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6 days, 14 hours ago

An L.A. mom makes bold pottery at home that’s ‘Midcentury Modern meets ’70s surf wear’

LA Times

Like most working moms, Los Angeles ceramist Emily Haynes has mastered the art of multitasking. “I’m a fast thrower, but the painting takes a long time.” For Haynes, who took her first wheel-throwing class at Choplet Ceramics Studio in New York when she was 25, ceramics “hit all of the buttons in terms of hands-on creation and glazing.” “I loved …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Seth Rogen has a 567-piece vintage ashtray collection. It started with a hedgehog

LA Times

If your perception of Seth Rogen begins and ends with his scruffy stoner/schlubby Everyman persona, you might be surprised to find out that the actor, producer, comedian and cannabis-brand entrepreneur is also an ashtray aesthete of the highest caliber and owner of a massive, museum-worthy collection of seriously stylish ashtrays from days gone by. He thinks his approximately 567 pieces …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Restoring a midcentury Valley home to ‘its original glory,’ with tiki flair

LA Times

Art and Jessica Martinez never imagined they’d own a home in the Valley. “As soon as you come in the front door and see the way that this house opens up into this yard and all of the light that pours in, I feel like it’s immediate.” They learned that Lind designed the home for Mel Sloan, a USC School …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity decline by mid-century: report

The Hindu

Climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity decline by the mid-century, a new research has found. “By including all world regions in our model, we were able to fill many blind spots and address criticism of other approaches working with fragmented and potentially biased data,” said Henrique Pereira, research group head at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cool cats and tiki treats: Inside the outrageous Midcentury Modern Shag House in Palm Springs

LA Times

In a neighborhood filled with homogeneous Midcentury Modern residences, Brandon McBurney’s Palm Springs home stands out thanks to its 10-foot-tall lime green doors that face the street. “I wanted something that would stand up to the history of the Palm Springs front door,” says Josh Agle, the artist popularly known as Shag, who designed the house and chose the lively …

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11 months ago

Why 'living retro' is perfect for now

BBC

Why 'living retro' is perfect for now Andrew Wood/ Ryland Peters & Small From Palm Springs to Paris, savvy home-owners are channelling mid-century retro in their own way. Andrew Wood/ Ryland Peters & Small Andrew Weaving's light-filled interior blends mid-century modern pieces with more contemporary styles This explains why the den in Weaving's London home has a contemporary desk by …

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1 year, 1 month ago

JFK assassination anniversary: What Lee Harvey Oswald’s weapons tell us about gun ownership in midcentury America.

Slate

Americans fell hard for conspiracy theories in the postwar era. As no less than FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, a man who knew a thing or two about conspiracies, remarked to Lyndon Johnson the day after the assassination, as Oswald sat in a Dallas jail cell, and as Hoover’s agents scoured the country in search of intelligence about the assassin: …

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1 year, 1 month ago

22 delightful gifts made in L.A. that put Amazon to shame

LA Times

If you’re looking for thoughtful holiday gifts that feel more personal than what you might find at big-box stores or on Amazon, why not try looking in your backyard? We’ve got you covered with recommendations for the best gifts to find in L.A. See the full guide Clare Crespo 2024 Hurray Today Calendar Nothing says “Today is going to be …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Ocean currents vital for distributing heat could collapse by midcentury, study says

Associated Press

A system of ocean currents that transports heat northward across the North Atlantic could collapse by mid-century, according to a new study, and scientists have said before that such a collapse could cause catastrophic sea-level rise and extreme weather across the globe. “There are large uncertainties in this study, in many prior studies, and in climate impact assessment overall, and …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Elvis’ hideaway and other tours not to be missed at Modernism Week in Palm Springs

LA Times

Not even epic rain and gray skies can diminish the sun-kissed Midcentury Modern architecture on display at Modernism Week in Palm Springs, the annual celebration of 20th century design highlighted by poolside parties, celebrity home tours — including the House of Tomorrow, a futuristic Midcentury Modern home where Elvis and Priscilla Presley famously honeymooned — and Rat Pack tributes. The …

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2 years, 2 months ago

The vintage French style taking interiors by storm

BBC

The vintage French style taking interiors by storm Editions AAM/Luc Boegly/ Les Amis du Louxor Move over mid-century modern, French Art Deco is the furniture trend to watch. French Art Deco wasn't a celebration of mass-production – it was a continuation of all the fine workmanship we associate with the best antiques – Carmine Bruno At online furniture marketplace The …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Eight interiors styles – as seen inside designers' own homes

BBC

Eight interiors styles – as seen inside designers' own homes Jason Ingram From Scandi re-imagined to warm minimalist, each of these homes – located around the world – reflects a key style of décor. Jason Ingram British designer Ben Pentreath's home in London reflects his 'English eccentric' style English eccentric Architectural and interior designer Ben Pentreath's affection for classic, hand-crafted …

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2 years, 4 months ago

New ‘House of the Retro Future’ suite in Anaheim is a blast from the past

LA Times

Since opening in Anaheim in 1955, Disneyland Park has influenced the world around it, and Anaheim’s surrounding hotel properties are no exception. The trend may be making a comeback however, as Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground opens the “House of the Retro Future” suite this month. The “House of the Retro Future” Suite at Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Real Estate newsletter: Renting becomes a competitive sport

