it was 53 years ago today

it was 53 years ago today

by | Aug 21, 2019 | ModLife

it was 53 years ago today It’s no secret that photography is my favorite part of being a Realtor – to be able to convey what I want others to see in a modern house through the camera lens.  But in this age of instant photography, it’s easy to overlook...
pimp my house

pimp my house

by | Aug 29, 2018 | ModLife

pimp my house One of the many and varied perks of living in a Midcentury Modern home is that from time to time you may be asked to host location shoots.  Over the past few years, we’ve had crews shoot pharmaceutical ads, knitting catalogs, and stylized food in our...
in the beginning, part 3

in the beginning, part 3

by | Jul 30, 2018 | ModLife

in the beginning, part 3  Part 2  left off with the mention of a fateful moving sale.  But before I tell that story, let me give a little more context.I was born in 1962, which, in my opinion was the pinnacle year of good design (just watch The Jetsons or the Dick...
in the beginning, part 2

in the beginning, part 2

by | Jan 25, 2018 | ModLife

in the beginning, part 2 Our daughter, Tenley, recently sent a link to this video (above) with the note: “did you know this?”  Yeah, we knew that.  We bought The Book in 1985 and it kind of set the course of our life.  But let me back up a bit……Our adventures in...
in the beginning, part 1

in the beginning, part 1

by | Nov 16, 2017 | ModLife

in the beginning, part 1 I’m waxing a bit nostalgic on the eve of the 14th anniversary of cincinnatimodern.  Although I was licensed as a Realtor in 2003 and Arlen was still working in the mortgage industry, cincinnatimodern has always been a group effort. In 2003 we...
the little things

the little things

by | Jan 17, 2017 | ModLife

the little things They say it’s the little things that make a house a home.  And then there are the things that make a home so very livable.  For me, as lame as it sounds, it is our laundry room.  Every time I think about downsizing, I realize that I would have a very...