atomiclivinhome

Retro Modern Pillows For Your Mid-Century Atomic Home!

Clermont, Florida · 2414 Sales

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atomiclivinhome

Retro Modern Pillows For Your Mid-Century Atomic Home!

Clermont, Florida 2414 Sales On Etsy since 2010

5 out of 5 stars
(749)

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Robin

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Announcement   Update: May 26 2018:
I'm back making pillows - part time! That's not to say we won't be RV'ing around the country anymore, but, we bought a real house WITH an RV port attached, so, I will be able to sew pillow covers and eventually also make COASTERS, again, whenever we aren't traveling! I am delighted to be back behind the wheel (of my sewing machines) again! :)
Full-time on the road was fun, for the 20 months we did it, but, we both missed having a house to come home to, so, we've got the best of both worlds now!

LET ME KNOW WHAT I CAN MAKE FOR YOU!~

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Early Spring 2018:
I have listed several new pillow covers and they are all READY TO SHIP!!

Still on the road living in our motorcoach, and lovin' it! OXO ~
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I am selling my Fabulous, Ready-to-Ship Pillow Covers from the open road! Life in our big Motorcoach is a blast, although, I admit to missing sewing my pillow covers sometimes! :)
I've LOVED making you pillows and coasters these past 6 years!! Thank you for making my business a resounding success!! OXO ~:)

Perhaps I will take some fabrics on the road and make some pillow covers as the urge strikes...or if I run across some barkcloth that just has to become a pillow for someone's home! :)


To My Beloved Customers, Please, see my note to you here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/atomiclivinhome/about?ref=shopinfo_about_leftnav
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MARCH 2016:
I've decided it's time to buy that motor home and travel with my wonderful husband! I'm planning to be selling off most of my fabrics and cease taking new orders for Made-to-Order items.
If you have already placed an order, no worries! All orders will go out as scheduled! I ALWAYS KEEP THE CUSTOMER SATISFIED! :)

(I'll still be a shop owner on Etsy, likely here and at - AtomicLivinVintage.etsy.com - selling my fabrics and vintage treasures...along with the occasional pillow cover or coaster set...you can take the girl out of the shop, but, you can't take the need to create of out the girl!)
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Mid Century Modern Pillow Covers in Retro Vintage Barkcloth, Danish Modern and High-end fabrics by Eames, Panton, Girard, Hoffmann, Anderson and others make these beautiful throw pillow covers unique, collectible works of art ~

All Seams Professionally Serged for Long-Lasting enjoyment! ~

If you're interested, here is an interview I did with a fabulous retro blogger...complete with photos of my fabric stash! :)
(You'll need to copy and paste the web address into a browser)
http://www.rightbrainjane.com/2013/11/interview-with-robin-from-atomic-livin.html


Looking for barkcloth to make your own retro treasures? I may have just what you're looking for...Visit my fabric shop: atomiclivinvintage.etsy.com

~*~*~ All My Pillow Covers are Created in My pet-free, SMOKE-FREE home! ~*~*~

Shipping the least expensive way possible to save you money!

I SHIP INTERNATIONALLY ~

Announcement

Last updated on Jun 23, 2018

Update: May 26 2018:
I'm back making pillows - part time! That's not to say we won't be RV'ing around the country anymore, but, we bought a real house WITH an RV port attached, so, I will be able to sew pillow covers and eventually also make COASTERS, again, whenever we aren't traveling! I am delighted to be back behind the wheel (of my sewing machines) again! :)
Full-time on the road was fun, for the 20 months we did it, but, we both missed having a house to come home to, so, we've got the best of both worlds now!

LET ME KNOW WHAT I CAN MAKE FOR YOU!~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Early Spring 2018:
I have listed several new pillow covers and they are all READY TO SHIP!!

Still on the road living in our motorcoach, and lovin' it! OXO ~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I am selling my Fabulous, Ready-to-Ship Pillow Covers from the open road! Life in our big Motorcoach is a blast, although, I admit to missing sewing my pillow covers sometimes! :)
I've LOVED making you pillows and coasters these past 6 years!! Thank you for making my business a resounding success!! OXO ~:)

Perhaps I will take some fabrics on the road and make some pillow covers as the urge strikes...or if I run across some barkcloth that just has to become a pillow for someone's home! :)


To My Beloved Customers, Please, see my note to you here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/atomiclivinhome/about?ref=shopinfo_about_leftnav
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MARCH 2016:
I've decided it's time to buy that motor home and travel with my wonderful husband! I'm planning to be selling off most of my fabrics and cease taking new orders for Made-to-Order items.
If you have already placed an order, no worries! All orders will go out as scheduled! I ALWAYS KEEP THE CUSTOMER SATISFIED! :)

