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June 3, 2008

“Lost Vegas” Vintage Clothing And Las Vegas Momentos – Grand Opening On First Friday In The Downtown Las Vegas Arts District

I’ve been dressing up lately.   Well, at least for some of the parties and special events.   One of our sources for the vintage clothing that you’ll see me and Mary Joy and Pam […]
June 3, 2008

Untold Stories – The Most Famous Neon Sign Artists Of Las Vegas

Our friend Lynn Zook holds a monthly panel discussion on topics related to Las Vegas History. The next event is this Thursday. I’ll let her describe it in her own words…. On Thursday, June 5th […]
June 3, 2008

Our Concrete Block Patterns Are Also Used In The Commercial And Public Buildings Of Las Vegas

Today’s Pattern #42 is from “The Ed Shed” which is the headquarters of The Clark County School District. Yes, the Ed Shed is really it’s nickname among the employees and teachers. You’ll find it on Flamingo Avenue between Eastern […]
June 3, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – Extreme Clutter

Last weeks WMLSPOTD were all pretty mild. We’re going to the other extreme this week. Again, from our friend in Utah. Sometimes, I guess, NO PICTURES AT ALL is a viable option.   The only […]
June 2, 2008

Showing Off My Neighbor – Custom Mid Century Modern Homes Are Sprinked All Around In Downtown Las Vegas

I took the picture to document the bumper crop of flowers that are starting to form on my organ pipe cactus. Of course I was worrying about lighting the cactus, documenting the most number of […]
June 2, 2008

A Keg Of Beer, And A Bunch Of Friends Is Not The Best Way To Get A New Roof Installed

I really like dimensional shingle roofs. They add texture and color, and last longer in the desert sun than regular composition shingles. But you do have to FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS! That’s why the kegger isn’t […]
June 2, 2008

The Decorative Concrete Sunscreens And Block Walls Of Vintage Vegas – Pattern #41

A pretty similar pattern, at first glance, to the one I showed you in #39 of the series. In fact I had only one sub folder that I’d labeled “square in a square”. I had both patterns […]
June 1, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – It’s As Good As It Gets

At least till they move out. Our “missed it by that much” series is over, so we’re going to the other extreme for a while. The next few days WMLSPOTD will all be from the […]
May 31, 2008

Some Screw-ups Can Easily Be Fixed And It’s Even Easier To Avoid Them In Your Classic Las Vegas Home

One of the primary goals of VeryVintageVegas is to educate. Not a lot of what they sell at Lowes/Depot is appropriate for the style, design and architecture of the 40’s 50’s and 60’s homes that we promote. […]
May 31, 2008

Mid Century Modern Sunscreens Found in Las Vegas – Pattern #40

I like this one a lot. It doesn’t have any hidden designs. It’s fairly common and can be found downtown, in Paradise Palms, Francisco Park and Glen Heather. I’m sure it in other neighborhoods as […]