Mid Century Malibu

Would you believe that the original sale price for this mid century tract home built by Joseph Eichler was $32,500...of course in the early '60's. 

The tract, built in 1962 near Pacific Coast Highway, is made up of traditional and modern homes, many restored to their original design. To some, these mid century houses may look like knockoffs of the famed tract homes built by Joseph Eichler, but Malibu West was built by Nisan Matlin and Eugene Dvoretzky, award-winning architects (now retired) who built Malibu West before Eichler had established his signature houses in Granada Hills.

Read the whole story here:  http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2010/03/malibu-west-offered-affordable-slices-of-paradise.html

Source: LATimesBlogs.LATimes.com
Photo Credit: Al Seib ~ Los Angeles Times

FoMA To Host Modern House Tour

"The Boyer House was selected for FoMA’s spring house tour because of its pure original design and deft incorporation of later additions. The house was built toward the latter part of the era referred to as “mid-century modern” but encompasses all the elements of classic modern design."

Sunday June 1, from 3-5pm Friends of Modern Architecture/Lincoln, MA (FoMA) will host a spring house tour of the Boyer House.

Source: Wicked Local ByBarbara Rhines/Special to the Journal

Mod Cat

Great color on the kitty cat. Eames chair makes a nice mid century modern accessory! Sweet mix of modern art styles.

Palm Springs

Tiny bubbles now arriving in Rancho Mirage (next door to Palm Springs). Great image! We even get a glimpse of mid century modern in the distance!

Mid Century Modern Furniture

I found this great little site that showcases mid century modern and Danish modern furniture, books, smalls and some amazing Blenko glass. This is a real treat for all you glass lovers! Check it out here...

Finn Juhl Exhibition is now open!

The former home of Finn Juhl is finally open to the public!

"Finn Juhl was one of the most important figures in the beginning of the 'Danish Modern' Movement." In 2006 his home was a gift to the Ordrupgaard Museum. Finn Juhl's house is now a part of the museum. Now we get to see exactly how this icon lived amongst his own creativity. If you are unable to visit the exhibition in person, check out the museum online.
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Egg Chair Mini

Arne Jacobsen red miniature Egg Chair from Hive Modern. Now this is cool! Lots of different designers to choose from. Boy would I like to see that in my Easter basket!

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Wallpaper Wow

I'm loving these new in your face wallpapers from Trove. They offer custom and specific color matching. A girl could go crazy!

Kitchen Remodel

Beautiful job on the remodel. I love the silestone countertop.
What's for dinner? I'll bring the wine!

Happy Sunday, relax and enjoy!

How can I create a faux brick wall in my home?

You could hire someone or if you've got some carpentry skills, (just had an aromatherapy moment, yikes!) maybe not. But until recently I had never even heard of faux brick. I have seen it and must admit it does look like the real deal. The fact that it's light weight and there are different designs to choose from makes it a plus. Kudos to the designer, faux is fabulous.
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'Our treehouse in the hills'

Here is what I found in today's LA Times Home and Garden. Perched high above Hollywood with spectacular views sits a small (looks bigger, huh?) one bedroom house with all the trimmings of mid century modern. The house was designed by Edward Fickett in 1954 originally as a weekend retreat for only $9,000. What a nice getaway! Read Chris Iovenko's inviting article.

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What Defines Mid Century Modern?

Mid century modern is a state of mind.
It was an era of mid-century modern designers, artists and architects who used their imagination to revolutionize design that we to this day admire and respect. Check out AreaModern for design ideas and inspiration.

A reputation for building design

If I could ask one question...what is the inspiration behind the genius?
Architect Paul Rudolph designed the Arthur Milam Residence in 1962. This is one of many mid-century modern architectural designs being celebrated this weekend at a conference in Jacksonville, Fl.
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Greta Grossman

"There is no sense in discarding the old merely because it is not new. So many old things mix in very well. So many good things are timeless". Greta Grossman

Set of six dining chairs currently available on ebay.