Hammer & a Headband

Hammer & a Headband I’m Tara, a blogger sharing home and garden tips, tutorials and inspiration as I fix up my mid-cen

Are you getting excited for V-Day? Print out these mod kitty graphics to spread the love! πŸ’•πŸ˜»πŸ’•
01/22/2024

Are you getting excited for V-Day? Print out these mod kitty graphics to spread the love! πŸ’•πŸ˜»πŸ’•

Inspired by 1950s love songs, these retro Valentine’s Day printables feature lovable mod cats to use as cards, wall art and other decor.

I had a lot of fun on this latest article, checking out antique stores from Portland to Long Beach. If you love the idea...
01/04/2024

I had a lot of fun on this latest article, checking out antique stores from Portland to Long Beach. If you love the idea of antique shopping but you're not sure what to look for, here are some of my favorite ideas. 😍✨

Do you like the idea of antique shopping, but you’re not sure what to look for? Take inspiration from these favorite mid-century treasures.

Happy New Year! Someone's not going to make it to midnight. 😸😴 Time for a nap! πŸ’•
12/31/2023

Happy New Year! Someone's not going to make it to midnight. 😸😴 Time for a nap! πŸ’•

My newest old treasure! I found this vintage Santa for the tree last weekend. πŸ₯°πŸŽ„πŸŽ…βœ¨
12/20/2023

My newest old treasure! I found this vintage Santa for the tree last weekend. πŸ₯°πŸŽ„πŸŽ…βœ¨

Last-minute Christmas craft! Make some festive mod kitty art with hats and snowflakes straight out of the North Pole. πŸ˜»πŸŽ„...
12/19/2023

Last-minute Christmas craft! Make some festive mod kitty art with hats and snowflakes straight out of the North Pole. πŸ˜»πŸŽ„β„οΈ

Aluminum tree alert for anyone in the Portland area! We just saw these beautiful mid-century Christmas trees for sale at...
12/17/2023

Aluminum tree alert for anyone in the Portland area! We just saw these beautiful mid-century Christmas trees for sale at Stars and Splendid Antiques Mall in the Sellwood neighborhood. πŸ˜βœ¨πŸŽ„

My 1960s kitchen cabinets are a time capsule with tons of vintage charm…along with decades of grease and grime!! 😬 Here'...
12/13/2023

My 1960s kitchen cabinets are a time capsule with tons of vintage charm…along with decades of grease and grime!! 😬 Here's the trick I used to remove the years of cooking residue from my wood cabinets while protecting their original finish.

Zoom in on the before and after pics in this article to see the results! ✨✨✨

Here’s the safe and effective trick I used to clean my wood cabinets while protecting their original finish, revealing their natural shine.

12/11/2023

How perfect is this handmade Christmas card from my Aunt Jan?! πŸ₯°πŸ¦ŒπŸŽ„❀️

For anyone whose kitchen is still recovering from Thanksgiving, try my trick for cleaning wood cabinets! I removed a sca...
12/08/2023

For anyone whose kitchen is still recovering from Thanksgiving, try my trick for cleaning wood cabinets! I removed a scary amount of grease, grime, dust, cat hair and random food!! πŸ˜‚πŸ™ˆ

I'll share more details on the blog next week. πŸ’•πŸ₯°

My 1960s kitchen cabinets were covered in grease, grime, dust and caked-on food. I wanted to clean them up and restore their original shine without damaging ...

Catception 😻😻😻
12/07/2023

Catception 😻😻😻

For the quirkiest cat people on your gift list, try painting a portrait of their fur babies! 😻🎁
12/06/2023

For the quirkiest cat people on your gift list, try painting a portrait of their fur babies! 😻🎁

The easy way to make a mid-century modern serving tray: just add modern handles to a cutting board. Stock it with all th...
12/05/2023

The easy way to make a mid-century modern serving tray: just add modern handles to a cutting board. Stock it with all the fixings for cocoa to make an unforgettable gift! πŸŽ„πŸŽ

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About Hammer & a Headband

Hammer & a Headband is a home and garden blog with a mid-century modern twist (and lots of cats).

I’m Tara Besore, an interior design enthusiast restoring my 1960s house and sharing tips and tutorials in the process.

My goal is to help you create a beautiful home that reflects your style and gives you peace and joy. Yes, your home can totally do that, especially if you add whimsical cat decor.

Stop by https://www.hammerandaheadband.com/ to find modern home and garden ideas.