Posts Tagged ‘Mid-Century’
A Study in Contrasts
A condo, part of a former warehouse, on Portland’s NW 13th avenue provides an excellent example of balance achieved through contrasts. Designer Jessica Helgerson started by painting the beams a dark grey and the walls a soft white then by adding soft grey upholstery, whisky toned woods and leathers, and heavy textiles, provided a perfect […]
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Tags: accessories, color schemes, Design, designer, Eclectic Living, Interior Design, Jessica Helgerson, Louisville KY, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Modern, Modern, using contrast in design, using wood and leather, Wood
Finding Vivian Maier
I did a post a little over a year ago about the ever intriguing Vivian Maier, the fiercely secretive nanny that was also a phenomenal street photographer, even her closest friends had no idea of her hobby. She would travel the streets of primarily New York where she captured the “real” people and situations of […]
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Tags: archived photographs, Art, art world, artist, arts, Finding Vivian Maier, Mid-Century, photography, street photographer
Travels and Treasures
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
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
Malibu Modern
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
Loft of Curiosities
Upon first glance this appears to be a nice modern apartment in New York’s TriBeCa neighborhood but then one notices the Chinese wax heads under glass and the feeling sinks in that normal was left on the street below. The oddities certainly do not end here, take for instance the giant ear on the dining […]
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Tags: accessories, Arne Svenson, Charles Burkhalter, decor, Design, designer, Eclectic Living, eclectic TriBeCa loft, Interior Design, Louisville KY, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Modern, odd accessories, taxidermy in the home
MCM:Save or Splurge
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
Modern Methodist
No, we are not discussing religion today but the conversion of 1868 Methodist church that now houses this sleek interior. Designer Gary Tarn skillfully adapted the space into a home that features a double height living room, 4-5 bedrooms, family room, home office, exercise pool, and a theater/music room all while preserving the church’s original […]
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Tags: Architecture, changing a church into a home, church conversion, decor, Design, designer, dining, Eclectic Living, Gary Tarn, Interior Design, Louisville KY, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Modern, Modern, Modern style in Methodist church, upcycling
A Spirited Everyday Nest
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
