by Marisa | Jan 14, 2020 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern
Born in 1903 in Paris, French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand always believed that better designs create better societies. After her high school teacher noticed her talent in drawing and with her mom’s encouragement, Charlotte studied at the École de...
by Marisa | Jan 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Born in 1976 in Plainfield, New Jersey, and raised in New York, Hank Willis Thomas is a conceptual photographer whose work addresses modern issues of identity, politics, popular culture, and mass media as they pertain to American race relations. He earned a BFA in...
by Marisa | Jan 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
When: Sat, Jan 4, 2020 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Where: Case Study Coffee Roasters 5347 Northeast Sandy Boulevard Portland, OR 97213 AIGA Portland Book Club invites everyone who loves reading and design, whether you’re a member or not, to join this free in-person...
by Marisa | Dec 19, 2019 | Architectural Features, Art, Atomic Living, Mid Century Modern
We’re all familiar with the massive changes that succeed a war on every facet of society and World War II was no exception. 1945 saw a new generation of veterans with young families working hard to rebuild their lives. The pressing need for inexpensive housing...
by Marisa | Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
We’re back with a December round-up of the most stunning properties available on the Portland market AS WE SPEAK! Don’t pass up an opportunity to jump on a home tour of these beauties. If you’re in the market—skip to the bottom of this post to get in...
by Marisa | Dec 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Date & Time: Sat, December 14, 2019 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM PST Location: Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East Office 1478 Northeast Killingsworth Street Portland, OR 97211 Planning a home repair or renovation can be overwhelming. Join Camian Larson, Renovation...
by Marisa | Dec 10, 2019 | Atomic Living, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
Congratulations to my savvy buyers who had a very specific type of home they wanted to purchase in a specific area, their patience and attentiveness paid off! We all acted quickly when the right one hit the market and we were able to get an accepted offer before any...
by Marisa | Dec 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
On Friday, May 8, 2020, we will kick off the Mid-Century Modern Design Series, our signature historic preservation event highlighting mid-century modern architecture, art, interior, and landscape design, and vintage culture in the Pacific Northwest. Pre-sale tickets...
by Marisa | Dec 4, 2019 | Art, Atomic Living, contemporary modern, Modern Homes
You know that in today’s homes, contemporary interiors aren’t the cold and minimal spaces of yesteryear, but can be warm, comfortable and welcoming without being cluttered and dark. Today’s contemporary style is appreciated in all types of spaces...
by Marisa | Nov 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
So you’re obsessed with midcentury and contemporary design? I’m so happy to hear it! I’m here to fuel the fire with my recommendations for top design websites that you can keep tabs on. These are websites I love to check in on to stay regularly...
