• Texas Bed And Breakfast Southern Modern Style

    The folks over at Design Milk featured this awesome modern Bed and Breakfast outside of Austin, Texas and we couldn’t resist sharing it here.  Austin is fast becoming (if it isn’t already) a cutting edge design State and we southerns couldn’t be more proud!
    Kimber Cavendish and Vicki Faust knew that they wanted to open a [...]

  • Austin’s Ramp House Challenges Coventional Notions

    The Texas Society of Architects recently featured an article by Michael S. Antenora (Principal of Antenora Architects, LLP in Austin) which focused on M.J. McNeal’s Ramp House in Austin.  This beautiful modern gem certainly challenges conventional notices of southern living and, in fact, adds momentum to the modern movement that is sweeping the south.
    The Ramp [...]

  • Mid-Century Renovation in Atlanta

    This home was originally built in 1963 and is a stunning Chastain Mid-century modern ranch. Masterpiece of design.   I have to say I am excited to see such a wonderful renovation of this historic home especially in my hometown.  Total renovation with mahogany doors & trim throughout. 18 foot Nanawall frames and [...]

  • Wright in Florida

    Being a total novice and a newbie when it comes to modernism, I am coming across new facts every day regarding the quantity of modern structures we have in the south.  Case in point, I was delighted to discover that one of Florida’s many distinctions includes housing the largest collection of [...]

  • Memphis, Tennessee’s “Sky Cottage” Shows the State Has More to Offer Than Graceland

    Another favorite blog of ours is “Contemporist” and they recently featured “Sky Cottage” in Memphis, Tennessee designed by Archimania.  This is a truly stunning modern residence with heavy mid-century influences (as in another Archimania projects – i.e. the Memphis Visitor Center) noted via the white brick exterior and shape.  The elongated fireplace is exceptional and [...]

  • Homes

    more »
  • Mid-Century Renovation in Atlanta

    Mid-Century Renovation in Atlanta

    This home was originally built in 1963 and is a stunning Chastain Mid-century modern ranch. Masterpiece of design.   I have to say I am excited to see such a wonderful renovation of this historic home especially in my

    Feb 09, 2010 | 1 comment | View Post

  • Decatur Architect's Home First Platinum Rehab in Georgia

    Decatur Architect’s Home First Platinum Rehab in Georgia

    Recently, the home of architects Doug Glasgow (Lord, Aeck & Sargent) and Yun Lee (HDR CUH2A), located at 715 Kirk Road in Decatur, Georgia, was awarded LEED Platinum certification.  It’s the first renovation in the state to achieve LEED certification,

    Dec 30, 2009 | 2 comments | View Post

  • Tennessee Modern LEED Platinum Certified Homes

    Tennessee Modern LEED Platinum Certified Homes

    Three of the six homes at Madison Street just received LEED Platinum certification, making them the first Platinum certified homes in Tennessee.  Developed and designed by Christian Rushing and built by Collier Construction, this modern green project recently received the

    Dec 21, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Product Reviews

    more »
  • Urban Pet Haus Modern Pet Furniture

    Urban Pet Haus Modern Pet Furniture

    Introducing the newest player in modern pet design, Urban Pet Haus. Just launching their website today, this company promises to make its mark on the world of modern pet design. With a variety of product concepts on their site, the

    Dec 23, 2009 | 1 comment | View Post

  • Code Table Lamp

    Code Table Lamp

    Available at: Vibia Design Price: $2,565.00 Dimensions: H 19″ x W 23.25″The Code table lamp by Diego Fortunato for Vibia design features a beautiful triplex blown-glass shade. The perfect accent for any contemporary space. More info: vibialight.com Source: Dwell

    Dec 22, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Victor Armchair

    Victor Armchair

    Designed by: Paul Loebach Made by: Matter Price: $3,500.00 Colors: blackAfter a long day at work it would feel so good to sit down and settle back in black. Victor’s FSC-certified maple frame gives a geometric edge to the soft Belgian linen cushions;

    Dec 21, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Events

    more »
  • Project H's Design Revolution Road Show Tour

    Project H’s Design Revolution Road Show Tour

    On February 1st, design nonprofit Project H Design (run by Inhabitat’s Emily Pilloton), will hit the road for a 25-school, 75-day, 6300-mile tour and exhibition showcasing design for social impact! The Design Revolution Road Show will take place in a

    Jan 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • GEORGIA: AIA Atlanta Under Construction Tour

    GEORGIA: AIA Atlanta Under Construction Tour

    AIA Atlanta Tours Committee & USGBC partnership for Under-Construction Tours presents 1075 Peachtree Under Construction Tour January 7th, 2010 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.  The tour will be hosted by RJT+R & Brasfield and Gorrie and is a LEED Silver

    Dec 23, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post

  • GEORGIA: Marcel Breuer Traveling Exhibition

    GEORGIA: Marcel Breuer Traveling Exhibition

    October 27–January 16 AIA Atlanta, 113 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303 This Marcel Breuer retrospective, conceived and organized by Vitra Design Museum, presents almost all of Breuer’s major furniture pieces, as well as twelve exemplary buildings. More info: aiaatlanta.org

    Dec 21, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Resources

    more »
  • Dwell Magazine

    Dwell Magazine

    Ever since my husband and I purchased our Mid-Century Modern home in the burbs of Atlanta, GA we searched for any resource we could find to educate ourselves on other similar structures and came across Dwell Magazine.  Self-tagged “At Home

    Jan 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • eFaucets

    eFaucets

    With eFaucets.com you can finally have the Kitchen or Bathroom you’ve always dreamed of without the frustration of going from one store to another searching for that perfect faucet or sink.  All this without weeks of searching for an

    Dec 22, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Angie's List

    Angie’s List

    More than a million members use Angie’s List to find high quality service companies and health care professionals in over 450 categories. From plumbers and painters to dentists and dermatologists, reviews come directly from homeowners in your area.  Before they’re

    Dec 22, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Places

    more »
  • Lakeshore Estates: MId-Century Neighborhood in Alabama

    Lakeshore Estates: MId-Century Neighborhood in Alabama

    Magic City Modern is one of my favorite southern blogs and while recently reading the same, I came across their post on Lakeshore Estates and wanted to share it here.  The homes in this neighboorhood seem to offer a variety

    Jan 06, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post

  • Wedgwood Neighborhood - Tulsa's Mid-Century Modern Gem

    Wedgwood Neighborhood – Tulsa’s Mid-Century Modern Gem

    Wedgwood Tulsa celebrates living the mid-century modern lifestyle in Tulsa’s Wedgwood neighborhood. Established in 1955, the neighborhood has many modern ranch style homes. Many of the houses in the neighborhood still have their vintage features intact, and some residents are

    Dec 23, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Northcrest Modern

    Northcrest Modern

    Northcrest is a large subdivision that was developed from the late 50’s through the mid 70’s. Over half of the homes are Mid Century Modern in concept and execution. Since the neighborhood is between three municipalities taxes are low and

    Dec 22, 2009 | 1 comment | View Post

  • Other Recent Articles

  • 15 Ultra-Modern Dollhouse Designs

    15 Ultra-Modern Dollhouse Designs

    As a kid I loved dolls and dollhouses!  I actually received one for Christmas one year however, it was a metal version of the house from Leave It To Beaver that thousands of other little girls also got from the back of the Holiday Edition of the Penny’s catalog.  How I would have loved to [...]

    Dec 30, 2009 | 1 comment | View Post