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Decorating Ideas to Steal From Season Three of Mad Men
While I didn't think it was possible, this season of Mad Men is proving to be even better than the last two. Of course, the fabulous decor is always a plus. See some of my favorite finds from the first six episodes of season three, and find out how you can get the look in your own casa.
Stylish or Silly? Robert Picault Ceramic Bird Table Lamp
I like a dose of whimsy in my home, a little cheek here and there. This 1950s Robert Picault Ceramic Bird Table Lamp (inquire for price) reminds me of the Jonathan Adler Giraffe Lamps; both have shades incorporated into the animal-theme design. It's definitely not your average table lamp, that's for sure!
Etsy Find: Argyle Midcentury Shelving Unit
I'm not much of a prepster, but I've always appreciated the graphic goodness of argyle. The diamond checkerboard pattern has a unique three-dimensional quality that's simply eye-catching. But, don't get any ideas: I won't be sporting an argyle sweater vest any time soon.
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In the News: The Midcentury Anti-Garden
LA Times' More Stark Than the Desert Around Them takes an alarming note of the growing trend of "extending the spareness of home interiors into the garden, and wiping out natural habitat in the process," by midcentury modern homeowners in Palm Springs. These midcentury mod enthusiasts have begun to replace the natural and/or traditional landscapes surrounding their homes with minimalist "gardens" made simply of gravel, lawn, or geometrically-shaped arrangements of cacti and grass, or shaved palm trees. This new terrain is quite the departure from those surrounding well-known designs by 1950s architects like Albert Frey and William Krisel.
Desire/Acquire: Midcentury Studio Stool
I love the look of the Sundance Catalog's Midcentury Studio Stool ($245). The varnished raw steel has an understated, industrial look that seems as fitting for a bistro or bar counter as a kitchen or home office. At 27 inches tall and 17 inches wide, they're also a great size — big enough but not too hefty.
Are You Bored With the Mid-Century Look?
Reader vunder says, "I'm kind of bored with the mid century look. I am surprised it is still so trendy." Do you agree?
Shia LaBeouf Moves to Sherman Oaks
It seems as if Transformers star Shia LeBeouf is moving on to bigger and better digs. According to RealEstalker, Shia has moved into a stunning 1958 modern home in Sherman Oaks, CA, which he snapped up for $1.825 million.
This is a beautiful piece of real estate, and while I may question Shia's taste in movie roles, I'm not arguing with his taste in midcentury homes.
Su Casa: A Cool and Modern Sunroom
Su Casa member Nikolem2 recently posted photos of her gorgeous sunroom, and I love her mix of furnishings, as well as the color palette she used.
She writes, "These are photos of the sunroom in my 1920s bungalow. After living in this house for almost two years and working on collecting furniture and making it our own, this is our first truly completed room!
On the Market: A Frank Lloyd Wright Home in Central California
If you have a love for midcentury architecture and $2.7 million to spare, then consider moving to California's Central Valley to live in the beautiful, wonderfully maintained Fawcett House. This 3,700-square-foot home was designed by the famous modern architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955, and it was completed in 1961, two years after Wright died. The six-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home is situated on 80 acres, and hunkers down into the farming landscape, with a low-pitched roof and angular wings that reach out into the fields.
In the News: A Richard Neutra in Dire Straits
The Los Angeles Times' "The Clock Is Ticking For Richard Neutra's VDL Research House II" is a story about the "fabled glass box on Silver Lake Boulevard in Los Angeles," designed by renowned midcentury modernist architect Richard Neutra and owned by nonprofit Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, and faces sale if upward of $2 million is not raised by supporters by the end of the year. Saturday tours of the landmark have recently begun to raise money for the cause, and awareness of its need for restoration. Visitors can witness firsthand some of its problems, including termite damage, asbestos, cracked and dried reflecting pools, jammed sliding doors, and an electric system that no longer functions.
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