Tag Archives: 1959

When good projects go bad…

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Dawnie72

Well. It’s been awhile. And there is a reason for that. We had a malfunction. Pretty major actually. And it completely threw us off our course. We had a bad contractor experience. And it soured us on the entire project. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1959, Angies list, bad contractors, Bathroom reno, black and white tile, contractors, Dawn Bininger, diy tile projects, nextdoor app, retro bathroom, retro black and white bathroom, terrazzo shower base, vintage style bath remodel | Leave a comment

If you build it they will come…

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Dawnie72

This is a story about a garage…Okay…Two garages…Two sad and lonely and very unused garages. One huge. One small. Both empty. Storage that many people would kill for. Okay. Kill is a strong word. But hey, I watch Hoarders. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1959, COMO Landscaping, Dawn Bininger, Gravel Driveway, Laying a driveway, recycled concrete driveway | Leave a comment

Another happy find for me!

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Dawnie72

Just a quick update today on our master bath project. It’s coming along ever so slowwwwwwwly…Of course, we knew that going into it. We estimate this project will run us about 2k when done. And we are buying things here … Continue reading →

Posted in 1959 | Tagged 1959, 1959 ads, bathroom renovation, Central Ohio History, Dawn Bininger, President Eisenhower, Schottensteins, Vintage Columbus Dispatch, vintage newspaper | Leave a comment

Cheap & Easy!

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Dawnie72

No. Not me. Sillies! I am about to wow you with my very cheap and easy floor fix. Now, before you die hard retro renovators get all bent out of shape, please know two things. 1. This is a temporary … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1959, Central Ohio, Cheap kitchen renovations, Dawn Bininger, Lowes, Painting your kitchen floor, Parks Pro Finisher, Rust-Oleum, Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformations, Valspar | 2 Comments

Master Bedroom Redoux

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Dawnie72

Part II (You can read all about part I here: https://pinkformica.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/the-new-modern/ So, I confess. I have a very restless soul. This means I get bored easily. Careers. Hobbies. Furniture. They all fall victim to my constant need to change. We … Continue reading →

Posted in 1959, Retro Renovation | Tagged 1959, Behr Citrus Blast, Behr Paint, Big Lots, Central Ohio, craigslist, Dawn Bininger, Ethan Allen Headboard, Home Depot, Ollie's, Retro Renovation, Thrifty renovations, Upcycling | Leave a comment

V is for Victory!!!

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dawnie72

So this is my first attempt ever at a real garden. A Victory garden if you will. Victory Gardens got their start during World War I and later II. It was a way for people to help in the war … Continue reading →

Posted in 1959, Mid Century Modern, Retro Renovation | Tagged 1959, Atomic Ranch, Central Ohio, Concrete Block Garden Border, Dawn Bininger, Home Gardening, Home Renovations, Post War, The Home Depot, Victory Gardens | Leave a comment

My “Dream not yet realized” Kitchen

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Dawnie72

And the planning of Kitchen Reno Phase TWO. WOO HOO! You might remember about this time last year we did Phase One: https://pinkformica.wordpress.com/2012/03/01/did-someone-order-a-new-kitchen/ We did walls, lighting and cabinets using Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations. I wrote a pretty in-depth review on … Continue reading →

Posted in 1959, Atomic Ranch, Mid Century Modern, Retro, Retro Renovation, Uncategorized | Tagged 1959, Atomic Ranch, Berh Paint, Central Ohio, Cheap kitchen renovations, Counter top transformations, Daich Countertop Coating, Dawn Bininger, Home Depot, Home Renovations, Kitchen Renovations, Rust-Oleum, Stainless Steel Back Splash | 8 Comments

The collection…

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Dawnie72

Or The Dining Room Part Deaux! Long before I bought this house I started a collection of vintage bar ware. I don’t know where the love of that glassware came from but I do remember the exact moment it happened. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1959, Mid Century Modern, Retro, Thrift Store Finds | Tagged 1959, American Of Martinsville Hutch, American Stanley Hutch, Anchor Hocking, Antique Stores, Central Ohio, craigslist, Dawn Bininger, Ethan Allen, Glass Collection, Heritage Square Antique Mall, Jerry Lewis, Lancaster Jaycees, Lancaster OHio, Martini, Mid Century Modern, Muscular Distrophy, Rockmill, Vintage Glass Ware, Vintage Martini | 2 Comments

A window to my soul

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Dawnie72

I have been sitting on this blog for several months now as I processed my newest renovation. To be honest, I am STILL not sure yet how I feel about the biggest renovation we have done to date. Heck, in … Continue reading →

Posted in 1959, Mid Century Modern, Retro Renovation | Tagged 1959, Angies list, Atomic Ranch, Central Ohio, Dawn Bininger, Jalousie Window Replacement, Jalousie Windows, Louvered Windows, retrorenovation, Rosati Windows, Window Replacement | 7 Comments

Landscaping One Stone At a Time…

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Dawnie72

Landscaping. One of my favorite things to do. And one of the most expensive. In my perfect world with a limitless paycheck my landscaping would look something like this: Or maybe this: Unfortunately, I have neither a bottomless checkbook, or … Continue reading →

Posted in 1959, Mid Century Modern | Tagged 1959, Atomic Ranch, Central Ohio, Dawn Bininger, Gravel, Home Depot, Landscaping, Modern Landscaping, Ohio Mulch | Leave a comment