Midcentury Modern

Is This Midcentury Home Impressing Buyers to the Point They’re Afraid to Buy It?

By Leah Shafer / September 28, 2016 /

Earlier this month, we wrote about a spectacular midcentury modern home in Dallas’ Disney Streets. It got unbelievable interest from all of you and was shared thousands of times on social media. We aren’t the only ones taking notice. After our publication of Disney Streets Midcentury Will Have You Singing Sinatra, Polishing Martini Glasses, the story…

Celebrate Your Love of Midcentury Modern at 20cDesign Fiber Art Party

By Leah Shafer / September 16, 2016 /

Dallas buyers just can’s get enough Midcentury Modern design—our recent post about a pristine MCM home in the Disney Streets had viewers swooning over its retro style and authentic feel. Tomorrow, art and design enthusiasts have the chance to come out and see one of the 20th century’s noted fiber artists in one of Dallas’ top…

Disney Streets Midcentury Will Have You Singing Sinatra, Polishing Martini Glasses

By Leah Shafer / September 7, 2016 /

Carlos Cardoza is a man who makes things his own. Take, for example, his 1960 Cadillac convertible. When he bought it 12 years ago, it was boring beige. “I don’t do beige,” said the graphic designer, laughing. “I thought, ‘this is the perfect car that needs to be pink.’” It’s parked in front of another,…

Outstanding Reno Brings Original Life Back to Legendary Oak Cliff Midcentury Modern

By Leah Shafer / February 6, 2015 /

When Erik Schuessler first encountered the midcentury modern house at 1434 Bar Harbor Cir. in the Wynnewood Hills neighborhood of Oak Cliff, he fell in love with its potential and retro aesthetic. As he renovated the 4,600-square-foot beauty and learned more about it, he also grew fascinated by its history. In its heyday, Bar Harbor…

Monday Morning Millionaire II: Mid Century Gem Owned by a Caruth Family Member Gets Whole New Lease on Life

By Candy Evans / May 5, 2014 /

I wish bodies could be more like houses. We spend so much in maintaining the outside (I am so overdue for a microderm my skin is screaming!) and try our best to keep the insides tuned up – eat right, exercise, no toxins. But sadly, we cannot gut our bodies, take them down to the…