mid century modern

Mid-Century Mod Cedar Chest

March 15, 2013 By Beckie

Red Telly mid century cedar chest before

Marcie of Red Telly was out shopping with her husband when they came across this 1957 Lane cedar chest. She loved the chest immediately, but almost walked away since she wasn’t sure where she would put it in their house. But Marcie’s husband told her he knew she’d regret it if she didn’t get it, so with his encouragement, they brought it home. (He sounds like a keeper, Marcie!)

Red Telly mid century cedar chest before

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Mid-Century Mod Chair Update

February 11, 2013 By Beckie

The Little Moments chair update before

Over at The Little Moments, Amy Jo tells how she acquired these cool chairs that have a mid-century modern vibe. ” I drove around the corner and saw an estate sale in progress. My car was already filled to the brim with the kids, so I drove past. Amazingly, I was taking them to a play date. I passed it again on the way back home, and decided to stop.”

The Little Moments chair update after

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White Mid Century Dresser

May 22, 2012 By Beckie

Dee from My Painted Stuff found this perfectly functional and beautiful Mid Century Dresser on the side of the road. What a score! Again I ask, “WHO THROWS THIS STUFF OUT!?” Great score Dee! It got a coat of white chalk paint and then she added No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 to the {…Read More…}

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