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Five last minute retro stocking stuffers

December 17, 2020 themodbarLeave a comment

If you are like me, you may still be looking for a few last minute items to fill those stockings for Christmas morning. Amazon Prime keeps my life in order and bringing what I need…here are five perfect last-minute stuffers that will arrive in time, available with Prime!

Rosie the Riveter retro socks
Keep the pandemic memories alive with these adorable Rosie the Riveter socks, complete with a mask on!
Retro vinyl record coasters
Perfect for any music lover, these retro coasters will keep that midcentury furniture safe from liquid marks!
Wooly Willy classic game
Remember this?! Bring smiles to your child’s face with this magnetic fun.
Baby’s Christmas Little Golden Book
Classic memories for any new babies in your life with this classic Little Golden Book.
Retro 80s Mad Libs
Mad Libs are fun for all – bring back some memories with this awesome 80s version!

Have any other great ideas to share? Let me know here! I’ve still got a few spots to fill in our own stockings. Happy holidays everyone!

5 ways to spice up your retro bar

October 29, 2020 themodbarLeave a comment

If you are anything like me, you love to entertain at home. Most midcentury-style homes were built with entertaining in mind — large, open living spaces, sunken living rooms and plenty of gathering space. Usually somewhere in there is a kitschy bar to gather over cocktails.

I’m lucky enough in my home to have two bar spaces. In our basement we have a super retro bar, complete with an orange formica countertop:

And in our upstairs, when we finished our kitchen renovation last year, we took down a wall that allowed us to create this new bar / entertaining area. It’s one of my favorite spots in the house!

Unfortunately since COVID we have not been able to entertain like we used to, so it’s really just our family enjoying these spaces, but one day soon we’ll be back entertaining!

But…here are five must haves to spice up your own midcentury bar space!

Danish-style bottle opener
Open your drinks in style with this killer bottle opener!
Mod bar towels
Wipe up drink spills in style with this retro style towel
Modern wine storage
If you have the counterspace, hold your wine with some midcentury style.
Bar tool set
No bar is complete without a set of drink mixing tools!
Terrazzo-style coasters
Keep your counters and wood safe with coasters!

I would love to hear about your home bar secrets and favorite goodies!!

Midcentury planters

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 themodbarLeave a comment

There’s just something about midcentury-style planters. Their simple lines and colors just bring the perfect touch to plants inside (or out!) of your home. Wanted to share a few of my faves…

This is an awesome set of two planters for smaller plants…you get a 7″ and 5″ plant stand. They work for both indoor and outdoor plants, with a drainage plug. The wood stands are cool where you can flip them to use the height you want — whether taller or shorter. These kinds of planters I think look great next to fireplaces or placed around the kitchen in ‘dead space’.

I love this single planter as well. By Potey, it’s a really beautiful white ceramic and small enough to keep on a counter or windowsill. Also with a drainage plug. The planter is 5.2″ across. I love putting small ones like this on my kitchen or bathroom counters!

For your larger, floor plants, this one is awesome. Amazon brand is really stepping up its game. It’s a beautiful pale green stoneware, standing at 17″ high. It’s on a sturdy iron stand, shouting major midcentury style. Wherever you’ve got room on the floor for those awesome, monster plants, this will be beautiful!

I would love to hear from you with some of your favorite planters!!

Midcentury giveaway! Enter to win free goods

October 28, 2020October 29, 2020 themodbarLeave a comment

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a giveaway over at instagram.com/the_mod_bar, so I thought it was time to spread some love. Up for grabs are a few, great midcentury items.

First, a gorgeous vintage, brass candle holder. Would look amazing at your holiday table filled with candles.

Second, you’ll win a super cool midcentury planter. I picked this up awhile ago and just thought it is SO cool and kitschy.

Finally, you’ll get a set of three midcentury plant style enamel pins. Keep for yourself or share with a friend!

Easy to enter!!

Contest is open to US residents and closes this Sunday, November 1st at 10am central. To enter, simply:⁣⁣
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1- Like this post⁣ on Instagram
2- Follow @the_mod_bar⁣⁣
3- Tag at least one friend, or as many as you want, for one extra entry per tag⁣
4- BONUS: Follow my blog here⁣ for FIVE extra entries⁣
5- BONUS: Share this post in your Instagram story (and tag me!) for 3 extra entries⁣⁣

Good luck!!

Midcentury Christmas finds on Amazon: