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the year without a santa claus

Feb 25, 2021 | ModHappenings

I’ve never been a fan of long, dark winters. Give me a holiday season and a couple of decent snows, and I’m good to transition to Spring. The thing that has kept me going through the last 25 winters is the golden tuna dangling at the end of February every year. The...

a funny thing happened on the way to a swim meet

Apr 7, 2011 | ModTourism

I'm pretty good at beating the odds. What are the chances that an ordinary person would name a Crayola crayon? Evidently it’s one in two million. Next time you pick up a fresh box of 64, look for the quintessential 90’s pink color. Yep, that’s mine –...

modern education

Mar 24, 2011 | ModHappenings

If you are reading this blog, then you really don't want to miss these two great upcoming opportunities to learn a little more about modern architecture! The Bob Bruegmann presentation is a great opportunity to learn more about Harry Weese, one of the architects who...

blast from the past

Mar 19, 2011 | ModArchitecture

We’re so excited about our new Clifton listing @ 625 Evening Star Lane. It’s that rare combination of a large (3800 sq ft) MCM house, on large and useable grounds to match, on a really nice street with other MCM homes AND it’s really cool. It’s the kind of spread...

flored

Mar 2, 2011 | ModObjects

The 20th Century Cincinnati Show is over – and even though I did not need anything, it is always fun to look at all of the lamps and tables and artwork and dream. But one thing you don’t see a lot of in ‘vintage’ form is modern rugs. Truthfully, they just don’t...

harper……hermes……..hallelujah!

Feb 22, 2011 | ModArchitecture

We were so happy to see the article about the Harper House in the current issue of House Trends Magazine. This iconic Cincinnati Modern home was the personal home of artists Edie and Charley Harper and their son Brett for 50+ years and is now home to the Harper Art...

straight talk

Feb 19, 2011 | ModObjects

I’m all about the details. And the little things. I like things straight and even and perfect. Just ask Arlen – I really drive him crazy sometimes, but I can’t help it. I was born this way. For the past year or so, the hinges in our kitchen have been...