Here's a peak inside-- I love the overlapped ruffled curtains (since they're light yellow, this picture doesn't do it justice--I may have to scan the page). Much of the book is devoted to how to make ruffles!
In fact, all 3 of these booklets have some fabulous curtains in them, all of which I'm considering for my house (if only I can find the right polyester fabric). I like this picture where they've entirely covered the windows in drapery, I mean really, why would you want to see the outdoors?
In these next pages, they've also entirely covered the windows. Did I miss the memo that said sunlight coming through windows is unhealthy? Maybe if I read the booklet about caring for my upholstered furniture, I would find that my furniture purchased in 1973 would look brand new in 2007 if only I had kept the windows completely covered. All I can say is, I hope that by 2027 I'll have the means to replace my (then faded) recently purchased upholstered furniture because I plan to let the light in!!!
Oh, and in case you can't read the fine print, that room with the hideous yellow curtains is a lilac and yellow BATHROOM! It says, "A complementary scheme can whisper its message as in this violet and yellow bathroom." I guess that's actually the shower curtain, as the booklet goes on to say, "A vinyl shower curtain was also dyed to match the nylon rug and terry-topped hassock." Wow! Don't even get me started on the red and green room!
In this next set of pictures, I actually kind of like the room on the right--what can I say, I dig the pink and green color scheme.
And I actually kind of like these 2 pictures too. The kitchen is shaped somewhat like mine. The red and yellow dining room looks almost as if it could be a sketch made recently with the globe over the table (and finally they're letting some light in!)
I'm feeling very inspired to decorate right now! Who needs Apartment Therapy or Design*Sponge when you have these booklets!
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OMG, I have A HUGE collection of 1960's and 1970's decorating magazines and books, it's kind of a sickness. I am 38 so I don't know if it's some sort of retro-nostalgia thing or what, but the uglier, more gaudy or ridiculous the interior decorating, the happier I am!
I have recently fallen in love with the whole mid century modern style of decorating. Having lived through that era I suppose I am trying to recall the feelings of my childhood when life was so much simpler. (I am 51) I remember seeing these items- some in our home some on TV and now I want them for mine. The problem is this has become a huge decorating trend so if you manage to find any of this stuff on Ebay or in flea markets it is bringing a hefty price.
I do remember my mother's 1970's dining room-orange and yellow plaid wallpaper- how cool was that?
I am drawn though more to the 50'/60's atomic era decor. Starburst clocks-tension pole lamps and atomic looking art.
Hubby thinks I've lost my mind -he doesn't say anything I can just see it on his face. Bless him though he allows me to go on without saying a word.
Oh and BTW I was/am one of those domestic divas-I never had any ambition to become anything other than a wife/mother and now grandmother. I didn't feel I was missing out on anything by not having to go to work everyday. I prefer to stay at home and make our house a nice place to be.
I guess I could never understand why a woman would want to give up the freedom to do as she pleases all day long rather than have a boss to answer to. I can jump in the car when I want and go where I want. Love it!
To each his own though!!!
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