tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:16:49 +0000Exquisite FindsArtist SpotlightDistinctly For WomenStriking DesignBeautiful SpacesHome ExtrasLightingBaby and ChildCakes and SweetsMod And RetroHolidays and SeasonsThings To Smile AboutDIYMid-Century ModernHandbags/PursesDining SpacesStairs and StepsAquariumsLovely Little ThingsFurnitureOffice SpaceColorBedroomsKitchensLaundryYummyFlooringUniqueComfortable LoungingFoyers and HallwaysExpressionsBathroomsHandmadeShoes And BootsFeature PostOutdoorsInterior Design, Décor, And Lifestyle Inspirationhttp://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)Blogger1145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-7302418672891175347Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:46:00 +00002012-02-21T02:11:59.268-08:00Mod And RetroMid-Century Modern February 21, 2012 Here is what we purchased for our homes in 1965 and 1967...... For the bath.Those hampers... I swear!They started to smell after a while. Our dishware For our dishes and sinks Oh, we were stylin' with this furniture. Theses bedspreads were in every color imaginable. Every boys room.Every girls dream room. This was a luxury, but it was so fabulous when wehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/3z7rpJaGFwk/mid-century-home-goods.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/3z7rpJaGFwk" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/mid-century-home-goods.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-4964808225693278921Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:45:00 +00002012-02-21T02:11:36.060-08:00Mod And RetroMid-Century Modern February 21, 2012 This week, I want to change things up a bit.I've been scanning all my catalogs, and it gave me an idea... Let's have a retro post week.I'm not complaining, I Love it! I hope you do too.All of this week's posts are from 1965. I think there are 2 or 3 from 1967. Here are some of the fabrics we sewed with, wore, and thought were fabulous! Look at those! Love these http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/9-trQltMyH8/fabric-of-our-lives-1965.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/9-trQltMyH8" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/fabric-of-our-lives-1965.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-4805574144592872854Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:44:00 +00002012-02-21T02:10:40.526-08:00Mod And RetroMid-Century Modern February 21, 2012 Our accessories haven't changed much over the years.Shoes, purses, hats...Although the styles have greatly changed. Sensible shoes for stilettos,small handbags for backpacks, and we aren't so much "hat" women anymore.Here is a little flashback at 1965... Who didn't have one, raise your hand. ha I kind of wish we would bring back the hat. Yep. Those are granny http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/aA9Ga0FPRQ0/little-accessories.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/aA9Ga0FPRQ0" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/little-accessories.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-1773485571594025941Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:42:00 +00002012-02-21T02:09:21.761-08:00Mod And RetroMid-Century Modern February 21, 2012 1965 was a damn fine year!For everything.Everyone who knows me, and has read Cozy Biscuit long enough,knows that I think the finest fashion that ever graced a woman's figurewas fashion from the 40's, 50's, and 60's.Hands down. Here are some true lovlies... Love them! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/iDxIUExPGNA/sweet-fashion-sense-1965.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/iDxIUExPGNA" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/sweet-fashion-sense-1965.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-5026914912794459565Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:41:00 +00002012-02-21T02:12:37.355-08:00Mod And RetroMid-Century Modern February 21, 2012 c. 1950 by Jim Schaeffing It never hurts to gaze at sweet retro fashion.Here is another set... 1965So... Americana 1965Simple shirts, simple style 1965I adore this color on the fabrics they used to make dresses from. 1965I seriously love the easter yellow dress, and the middle white dress with jacket.Prom wear I think. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/3FZwxnxdrJk/little-extra.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/3FZwxnxdrJk" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/little-extra.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-8679124131797708260Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:40:00 +00002012-02-21T02:08:42.457-08:00Mod And RetroMid-Century Modern February 21, 2012 Well it wouldn't be complete without taking a look back at what we had to wear.I know you all had a sailor dress! I remember mine well..... 1965So girly with the hats 1967I don't know why this reminds me of Romper Room and Kugla, Fran, and Ollie... 1967 1965 1967Okay, these must have been in use a very long time... because I had that diaper bag, those exact baby http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/9bhbqGnBDzU/one-for-kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/9bhbqGnBDzU" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/one-for-kids.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-4219990872167857048Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:57:00 +00002012-02-15T03:59:57.729-08:00ExpressionsDIYLaundry February 15, 2012 Goodness, it has been a little while, and was wondering what was going on over at Sugar Pie's Farmhouse.So I took a walk on over at discovered she has been: 1. Busy as usual 2. As sweet as usual and 3. As helpful as usual. Sugar Pie has been making her own laundry soap and apparently, it is as easy as... well, "Sugar" Pie! Sugar Pie says: "Oh my goodness gals! Why didhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/bMmjaGLAKS8/checking-in-with-sugar-pie-farmhouse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/bMmjaGLAKS8" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/checking-in-with-sugar-pie-farmhouse.