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A Tour of the Butterfly House in Jacksonville, Florida
Before we moved to Michigan, we briefly looked at homes in Northern Florida. Jacksonville and the surrounding area has a lot of...
Jan 21, 2018
Your Guide to Mid-Century Modern Pools
Whether you're in the process of buying a mid-century modern home in Palm Springs, South Florida or anywhere in between, you might also...
Jan 18, 2018
Our Mid Century Modern Flat Roof Restoration
Beginning in May of 2017, we began to restore our flat roof, interior beams and clerestory windows. Watch a slideshow of the process and rea
Dec 27, 2017
Choosing a Mid-Century Color Palette for Your Home
For many of us, living in a mid-century modern home means doing what you can to embrace the original style of the home. Of course, it’s...
Dec 19, 2017
Frank Lloyd Wright's Eppstein House is Ready for Guests
Michigan has more than its fair share of excellent mid century modern architecture - and we love it! South West Michigan is home to not...
Dec 12, 2017
Marimekko: Modern Finnish Design For Women By Women
As fans of mid-century modern furniture, we would argue that plenty of wonderful things came from the 1950s and 1960s. In design,...
Dec 11, 2017
Rendering Paul Rudolph's 1956 Lost Design
Imagine an architectural theme park made up of incredible homes designed by George Nelson, Paul Rudolph, Alden Dow and Buckminster...
Dec 8, 2017
Mid-Century Modern Holiday Gift Guide
Thanksgiving has come and gone, which means it is official: Christmas is on its way! If you’re one of those people who has gifts...
Nov 26, 2017
Who Is C. Jeré?
If you find a piece of metal wall art, there’s a good chance someone, somewhere, has attributed it to C. Jeré. Works under the name C....
Nov 24, 2017
Increasing the Curb Appeal of Mid Century Modern Homes
Buying a mid-century modern home is an exciting event, and it is normal to spend a lot of time and effort focusing on the interior....
Nov 16, 2017
Flat Roof Restoration Video
This project was a labor of love, and we're thrilled to be able to show you the results! Thanks to Kalamazoo Aerial Media for the...
Nov 5, 2017
Tips for Creating a Mid-Century Modern Nursery
Learn how to create the perfect mid century modern nursery in your home. Our list features five must-have MCM elements.
Nov 1, 2017
Kawahara / Ward House Destruction, Battle Creek, MI.
Update - December 1st, 2017: This home has been demolished. There was an auction for miscellaneous items from the home, although many had...
Oct 31, 2017
How to Make Mid-Century Modern Jack O' Lanterns
We put a twist on classic Halloween decor with Eames and MCM pumpkin carving!
Oct 27, 2017
Eames/Uniqlo SPRZ NY Collection Review
It's no secret that here at Trystcraft, we are big fans of Charles and Ray Eames. So when Uniqlo announced that they were releasing a...
Oct 22, 2017
Alden B. Dow Home & Studio Tour in Midland, Michigan
The Dow name might be commonly associated with the chemicals and plastics of the Dow Chemical Company, but architecture buffs will think...
Oct 22, 2017
Touring Frank Lloyd Wright in Okemos, MI
To call Frank Lloyd Wright prolific would be a serious understatement. Over 400 Frank Lloyd Wright buildings are still standing, and they...
Oct 17, 2017
What an MCM Dealer Thinks of Target's Project 62 Furniture Collection
Target released their new line of mid-century modern inspired furniture in stores on September 19th. Called Project 62, the line is...
Sep 25, 2017
Mid-Century Stores in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo is a wonderful city in Western Michigan, and we’re proud to call it our new home. There’s a variety of fascinating...
Jul 25, 2017
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