This fearsome trio are the latest artist-designed tiki mugs offered by the California-based manufacturer, Tiki Farm. These striking mugs represent the formidable Ipu Warriors—sounds scary, doesn’t it? They believe themselves to be extremely intimidating, so don’t giggle when I explain that “Ipu” is a type of Hawaiian gourd. Yup, traditionally, Ipu gourds were used by

We might have OD’d on burgers and fries. It’s true that we’re big fans of diner food here at Retro Planet, but that’s not the only reason we decorated these doors with our cool burgers, fries and hot dogs wall decals.  Mainly we just wanted to see if we could do it and how it would

The official start of summer is right around the corner, but plenty of us have already been firing up the grill and taking to the back porch or patio in the afternoon. Soon, though, we’ll be inviting over friends and family for a day of outdoor fun and food. And this retro style patio tableware,

Who can resist a tasty sundae, or a thick, malted milkshake? I’m all about the chocolate soda and the banana split. No matter your favorite flavors of these frozen treats, the ice cream parlor was once the place to go after games, dates and dinner. Most of these parlors from yesteryear are long gone, but

One of our latest product lines will help you transform walls, appliances, even your laptop or tablet, instantly. These atomic and boomerang design decal sheets are available in two different sizes. Just peel and stick each decal to any smooth, flat surface. Made in the USA of premium opaque polyester fabric, these high-quality decals have

Who remembers making flowers out of coffee filters in art class? I had forgotten all about this until I ran across Dinah’s DIY Inspired site. Of course, she takes this simple craft project up a notch by integrating old book pages as leaves and arranging them in a beautiful vase. The great thing about this

Looking for an inexpensive and not-so-permanent way to spruce up the kitchen? We found these retro-themed contact sheets that fit the bill. Contact paper is a thick paper with an adhesive that will stick to almost any surface. Since its coated, it’s quite durable and wipes clean easily. I actually used Contact Paper on a

I don’t much care how popular digital picture frames are. And, I’ve never been a big fan of screen savers or wallpaper, no matter how big a monitor occupies one’s desk. I’ve always been a poster guy. Even now, without being able to see? I still am. Couple of years ago, when I was redoing

You just know someone with a disposable income is going to grab this beauty. Designed by A. Quincy Jones, this 1950s Los Angeles home is on the market again. This time around, it’s had a complete makeover. There is plenty to love about this renovated house, which originally sold a few years ago for $1.25

Now that the holidays are behind us, it’s time to take care of that crafty business from that wrapping paper or card you so adore. I typically save the nicest Christmas cards to either remake cards or to make gift tags. I also send off plenty to the St. Jude’s Ranch Recycled Card Program (kids