"cover scene - an interior reflecting spanish influence in decor - is showcase for decorative acessories made in easy craft techniques."
i turned on my ipod just as i sat down to scan the images for this post. i have it set on shuffle and (what a coincidence!) "the lonely bull" by herb alpert and the tijuana brass was the first song that played!
as you know i just can't get enough of the art direction of the early to mid 60s "mc call's needlework and crafts". this one is a recent find (thanks ellen!) and i think it just might be my all time favorite. all of the crafts (everything - even the rug and tiles) featured were designed by irma bolley.
the crafts are all just so delightful, but i think the standout has got to be the "lively design in quick point" bull! it's really hard to tell from the picture but there's a "bit of added whimsey" - the banderillas are wool pompons on knitting needles!
the house i live in was built in the early 60s. not too long after we moved in i removed all of the mediterranean style switchplate covers because for some reason i wanted a "cleaner look". what was i thinking? luckily i didn't throw them away because i think it's time to reinstall them!
("mc call's needlework & crafts" fall-winter 1960-61)
I knew you'd go nuts over this issue! I lived this era....I don't need any reminders. Ole'
Posted by: Ellen Bloom | October 15, 2007 at 01:49 PM
new visitor to your website via a link on modish.net
I love this site!
McCalls was lucky or had some good trendspotters since the Mediterranean look did not take off until at least 5 years later.
Posted by: Brad | December 09, 2007 at 03:44 PM