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The Winter Issue
During Winter, there is truly no place like home. We all put so much hard work and TLC into our homes—restoring or perfecting their modernist character and history- and now is the time to bask in the fruits of our labor. Winter, especially, is also the time to invite our loved ones to bear witness to it and to truly celebrate the meaning of home. This issue is filled with homes that represent that pride. Pride from pouring your heart and soul into the work of preserving and maintaining our Mid Century Modern gems.
DESIGN
Tour a Memphis, Tennessee Mid Century Legacy
This unusual cantilevered mid century home in Memphis, Tennessee once sat on the edge of a lake, with a vacation home feel that it still retains today. Memphis, Tennessee, doesn’t often spring…
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How to Insulate a Mid Century Home
If you live in a mid century home, it may be a pressing question: How do you insulate a mid century home? Whether you’re bundling up or still sweltering, as a mid century homeowner, you’re…
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Great Lines on this 1957 Kansas Home
This hidden gem of a 1957 Kansas home received a thoughtful transformation, taking it from teardown to terrific. It takes a keen eye to see past years of neglect to visualize a home’s…
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COOL STUFF
Celebrate Pride Month With Trina Turk
From October 29 to November 9, Trina Turk is unveiling a vibrant, Pride-themed window display at their boutique located at 891 N Palm Canyon Drive, featuring the unique and eclectic Tres…
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How to Transform Your Space with a Retro Refrigerator
When crafting your own version of the Mid Century Modern vibe in your home, it is easy to settle for appliances that do the job but don’t necessarily excite you or deliver that wow factor you…
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5 Places to Buy Vintage Malm Fireplaces
Temperatures are plummeting, and you’ve finally decided to splurge on one of those colorful vintage Malm fireplaces for your living room. But aren’t they hard to find? They can be,…
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COLLECTING
Mid Mod Beds For Every Budget
Giving your bedroom a Mid Century Modern makeover shouldn’t cost the same as a small car. Rather, spend your money on something that will make the most impact—like a mid century bed…
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Retro Finds for Poolside Season
Greet summer in mid mod style with these retro finds for poolside season. Whether your backyard has a pool or not—or even if you don’t have a backyard—these retro and retro inspired…
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MCM Summer Bedding: Colorful Comforters and Throws
From colored to neutral, we have 8 MCM summer bedding options to brighten your bedroom.
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PROJECT HOUSE
Scandinavian Modern Inspiration
For Project House Austin designer Christine Turnkett of Breathe Design Studio, her relationship with Scandinavian Modern started with Ikea and grew to become a major source of inspiration for…
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Project House Austin Shopping Guide: Kitchen
Project House Austin is complete, but the inspiration you take from it is not. When you get the chance to build a custom MCM-inspired home from the ground up, what choices do you make for the…
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Project House Austin Shopping Guide: Kid’s Bedroom
Project House Austin may be complete, but the inspiration you take from it is not. Shop the look of this tasteful, fun and gender-neutral kid’s bedroom! Project House Austin Kid’s…
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MODERNIST INDEX
The Barcelona Chair and Stool: Elegance and Refinement
One of the most recognizable furnishing sets designed during the mid century period is the Barcelona Chair and Stool (the latter of which is sometimes referred to as the “Barcelona…
Juan O’Gorman: Through Functionalism and Beyond
Mexican architect and mural artist Juan O’Gorman’s works comprised a range of unexpected…
How to Recognize Bauhaus Architecture
Any fan of Mid Century Modern architecture and design is familiar with the German art school…
I. M. Pei: Mirroring Life Through Functional Design
Ask for a list of famous modernist architects, and I. M. Pei will no doubt be near the top.…
Designers + Craftsmen
Put Down That Paint Brush! And Other Tips from An MCM Furniture Restoration Expert
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Orla Kiely’s Contemporary MCM-Inspired Designs
Whether you are aware of it or not, you probably have spotted the bold retro designs of Orla Kiely at some point. Maybe you have seen Orla Kiely wallpaper, kitchen products, or handbags. (For…
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Modern(ist) Women: Florence Knoll
Using her architecturally-minded design aesthetics, Florence Knoll transformed the corporate design atmosphere into a realm of beautiful innovation.
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