July 09, 2017

Mid-Century Modern Ranch Home: Creating a Modern Eclectic Patio

July 09, 2017/ Retro Den Vintage Home Store and Design

My Patio was in Disrepair

When we moved into our home a couple years ago, I knew our back patio had major potential, but it was a big eye sore at the time. The patio was HUGE and looked out to the small, beautiful lake that our home backs up to (the reason we bought the house); however, the previous owner had five foot shrubs surrounding 90% of the patio, blocking the view. Additionally, the patio was in disrepair. It was probably original to the home and most of it was crumbling. You couldn't walk outside barefoot because of the rough, pebbled finish that hadn't entirely flaked off. It was definitely not somewhere we wanted to spend our time, though it felt like, in theory, it should be a place where we should want to spend ALL of our time.

July 07, 2017

A-List Weekend Reading

July 07, 2017/ Retro Den Vintage Home Store and Design

It's been a weird holiday week, but that hasn't stopped us from trolling our favorite design content. Happy reading!

Reaaally into this bedroom makeover. Also, look at the rest of their blog. SO GOOD.

Outside time! Look at this laid back deck and these black and white outdoor spaces. Plus, this colorful outdoor seating is lovely.

July 02, 2017

Vintage Shopping in Tulsa: Estate Sales

July 02, 2017/ Retro Den Vintage Home Store and Design

I feel so much passion streaming through my fingertips right now as I start this ode to estate sales. I've been attending these with my mom since I can remember.

Estate sales are when a home is opened up to the public and all (or most) of the items inside are for sale. Typically a professional runs the show because of their skill at appraising and also the emotional energy it takes for a person to value and part with the items in their home or the home of a loved one. People often have these sales when a family member has moved into assisted living, a major life event has happened like a divorce or a long-distance move, or when someone has passed away. That said, it's appropriate to have a certain reverence when attending a sale. This is someone's collected life.

June 30, 2017

A-List Weekend Reading

June 30, 2017/ Retro Den Vintage Home Store and Design

Hello there fellow interior lovers. Have we got a round-up for you this week! Lets get to it.

This shelving is to die for. I mean, y'all. And what about curiosity cabinets?

THIS floral embroidery gallery wall. We are so into wall collections right now.

Apparently we are really digging A Beautiful Mess' DIY projects lately. This DIY toddler bed is so cool. Daly just might make this soonish.

June 25, 2017

Gallery Art Walls on the Cheap

June 25, 2017/ Retro Den Vintage Home Store and Design

Gallery walls can make a big impact and bring personality into your space–nothing really says you like a collection of art you've hand picked to display on your wall. However, when you're on a budget, gallery walls can get expensive! Just frames themselves can be pricey, let alone the artwork that goes into them. Because we believe your heart, not your budget, should determine what to hang on your gallery wall, we've put together a few tips for creating gallery walls on the cheap.