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Look whats new at the Cain home!

I finally found my "holy grail" of space age mod electronics. I got a 1970's Panasonic Orbitel TR-005 television.

Many thanks to Tiera who read my blog. She found one of these oh so hard to find egg shaped beauties at a garage sale. She offered it to me for a really reasonable price. I had been looking for one for years at yard sales and thrift stores but never was lucky enough to find one. They are so expensive on ebay or other mod websites. Thank you, thank you Tiera. You are wonderful!

Our Orbitel is so proud to be displayed on our mod shelf. He is happy to join my collection of mod electronics including a JVC Videosphere tv, Weltron 2001 8 track player, Panasonic TNT plunger 8 track players, Panasonic Panapet ball radios, Panasonic Toot a Loop radio and a Sculptura donut phone.

more new stuff after the jump

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One of our amazing yard sale finds is our Saarinen style Tulip table and chairs. We found the set a few years ago for next to nothing. They had white vinyl seat cushions which were very stained and cracked. My husband kept bugging me to get them re-upholstered and I finally got around to it.

I had them redone in a red microsuede. The fabric is really soft, yet durable and stain resistant. The color is a perfect match for our Panton art and modern sofa.

If you live in Orlando and need something re-upolstered, go to Apple Core Antiques 2627 Curry Ford Rd. Orlando Fl 32806 407-894-2774. They have a ton of fabrics to choose from, great prices and service. Our cushions only cost $200 to re-upholster which is really good considering we paid $40 for our dining set. Wow!