Posts tagged furnishings
Tips for Making the Most of a Tiny Living Space
1July 6, 2012
At some point in most people’s lives, a small living space, be it a studio apartment, a dorm room, or even parents’ basement or garage, will become “home”. While it’s good to recognize this temporary living arrangement for what it is, it’s still a great idea to make the most of it. After all, nobody wants to come home to a cramped and unattractive living space when it can be decked out to become a cozy, inviting one. [...]
Building Moxie Does Mid-Century Esoteric with Modern 50
9April 7, 2011
It is funny how these things come to pass . . . . What exactly qualifies me, a home improvement-type dude, to interview a purveyor of fine vintage goods, an artist by fact -- Dino Paxenos at Modern50. Let's just say one thing leads to another, which leads to another, which reminds you of something earlier that you had meant to follow up on. And . . . About two years after that discussion -- Dino's business thriving, and I get a not-often-granted interview. Thanks and enjoy. [ . . . ]
Charles and Henry Greene :: The Perfected Synthesis of Greene & Greene :: David Mathias
11September 3, 2010
A comment I read recently on the internet got me thinking about the nature of art and architecture. (Those who criticize the internet as a wasteland must use a different internet than I do.) The commenter, a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, wrote that aside from pretty details there is nothing to the work of Charles and Henry Greene, the turn of the 20th century architects in Pasadena. He was also quite critical of their architecture for a lack of innovation. One could certainly address his claim directly by illustrating the important contributions and innovations of Greene & Greene. To do so, however, would be to miss an opportunity to address a larger issue. [ . . . ]
