Leave a comment in today’s post by October 11th 2017, and you are in the running for this vintage decorating book that is an amazing look into the past.
Open to U. S. residents only please.
Take a walk down memory lane with this 1950s decorating classic, re-released for a whole new generation
The year is 1956. America is a mere decade past World War II. Richard Nixon is next in command to President Dwight Eisenhower, the Dow Jones soars above 500, and Norma Jean Mortenson legally changes her name to Marilyn Monroe. Two words described the decade, as John Updike wrote in the short story “When Everyone Was Pregnant”: Fear and gratitude. And during this boom period, grateful young families thrilled to find themselves homeowners after the uncertainty of the Great Depression followed by a second Great War. Those empty rooms needed filling in order to make the house a home, and homeowners turned to the iconic Better Homes and Gardens brand.
Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book, the first edition of a title that would spawn ten editions over the years, became the new home bible for injecting class, style (and the occasional misguided cowboy wallpaper) into American homes. While exploring numerous styles, the main theme of the book is the on-trend mid-century modern sensibility, a style as appropriate today as it was six decades ago when the book was initially released.
Filled with hundreds of full-color period photos, dozens of adorable illustrations, and decorating tips and tricks that are both helpful and nostalgic, the book remains a fun classic. With this welcome hardcover release, reproduced exactly as it looked and read in the 1950s, everything old is new again.
Ooh, ooh! This appeals to me – I was 2 in 1961 ????
We would LOVE to have this wonderful, inspiring mid-century modern book full of fabulous 50’s style, including the cowboy wallpaper : )
I would be thrilled to win this book! Thank you!
That looks wonderful. I just bought a house this year and am planning to decorate mid century so this would be perfect!
Just love mid-century!
I would love to enter for this Better Homes and Gardens mid-century decorating book, it sounds amazing!
Love the gorgeous cover of this book
I remember these 2 tangerine leather chairs that my Mom had in the living room when I was 10. The color was incredible.
Wow, useful nostalgia! This only predates me by two years – i love it.
What a find! Would LOVE to read the articles on color and see the illustrations.
Gorgeous!
My most memorable decade ever.
I am vintage!
My favorite time period for style. What a treasure this book must be!! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy.
So smitten am I by all things retro/mid-century, as I was born in ’62. My minor in college was Interior Design, such a rich & fascinating study. Would be thrilled to win this….thanks for the giveaway!
Some of the projects in a 1956 McCall’s Needlework & Crafts that I own, would look right at home on that cover.
Cant enter- being a Canadian; but I remember playing , looking through that book throughout my childhood…it’s the year I was born.
Such a cool looking book – thanks for the chance to win
I graduated high school in 1962 and would like to win this book. What a book to refresh memories!
I love vintage because I am vintage. I would love to have this book. Can we buy this somewhere?
Growing up in the 50’s, I had cowboy wallpaper in my bedroom and loved it, would like to see some in this book.
Oh my what a great give away and its mid century modern stuff … Oh thank you for the chance to win !!!!
Love it! I remember Gramma’s house and the home I grew up in and love the retro look. I would be thrilled to have this book!
I would love this book! My son just bought a 60’s ranch and is restoring it back to it’s glory…