The Perfect View

This week I'm dreaming about a Mid-century home that is like a tree house for grown-ups and a tribute to the work of A. Quincy Jones.
It looks like it is made mostly of glass, but set in the beautiful environment of Santa Monica; who can question it?

I ADORE these beautiful shiny floors. I realize they have to be waxed, but it would be worth it.

Lost In Time

Wow, I'm back! I've been gone for 9 days, visiting my family. We finally got home last night and I feel all out of sorts. Mark actually forgot which cabinet we keep our dishes in. I apologize for no posting, but I had spartan internet access, at best. In a funny way, I enjoyed being away from computers. I was able to forget about a lot of my concerns. Unfortunately, today I'm trying to catch up with the rest of the world. I found this house via Accidental Mysteries, and it reminded me of how I feel....lost in time.

This home was recently sold in St. Louis. The entire structure is a time capsule, all the way down to the matching pink bedside lamps. Go to the article here, to see how strategically placed carpet squares and a basement allowed this house to stay in such pristine condition. Its hilarious!

SoCal Modern

I could scroll through your site for hours:) And yes I will take this house...as long as the car is included.

You can find more photos of this modern ranch here.

Mark Your Calendars!

This weekend I am going from just photographing the Urban Market (here, here and here) to SELLING at the Urban Market!!! I have to admit that I am feeling very nervous. I mean, unlike when I sold my furniture at an antique store or when I write this blog; I will have to be present along with my furniture. I feel like I will exposing myself! The good thing is that I will be there with the lovely Paloma of La Dolce Vita. Hooray for friends!
So, I'm using this post as therapy; I'm talking it out and I'm hoping some of you will come by and offer some support. (If you want to literally support me and buy some stuff that will be very welcome too:) I collect unusual things that catch my eye and that are what else? Very eclectic and off-beat. Okay, I'm taking deep breaths and practicing my faith.
Click here if you aren't familiar with the Urban Market and I hope to see you there!

Meet The Jetsons

Over the weekend I attended a Houston Mod Open House, that I had to share.
It is so Space Age marvelous, I think the Jetsons would feel right at home.
Currently, the house is sitting empty so I posted the realtor's photos that captured it while furnished.
Very hip! (Is that a good 50's term?)

Will Someone Come To The Rescue?

Talk about a diamond in the rough! This house is listed as one that can be renovated,
or "build your own dream". In Houston that means this house's time is ticking!
It has a hefty price tag, but it is gorgeous.

This is such a great kitchen. If only it could be saved from the unfortunate slate floor.

So many wonderful possibilities!!

If I Could

Live out my dreams, I would definitely own these beautiful pieces.
Thanks to Me Melodia, for reminding me of this site. Do any of you remember this house?

Tough Decisions.

Recently, Apartment Therapy has been kind enough to sign me up for frequent emails. I'm not completely sure how I feel about that, but I did enjoy seeing there post about the best L.A. house tours. The hard part is deciding which one I like the best. So difficult! The first home belongs to photographer Sharon Montrose. Her attention to detail is amazing. Nothing is out of place, but it still feels quirky and fun. I love everything.

So, my second choice it the home of Sherry and Miguel. Although, it is filled with a lot of vintage furniture like the first home, it is much more free-spirited. I especially love the "Delicious" sign in the kitchen. I totally agree that this house is indeed, very delicious:)

Bel Air Goodness.

Love this house! The color palette is so yummy. My two favorite parts are the marble fireplace surround, and the beautiful rug in the dining room. This Bel Air home was designed by M. Design. Check out more photos at Girl Meets Glamour.

Facebook Pays Off!

Several weeks ago, Ronda of All the Best; mentioned she had joined Facebook but wasn't sure why. Ironically, I had also signed up for no particular reason; I just wanted to try it. Well, since then I have found a couple of long lost friends and made connections with some of my blogger friends. Eventually, I stumbled upon a group called Mid Century Modern, where I found this little gem! It is the home of Jason O'Malley and J.R. Craigmile. They are the owners of a modern and fun greeting card line, called Handsome Devil Press. Jason also writes a blog for all of you who can't get enough celebrity gossip...I know I really got your attention now:)
Jason and J.R.'s home reflect their modern sensibility and knack for combining color. The white walls are a great background for accessories that have graphic shapes and bold colors. I'm really impressed with the amazing editing. Nothing seems out of place, but it doesn't feel stuffy. I know that is not easy to do.
After such a great find, you all can guess that I will keep roaming through Facebook; hoping to stumble upon more treasures. (Although, I still don't get a lot of the "lingo").

My Dream House This Week: Danish Modern.

I haven't posted a "Dream Home" recently, because I haven't felt inspired. This week on the other hand, I feel so inspired; that I'm going to post two houses! I will post the second one later today, or tomorrow morning. This is the former home of Danish midcentury designer, Finn Juhl. It is part of a museum in Copenhagen, and preserves the designer's work and way of life. I'm fascinated with this house, because although it is furnished with pieces that are 50 and 60 years old; it is so fresh! I would move in and not consider changing much. The house has a farm house casualness, but the furnishings are intelligent and attractive.

Found via Metropolis Magazine.

Affordable Style...What?

Attention Houston Mid-Century lovers! I occasionally mention Houston Mod's Open Houses, after I've been to them. But today I'm mentioning it before it occurs (that's a novel idea). I'm very excited about this one, for two reasons:

1. Its actually affordable.
2. Its not that far from me!

I've driven by this house many times, wishing it could be mine. Now, it can belong to a lucky Mod house lover out there. The "Open House" will be Sun. from 2:00-4:00. Click here for the listing.

This Home Needs a Hero!

I'm calling for an intervention..of sorts. A lot of you know about my passion for mid-century houses. Here is a house that is in danger of being torn down, unless someone steps in. The Houston Mod group listed it as its "Open House", in December, but it hasn't sold. The price has been lowered, and some Realtors are essentially selling it for the land. This is a very unfortunate side of Houston. A lot of the time, people choose to tear down an existing house in order to build a more ostentatious one. I only live a couple of miles away, and I love this neighborhood. I would love to adopt this house as my own, but I don't have the kind of budget to do it right now. I'm putting out a call for help, and maybe someone will take this on. Go to the HAR listing to read more.

20TH Century Modern Market

Last weekend I attended the Modern Market held my the Lawndale Art Center. Once a year Mid-century dealers gather at the art gallery to sell their wares. It includes furniture, accessories, art, vintage clothing and jewelry. Lots of very cool stuff. I always want to walk out with everything I see. This year, I really loved the pendant lamps pictured above. I also loved the items in the display below. I mean just the display alone is fantastic, but every piece is wonderful too. These items are from Century Modern in Dallas.

I've been collecting vintage jewelry since I was a child. The colors and shapes are like nothing else.

The piece pictured above is too fabulous for words. First of all, the sofa and side-tables make up one solid piece. I can imagine some fantastic 1970's lounging on this thing :)