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See an MCM Ryokan-Inspired Home in LA

November 2, 2023
Written by Jolene Nolte and Photography by Justin Chung

exterior of 1955 Mount Washington neighborhood home in LA

In the Mount Washington neighborhood of LA, a 1955 MCM home gets a ryokan inspired renovation. (A ryokan is a Japanese inn, and the traditional style exemplifies a comfortable minimalism.)…

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Walter Gropius: Visionary Founder of Bauhaus

November 1, 2023
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image by Manfred Brückels

If there is one name that comes up time and again when we are exploring the history of modernist architecture, it is Walter Gropius, the founder of Bauhaus. Many famous…

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The National Museum of Anthropology: A Monument to Pre-Columbian Culture

October 30, 2023
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Photography by Jolene Nolte

Of Mexico City’s 150-plus museums, the most visited is the Museo Nacional de Antropología (National Museum of Anthropology, or MNA). No other museum in the country is larger or more…

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exterior of 1959 Haver home blue painted cement blocks

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A Vintage Phoenix ‘Haver Home’ Inspires a New Mid Century Guesthouse

October 26, 2023
By Ken MacIntyre

A real estate agent builds on the past when he thoughtfully adds a guesthouse to a 1959 Haver home. As mid century enthusiasts are keenly aware, most cities can point…

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On Christmas Island: A Tropical Holiday Decor Twist

October 10, 2023
Written & Photographed by Robert Maurer and Glen Warren

Celebrating a wonderful holiday season with a tropical holiday decor twist As the days begin to feel shorter and the weather cools, we’re reminded to take pause from our busy…

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5 Mid Century Modern Cocktail Recipes for the Holidays

October 9, 2023
Written by Erin Masercola and Photography and styling by Lani St. Hill and Stacy Hill

Fa-la-la-la-fun! We’re serving up 5 recipes for Mid Century Modern cocktails that add a festive twist to your holiday gathering: Manhattan, Stinger, Gimlet, Grasshopper and White Russian. When I was…

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What You Need to Know About Blenko Glass

October 5, 2023
Written by Sarah Jane Stone and Photography by Brett Fluharty

Dean Six, glass author and Blenko Vice President of Marketing and Sales, shares about the company’s vibrant history, the collectability of the iconic glassware and the trial of identifying pieces that have lost their handy silver sticker.

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A 1963 A-Frame in the Woods

October 2, 2023
Written by Autumn Krause and Photography by Bret Gum

Two creative visionaries transform an A-frame into a sleek and airy four-seasons escape. It was the winter of 2015 and Jason and Laura ODell, owners of the clothing brand called…

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