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Mod Betty totally has a case of the winter blues this week, with my fun weekend plans being thwarted by ominous predictions of snow, sleet and a “wintery mix” (which always sounds more like a snack treat than a weather threat.) So I’m watching Beach Party Movies, making plans for an unexpected but welcome invitation [...]
Just over the Pennsylvania border into Maryland, about an hour outside of DC there’s a treasure trove of vintage blond streamline modern furniture. Yes, it’s the Heywood Wakefield furniture mecca known as Strictly hey-wake in Hagerstown MD. Blond wood, simple modern lines, art deco inspired curves, I’ve been a fan of Heywood Wakefield furniture ever [...]
Well it certainly is a Nantasket Beach kinda week here at Retro Roadmap HQ! Office manager Margie is modeling a Paragon Park tee shirt that came in today’s mail, and that roller coaster logo certainly brings back memories! Through the power of the internet I found the site of the SpitDudes when they wrote a [...]
You can take the girl away from the blog, but you can’t get the blog out of the girl! Case in point, as soon as I saw these cool tiles at the Wellfleet Drive In Flea Market I knew I had to share my find with you Retro Roadmap readers! If you’re a fan of [...]
I just saw some of their candies down the beach last week- they come in twist ties plastic bags. Who knew a few days later we’d randomly drive by the George Howe Factory – in business since 1927. They have a small retail shop so we bought some candies and a cool vintage style coffee [...]
At night when there’s nothing else cool to photograph and you’re in the highway towards your next destination nothing says “Retro Road Trip” more than cool old time radio shows! Though I wasn’t able to find any on the radio proper, never fear, the smartphone is here, with the Vintage Radio Lite app! If I’m [...]
In business since 1962 J & O Fabrics in Pennsauken NJ is an absolute must-stop if your looking for the perfect fabric for your tiki lounge, bowling shirt, roller skating skirt or perhaps curtains for your vintage camper. All of these crafty concepts came to mind as I wandered down aisles and aisles of vintage [...]
My pal Leah sent me a wonderful brochure of the great vintage shops in Austin, TX and while I was only able to visit one of them – Cream Vintage on South Congress – it was a RetroRoadmap highlight of our short visit to that hip town. Not only did they have a great selection [...]
A break from the food posts for a moment to bring you some cheery colorful vintage collectibles from our recent fun to the Mad Hatter Antique Mall in Adamstown, PA. We got some great stuff and looking at these photos makes me want to go back there again soon! Love these crazy spaghetti lamps! Wish [...]
I’m in heaven! Fiestaware is probably one of the most iconic dinnerware patterns around, and it’s still made in the USA! You’ve probably seen it, or one of the other Homer Laughlin china patterns in your favorite vintage diner, restaurant or retro eating establishment. The factory tour was already full when we tried to make [...]
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