The Color of Vintage

It's a shame that so many images of mid-century American life are depicted in black and white.  I love the pastel candy colors of the time.  Perfect hues for the long, hot summer Arizona is famous for...

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Ah, yes.  In my Capris, got my cat eye sunglasses, and the lemonade's ready.  Just need to wrap my bouffant in a scarf, pop a valium, and put my feet in the plastic baby pool...mmm...lemonade.

Yellow Bel Air:  Photogen Inc.

1956 Ford Thunderbird Color Palette: www.madformidcentury.com

Three Radios:  www.relique.com

Appliances Ad:  www.zazzle.com

House Plan:  www.flickr.com