LA Times

As vacancy rates drop, renters are offering landlords more than the asking price to secure a place. The other seller is Engelbert Humperdinck, the British pop singer whose international real estate portfolio includes homes in England, Mexico and Hawaii. A Los Angeles Times analysis found that thousands of Airbnb rentals in California operate in areas with high levels of wildfire …

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2 years, 7 months ago

‘Chic’ carpet is the interior design trend born from the dustbin of American culture

LA Times

This story is part of Image issue 11, “Renovation,” where we explore the architecture of everyday life — and what it would look like to tear it all down. This is not the shaggy dog carpets of a bygone era but what’s called “low pile” carpet that looks more like a short, manicured lawn. In the interior design world, this …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Ellen DeGeneres quietly flips a Midcentury gem for $8.8 million

LA Times

Built in 1961, the single-story home features Midcentury charms such as a courtyard entry, sky-lit hallways and warm wood-and-glass living spaces. Less than a year after buying a Midcentury home in Beverly Crest for $8.5 million, prolific house-flippers Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have sold the place in an off-market deal for $8.757 million. It was built in 1961 …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Ellen DeGeneres drops $8.5 million on a celebrated Midcentury

LA Times

Built in 1961, the single-story home features Midcentury charms such as a courtyard entry, sky-lit hallways and warm wood-and-glass living spaces. It appears Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, Southern California’s busiest celebrity home-flippers, have found their next project. Tucked in the gated enclave of Hidden Valley Estates, the 1960s stunner was built by Robert Skinner and later found fame …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Mid-century target for net zero emission inadequate, says India

The Hindu

At the conclusion of the G20 climate meet, India on Saturday, said that pledges by some countries to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions or ‘carbon neutrality’ by mid-century were inadequate, when considering the rights of developing countries to economic growth. “We have noted the pledges made by some countries to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions or carbon Neutrality by or …

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3 years, 9 months ago

US needs nearly two-thirds emissions cut by 2030 to achieve net zero by mid-century, new analysis finds

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The United States needs to cut emissions by almost two-thirds in the next nine years …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Our list of over 80 women-owned businesses in L.A. From plants to clothes to architecture

LA Times

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re casting a spotlight on women business owners in and around L.A. We’ve been fortunate to meet some of L.A.’s most creative female entrepreneurs over the years, from celebrated architects to ceramists who work out of their home studios. shopesqueleto.com Jenni Kayne Kayne opened her first retail store in 2003 and …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Pyrex and Pink Daisies: Midcentury cookware is fab again

Associated Press

If you want to freshen up your kitchen, look no further than Grandma’s old casserole dishes. “I’ve always been an old soul and loved anything old,” said Megan Telfer, a collector of vintage dishes, salt and pepper shakers, cookie jars and “a little bit of everything.” The 26-year-old parole officer from the Dallas area said this hobby started with family. …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Why glamorous glassware is booming

BBC

Why glamorous glassware is booming It’s bold, beautiful – and is adorning tables all around the world. “Jochen’s technique is pretty unique in that he has subverted traditional, scientific lamp-working into a free-form crafting of glass objects,” says Nathalie Assi, founder of Seeds. “To survive as a gallery, we have to find a fresh generation of artists to secure a …

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4 years, 5 months ago

13 best interior design books: From mid-century to modern inspiration

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wherever you are in your interior design journey – …

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An L.A. mom makes bold pottery at home that’s ‘Midcentury Modern meets ’70s surf wear’

Seth Rogen has a 567-piece vintage ashtray collection. It started with a hedgehog

Restoring a midcentury Valley home to ‘its original glory,’ with tiki flair

Climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity decline by mid-century: report

Cool cats and tiki treats: Inside the outrageous Midcentury Modern Shag House in Palm Springs

Why 'living retro' is perfect for now

JFK assassination anniversary: What Lee Harvey Oswald’s weapons tell us about gun ownership in midcentury America.

22 delightful gifts made in L.A. that put Amazon to shame

Ocean currents vital for distributing heat could collapse by midcentury, study says

Elvis’ hideaway and other tours not to be missed at Modernism Week in Palm Springs

The vintage French style taking interiors by storm

Eight interiors styles – as seen inside designers' own homes

New ‘House of the Retro Future’ suite in Anaheim is a blast from the past

Real Estate newsletter: Renting becomes a competitive sport

‘Chic’ carpet is the interior design trend born from the dustbin of American culture

Ellen DeGeneres quietly flips a Midcentury gem for $8.8 million

Ellen DeGeneres drops $8.5 million on a celebrated Midcentury

Mid-century target for net zero emission inadequate, says India

US needs nearly two-thirds emissions cut by 2030 to achieve net zero by mid-century, new analysis finds

Our list of over 80 women-owned businesses in L.A. From plants to clothes to architecture

Pyrex and Pink Daisies: Midcentury cookware is fab again

Why glamorous glassware is booming

13 best interior design books: From mid-century to modern inspiration