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Step Inside Johnny Cash’s Ojai Home

August 11, 2024
Written by Morgan Martinez and Photography by Bret Gum and Styled by Jickie Torres

pool with black lounge chairs and guitar design on pool floor

It’s California’s Graceland—the Man in Black’s former home. As his fame was reaching an all-time high, Johnny Cash designed this ranch-style home tucked away in the hills of Ojai, California.…

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2024 curb appeal contest winner home in Omaha Nebraska

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Curb Appeal

The Crowd Pleaser: Meet our Curb Appeal Contest Winner

August 10, 2024
Written by Dana Mauer and Photography by Mitch Ernst

Our Curb Appeal contest winner is a home wrapped in windows for a variety of views. Mitch and Kim Ernst love the way their home complements the landscape. It isn’t…

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A Neglected Ranch Deck Home Elevated to Colorful MCM Gem

August 6, 2024
Written by Patricia Kline and Photography by Christopher Funk and Interior design by Kate Aubrey interiors and experiences and Construction by Brian Evans

During Covid NYC family finds neglected ranch deck home in Woodstock, New York to renovate. This article details how their renovation elevated it to an colorful mcm gem.

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Front Yard Fall Foliage

August 2, 2024
Written by Jolene Nolte and Featured image photography by Daniel Blue Architectural Photography

Depending on where you live, fall foliage may not be on your mind for a while. Here are some ideas for trees that will look great now and will continue…

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Retro Road Trip

The Weighty Lightness of Dulles International

July 26, 2024
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image by Joe Ravi

If you’re flying into Washington DC, you will probably arrive at either the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Dulles International is located just…

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A mid century home with exterior paint colors of stark white and burnt orange.

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Perfect Pairs: Exterior Paint Colors for Your Mid Century Home

July 24, 2024
Written by Madison Nauta and Photography by Bret Gum

There are always ways to bring balance to your mid century home. Check out these exterior paint colors to bring a pop of MCM mastery to your spaces!

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patio pod or outdoor bullet planter in silver

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Bold Planters

July 18, 2024
Written by Ian McMaster and Jolene Nolte

Stand out with these striking, bold planters to house your potted plants. We love houseplants, and whether it’s for an exterior or interior space in your home, they provide mental…

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pink breeze block in Palm Springs home exterior

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All About Breeze Blocks

July 18, 2024
Written by Rabekah Henderson and Featured image photography by Dave Folks and Featured image styling by Lindsay Jarvis

Breeze blocks are the patterned, decorative concrete blocks you may have seen covering the sides of a building or stacked upon each other to form a wall. But these fascinating…

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