Mad for Midcentury

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A mid-century home blog from Austin, TX.

Cool Kid Band-Aids

Authors: Justin Clemens

We recently had to pick up some kid band-aids. We've been using boring adult ones and the little one didn't really care. But now it's time to add some fun to boo-boos.

But the kid band-aids in the store were ugly and/or boring (or covered with TV characters I don't want the kid to know about yet). So I went online and found...

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Dexter's Mid-Century Apartment

Authors: Justin Clemens


We have Netflix and no cable, so we watch TV shows seasons at a time. We just burned through three seasons of Dexter in about a month and I am now mildly obsessed with his apartment. You can see why I love the interior here and why I love the exterior here.

I think my favorite part is his bookshelf. Although, I didn't...

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MId-Century Modern Homes with Art Toys

Authors: Justin Clemens


I've got some schemes on how to integrate my mid-century modern art toys into my home. But I might steal some design tips and ideas from São Paulo.


They have more than a few mid-century modern home clients with art toys and it's great to see the collections live throughout the house.
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Is Mid-Century Old Enough to Be Historic?

Authors: Justin Clemens


We're coming to an interesting intersection in American preservation. The point where we have to ask, "Are mid-century homes and buildings historic?" And, "If so, what are the defining characteristics?"

I've touched on the subject once or twice, but I'm just a fan of mid-century and good architecture. I don't want to even...

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Mid-Century Modern Library and Movie Theater

Authors: Justin Clemens

Our library could probably stand a little love and a new paint job, but at its core it is a pretty outstanding mid-century building. And I finally got around to taking a few photos during our weekly visit.

It's the Yarborourgh library in Austin now, but that wasn't the case till 1999.

Originally the building was the...

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VW Bus Wagon for Kids

Authors: Justin Clemens

I have a mini obsession with VW buses. Once we're to a stage where we're no longer hauling precious cargo around (the type that needs a baby seat and/or airbags), and my current car turns its last key, I'm planning/hoping/scheming to get an old-school VW camper bus.

However this VW bus wagon, which we spotted at the park,...

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Blue Genie Art Bazaar 2012

Authors: Justin Clemens


The 2012 Blue Genie Art Bazaar opens today and runs till Dec. 24th. If you're in Austin, it's a great place to pick up some art for your mid-century home. Some of my favorite local artists show there year after year and I almost always find one or two more to fall in love with. And it's usually a pretty good place to do...

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Vintage Views: Brasilia Connection

Authors: Justin Clemens

Broyhill Brasilia furniture debuted at the Seattle World's Fair in 1962. The signature lines and waves of Brasilia furniture were inspired by the distinct architecture of the city of Brasilia (capital of Brazil). Anyone who’s a mid-century furniture fan has probably seen and drooled over the Brasilia line.

The Brasilia...

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An Interesting Home at EAST

Authors: Justin Clemens

We try to do EAST every year (or East Austin Studio Tour for those of you not in Austin). If you're not from Austin, you might not know that EAST is, "A self-guided tour to see works by hundreds of Austin artists. For several days in November, artists, studios, exhibition spaces, pop-up shows, and tons of fun art-centered...

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Fancy Travel-Theme Nursery - Globe Chandelier

Authors: Justin Clemens


I was scrolling through comments on Mr. Modtomic's blog and came across this incredible globe chandelier. I can't imagine how big your travel-themed nursery would have to be in order for this to fit, but if by any chance it's big enough, I think you should be required to do this. I can't get over how pretty...

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