SOME MID-CENTURY HOUSE INSPIRATION

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maria
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SOME MID-CENTURY HOUSE INSPIRATION

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I thought the way these houses were laid out on the cover of this 1958 magazine might provide some mid-century crafting inspiration. I'VE SLICED THE PAGE IN TWO for easier viewing.
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DCrowe
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MCM houses make such appealing putz houses. I hope interest continues to grow in the style. And so many period toy cars are available to display with them. Just so happens that I know toy cars very well and can answer the occasional question that might arise.
maria
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Good to know.

The village of Maria-ville has needed a drive-in theatre for some time now. This may be the year! It will be named after the one that used to be here in my town---and I will need

Cars!
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Howard
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Go to this website and scroll through the images…he’s done several MCM houses…
https://www.lthomaspeterson.com/glitterhouses-all

Howard…
View my Little Glitter House Photo Album
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipO ... x5Mm9MTFd3
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