by Marisa | Nov 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Grete Jalk was born in Copenhagen in 1920. Not much is known about her early life until she began her formal education. She studied modern languages and philosophy before enrolling at the Copenhagen Design School for Women. In 1942, she began studying under famed...
by Marisa | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Bring modern and mid-century design into every aspect of your life, with this curated list of my favorite Portland restaurants, known not only for their remarkable cuisine but also their eye-catching curb appeal. Tusk Buzzy, light-filled standout serving...
by Marisa | Nov 7, 2019 | Events, Mid Century Modern, Places
When: February 13th-23rd Where: Palm Springs, Multiple Locations Link to Tickets: https://tickets.modernismweek.com/e/mw20 Coined the “Ultimate Modernism Experience”, Modernism Week Palm Springs highlights midcentury modern architecture, art, interior, and...
by Marisa | Nov 5, 2019 | Architectural Features, Art, Mid Century Modern
The1940’s – A post-war period for architecture that was dominated by men. Fighting the tide was Florence Knoll Schust, a female pioneer for interior design and creator of mid-century furniture, who changed the definition of design. Michigan 1917, Knoll was...
by Marisa | Oct 31, 2019 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern
“If today’s arts love the machine, technology, and organization, if they aspire to precision and reject anything vague and dreamy, this implies an instinctive repudiation of chaos and a longing to find the form appropriate to our times.” Oskar...
by Marisa | Oct 29, 2019 | Architectural Features, Art, Mid Century Modern, Uncategorized
In some circles, Irish-born Eileen Gray is the figurative “poster-child” for the 20th-century woman whose work is dismissed by a male-dominated culture. These days, her pioneering designs are revered. The New York Times claims “Gray is now regarded...
by Marisa | Oct 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
When: Oct. 23- 26, 2019 Where: Bend, OR, various venues Schedule: https://benddesign.scalehouse.org/schedule/ LINK TO REGISTER: https://benddesign.scalehouse.org/register/ Come together with other creators this October at Bend Design 2019. Over 40 stimulating events...
by Marisa | Oct 17, 2019 | contemporary modern, Modern Homes, Uncategorized
If you are seeking a home in a modern, trendier style home then ‘contemporary’ is the word to refine your search. Contemporary in today’s market means lots of natural light, open floorplans, recessed lighting, and a seamless design. Below are some of the...
by Marisa | Oct 11, 2019 | Events
Where: Portland, Oregon (Multiple Sites) When: October 14th-19th List of Events: http://sustainablebuildingweek.com/ Mark your calendars this October for Portland’s Sustainable Design Week (SDW)—tackling the question of how to make our homes last longer, how to...
by Marisa | Oct 10, 2019 | Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes, Rummers
My buyers relocating from Southern Oregon were looking for something mid-century modern and very special. This type of home is in pretty high demand and we had toured everything that hit market within a 6 month period but none of them were just right. In the meantime,...
