Where home decorating is concerned, we’re a spoiled lot. Books and magazines, blogs and vlogs are filled to the brim with gorgeous images. Exquisitely arranged, each room, each outdoor space, exudes perfection. There’s never smudges on windows, toys strewn about on the floor, or houseplants on life support. While they offer many an inspiration, sometimes the ideal gets to be too much.
Then I happened up on the flip side.
My sister-in-law’s sister, you see, works at a book shop {in Sweden}; awhile back she found a magazine printed in English and sent it my way for a few laughs. House Beautiful from August, 1975–oh, my friends. There are no words. I’ve no recourse but to let you see for yourself . . .
*Disclaimer: the images, below, are not for the faint of heart. If you’re of the squeamish persuasion, do proceed with caution.
{egads}
{yikes!}
{yowza!}
{are you kidding me?!}
If nothing else, these pictures highlight the beauty of my own house. Sure, the mound of things that need doing around here rivals Everest, but it’s mine. Like Goldilocks, I only ask a home that’s perfectly me.
One house may be too tidy, the other, too garish–but my house? My house is just right . . . flaws and all.
Hahaha, I love these pictures. Thanks for these gems
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Hi ya Amy!!! 🙂 Oh goodness! I hate to admit I probably have that issue tucked away under my "i could live here" file! 😉 I Miss You!! x
Well, you know, back in the day those rooms would have been cool and groovy! 🙂
And I’ve missed you!
ps.. Looove your captions! 🙂
Ha!! Jonna thought that was too funny that you blogged this 🙂 sadly, some of those rooms you can actually sometimes see on tv . ( such as extreme homemakeover) it is very sad .
You know, it did cross my mind that maybe I shouldn\’t post these photos because some people could still really like the look. And yet, I couldn\’t resist . . . 🙂