Mott's Iron Works Modern Plumbing catalog from 1914. They had some pretty nice tile designs in this catalog. Bathroom mirrors I had to include this just because it was weird. LOL

The incredible underground L’Albergo Diurno Metropolitano, which sits beneath Piazzale Venezia in Milan, Italy, was open between 7am and 11pm daily until the mid 1980s.

Common wisdom says that when it comes to bathroom suites, newer, more streamlined, and whiter is better. The bathroom is often the first room homeowners want to gut, but this isn’t the only option. If you’re lucky enough to have a suite of retro bathware in good nick, whether it be pink, mint green, or even avocado, maybe think twice about ripping it out. Read on for some swoon-worthy retro bathrooms.

Recently sold: $3,600,000. Unique & rarely available Italian Villa sited on an oversized & beautifully landscaped 17,645 SF lot and 100 ft of waterfront, across from Faena. Original details throughout: dramatic 2-story spiral wrought iron staircase, French clay coffered ceilings, crown moldings, terra-cotta & wood floors, 2-fireplaces, original Venetian glass baths. The secluded oasis-like back garden features: covered porch with hand-painted Cuban tile, large pool, & separate guest house…

Until very recently, if I had moved into a house or an apartment with a fifties-style mint green sink I would have shrieked in horror and called the plumber. Lately, though, I've been noticing appealing bathrooms with original plumbing fixtures featuring a fifties retro charm.

It’s been great having the kids home for the summer, but it’s also a challenge since I’m still working and trying to juggle everything. Add in some travel and visitors, and I feel like I’m always playing catch-up. Last night my daughter asked, “Do you want to watch the Teen Beach Movie with me or …

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