Retro Collective

26Feb13

Tim and Neryl, owners of this home in Melbourne, met on the dance floor of a night club and are still rockin’ it today. The two artists share the home with their baby Ivy, Marvin the cat, and a huge collection of vintage signs, accessories, toys, and furniture. Although it’s hard to choose, my personal […]

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Tags: accessories, Art, color, decor, Eclectic Living, Interior Design, Louisville KY, Mid-Century Modern, Retro, Retro Collective, vintage, vintage decor, vintage signs

English Cottage Eclectic

21Feb13

Interior Designer Sasha Emerson found herself rambling around a now quiet 4500 square foot home after sending two kids off to college and having one teenager at home that was soon to follow them. So she decided to downsize by moving into this English style cottage located in L.A.’s Hancock Park neighborhood. Emerson wasted no […]

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Tags: color, decorating with junk store finds, Dunbar sofa, eclectic English cottage, Eclectic Living, Interior Design, Louisville KY, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Modern, Paul Smith fabric, Sasha Emerson, Thonet chairs, vintage

In Celebration of the Groove Guru

20Feb13

“If your heirs won’t fight over it, we won’t make it.” That is how committed Jonathan Adler is to creating a great product. In a fairly short amount of time Adler has grown a rather large empire after launching his first ceramic collection in 1994 at Barneys New York. He now has 20 stores worldwide, a […]

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Tags: 60's iconic style, 60's style, accessories, Design, designer, fun and colorful interiors, Interior Design, Jonathan Adler, Liberace, Malibu Barbie Dream House designer, maximalism, Mid-Century Modern, Modern, Simon Doonan, using color in home

Travels and Treasures

06Feb13

Jesse and Hanni purchased a dilapidated old building in Monterey, CA which housed two apartments over a former dive bar and turned it into this welcoming and personality filled home with their boutique Lilify taking over the ground floor. The renovation took 2 years and the only survivors of the original building are those fabulous oak […]

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Tags: decor, Design, designer, designing your home with souvenirs, Eclectic Living, Interior Design, Lilify, Louisville KY, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Modern, Monterey, Peace Corps, renovating old buildings, Retro, vintage, Wood, world travels

Robert Townsend

01Feb13

I was blown away when I saw these incredible paintings by Robert Townsend. Yes, all are paintings using either watercolor or oil. They depict nostalgic situations and minutiae of mid-century life of American, with a nod to California in particular since Townsend is a native of the state. See and learn more here.       pb […]

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Tags: Art, artist, artists, arts, color, Eclectic Living, Louisville KY, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Modern, nostalgic paintings, photorealism, photorealistic painting, pop culture, Retro, Robert Townsend, vintage

Seeing The Light

27Dec12

Through the use of both dramatic artificial lighting and skylights installed in the floor, this 1st floor apartment with basement is anything but dark and dreary. Thanks to a collaboration including award winning Porras & La Casta Architects this lovely Madrid apartment truly marries history with modern day while maintaining an air of whimsy.  The common […]

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Tags: Architecture, color, cozy bedroom spaces, decor, Design, dining, Eclectic Living, Furniture, history meets modern, Interior Design, Louisville KY, Madrid style, Mid-Century Modern, Porras & La Casta Architects, Retro, using color in home

Malibu Modern

12Dec12

The late Craig Ellwood, his story is quite interesting on it’s own, built this home located in Malibu that offers breathtaking views both inside and out. Ellwood was known for this genre of the classic mid-century modern home. The interior design in this case accentuates the home’s varying materials used and the striking architecture in a […]

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Tags: Architecture, Craig Ellwood, decor, Design, Eclectic Living, Interior Design, Louisville KY, Malibu Modern, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Modern

Australian Flow

07Nov12

Located on the Australian coastline, this home for a family of five perfectly showcases the execution of flow. The basic elements of warm wood, polished concrete, and various metals were accented with yellow, black, and pink fabrics, art, and furnishings throughout for a cohesive look. The children’s rooms are especially delightful. What kid wouldn’t want […]

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Tags: accessories, Australian design, chalkboard paint wall, color, decor, Design, Eclectic Living, Louisville KY, Mid-Century Modern, Modern, using color in home, using concrete wood and metals, Wood, Yellow

MCM:Save or Splurge

25Oct12

While all of us would love to buy the originals of these iconic mid-century chairs, it is not always feasible, not to mention affordable. Sure you can order a new George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa but be prepared to pay a jaw dropping $3299.00.  A Saarinen Womb chair? $4300.00. If you can easily afford to pay […]

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Tags: accessories, designer, Eclectic Living, Furniture, furniture design, Louisville KY, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Modern, Modern, Save or Splurge, using color in home

A Spirited Everyday Nest

13Oct12

Upon beginning their search for a new home Anne and Tony Greenberg found they were looking for the nearly impossible, a contemporary home in a sea of colonials. Their hunt landed them where the first began, the first house their realtor suggested for them, a rare 1960′s designed home. After much renovation the result is […]

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Tags: accessories, Architecture, Art, art display, building a nest, decor, Design, Eclectic Living, everyday nest, Furniture, Interior Design, Louisville KY, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Modern, Modern, spirited everyday nest, vintage