:12 +0000

Hi Kathy! Turquoise…ah yes, I do remember. Lived in a mobile home when I first got married years ago that had all turquoise appliances, sinks, tub, toilet…how could I EVER forget with that much of it? LOL! I must say that at that time, I DID think it was a bright, cheery look anyway.

Visited your blog and saw the BEAUTIFUL pics of your place!

by: Kathy

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:58:58 +0000

I’m about three year too old to be a Baby Boomer. Actually, I don’t fit with any “generation!” But, yes, I remember fondly all those colors in appliances. The worst was the turquoise. Maybe that’s before your time.
My mother even had to have a pink aluminum Christmas tree. Wish I had kept it since they are worth lots more now, just like so many other things we threw away–comic books by they hundreds!

by: Landscaping Man

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:48:57 +0000

I have a client whos entire interior is retro. The first thing I noticed was the carpet. While some elements may be appealing, it’s hard to understand why some were and still are.

My challenge as an exterior designer is to somehow make the outside of a home an extension of the inside. This has been an interesting lesson in plastics as I’ve looked into patio furniture from the era.

Thanks for the article. It gave me some insights in my studies. Love the blog. I’m sure I’ll be back.

by: Jane G.

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:34:42 +0000

I am a big fan of retro style. My apartment looks veru slick (well, to me at least ) Angela, great post here, just found it. Subscribing!

by: Brent S.

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:25:22 +0000

Ah yes, who can argue with the value of the plastic pink flamingo?

On a less “senior citizen” note however, there are many things that are making a comeback in their popularity.

What was once old, is new again.

Clawfoot tubs and pedestal sinks are becoming more and more popular in bathroom remodeling projects. I think there’s a big part of us that wants to hand onto our history, even though so much of our environment is all about what’s “new and improved”.

There has been a huge increase in bathroom remodels, and people just love the look of the clawfoot bathtub. They can instantly add a sense of historic style — and the bathroom design itself, doesn’t even need to be authentic vintage decor. It can blend with nearly any style you like — even modern.

Brent
Classic Clawfoot Tubs

by: Jayson

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:37:04 +0000

It seems the more things change the more they stay the same, doesn’t it? I remember rocking on my grandma’s glider and falling asleep while a gentle breeze tickled my eyelashes. Now, I’ve got the same kinds of outdoor furniture in the back yard and the kids are using it just as I did!

by: Landscape Gardener

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:19:12 +0000

Cool, super cool. I found this by accident, call it serendipidy but I really am going to have so much fun with this. Seeing this reminded me of my grandmother who had two white ones in her front garden. Every now and again a car would be seen going past twice, slowing on the return trip. This gave me an idea, you see I live in an area popular with bird watchers, so, armed with my camcorder, I think it will be worth buying a flamingo. Who knows as a landscape gardener one or two of my clients may also be interested. Many, many thanks.