Tag Archives: mid-century

Living Room Remodel Update

By Ken | Published: February 4, 2010
The plan was to not post any photos of the remodel until everything was perfect but with winter here things are moving slowly and I decided it was time to tell you guys what is going on, perfect or not. The living room is mostly done, the dining & kitchen not so much. With it [...]
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Composition

By Ken | Published: January 11, 2010
A friend and I were talking about how to arrange a couple pieces of artwork on her walls when she asked me what rules I follow when making a composition. I realized that I rarely think about why things work together, I generally go by my gut and what I think looks good. I mean, [...]
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Finds – December 29, 2009

By Ken | Published: December 29, 2009
As found on Twin Cities Craigslist:
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Finds – December 21, 2009

By Ken | Published: December 21, 2009
As found on Twin Cities Craigslist. The ad for the lamp is here.
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Finds – December 7, 2009

By Ken | Published: December 7, 2009
As found on Twin Cites Craigslist. Bentwood chair by Plycraft. $60 Black vinyl mid-century daybed/sofa. Delivery available. $220 Large vintage Chrome Articulating Swing Arm Floor Lamp. $150 OBO Danish mid-century dining set. Delivery available. $300 Mod (70s?) orange loveseat. $180
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Mid-Century for the Holidays – For the Lady

By Ken | Published: December 2, 2009
Holiday gift ideas for the Mid-Century loving lady in your life. Even if that’s you! Click on the photos to go directly to the seller. How about a Buttercream Rockabilly Jetson Barkcloth shoulder bag? From AtomicLivin. $65 How about a chair to park her fabulous self in? Lily armchair. From hazelandhunter. $299
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Mid-Century for the Holidays – For the Man

By Ken | Published: December 1, 2009
Holiday gift ideas for that Mid-Century guy in your life. Click on the photo to go directly to the seller. European 6 piece Safety razor set. I seriously love my safety razor. Cleanest shave I’ve ever had. From ClassicShaving.com. $116.50 You know what he loves. 8×10 Photograph from A Sense of Place Photography. $28
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Mid-Century for the Holidays – For the Home

By Ken | Published: November 30, 2009
Mid-century inspired gifts for this holiday season. Click on the photo to go directly to the Etsy seller. Set of 3 original paintings on Elm. From Focuslineart. $64.99 Vintage enameled casserole pot. From dkgeneralstore. $25
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Finds – November 25, 2009

By Ken | Published: November 25, 2009
As found on Twin Cities Craigslist. Large 74″ wide Mid-Century dresser. $165 Retro chrome & wood coffee table. $80 Chrome eyeball lamp. $175 Eames surfboard coffee table. $550
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Finds – November 23, 2009

By Ken | Published: November 23, 2009
As found on Twin Cities Craigslist. Looking for/interested in anything in particular? Leave a comment. Just in time for the holidays! Mid-century walnut bar. $75 Pair of modern green chairs. I really like the color. $250 Probably one of the more attractive hutches that I’ve seen on Craigslist. White & blue Lexington brand hutch. $650 [...]
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