Archive for the 'Charles & Ray Eames' Category

Long Beach Cliff May in escrow

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

The first post in homes4hipsters contrasted two very different Cliff May homes. One was listed for $14.5 million in Rolling Hills Estates. The other, less “fabulous” one was listed for $655,000 in Long Beach. You shoulda’ bought it when you had a a chance… oh well.  This house was a foreclosure, so I bet the [...]

My condo is so small…I have to go outside to change my mind!

Saturday, August 4th, 2007

OK,OK… so I’m not Shecky Green. I found an article that I think would be useful for just about everyone reading this blog. It is about maximizing the usefulness of the space you live in. Not everyone lives in a 600 sq ft condo, but I go into 2500 sq ft houses that are still [...]

Eames house is honored

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

I wasn’t able to make the scene at the Eames House last month. Fortunately, LA Times writer David Keeps was there and did all the leg work. So, read his article and I’ll go back to mixing some martinis.

Historic round house kicks back!

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

I found this article to be interesting because it highlights a family that had the courage to rebuild a rather unique home. The Pound family bought a mid-century modern home that was both architecturally and culturally significant. Most people considered it a tear-down. Now that it is completely restored and even updated, they are the [...]

Mid-Century Modern homes and design in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Orange County, Palm Springs and beyond!