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Create relaxing, inviting and fun outdoor spaces around your home.

DIY makeover for a mid-century modern mailbox

Give Your Mailbox a Mid-Century Modern Makeover

Is your mailbox leaning over, hanging by a screw, or just dingy and sad? It’s easy to neglect this receptacle of unwanted credit offers (and wanted pizza coupons). But with …

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Cats relaxing on wood outdoor furniture restored with teak oil

How to Restore Wood Patio Furniture With Teak Oil So It Lasts Longer

Wood patio furniture is beautiful, but it can quickly wear out in the weather. It doesn’t help that patio sets are usually coated with varnishes that don’t penetrate past the …

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Mid-century modern patio with turquoise accessories

Modern Patio Furniture and Decor for a Magical Staycation

Are you planning a staycation kind of summer? With modern patio furniture and decor, you can set up an inviting outdoor space that makes the backyard feel like a getaway. …

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Midcentury modern front porch decorated for Halloween

Not-So-Spooky Retro Halloween Decor for Your Front Porch

Looking for retro Halloween decor for your front porch? I’ve got several ideas for you, including witchy pinup postcards, a giant spider web and ALL THE MOD CATS. Of course, …

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Mid-century modern front porch breezeway

Create a Palm Springs Style Breezeway With Unkillable Plants

Have you seen the mid-century modern breezeways of Palm Springs and wished you could recreate the look in your much colder climate? Or maybe you’re in a warm climate but …

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The Whimsical Birdhouse Village Your Yard Needs Right Now

The Whimsical Birdhouse Village Your Yard Needs Right Now

Want to make your yard a little more magical? Bring on the birds. You can call attention to your backyard trees by adding a collection of colorful birdhouses. If you’re …

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Tara Besore, blogger at Hammer & a Headband

Welcome to Hammer & a Headband, a home and garden blog with a mid-century modern twist. I’m Tara Besore, an interior design enthusiast restoring my 1960s house…mostly for my cats. First time on this site? Start here.

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