fred johnson bauer rose bowl arranging: a tutorial

A popular thing to do in blogs is provide tutorials. I thought I would give it a whirl.

#dwell home tours: atwater crossing industrial townhouse

I have another Dwell on Design house from the tour in June to share. There are two things I like about this residence in general. First of all, in the L.A. area, they are building more and more of these types of town house units on small lots in cool neighborhoods and selling to a younger generation who doesn't need the yards, the drive, and all the stuff. Honestly, it is refreshing. L.A. is such a ridiculous sprawl.

The second thing is the design. This particular home is professionally decorated and staged by the owner/designer, David Mast, and I enjoyed looking around and observing the touches only a designer could lend to a setting. Hopefully I can learn something.

#dwell home tours la: las tunas malibu, architect bruce bolander

A house tour is like a treasure hunt. The morning of, I wake up excited -- not sure what the day will bring. Don't get me wrong, house tours take a certain amount of endurance. There is the uncertainty for sure. Will the homes be spread up and down the Los Angeles freeway system? Will the tour organizers make attendees line up and go in two at a time to protect the precious houses?

But there is also the unadulterated joy, when you step into a home that you would never, ever, be able to see in your wildest dreams, in your "real" life. The last home of the June 15, Dwell L.A. West Side Tour was just such a home and something I thought we could all enjoy.

#dwell home tours: h house, richard banta, glendale

Doubling back a little bit. I have a few houses still to show from the Dwell Home Tour in June. I'll just pick off a few of my favorites, the more unusual homes.

Only in California do they build on essentially unbuildable land. But here you have it. A 1,300-square-foot-1962 home on stilts in Glendale. And yes, Glendale does get earthquakes. And there have been a few substantial ones since 1962.

denwar pottery's home mixes mid-century modern and craftsman treasures

Two times a week I drive down the same street in Costa Mesa, CA. It is after work, and I am tired, on my way to get my butt kicked at the gym. And four times a week (both coming and going), I notice this little mid-century modern across from a charming park.

I have wondered but never investigated.

spiffing up a mid-century modern patio

I brake for vintage and modern.

I scream to a halt for chartreuse.

winners announcement halsea tote and clutch

Winners Announcement

The Halsea tote goes to Donna Hayen Lässker and the clutch goes to Stacia Wyrick Schaefer -- reach out to me with your addresses and I will mail promptly! Please email rebecca at midcenturymodernremodel.com. Congratulations and thanks everyone for playing.

The print is call Kona Koi Sunset. 

And if you happen to know either of these two, please do drop them a line.

public service announcement: jonathan adler and j.c. penny

I had the most bizarre experience with a shipment from J.C. Penny the other day and must share. I searched high and low for a ceramic coffee canister because I broke our beloved Starbucks canister. I stumbled upon these little beauties.

J.C. Penny Happy Chic Jonathan Adler Canisters

Perfect, right?

los angeles downtown modernism

I stumbled into something cool again in Los Angeles last weekend. Honestly, it seems as if all the cool stuff is in L.A. (rather than near me in Orange County).

From GrainLA@me.com 

Sad but true. The O.C. is just not hipster friendly. No matter how much we beg to disagree.

70's print halsea tote and clutch giveaway! happy july! (CONTEST EXPIRED)

Winners Announcement

The Halsea tote goes to Donna Hayen Lässker and the clutch goes to Stacia Wyrick Schaefer -- reach out to me with your addresses and I will mail promptly! Please email rebecca at midcenturymodernremodel.com. Congratulations and thanks everyone for playing..

What do you think about this bright cheery print?

I love it. Reminds me of all things 70's.