(I'll still be a shop owner on Etsy, likely here and at - AtomicLivinVintage.etsy.com - selling my fabrics and vintage treasures...along with the occasional pillow cover or coaster set...you can take the girl out of the shop, but, you can't take the need to create of out the girl!)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Mid Century Modern Pillow Covers in Retro Vintage Barkcloth, Danish Modern and High-end fabrics by Eames, Panton, Girard, Hoffmann, Anderson and others make these beautiful throw pillow covers unique, collectible works of art ~

All Seams Professionally Serged for Long-Lasting enjoyment! ~

If you're interested, here is an interview I did with a fabulous retro blogger...complete with photos of my fabric stash! :)
(You'll need to copy and paste the web address into a browser)
http://www.rightbrainjane.com/2013/11/interview-with-robin-from-atomic-livin.html


Looking for barkcloth to make your own retro treasures? I may have just what you're looking for...Visit my fabric shop: atomiclivinvintage.etsy.com

~*~*~ All My Pillow Covers are Created in My pet-free, SMOKE-FREE home! ~*~*~

Shipping the least expensive way possible to save you money!

I SHIP INTERNATIONALLY ~

Robin

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We thoroughly enjoyed lovely fall colors in Michigan this November in our new "home on wheels"!
The russet in the leaves is reminiscent of the gorgeous hue on this elegant pillow cover fabric by Maharam!

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  • Design 9297 Scarlet Josef Hoffmann Pillow Cover - Mid Century Modern - Maharam Fabric Cover - Many sizes available

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    • About

    • It's fun to be blogged about! http://www.pixelpaperpompom.com/2013/11/interview-with-robin-from-atomic-livin.html
    • My pillows on display at Mod Livin in Denver's Pop-Up Shop!
    • A shot of my workroom/office/hide out! :)
    • Denver Modernism Show with some of my goodies ~
    • Modernism Shows are fun places to sell my pillows and meet fellow MCM aficionados!

    Finding a creative outlet for my vast collection of fabulous fabrics!

    Day after Thanksgiving 2016~
    Hi guys! It's been about 6 weeks since my husband and I hit the road full-time in our new motor home! We ending up buying a much larger RV than I'd initially thought we would, and I'm thrilled we did. After all, it is our home now!
    (I won't mention the times of sheer terror for us newbies driving this monster down the expressway, though!...we're learning!)

    I MISS sewing for you, but, it's a blast being off the leash and on the loose, too! ;)

    I've listed some beautiful pillow covers and coasters for Christmas and Holiday giving today. Looking to perhaps doing some more of them sometime in the Spring...maybe!

    Send me a line, if you like, I see my messages here. :)

    We bought a 2016 Entegra Aspire 45' coach with 1 1/2 baths, washer/dryer and a dishwasher. I know, it's crazy, right?! :)
    Perhaps you'll see me somewhere on the road? Our coach is a bit unique with a pretty touch of blue along with the lovely browns, black and cream. If you see us, HONK and wave (if it's not us, you'll make someone else feel special)! ~ :)

    Happy Holidays and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
    Robin OXO~


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    UPDATE: Mar. 2016 ~
    After a lot of thought, discussion and prayer, I've decided that it's time to stop making pillows and coasters full time and go on a long adventure with Husband Dearest in a motor home. We're still young enough to enjoy many years of adventures yet!
    We may never land in one place again. Who knows?! :)

    My husband retired about 6 years ago after a 30 year career as an Army officer. Since then he's been a wonderful help to me in this business, being my mailman, shopper and advocate, among so many other job titles.
    So, although it's very difficult to stop doing something that I've loved so much, I'm retiring from full time "making". I've got so many incredible fabrics that have never seen the light of day as pillows that I may make some, as we go along downsizing and preparing for RV life, and list them as I get the fancy.

    I wish you all the very best and thank you for your wonderful support and friendship these past several years.

    Doing what I love, with fabrics I cherish, and making things that special people like you think enough of to put them into your homes and businesses, well, that's got to be among the most special, wonderful blessings in the world!!

    It's meant so much to me to get your heartfelt feedback and photos, telling me how much you love what I made for you. I can't express the extent of my gratitude to all of my beloved customers!

    Thank you, thank you...from the bottom of my heart!

    God bless you all~! :)
    Robin
    XOXO

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    My Story:

    I've been sewing since I was about 8, way back in the 1960's! I started making little outfits for myself with a needle and thread. When my mom got a Singer sewing machine that same year, I started learning to sew like a "big girl". All through junior and senior high, in the 70s, I took sewing and costume design classes. Sewing was such fun...although it didn't keep me off the streets! ;)

    Always feeling a need to create things I took many art courses in college and beyond.

