One of the real joys of the Holiday Season is the opportunity to say thank you – THANK YOU
A Priceless Mid-Century Collection
Ken Hedrick is a Northcrest Native and Mid-Century expert! He has lived in the Northcrest neighborhood since 2003 with his partner Hector Pages. Ken is my professional stager and the #1 reason my listings look so good (Sshhh… don’t let this secret get out).
Recently I was drinking dirty martinis and drooling over his collection of unique art and Mid-Century Modern furniture. Each piece has a story. But the most prized collection would have to be the entire set of Eva Zeisel China he found back in 1984 before the MCM craze.
Me: Where did you find this immaculate Eva Zeisel set?
Ken: It was a normal day at the flea market I was digging through boxes when something white and shiny caught my eye in a box under the a vender’s table. I only had $20 on me and the guy selling the set wanted $75 for the whole thing. So I had to borrow it.
Me: Did you have any idea what you had just bought?
Ken: I didn’t have a clue. I bought the set because I loved the shapes and fluidity of the each piece. Plus they were in perfect shape not a scratch of chip on a single piece! There were no markings on them so for the longest time I had no idea what kind of treasures I had found. I took them to a couple antique dealers who made me some low-ball offers, but wouldn’t tell me what they were so I figured they must have some kind of value.
Me: When did you figure out what your treasures were?
Ken: We were touring the Museum of fine art in Montreal. There was a partial Eva Zeisel ceramics
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The original Northcrest Brochure reads: “planned from the ground-up for leisure living… homes of tomorrow… today.”
In 1962 you could have all the modern luxuries for an affordable $19,740. What a swell deal! Can you see the similarity between 3487 Summitridge Drive and house #4 ??
The original architectural sketch from the Northcrest pamphlet!
3487 Summitridge Dr. is for sale!!! Click on Pic to see details
The brochure continues: The best investment any family can make is a good home that truly meets their needs…Here are the “Hidden Values that mean more value… more enjoyment… more comfort.
See if you can spot the same fireplace in the brochure:
All the custom features in a Northcrest Home from the Fireplace to the "Hollywood" split Bathroom. What a Treat!
The "wall-to-wall" 100% nylon carpet has since been replaced with natural slate, but the fireplace still boasts the original gas logs!!
For more info regarding this house or the Northcrest Neighborhood don’t hesitate to call Vanessa Reilly 404-556-1733. There will be an open house Sunday, November 8th from 2-4. All are welcome.
The Mailbox Scandal!!
First impressions matter. I don’t care who you are or what you do, you will judge someone within the first 5 minutes of meeting them. It’s natural we all do it. It doesn’t make you a bad person but it’s the world we live in. I know you are saying to yourself