Mid-Century Design: A Home Tour And Our Latest Giveaway Winner

I think it appropriate to announce the winner of the mid-century design ceramic set during a mid-century house tour.  Before I reveal who the lucky blog reader is, let's take a look at a home that my husband and I toured while house hunting in California.  It's impeccably designed and decorated.  Every detail, from the sideboard hardware to the poolside swings, is true to the period. We were in awe at how well appointed it was.  However, since we love a challenge and creating spaces of our very own, this house was not for us.  Enjoy the tour, we certainly did!

The pool ALMOST got us...

Now the moment you've been waiting for:

Judy, you're our lucky winner!  Congratulations!!  Please email your coordinates to me at~   debra@cocoonhome.com   ~so I can send you the Kenji Fujita oil and vinegar set  courtesy of Reside.

A huge thank you to all who participated.  Keep posted for future reader giveaways.

Out And About: Reside's Reader Giveaway

With our departure from New England on the horizon, I'm making every effort to visit all my favorite spots one last time.  That includes stores I love both on personal and professional levels, i.e., places where I shop for my clients and for myself.  Last week, while in the South End, I stopped by Reside.  With two locations, one in Cambridge and another in Boston, Reside is the place to find 20th century modern furniture, lighting and accessories.  Meticulously curated mid-century items make up most of their ever changing inventory, but they also carry many other period pieces, all stemming from a time when furniture building was a craft and quality mattered more than quantity.  Buying any Reside piece is a worthwhile investment.   Inventory of original modern furnishings is on the rise due to so many baby boomers downsizing and moving on with their lives.  Whether you're a collector or just looking for a unique find, now is the time to shop.  Take a look at some of my favorite store's offerings and  enter to win a mid-century design oil and vinegar set from Reside (featured below):

Enter to win a oil and vinegar set designed by Kenji Fujita by visiting Reside's online collection and sharing what items you like most below.  Contest ends at midnight on 6/18/2012.  Good Luck!!!

Many thanks to Pamela of Reside for contributing our latest reader giveaway and for providing Cambridge and Boston with such great places to shop for mid-century modern!