Mad Women

If you loved Mad Men, you will really appreciate this book.

I just finished it; it's a pretty quick read. A fellow graphic designer recommended it. The author is Jane Maas, and she is basically a real-life Peggy Olson. She worked her way up the food chain on Madison Avenue in the 60s and 70s. In it, she gives her account of the way things were and answers questions about the accuracy of the show. I thought it was really inspiring, and it was fun to get immersed in the Mad Men culture again.

In honor of the book, I thought I would share some of my favorite ads I have from old LIFE magazines. The hand drawn illustrations blow me away every time, and I can always appreciate a good pun. On top of that, I think these ads in particular have great layouts. Without further ado, enjoy!

"Mad Men" Inspired Bedroom

Okay, let's face it. 72.5% of the reason I watched Mad Men was for the style. From the interior designs to the costumes, there was such attention to detail! One of my absolute favorites though was Joan's apartment. That coral/aqua combo is just amazing.

So I painted the walls coral (Benjamin Moore 2169-40 "peach cobbler") and I bought some fabric from Hobby Lobby for the curtains (a white muslin and "spearmint" cotton). I love it with the Broyhill Brasilia bedroom set we have and it just makes the room feel so happy when the sun pours in through that south window.

Of course, the walls and one of the corners feel a little naked, and I'm still short one nightstand, so we're not done yet! But boy does that color make a world of a difference!

Inspiration: Joan's "Mad Men" Apartment