May 17, 2017
So You’re Moving to Long Beach!
I stalk LA.Curbed, too, and I can it seems like $1.2M doesn’t buy much of anything anymore. And then there’s…
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May 14, 2017Yesteryear Tips for Taking Advantage of Outdoor Living this Summer
The pastime of outdoor living seems to be a fast fading tradition. It used to be that people spent as much time outside as they could, soaking up the warmth of the sun and breathing in the fresh air. Our 1950s counterparts used the outdoors as an extra living room during the warmer parts of the year. The front yard, backyard, street and local parks were a key source of entertainment for kids and their parents.
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May 11, 2017A Case for the Unloved
This is my favorite Eichler home to come up for sale this year. And no, I’m not lying. It’s my…
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May 5, 2017Welcome Summer with a Mid-Century Modern Style BBQ
With summer almost here we’ve got barbecue on our minds. If you’re looking to host a bbq night with some panache, consider taking cues from the classically stylish 1950s. Whether it’s friends, neighbors, family or all of the above you’ll be sure to treat and impress them with your MCM-themed cook out!
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April 30, 2017Mid-Century Modern Indoor-Outdoor Furniture for California Living
Southern California affords us some wonderful weather and we sure enjoy taking advantage of it with barbecues, yard sales and other outdoor activities. We’ve discussed how MCM homes were designed with this indoor-outdoor lifestyle in mind, particularly with the purpose of bringing in nature. Similar to the architecture of the time, mid-century modern furniture designs can traverse the inside, into the outside. Fortunately with the ongoing MCM influence on interior design you’ll find many options in mid-century modern indoor-outdoor furniture.
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April 24, 2017How to Make Modern Furniture Do Double Duty In Any Space
The Mid-Century Modern revival in the interior design world is alive and well. Seemingly in contrast with the movement…
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April 20, 2017California Modern Home Spring Landscaping Ideas
Spring is a perfect time in California to get landscaping renovations done. The rainy season often allows for enough regular water to help plants establish themselves before the dry, hot summer weather. We’ve got a few tips beyond just which plants to plant! Take a look at our top spring landscaping ideas for your California Modern home.
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April 13, 2017Two Baths in Old Towne Orange
We won’t win any awards for the headline, but it’s true: the second bathroom is the number one most requested…
