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Are you a MCM Junkie?

May 29th, 2010
by vanessa

I don’t know what it is, but around this time of year I start getting the itch – the furniture bug itch that is. Call me obsessive, call me compulsive but when it comes to Mid-Century Modern Furniture (and MCM Homes) I go a little nuts. MCM stuff is like crack, it started off as an interest and then all of a sudden I had a full blown habit of buyer Knoll tables and Eames Lounges deep down


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5 SECRETS for installing the Perfect Back Splash

May 27th, 2010
by vanessa

Ok so in my opinion there is nothing sweeter than a super-cool back splash to top off a mid-Century Modern kitchen making it unique, lovely and awe-inspiring! Every modern (or traditional) renovation I design and follow through with has a back splash that makes the buyer’s heart pitter-pat, which leads to a FULL PRICE OFFER : )

The trick to installing the right back splash is knowing what your working with and complimenting the rest of the kitchen without being a “forgone conclusion” or an obnoxious, gaudy wannabe decorator. Some times it’s nice to add a little unexpected modern style in contrast with a tradition cabinetry (if that’s what your working with) or if your kitchen is monochrome add some color!

5 Secrets for


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ATOMIC RANCH!!

April 2nd, 2010
by vanessa

Straight from the Pages of ATOMIC RANCH, make this Mid-Century Modern is the backdrop for your “Mad Men” story. Symmetry breaths life into function, filling each room with warm, golden, natural light. There’s a secret garden around every corner and the sprawling floor plan is a sanctuary for everyday life.

Offered at $269,800

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The Journey of Mid-Century Modern Home. Radical Before and After Pics.

March 23rd, 2010
by vanessa

Since the before and after pics of 3535 Summitridge Drive were such a smashing success with my MCM friends I decided to put together a compilation of 3398 Lori Lane. This home has already been sold (sorry). But, you will be happy to know the owners are the coolest Modernists I know. They have taken this house to a whole new level with their DWR furniture and their one-of-a-kind


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Atomic Barkcloth for any MCM Junkie!

January 16th, 2010
by vanessa

Looking for that extra pizzaz to go along with your geometric green and orange wallpaper you just put up in the bathroom?