Busker Festival
Busker Festival
The best street performers in the country play San Diego’s Seaport Village. Here’s a preview of the free event.
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Further Mid-Century Modern Updates:
PriceChopper: Rustic Mid-Century Modern with Ray Kappe Addition in Pacific Palisades
Click here to view the full photogallery. This woodsy property near the Rustic Canyon Recreation Center has been on and off the market since 2007. Built in 1958 with a later addition by Ray Kappe, the 4,900-square-foot home features four…
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Coast to Coast Killing Spree?
Joseph Naso arrested in Marin. Police linked him to the murders of four Northern California women. Now New York police are investigating whether he is linked to the notorious alphabet killings.
Read more on NBC Bay Area
What’s the Mid-Century Modern buzz on Twitter?
I want every C. Jeré wall sculpture that ever existed. http://t.co/5lhFjQH – by eliz (Elizabeth Weinberg)
RT @Inkrae: RT @designsage: Very deco! #Vintage White Mid Century Modern Salt n Pepper by DomusModern http://t.co/prZi6qn via @Etsy #kitchen #decor… – by DesignSage (Domus Modern)
Eichler Houses of California: Guide to buying selling and owning a mid century modern Joseph Eichler hom… http://tinyurl.com/3jdy4hp – by directoryrss (directoryrss)
Eichler Houses of California: Guide to buying selling and owning a mid century modern Joseph Eichler home… http://tinyurl.com/3e88ukv – by directoryrss (directoryrss)
Eichler Houses of California: Guide to buying selling and owning a mid century modern Joseph… http://goo.gl/fb/CozB0 – by directoryrss (directoryrss)
Mid-Century Modern News: Getting its groove back
Getting its groove back
Homes tucked into landscapes framed by pines and streams, yet close enough to bike to work are one of the delights of our community.
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Mid-Century Modern in Ethiopia
Image by A. Davey
The Mid-Century Modern interior of the hotel where we had lunch in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, stands out among the many amazing sights in that country.
I was especially smitten by the room dividers and the artwork incorporated into them.
The hotel dates to 1964.
This is the only example of secular mid-century design I came across on my visit to Ethiopia.
More Mid-Century Modern News:
Eric Pfeiffer’s mid-century home in Montclair
Industrial designer Eric Pfeiffer begins the tale of his renowned mid-century Oakland hills home by rewinding back to 1999, when he and his wife, Melissa, discovered it on the market. “The listing only showed a slip of…
Read more on San Francisco Chronicle
The latest Mid-Century Modern talk on Twitter:
Vtg Mid Century Modern Metal Mesh Table Lamp Eames Era: Current Price: $ 19.99
vtg MID CE… http://bit.ly/fhV38J – by vintagelamps (vintage table lamps)
Mid-century modern, Louis XV, Retro…what does all this mean? Today's post is on vintage furniture shopping. http://ow.ly/4CdFz – by GrayLiving (Danielle A. Gray)
via @inhabitat Retro Modern Gives Mid-Century Furniture a Recycled Makeover http://bit.ly/fdwAGD – by Maisoncosmos (Guillaume Cosmos)
Good @timescolonist article on mid-century modern in #yyj featuring the home of our friends Jim and Ana! http://bit.ly/hy6rGy #mcm – by GabrielRossShop (Gabriel Ross)
A mid-century modern birthday celebration. http://ow.ly/i/axdw That's me on this day in history, at age 1. – by jimcarper (Jim Carper)
Mood lighting
Duravit’s new line of medicine cabinets are a minimalist’s nirvana. Not only does the E-mood collection offer a spacious answer to an organizational master, but it can also calm all your Obsessive Compulsive Needs with the emission of soothing light. As an added convenience, a night light automatically switches on when it gets dark. Sublime.
Read the full story at Blink Decor’s Renovator’s Roundtable
Polyhedron Habitable by Architect Manuel Villa
Colombian architect Manuel Villa designed the “Polyhedron Habitable” as a relaxing space in the back yard of a suburban family house in Bogota, Colombia.
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Description from the architect:
The project, meant for a family house back yard in the suburbs, aimed at designing a small park or opened area where the young parents and their newborn child would enjoy a independent space from day to day house activities, a space for reading, playing, etc. Having in mind this objective, and considering the usages of the space in the long term, it was proposed the project incorporated a small building …
Read the full story at CONTEMPORIST
Sunshine and Showers Mobile :: Teal & Gold
Oh, here I go with my mobile obsession! I can totally picture this one in a nursery or as part of a more playfully decorated home. Also, did I mention it’s made from walnut? That’s worth about 50 bonus points right there!
Handmade from American Black Walnut by husband and wife duo Teal & Gold.
Sunshine and Showers mobile by Teal & Gold: $ 45
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I’d Like to See More of This
Respect At Last! Modern Homes on the National Registry – New Canaan, CT Patch
Anyone who appreciates mid-century modern architecture knows that a treasure trove of these homes have quietly existed in New Canaan for more than the past fifty years.
The Glass House announced that 18 modern residences in New Canaan have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. This designation signifies that the homes have been successfully recognized as historically relevant and have joined the official list of places worthy of preservation.
New Caanan isn’t the only locale where there are stunning, iconic examples of MCM …
Read the full story at Mid-Century Modern Interiors
For all the chicken lovers
I have quite a few friends who are really into backyard chickens. Having grown up in rural Utah, I’m kind of over it, plus I don’t think chickens are allowed in my loft. That being said I am still always keeping my eyes open for good coop designs. The two that caught my eye this week are the Breed Retreat by Frederik Roije, and the Noog. More photo’s after the jump.
Breed Retreat by Frederik Roije via
Noog
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45 Faber Park by Ong & Ong Architects
Ong & Ong Architects have designed the 45 Faber Park house in Singapore.
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45 Faber Park by Ong & Ong Architects
The clients for this Project are a couple with three young children, – a set of twins and a younger child, all under 10. Their main aim was to maximise outdoor space whilst not compromising living areas. It was therefore essential that there would be sufficient space for the children to play outdoors as well as indoors. The priority of creating an open living space with a direct relationship to a large outdoor space became a driving force …
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Cardboard Cabin :: Modern Cat Furniture
This one goes out to all the cat lovers! An innovative and inexpensive new pet furniture option, this corrugated cardboard cat cabin (phew, alliterations make me tired), is inspired by Canadian-style hunting chalets. What’s more, you can paint it and customize it to your heart’s content! So, bust out that puff paint and glitter. You know you want to.
Cardboard Cat Cabin available from GSelect: $ 24
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The Mooramie House by Tobias Partners
Tobias Partners have sent us some photos of the Mooramie House in Sydney, Australia.
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Description from the architects:
The mass, proportion and simple architectural expression of the new 2-storey rear addition is sympathetic and respectful to the existing Federation-style cottage. Alterations to the rear are not readily visible from the street, which has helped reduce impact to the heritage significance of the existing dwelling. The relatively simple form of the rear addition, situated below the ridgeline of the existing building, allows for the original house to remain the dominant feature of the site. The new/ old exterior connection is …
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