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Category: Lifestyle

This section of our website is about living the Mid-Century lifestyle (MCM). You may see something about us living in the woods and on a lake or nearby MCM houses. Periodically if there is a period correct Mid-Century items like furniture or lighting we will highlight it here.

Our first fire and being Inspired by the beauty of Fall in our forest

Our first fire and being Inspired by the beauty of Fall in our forest

  • Lifestyle
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  • 5 years ago
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On a Saturday night, we gathered around our first fire of the year. It was welcomed warmth and relaxing after we worked outside to enjoy the perfect fall weather. It was only a high of 65 degrees. Not too hot and not […]

Tagged Living Room, Mid-Century Modern
Medaloni Cellars Winery near Lewisville, NC

Medaloni Cellars Winery near Lewisville, NC

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  • 5 years ago
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A little over 3 miles from our house in Lewisville, North Carolina is a place called Medaloni Cellars. It is a winery located on twenty-two acres of rolling hills located in North Carolina’s beautiful Yadkin Valley. They are also an event center […]

Tagged Living Like Vacation
What do you do when your find an unexpected Hill Cart in your yard?

What do you do when your find an unexpected Hill Cart in your yard?

  • Lifestyle
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  • 5 years ago

Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I would be the owner of a Hill Cart, aka Funicular and aka Trolley… A word/phrase that never crossed my mind. In fact, when we bought this house, our Hill Cart was […]

Tagged Exterior, Landscaping, Mid-Century
Enjoying Spring and a Waterfall

Enjoying Spring and a Waterfall

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  • 5 years ago
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In my last post (10 things I am thankful for during the Great Corona-Virus) I reflected on positive things. One of them I did not dive into is this… I have found it really nice this Spring, to get “off” work and […]

Tagged Hiking, Living Like Vacation
My top 10 things I am Thankful for During Covid-19

My top 10 things I am Thankful for During Covid-19

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    4 min
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  • 5 years ago
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Since the start of the Corona-Virus and self imposed isolation, every morning (I try) I take a few minutes to get moving. I go for a short walk to clear my head and enjoy Gods creation. This Corona-virus event has many implications. […]

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If you dream of Mid-Century, this could be a good stop for you. Our place to document our life in our 1959 MId-Century Modern house. The primary purpose of this blog is for documenting our journey, but we hope others find value in our struggle and story.

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Mood-Setting Outdoor String Lights Above Our Deck
Mood-Setting Outdoor String Lights Above Our Deck
Gallery of our Mid-Century Modern Ranch
Gallery of our Mid-Century Modern Ranch
Easy DIY Chimney Crown Repair with ChimneyRX
Easy DIY Chimney Crown Repair with ChimneyRX
Mid-Century Modern NuTone Starburst Doorbell Installation
Mid-Century Modern NuTone Starburst Doorbell Installation
Have you ever Juiced for Life improvement? Juicing is easy – come see why!
Have you ever Juiced for Life improvement? Juicing is easy – come see why!
Finishing up our Budget Friendly Tile and Mantel Project
Finishing up our Budget Friendly Tile and Mantel Project
Chimney Cap Installation in 30 Minutes
Chimney Cap Installation in 30 Minutes

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