architectural details Archives

A Palm Springs Landscape in Spring Valley (WI)? With Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio

24 min readIf you adore the yards that get featured on the cover of atomic Ranch, but you don’t live in Palm Springs, are you just out of luck?

No, you can still have striking plant structures and beautifully composed outdoor spaces. You’ll just do it with different vegetation. Listen to my most recent conversation with Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio for some great strategies.

Wall to Wall Carpet is back with Homes with Max

41 min readIf you are not already a huge fan of the Instagram account, Homes with Max, I’m sorry to be the one to tell you that you’ve been doing your algorithm wrong. Let’s fix it.

For today, strap in while Max shares his vintage villain origin story, his favorite features of a time capsule house, and makes such a convincing case for bringing back wall to wall carpet that I kind of end up sold.

I want you to tell me if he’s persuaded you, too!

I know you’ll love today’s chat because I loved recording it. And I know that you, like me, love little more than nerding out over details with a fellow mid-century superfan.

Also, he’s getting back into the business of design advice. So if you need some assistance in re-crafting a perfect MCM time capsule of your own … shoot him a DM!

The Right Siding for Your Mid-Century House

36 min readAre you considering new siding for your mid-century home? Before you call a contractor or pick a sample, let’s talk about what mid-century siding is and how to make good choices for your house.

During the 80s and 90s, when appreciation for MCM was at a low ebb, too many of our sweet ranches were re-wrapped in narrow strip beige vinyl, covering up their original colors and patterns.

If you’ve been dealing with that kind of generic cover-up, or if your siding is simply damaged or in poor repair, you might be considering a replacement.

Before you call a contractor or pick a sample, let’s talk about what mid-century siding is and how to make good siding choices for your home.