Mid-Century Thoughts

I like old things especially things from the 1950s, from antiques to old movies, to old styles and furniture, even the dancing. I grew up going through antique stores with my mom and exploring estate sales, it was always a fun mother-daughter activity and it allowed for a lot of learning over the years. Old things are important to remember, enjoy, and think about. I think the 1950s is a wonderful aesthetic.

I enjoy asking others to think of their favorite decade, a time that they appreciate the culture, design, or inventions from. It’s interesting to hear what an individual gleans from a different time, and how they celebrate what good came from it.

I had remembered when I was little listening to some of the records my mom saved from when she was younger, they were from the 70s and 80s but the records were still cool. I ended up getting a record player years later and developing my own collection. It’s a fun way to listen to big band songs!

Fast forward to this year and my grandparents told us they had found an old phone box and phone, they also noted that they wanted to replace the phone. I asked if I could have it, and today they were happy to have me take it, I was excited! I’ll be adding it to my home decor someday along with my old-school styled TV and old radio. The phone is especially meaningful though in that it’s the same kind my grandpa worked on while working for the phone company many years ago. Too bad I don’t plan on getting a landline for it, oh well it’s still gorgeous.

So when you think something is outdated, remember it’s still part of history, and someday it just might become a treasured memento.