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,...
by Marisa | Oct 9, 2019 | Architectural Features, Art, Atomic Living, Mid Century Modern
“Anything I can do, Ray can do better” — Charles Eames There’s much to be found on the history and accomplishments of male designers and architects in the Midcentury design era. While the industry at the time was indeed male-dominated, there were...
by Marisa | Oct 3, 2019 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Home Furnishing, Mid Century Modern
They drove an era of innovation in design and architecture. They created homes and commercial spaces out of materials that had never been used, in shapes that had never been considered. But what elements of their work did they love enough to put in their own homes?...
by Marisa | Sep 24, 2019 | Listing, Mid Century Modern
I keep my eye peeled for the newest and best midcentury and contemporary homes to hit the Northwest market. Now you can too with this Mid-century Round-Up of all the best homes in the region available today! Seattle, Washington Address: 10337 Bedford Ct NW,...
by Marisa | Sep 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Any material, any idea without hindrance born into space, I consider sculpture.” Referred to in my blog on Herman Miller, we know Isamu Noguchi as a keystone creator in a movement that brought high-quality midcentury design to the masses. But in a story that took...
by Marisa | Sep 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
There are arguably no designers with a wider range of influence on 20th-century design than the powerhouse couple, Charles and Ray Eames. They are best known for their contributions to architecture, furniture design, industrial design & manufacturing, and the...
