We've had a lot of fun browsing craigslist for used and inexpensive deals on furniture. We found this sweet 1940's blonde birdseye maple waterfall bedroom set last month. The set included the dresser, bedside table, vanity and original mirror with chair, and full-size bed frame (we only needed the headboard which fit perfectly behind our queen platform).
Friday, June 05, 2009
Bedroom Furniture, Check
We've had a lot of fun browsing craigslist for used and inexpensive deals on furniture. We found this sweet 1940's blonde birdseye maple waterfall bedroom set last month. The set included the dresser, bedside table, vanity and original mirror with chair, and full-size bed frame (we only needed the headboard which fit perfectly behind our queen platform).
Thursday, May 28, 2009
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
Monday, March 09, 2009
1950's Dining Set
I found this cute 50's dining set on Craigslist yesterday. We went down to the Antique Mall today to take a look and I fell in love! We were able to negotiate a good price too. They're going to deliver to us Wednesday. Cool, ya?
Post from CL:
"1950’s Modern Dining Table & Six Chairs (Snider's Hill Theatre Antique Mall)
Reply to: see below
Date: 2009-03-05, 11:04AM PST
White Oak veneers on this trendy dining set with original satin sheen green plaid vinyl chair seats. Set of six chairs are marked 'Morris Mfg. from Los Angeles' and the table comes with an additional extension leaf. All six chairs fit easily around the table without the leaf which makes this a perfect choice for the compact dining rooms in vintage 1930 – 1950 homes. The dining set is shown here with a blonde sideboard that is sold separately.
MEASUREMENTS: Table: 50” Long, 36” Wide, 30 ½” Tall, Extension leaf 11” Wide
Chair height to top of back rest: 31”
Delivery is available – please inquire at front counter for rates at time of purchase.
LOCATION:
RetroGnome offers quality vintage mid-century and Danish modern furnishings and is located in:
Snider’s Hill Theatre Antique Mall
127 NE Third, Hillsboro, Oregon
Cash, Checks, Visa, Checks and MC accepted.
Store also has a lay-away option!
Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm; Sunday Noon-4:00pm
Store is located two blocks off LIGHT RAIL
PHONE: 503-805-7187 (RetroGnome Mid-Century Furniture) – Call Anytime!
Thanks for browsing and shopping RetroGnome!
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Monday, February 09, 2009
Home Almost Sweet Home
We're so excited about our new home. There is an array of emotions going through me right now. Fear, happiness and sadness (about leaving our current home) but we're cheering our creative birth! We've got some work to do though.
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Happy Year of the OX!

Illustrations by Dury Luong
The Lunar New Year began today starting the Year of the Ox (Buffalo, Cow or Bull). People who are born in the Ox sign are dependable, calm, modest and stable. The Year of the Ox is also about rooting down, working hard on your homestead. What a wonderful year for David and I to purchase a home!
Also, did you know that President Obama was born in an ox year! Those born in this year achieve greatly through hard work and routine.
Ox lucky numbers, according to an online horoscope, are 1, 3, 5, 12, 15, 33, 35, 51 and 53. Ox careers include composer, landlord, doctor, cook, police officer, teacher, judge, banker, insurance broker and gardener.
Happy and lucky year of the brown cow!
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