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-165260582918340257Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:45:00 +00002012-02-15T03:45:51.631-08:00Striking DesignBeautiful Spaces February 15, 2012 Making a space count isn't hard.It just takes a little imagination, and staying true to your personal style...what makes YOU feel happy and peaceful.Whether that is soft and simple, or bright and vibrant! Retro Renovation Fresh Home Those walls!!Art Style Interiors Tom Holst  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/oK6ditMKqgs/making-space-count.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/oK6ditMKqgs" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/making-space-count.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-5192645579868102619Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:36:00 +00002012-02-15T03:36:27.409-08:00Kitchens February 15, 2012 These kitchens inspired me this week.It's been one of those trying to knock my socks off week.These were the ones that did it for me... Country Living LOVE!!Flickr Group Love, adore, swoon that dining set!Aiello Home Services Adex USA http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/3l6sNkE5EZA/getting-inspired.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/3l6sNkE5EZA" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/getting-inspired.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-2485412832691477023Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:26:00 +00002012-02-15T03:26:37.136-08:00Bedrooms February 15, 2012 This week was another week of hesitant inspiration for bedrooms.So many of what I found for this week didn't give me the pick me up I needed.These did.... How do I love thee Room Fu?Let me count the ways... The bright room and vibrant color got me here.Houzz Can a bedspread make a room?Why, YES!Family Living The size and simpleness of the mute colors contrasted http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/jqgCzALaFmA/about-this-bedroom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/jqgCzALaFmA" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/about-this-bedroom.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-6350268181163689369Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:26:00 +00002012-02-15T04:00:39.104-08:00Bathrooms February 15, 2012 Seriously, a "happy" bathroom?Why not? We spend a lot of time in there, let's call them happy bathrooms.... I'm happy.House and Home Serious bath time.Johnny Bouchier Costas Picadas The Paris Apartment http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/daDNFqJpC_g/happy-bathroom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/daDNFqJpC_g" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/happy-bathroom.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-7784235766400537673Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:02:00 +00002012-02-12T03:03:44.576-08:00Feature PostThings To Smile AboutHome Extras Have you ever heard of Folk Magazine?I just discovered them this week, and was I thrilled! There is some serious good and useful stuff in this magazine.Not to mention the wonderful photography! If you are American, you will find yourself and your interests in every page.If you aren't American, this will give you a little glimpse of Americana.There is something for everyone here. I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/2NbHxLJp_AU/folk-life-magazine-beautiful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/2NbHxLJp_AU" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/folk-life-magazine-beautiful.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-7557973820211250260Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:02:00 +00002012-02-07T00:02:14.623-08:00Striking DesignBeautiful Spaces These living room spaces are just plain wow! Dana Harper Contemporist Nuevo Estilo Rajiv Saini http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/8PLsQlp4FeA/living-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/8PLsQlp4FeA" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/living-love.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-8658203356001178977Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:01:00 +00002012-02-07T00:01:59.590-08:00Lovely Little ThingsHome Extras Sometimes, so much depends on little details.Looking around this week, I was really inspired by these design details from thebedroom to the living room..... A bed full of bright and colorful pillows is a yes!Tria Giovan How delicate and pretty on the table.Robin Stubbert Okay, well the stone fireplace is stunning right away.But look at how it stands out with that floral http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/ahE4C5FOn4w/little-details.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/ahE4C5FOn4w" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/little-details.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-1256825785144169158Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:01:00 +00002012-02-07T00:01:39.389-08:00Exquisite FindsHome Extras Indeed! Have you heard of Nostalgia Electrics?What a place it is.Remember all those little gadgets you grew up with? Well, they have them.They also have a few things you didn't grow up with but wish you had,like this completely fabulous microwave oven.... Look at that baby*whistle* I. Love. It. OMG.This is called a Breakfast Station.Is this not the best!! Really liking this cottonhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/X0qYYAzb-h0/nostalgia-electrics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/X0qYYAzb-h0" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/nostalgia-electrics.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-4349313045642072362Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:01:00 +00002012-02-07T00:01:22.777-08:00Bathrooms How about these really great bathrooms! *sigh*Jumping Rocks Photography Jumping Rocks Photography Contemporist So coastal.Johnny Bouchier http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/-l3ln1BrNbM/bathroom-beauty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/-l3ln1BrNbM" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/bathroom-beauty.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-679044281534469273Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:01:00 +00002012-02-07T00:01:07.301-08:00Kitchens Here are some pretty design ideas for the kitchen.I still think red is fabulous.... Love this table!Contemporist Costas Picadas Gorgeous Seattle design by local Nils FinneContemporist Luxury Retreats http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/jAWZ3jI99AU/in-kitchen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/jAWZ3jI99AU" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/in-kitchen.