Sunday, January 18, 2015
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Sources for mid-century house silhouettes
The 'sleepy mexican'.
Classic australiana, yet in this day and age... well... not the most politically correct thing to have on your house.
I admit to secretly loving the kitsch factor on the 'sleepy mexican' silhouette, however I can't bring myself to buy one for my fibro dream house (post about what I DID get, coming soon).
If however, you really want one (I won't judge!) there are a few places I've found who still make them:
Other house silhouettes to consider:
Classic australiana, yet in this day and age... well... not the most politically correct thing to have on your house.
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| From Betties Collection, Etsy. |
I admit to secretly loving the kitsch factor on the 'sleepy mexican' silhouette, however I can't bring myself to buy one for my fibro dream house (post about what I DID get, coming soon).
If however, you really want one (I won't judge!) there are a few places I've found who still make them:
Other house silhouettes to consider:
- Flamingos
- Palm trees
- Parrots
- Sailing ships (on water)
- Cactus
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Welcome to Australiana Kitsch!
Here at AK, we're about documenting the mid-century kitsch that remains in our suburbs - before it's gone forever.
Tyre swans.
Metal silhouettes (palm trees and donkeys anyone)
Concrete flamingos and kangeroos.
The good, the kitsch, the oh-my-thats-rascist-I-can't-believe-they-did-that.
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Spotted in the Wild: 'Parrots' house number and silhouette.
Location: Lidcombe, NSW
Tyre swans.
Metal silhouettes (palm trees and donkeys anyone)
Concrete flamingos and kangeroos.
The good, the kitsch, the oh-my-thats-rascist-I-can't-believe-they-did-that.
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Spotted in the Wild: 'Parrots' house number and silhouette.
Location: Lidcombe, NSW
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