    I used to do something special and unique with terra cotta pots, fabric, paint and polyurethane. (My pots shop here is SunstrokeStudio.com ) I sold my pots at craft fairs across the country for 10 years and had a wonderful time! I still enjoy making them from time to time, especially using retro themed fabrics.

    But, the lure of retro barkcloth, both vintage and reproduction, became a huge collection and then a business idea...

    I began making purses with my retro fabrics in 2008. I sold them on etsy and did a nice business. (AtomicLivin.com)
    Then, one day, I got an email from a brilliant someone who suggested I make pillows.What a great idea! Seven wonderful years later, things are moving along beautifully. You can now choose from more than 200 styles of covers in multiple sizes, as well as some pretty neat tile coasters with my fabulous fabrics on them!
    As I increase my fabric collection regularly, expect to see more patterns emerge.

    I'm enjoying sewing for all of my wonderful customers and appreciate the fact the people are happy to have what I make in their homes and businesses. What a feeling! :)

    I am a perfectionist, so you'll only get a product that I would be pleased to display and enjoy in my own home. No cutting corners here!

    Many thanks and blessings to you ~
    Robin

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    • Robin

      Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator, Seamstress

      Growing up in the late 1950s, 60s and 70s was magical! So many wonderful, yet, simple things from that time are gone away ...now, I keep them in my heart... Vintage fabrics from the era have a special place there!

    • Robin

      Owner, Just A Tad Older Now! ;)

    Shop policies

    Last updated on August 8, 2018
    Hi There!

    I love making beautiful things out of vintage and retro fabrics. It's a real kick to make a new pillow cover, see the end result and think, "it's really cool!"

    I'm a perfectionist and will make your purchases expertly since they are for the most important person on earth -- YOU!

    My aim is to make you feel delighted when you get your package from me!

    Let's have some retro joy together~ :)

    Robin

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    Returns and exchanges
    I gladly accept returns and exchanges
    Contact me within: 3 days of delivery
    Ship items back within: 14 days of delivery
    I don't accept cancellations
    But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
    The following items can't be returned or exchanged
    Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
    • Custom or personalized orders
    Returns and exchange details
    Returns are possible, but, may take longer than usual to get to me if we are on the road. I will take the extra time into account when you are making a return.
    When we are traveling part-time in our motor home we use a mail forwarding service and have them deliver our mail in bulk whenever we arrive somewhere that we'll be staying at long enough to receive mail. When I'm home, it's not an issue.

    I've rarely had returns in the past 8+ years of doing this, so, I'm certain you'll be delighted with your purchase! :)

    Please, read the entire listing before making your purchase. The information provided there is to help you make an informed decision ~

    If you are uncertain about anything, feel free to ask!
    I am friendly and always willing to be of assistance. :)

    Please, read my excellent feedback!
    Payment
    I PREFER PAYPAL, if possible! Thanks a million! OXO ~

    I do accept money orders (contact me), but, much prefer PayPal as it makes it so easy to print shipping labels to accurately ship your items to you!

    Did you know that you may pay with a CREDIT CARD on PayPal WITHOUT needing to have a PayPal account? It's safe, secure and easy! Just choose PayPal at checkout and following the simple instructions!
    Shipping
    Please Note: Excess shipping costs, over $1, for combined purchases will be refunded to your payment source after your shipping label is printed.

    I now use Etsy's Calculated Shipping app, but, for purchases not made at the same time, you will be charged shipping for each individual purchase. No worries. I refund the difference paid between actual shipping cost and what you paid, after I have your package ready to go.
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    Thank you so much for shopping with me! I know you won't be disappointed. Please, don't forget to let me know that you're happy and leave feedback...or I'll fix it!

    Ready to ship items will go out within 2-6 days of purchase, most items are made to order and they will take from 1-3 weeks, depending on where in the country we are. Husband Love and I are traveling just part-time in our motorhome now. If you need something by a certain date, please, contact me and I will do my best to accomodate you!

    When a package is shipped, you will receive a message letting you know it's on it's way and that will include a tracking number.

    Happy customers make me happy. :)

    Blessings,
    Robin

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    INTERNATIONAL BUYERS -- Please check with your country as to duty, fees, ect. I am, obviously, not responsible for them.
    Also, I am not responsible if your mail system loses your package. Please, if you feel the need, request insurance. I am happy to supply a quote and add that option to your shipping.
    Additional policies and FAQs
    I DO SHIP OVERSEAS!! If you don't see the shipping cost to your country, just ask and I'll be happy to find out!~


    INTERNATIONAL BUYERS -- Please check with your country as to duty, fees, ect. I am, obviously, not responsible for them.
    Also, I am not responsible if your mail system loses your package. Please, if you feel the need, request insurance. I am happy to supply a quote and add that option to your shipping.