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-3702496325593968187Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +00002012-02-07T00:00:50.409-08:00Bedrooms Courtesy of: Setsuna Flickr And these got me thinking about: light, airy, pastels.... Tobi Fairley of course. Dan Duchars Clive Nichols MLK Studio http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/fIIfjVdp4zU/airy-and-light.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/fIIfjVdp4zU" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/airy-and-light.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-5548099248027406712Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:43:00 +00002012-02-02T01:45:27.426-08:00ExpressionsDIYDistinctly For Women Courtesy of: Scenic Reflections Ladies I ask you - what is wrong with us?Serious question.We work hard at our jobs, work hard at home.We are busy, pulled in a hundred different directions, wore out, and stressed out. Do we really force ourselves to take time for ourselves?To relax, pamper, treat ourselves as good as we can?Well, some of us do.Most of us just.... don't have the time. I havehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/YrSW5hIv7cQ/pampered-woman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/YrSW5hIv7cQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/pampered-woman.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-4489353412854754547Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:43:00 +00002012-02-02T01:43:12.076-08:00Home ExtrasOffice Space Okay, so either you have a home office, or you have a craft room...maybe your space is a combo of both?Certainly, many of us just work and sew where we can, but if you would like tobreak off a slice of space just for yourself, here are some really inspiring ideasto get you started. That is... if you haven't already started and finished yet.... CRAFT and SEWING: What?!Seriously inspired.Ihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/BvvFCWi3IPc/office-and-craft-room-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/BvvFCWi3IPc" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/office-and-craft-room-ideas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-5980145684625303674Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:42:00 +00002012-02-02T01:42:57.842-08:00Striking DesignBeautiful Spaces Courtesy of:  Ligne Roset I thought these were SO inspiring this week.A mix of styles, all great ideas for your own Look Book.... WINNER!!Adore this.Boomerang Thang Flickr WINNER!Sorry... I'm okay now.Really and truly love this one.I saw it at 2 Modern Blog. Sweet color!!Apartment Therapy Skona Hem http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/S0Or7jqErTM/this-great-little-space.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/S0Or7jqErTM" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/this-great-little-space.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-7809965503656904259Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:42:00 +00002012-02-02T01:50:05.078-08:00Mid-Century ModernStriking Design As much as I love Mid Century every little thing, of course I would be scouting about my own neighborhood for those Mid Century gems.Seattle has so much great Mid Century architecture that I couldn't possibly begin to photograph or post them all.I thought I would give you some great shots that are all within a few blocks of my house.I get to enjoy them regularly. Love it. Oh, this is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/GaAFh5OE_dI/mid-century-seattle-seven.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/GaAFh5OE_dI" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/mid-century-seattle-seven.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-7507335109865431757Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:42:00 +00002012-02-02T01:42:28.639-08:00Bathrooms Nice and clean, relaxing and easy is the goal for any great bathroom.I thought these bathrooms had some great elements.... Just an all around winner this one.Color, design, accents. Love it!LuLu Interiors Another winner for lighting, and easy accessories.And that ceiling window letting the glorious natural light in... nice.Desire to Inspire Goodness.Did you think I wouldn't sneak http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/UREbaYXAdsc/bathroom-winners.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/UREbaYXAdsc" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/bathroom-winners.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-2007944505030999571Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:42:00 +00002012-02-02T01:42:12.010-08:00Kitchens Courtesy of: Skona Hem There is never going to be a lack of inspiration for kitchen ideas.Every day, there is more and more great ideas for details, color,and accessories.I thought these were inspiring this week..... Beautiful tile color here!House Beautiful The dark chocolate cabinetry here really makes this a sleek design.Sarah Richardson Love everything about this compact but http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/Nuk_nd7o04U/kitchen-ideas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/Nuk_nd7o04U" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-ideas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111073195406781040.post-1726017007150528133Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:26:00 +00002012-01-24T03:26:56.120-08:00Kitchens I wonder if I have some "wiring" issues.I hate to cook. I always have. Now baking I could do all day.But cooking? Nah!So why do I adore kitchens so?Kitchens are probably one of THE selling and loving points in a home.I don't know. Regardless of whether I hate cooking or not,I'm sure you're all aware by now I have a thing for kitchens.How about these.... Alvhem Makleri BHG This Old http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~3/pSKzhhNeTqE/in-kitchn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Cozy Biscuit)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CozyBiscuit/~4/pSKzhhNeTqE" height="1" width="1"/>http://cozybiscuit.blogspot.com/2012/01/in-kitchn.html