by Marisa | Jun 8, 2010 | Atomic Living, Mid Century Home Furnishing, Mid Century Modern
I have had the opportunity to attend two of Portland artist George Perrou’s openings at the fabulous Elroy Art Space. The first show was his “Dreams of Eames” opening and just last weeks “Shipwrecks of Sparta” opening. Perrou’s...
by Marisa | Jun 1, 2010 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
Part 3 of Rejuvenation’s Conversations with a Modern Architect series is tomorrow night at the Portland showroom. This time it is legendary architect Saul Zaik in the hot seat being interviewed by Becca Cavell of THA architects. The event starts at 6pm and...
by Marisa | Apr 14, 2010 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern
Rejuvenations Street of Eames fund raising series of conversations with modern architects kicks off at the end of this month. The first architect up is Bud Oringdulph, co-founder of the Portland based firm BOORA. An important, actively practicing member of...
by Marisa | Jan 25, 2010 | Atomic Living, Mid Century Home Furnishing, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
The other I day I was out and about picking up flyers from the printers, there were no parking spaces in the usual vicinity, so I had to park a couple of blocks away. I jumped out of the car and saw a small a-frame reader board that said “mid-century modern...
by Marisa | Jan 6, 2010 | Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
Here are a couple of my favorite sites from around the USA that do a similar thing that Modern Homes Portland is doing. These modern home sites feature incredible modern home designs, architects, furnishings in their cities too. Let’s go on a little road trip:...
by Marisa | Dec 31, 2009 | Atomic Living, Mid Century Modern
I know the word “dinerant” isn’t really a word but the term fits this modern vintage replica restaurant perfectly. The Original Dinerant, designed by David Ashen of D-ASH Design (NY), combines the sophistication of mid-century Palm Springs with the...
