Hello, My name is Natalie and I’m a Mid Century decor junky. I can spend an hour plus lurking at Etsy, or Ebay for the “right item”, waiting for “the one”. But because these items (Originals, in a good condition) can get really pricey, especially when calculated with shipping costs - It could end up without actually buying anything. Well, It happens A LOT.

One Item that really makes my heart miss a bit (like mid-century planters - another love!), is the Starburst clock, (aka Sunburst clock). Due to a variety of designers and styles, this clock can come in so many different shapes, materials and colors, you can easily get lost and confused. But as an amateur collector, I can follow my heart without getting too much knowledgeable in the field. That can help me even find a good bargain for something other people could consider not worthy enough.

A few days ago I placed a bid on one of these charmers and for my total surprise, It was accepted. So, until I will get my first Sunburst / Starburst mid century wall clock ever - meet my favorites:

Designers and manufacturers:
1.United Clock Company 2.George Nelson 3.Snider 4.Seth Thomas 5+6.Welby Clock Co.

The only thing I don’t like about these clocks is the cord thing. because it’s weird to use a clock that works on electricity.

And finally, guess who's coming home? Well, I kinda accidently bought my first starburst clock. How? I placed a bid on ebay, believing someone else will run me over with a higher bid – but there was no one bidding on this clock, except me - so I won! Meet my new, probably 50 year old clock, with atomic elements, Starburst clock - United, Model 79:

Photo Source: Etsy

The technique of wall stamping is something I remember from a childhood friend’s room, back in the early nineties. Even then it was very old and as a 13-year-old teen, she stuck with this childish pattern of orange over pale yellow. Absolutely horrifying.

I don’t know what technique used in the past for applying such patterns on walls, but I assume the reason for using it was quite the same as today - avoiding the high commitment to wallpapers. The cheap costs are also a good reason for using rubber rollers, and if used properly (and tastefully!) can be a lovely alternative. After wandering in the web, watching cool photos like here below, and drooling over my keyboard, I decided to buy my first starter kit...