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George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher June 8 –September 11 Next time you settle down in your family room, remember to thank George Nelson (1908–1986). When Nelson coauthored the book Tomorrow’s House in 1945, he described the now familiar family gathering spot, as well as a “storage wall,” solving specific design challenges for modern residences. …

Curtain Call

So,…..in a recent MADDENING contemplation of what to do about that horrible room that I don’t want anyone to see…….I offer you several discourses on our clever friends, the Curtains. Embrace your Inner Traverse Rod 11 Window Treatments for Midcentury Homes 15 Cafe Curtain Designs and Ideas The Hardware That Tamed Curtains and Carpet

Mad Men Fashion Plate

The Fashion File: Advice, Tips and Inspiration from the Costume Designer of Mad Men by Janie Bryant I know there’s a lot of Mad Men fans out there, so The Fashion File: Advice, Tips and Inspiration from the Costume Designer of Mad Men by Janie Bryant will almost certainly find a ready-made audience. Janie Bryant …