The classic 1942 movie Mrs. Miniver tells the story of a middle-class British family whose lives are disrupted by the start of World War II. It won 6 Oscars, including Best Picture, and was nominated for 6 more. I've heard from a lot ... Keep Reading
Archives for June 2011
Staging a Mid-Century Modern House the Don Draper Way
The staging for this cool mid-century modern house in Georgia seems to have been inspired by Don and Betty Draper. Take a look and you'll see what I mean! The listing says, "Welcome to our mid-century home, built in 1960. It has 4 ... Keep Reading
The “Father of the Bride” House Is For Sale…Sorta
Imagine my excitement when I saw a real estate listing declaring, "The Father of the Bride house is for sale!" I love that house and have written about it several times over the years. But then I saw this photo of the exterior below ... Keep Reading
A 1940s Bungalow on Folly Beach
The new issue of Architectural Digest features a 1940s bungalow on Folly Beach in South Carolina that caught my eye. A lot of times the houses they feature in that mag are a little too formal for me, but this is more my style. And ... Keep Reading
Are You Blind to Your House?
When we move into a new house, our eyes are wide open. We notice everything. We measure the rooms, take note of the way the light affects the color on the walls, agonize over furniture placement, and make lists of things we want to ... Keep Reading