paintedwing:

In the beginning of each season I would sit down with my
team and we would talk about all the characters, and whatever information I had
at the time we would discuss in terms of costume design. And then we would
start researching. I allotted a week’s time to research and to complete the
design book – in the beginning of each season I would create a design book for
each character. In a total of five weeks that I get to prep the season, a week
is a good amount of time. The preparation period goes really fast.

And then, throughout the season, my team and I, we are
always researching. Because new characters will come into play or I’ll be
thinking about something specific for one of the principal casts, and want to
be able to show something specifically, visually to the team or Matthew Weiner. –
Janie Bryant, Mad Men Costume Designer (x)

househunting:

My office is a very cool mid century boxy building with floor to ceiling windows on two entire sides and I feel like it’s rubbing off of me. That, combined with rewatching all of Mad Men, has inspired me to redo our spare room/office in a more ~cohesive~ style. I really don’t think the pink rotary phone matches but I honestly can’t resist a good pastel appliance. Enjoy some mid century office inspo and let me know if you would ever spend that much money on a file holder. Some of these are affiliate links, thank you all for supporting me!

Vornado VFan ||   Mechanical Flip Down Clock ||   Yellow typewriter ||   Pearson Desk Lamp || Swingling Vintage Stapler || Black Rotary Phone || Pink Rotary Phone || Decanter set || Leather Desk File Folder || Crosby Sofa