1961 Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book: Design Trends from the Past

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1961 Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book: Design Trends from the Past

A picker recently brought us the Better Homes and Gardens Decoration Book. It's a binder full of colorful interior ideas and advice. Just for fun, our intern Hallie and Palmer picked out some trends from the 60s that are going strong today. It's pretty cool that trends come back, but we think the simplicity of mid-century design is something that blends well with a lot of styles. 

Flipping through the book is pretty fun because so much of these styles of the past really have resurfaced. Take a look at the specific ones we highlight below. 

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An Ode to the Most Beautiful Vintage Florals

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An Ode to the Most Beautiful Vintage Florals

There's just something about a vintage floral that can make even non-floral-lovers feel a tingling sensation in their hearts. We've felt this heart tingle many times during the years of owning Retro Den as vintage floral pieces come and go out of our doors and our lives. Today we take a step back and pay homage to the beautiful vintage florals we've had the joy of knowing over the years. Please enjoy our ode to the most lovely vintage florals.

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We ask Little Yellow Couch Style Matters podcast hosts why style matters

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We ask Little Yellow Couch Style Matters podcast hosts why style matters

We've been listening to Little Yellow Couch's Style Matters podcast for a while now. Palmer often runs to it in the mornings, and I (Daly) sew to it during toddler nap-times. Karen and Zandra are funny and warm people who are passionate about the significant role style can play in people's lives. We love the guests they host–so many interesting, smart people who have made a business of helping inspire others in the interior design realm. It's not just about beautiful spaces, it's about how spaces can make you feel and help you be your best self. 

This past week, Ashley and I, were lucky enough to be welcomed on to the Style Matters podcast as guests. We had THE best time and are so excited to share it with you. Click below to hear us chat it up about style and homes and furniture jokes.

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