The Geometry of the Midcentury Modern Garden — Part I
Contributing writer Ted Cleary, ASLA, of Studio Cleary Landscape Architecture, is back to shed light on the structure behind MCM landscape design that accounts for its unique look: I’m often asked by MCM enthusiasts which plants are most appropriate for the landscaping around their home. To be sure, certain species bring to mind that midcentury modern look: strongly “architectural” plants […]
The Historic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba MO
If you find yourself in the middle of Missouri – you’re going to want to make sure that Cuba Missouri is a stop on your trip! With it’s retro murals and almost Disneylike feel, Cuba is Americana at it’s finest. And it’s here that you find one of the best kept motels along Route 66. […]
Fabulous acrylic Modern Christmas Trees
Matt Bliss, has been selling acrylic Modern Christmas Trees based on his grandfather Bud’s mid-1960s design since 2011. The trees feature a sleek design and fabulous reflective decorative elements. They are a great holiday decorative element for people who live in modern homes or sleek apartments or who simply want something different and with a […]
The Historic Boots Motel, Carthage, MO
If you’ve been a regular reader, you probably remember our articles in 2011 about saving The Boots Motel in Carthage Missouri. Save the Boots Motel In 2011 the bank put the property on the market, and it was snapped up by the current owners, sisters, Debye Harvey and Priscilla Bledsaw. Fans of old Route 66, […]
A Modernist Patio for a Traditional Home
Ted Cleary, ASLA, of Studio Cleary Landscape Architecture continues his contributions on midcentury modern garden design, here with the first of his “Case Study Gardens”. MCM enthusiasts will be familiar with Arts & Architecture magazine’s legendary design feature known as the “Case Study House Program”. From its inception near the war’s end in 1945, through 1966, […]
Long Lost John Lautner Home
With this post, we welcome Marni Epstein, who’s going to be a fabulous addition to our team. Check out her biography and website! Editor Modern Architect John Lautner, who studied under the tutelage of Frank Lloyd Wright, is primarily known for his residential design. As a mid-century architect, his homes had a distinctly warmer quality […]
Futuro Houses
After having this picture (below) go viral on our Facebook page, we decided to conduct further investigation into their history. There are several sites dedicated to tracking the whereabouts of current houses as well as the history of them. Here’s what we found in brief: The Futuro, or Futuro House, is a round, prefabricated house designed […]
Guest Post: Home Office Essential – The Eames Office Chair
A home office isn’t an essential space for all homeowners but, for those who get to experience the privilege of working from home, it is nothing short of essential. It just isn’t possible to work effectively at home unless you have a space dedicated to it. Working from home is becoming increasingly prevalent in the […]
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, a hotbed of fabby modern homes you can tour!
Fabulous homes with sleek gorgeous interiors – are these homes in Palm Springs California? Or closer to home in the historic “Arapahoe Acres” historic district? Nope, these homes are in rural suburban Denver in Wheat Ridge Colorado and are available to tour this Saturday September 24 from 1pm to 5pm. If you’re in the Colorado […]
One man's trash….I found a home for my retro Animal Crackers box!
And honestly this became a treasure – I’m SO happy! Jason on Flickr, found my picture of this box that I posted for Pam’s 1st Annual Useless but Wonderful contest. It turns out that this is Jason’s “thing” – Go visit his Flickr page to check out the fabulous collection he has! It’s great if […]