MCM Roadtrip: Narrative Oakland
We make a mcmsac road trip to Narrative Oakland, a 15,000 sq. ft. vintage collective in Jack London Square, Oakland with 50+ curated vendors. A must-visit for mid-century modern lovers, offering quality MCM furniture, Blenko glass, décor & more—all beautifully displayed with helpful staff! See photos and get links.
Window Woes be gone: Ideas for Clerestory Window Coverings
Clerestory windows add MCM charm but can be tricky to shade. Try layering curtains with a roller shade for style + light control! More tips and tricks for covering them for sleep.
Spill the (coffee) beans, it might add to your home’s value
We feature three inexpensive ideas to add value to your home, a fire pit, a beverage center and an activity shed.
Flat and Low Slope MCM Roof Options
Low-slope and flat roofs have special requirements for roofing materials. We outline the options and recommend methods for replacing and maintaining the roof on your mis century modern home.
Design Spotlight - Burlap
Decor and furniture made from Burlap can add texture and warmth to your home. We give a few great examples with a wide century flair.
MCM Roadtrip: It’s Time for Modernism Week 2025 in Palm Springs!
We have the scoop on all the places, events, tours, restaurants and stores you want to hit at Palm Springs Modernism Week 2025.
10 Ways to Cost Effectively Fireproof Your Home
We highlight ten cost effective ways to harden your house against fire. Many of these you can do yourself.
And The Winner Is….Mocha Mousse!
Mocha Mousse is Pantone’s color of the year. We have found some cost effective products with this exciting color. Our choices will fit well with your mid century modern decor.
Beyond the Paint — Wallpaper Now Trending
Tips and tricks for adding wallpaper to your mcm home. We interview an expert to find out how to do it yourself.
Floor Me: Alternatives to Wood and Polished Concrete Floors
There are several cost effective alternatives to wood and polished concrete when you are upgrading your mid century modern home. We feature four such options here and interview an mcm interior design expert for insight.
Time for Holiday Decorating!
Set up your mid century home for the Holidays with these hand picked items from our mcm secret shopper.
MCM Roadtrip — The Miller House and Garden: Columbus, Indiana
The Miller House in Columbus, Indiana is one of the great mid century modern homes ever designed. We visited the mid century Mecca of Columbus, Indiana and took a tour of the Miller House. This is our report.
What is a Streng Halfplex?
A Streng Bros halfplex is a two units with separate owners under one roof sharing a wall. We explore the features of these unique and affordable homes in the article.
The Eames Institute is now open for tours - mcm fans rejoice!
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiousity is now open for tours at their Richmond, CA facility. Containing tens of thousands of items, this curator led tour is a record of Ray and Charles Eames amazing partnership. You will see the products that made it into production as well as those that did not, their models, sketches and so much more.
Mid Century Modern Driveways
Tips and tricks for maintaining or replacing the driveway on your mid century modern home.
Streng Atrium Homes — Bringing the Outside, Inside
Bringing the outside, inside is a distinguishing feature of mid century homes. The atrium model of Streng homes literally brings the outside into the home.
How To Sell Your MCM House for The Most Money in The Least Amount Of Time
There are unique elements to selling a mid century modern home. Here are some tips I used to sell a home in three days, with 7 offers.
Mid Century Humor: Streng Bros Street Names
Sacramento area mid century modern builders the Streng Bros loved to get clever with street names in their developments. We cover some of our favorite examples in this humorous blog post.
MCM Trip to Santa Barbara
A mcm diary of our trip to Santa Barbara documenting all the great mid century modern finds, sites and stores.
Streng versus Eichler
California builder Joseph Eichler and Sacramento’s Streng Bros built classic mid century modern homes. Many people confuse them. Here are some of the differences.