Retro Mama
Retro Mama
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Retro Mama 2012 Pocket Planner $4.99 The Retro Mama calendar is a humorous look back to the days when a woman’s place was in the kitchen—and a witty, contemporary twist on what she has to say about it now! This two year pocket planner is perfect for Mom’s trying to organize the modern busy family! |
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Retro Mama 2013 Mini Wall Calendar $7.99 The Retro Mama calendar is a humorous look back to the days when a woman’s place was in the kitchen—and a witty, contemporary twist on what she has to say about it now! UPC: 764453089875 EAN: 9781416289876 |
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Retro Mama 2012 Mini Wall Calendar $7.99 The Retro Mama calendar is a humorous look back to the days when a woman’s place was in the kitchen—and a witty, contemporary twist on what she has to say about it now! |
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Retro Mama 2013 Desk Calendar $14.99 With retro illustration coupled with amusing quotes about motherhood, this calendar is a witty look at days gone by with a decidedly contemporary twist! |
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Retro Mama 2012 Desk Calendar $13.99 Retro illustration coupled with amusing quotes about motherhood, this calendar is a witty look at days gone by with a decidedly contemporary twist! |
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MikWright Flask and Funnel, Mama Loves Her Some Boxed Wine, 7-Ounce $15.00 Flasks… not your Moma’s sippy cup. When you whip this one out, it WILL draw attention. The MikWright 7 oz stainless steel flask is in a class by itself. The snappy funnel makes fixing your favorite beverage a cinch. Fill ‘er up… toss it in your bag… off you go. Save a small fortune on pool bar drinks! 5 1/4″ X 3 7/8″ X 3/4″ – mama loves her some boxed wine…. |
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Make My Day Hot Mama Microfiber Apron, Betty $26.08 The retro-inspired Hot Mama apron by Make My Day not only looks hot while you’re cooking but solves the problem of where to wipe your hands – the apron is a towel! The apron’s highly-absorbent, double-sided microfiber front panel is convenient for wiping and drying hands, cooking tools, and more. A patch pocket keeps essentials handy. Hot Mama is trimmed with ribbon, ruffles, and a comfortable, ea… |
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Cool Mama Retro Coffee Mug This cool mug makes a wonderful gift for the coolest of moms. The retro styled crown reads Cool Mama, and can be personalized with her name. This white mug features a pink interior, and is made of a hard coated ceramic. The mug holds 11 ounces, and will make a beautiful addition to any kitchen. Personalization information: Personalize this gift with the recipients name…. |
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I Learned The Hard Way $8.72 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
Summer Home Beauty at a Starter Home Price by David Beart
Building your first home can be so exciting. You dream up the blue prints, go on a scavenger hunt for the best piece of land on the block and before you know it, little by little you watch as your dream home rises up from thin air.
Then, once the key is in your hand... something happens. You unpack your things one by one realizing that while you have the home you always dreamed of you have little more than your college lava lamp and an old futon to fill it.
If the house is up and the piggy bank's bare, don't worry. Just read on to find our favorite, super simple ideas for creating big summer home impact on a small starter home budget.
The Through the Looking Glass Mirror
Here is a great economical way to create an intriguing mirror for the entryway. All you need is a large unframed mirror, an old window frame, a small can of your favorite paint and an antique finishing tarnish.
If you aren't the demolition type, head over to your local salvage yard where old window frames pop up by the dozens. Many of these already have the glass removed. Simply take home, clean well and give the frame a good coating with your favorite hue. Once dry, apply the antiquing varnish. It will crackle the paint, making for a perfect shabby look to compliment any girly girl's quilts and handcrafted tables.
Last but not least, use a mirror kit to attach the mirror to the frame. Hang and enjoy!
The Open Door Coffee Table
Need a coffee table to grace the living room of your new place? Here's a cool twist on this essential accent piece.
Start out with a simple door found at your local salvage yard and four table legs found at your local home improvement store. After giving the door a good wash, paint or stain both the door and legs to match your already existing pieces. Once dry, simply use the proper tools, screws and wood glue to attach the legs to the table.
Viola! An instant place to rest your feet or your favorite summertime read.
Whimsical Dime Store Dressers
One of the most expensive items in any bedroom is the dresser and let's face it; the ones that are affordably packaged are often not made very well and resemble bad condo furniture from the 80's.
Lucky for us budgeting designers, today's modern world is taking a shine to retro vintage pieces with whimsical accents. In fact, the popular brand Anthropologie prides itself on the quirkiness of vintage.
Here's how You Can steal the retro look for less...
Make it a Saturday morning outing with your sweetie and go treasure hunting at your local thrift stores. Don't worry about the color or pulls on the dresser. Just pay close attention to the shape.
Once you find the dresser you want to take home, head over to your local home improvement store and pick out a few interesting pulls and your favorite shade of paint or stain. If you like all things artsy and whimsical opt for a solid white dresser with different colored drawers. It will give a nice modern look to your piece.
Once home, simply give your dresser a fresh coat of paint, allow to dry and add the pulls. It's an instantly adorable storage space for fewer than one hundred bucks!
Instant Va-voom for Ten Bucks or Less
When all else fails and there is little money for wall décor in your tight budget, stretch your dollar and your design with a paint pen and a steady hand. If you are a romantic at heart, scribble your favorite Shakespeare quote above the bed in your room. More of a modern mama? Border white walls with your favorite life changing mantras. We especially like quotes pulled from Dr. King's "I've Seen the Mountaintops" speech.
All in all, when it comes to design on a dime, all you need is a little creativity and a bold sense of adventure. When you combine the two you are sure to come out with a look that will remodel your design blues and paint your new neighbor's green with envy.
About the Author
David Beart is the owner of the Professors House. Our site covers family, decorating kitchens, marriage advice, recipes and other household issues.