Well. Last week, I finally got in. And while the prices are high and the era wrong, I did stumble upon these funny little manuals called Transformagic.
They appear to be marketing tools to sell paint, with a section of designs and instructions in the back. What struck me was the simple fact that transforming furniture through paint is back in vogue in a major way--and it never occurred to me that the 1940s might have been a hot time for DIY. I mean: who would've thunk?
Anyway, since apparently flasback fridays are being reinvented to include all things old and crusty, I thought I'd share some of mt favorite designs. Favorite being a loose term which includes "cute" "fun" and "ha ha ha made me laugh."
I especially love this little gem, where they took one room and did it up two ways!
I'll be back tomorrow--thinking about a new, one image, 25 words or less weekend series, small measures. (Only 25 words: can I POSSIBLY do it? Stay tuned to find out.)
I just love old decorating books! It's funny how many modern designs can be seen in them!
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Montana, but every single person I have met from there is really nice. I have this vision of a whole state of just nice people. Guess that is not hard to find when you come from NY where everyone is mean and bitter (JK).
ReplyDeleteThis is so interesting! I'm so jealous of your great shopping. I love our city but we don't have a lot of basics for the design lover.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Heather - it's always fun looking back, isn't it?
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