Retro Style : The '50s Look for Today's Home
by Marion Haslam
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Author: Marion HaslamEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-08-02
ISBN: 0789304031
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Universe
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Book Review: Great Book
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This book is great for the coffee table. Its interesting, fun, and adds some color to a dreary day.
Summary of Retro Style : The '50s Look for Today's Home
Recalling the home fashions of the 50's, this volume offers today's home decorator a more discerning perspective on an era that evokes endless nostalgia. With functional household products-kettles, toasters, hand blenders, and more-being fashionably designed, these stylish accessories make chores at home far more glamorous.This colorful, easy-to-follow guide highlights the look of the period-from materials like Formica and molded plywood to the patterns of sgraffito and dissected fruit. It also provides how-to projects for creating classic styles in a modern setting.
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