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Starting here. Starting now.
This little website grew out of concern that pink bathrooms are being ripped out of 40s 50s and 60s homes way too hastily. The reality is: Pink bathrooms are a wonderful part of our home design heritage. And there is no doubt in our minds whatsoever that they are poised for a comeback -- starting here, starting now. Read more.The post that started it all
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More Pink Patriots
Michael, pink procrastinatorShowcase your pink bathroom
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Many thanks! Pam
Build a pink bathroom
You can still get Mamie pink tile from this place in California -- tell 'em we sent you
Decorative liner tiles custom glazed to match
A Carrera marble laminate would be nice
Or, try local suppliers for retro stuff still made
For fixtures, we love Re-Store, Re-Build and Habitat for Humanity resale yards
Deabath is a good resource, too
We like terrazzo shower pans, still available today
Wicked expensive but Lefroy Brooks can do you an entire Vespa Pink bathroom suite
Vintage wallpapers can be a lot of fun
So can Bradbury & Bradbury 50s papers
And their 60s papers will wake you up in the a.m.
J.C. Penney has sweet vintage-style rugs
