SHAGadelic wall

When I was first getting into atomic, mid century furniture and furnishings I discovered SHAG (JoSH AGle).  Love his work, I just wish I had more of his prints.  I do have one of my favorites though -- Palm Springs Weekend.  I finally decided to hang it in our hallway.  I experimented with a couple shades of paint to match the print, and did a geometric paintjob on the wall where it hangs.  Turned out pretty good, but if I ever do it again I'll make the angles smaller to get a more vertical look and less of a circus tent look ;-).

Jack and Jackie forever

I get a big kick out of finding unique furnishings and accent pieces, and there are some great ones for a mid century home.  Jack and Jackie are among my favorites. 

These plaster busts are about 16 inches tall. Jack is finished in a copper color, and Jackie is more brassy/bronze in color.  They have some chips and wear, but I'm leaving them alone. I'm guessing they were some kind of craft kit probably released soon after Kennedy's assassination. 

Underneath the Jack bust is a piece of masking tape with a handwritten note that really adds to the pieces: "For Myrt and Herb - our very dear neighbors - Gran. May 16, 1964".  I scored these at an estate auction near my home, along with a couple of pole lamps, a very cool chair and several other small things.