Art Deco

Today we think of art deco as "old-fashioned," but in the 1920s and 1930s, this decorating style was considered modern and quite fashionable. It was expressed in streamlined shapes, as in early sedans like the Chrysler Airflow; sleek and metallic materials like the ones found in the Bullet trains; plush lavishness, found in train stations and movie theaters; and innovative architecture, as in the Chrysler Building in New York. By World War II, art deco's popularity waned and it quickly became considered outdated and too opulent for the austere war years. Today, art deco prints are popular collectibles around the world.

Kitchen

The kitchen is often called "the heart of the home." Not only is it where wonderful food is prepared, but it's also a gathering place for family and friends. A friendly cup of coffee, a hot bowl of soup, a batch of chocolate chip cookies -- all add to the nurture of the kitchen. Whether you've grown up in a kitchen that's classic, colonial, art deco, old-fashioned, modern, country or cocina, recalling your favorite kitchen memories can bring on the warm fuzzies.