Romanticizing your life is about embracing each moment's beauty and joy, turning even the simplest experiences into something extraordinary.

[ads2] George Nelson was the man perhaps most embedded in the history of mid-century design. As both writer, architect and designer he understood intimately the vital importance of a home’s composition and the interplay between the structure and its interior elements. Born in 1908, he got is first big break when he was named editor

Feast your eyes upon a quintessential Northcrest specimen from 1965

Scenes from the Westlake District of Daly City, California. One of America's first master-planned postwar suburbs, Westlake was the "inspiration" for Malvina Reynolds' song "Little Boxes," which became a hit for folkie Pete Seeger in 1964. Read more about Westlake at the blog: "America's Most Perfect Ticky-Tacky Suburb."

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Want a life you love? Here’s how to design your life to bring more satisfaction, happiness, and purpose to you every day.

Get ready to fall madly in love with the architectural gems featured in the new book, Midcentury Houses Today.

Time capsule alert!

First time on the market since 1957.

We spotlight this amazing reader home from the 1960s -- full of fantastic original details like tile, wallpaper and a kitchen that is to die for!

You might not know the name of the architect, but a much bigger name looms large over this 1960s Serge Binotto-designed circular property in Mirepoix, Ariège, south west France.

Esteemed university professors can own this prized property for an annual salary-exceeding asking of $2,050,000

Even if you don't have a lot of extra time, there are still so many little luxuries and simple pleasures you can easily add to your life!

There are many benefits of embracing a simple lifestyle. Here are 7 key ways simplifying helps reduce stress and increase of joy too!

In this article, I’ll break down what a simple pleasure is, how to find yours and how to create more simple pleasures in life.

After more than two years on the market

Now to Sweden and everybody’s favourite / most hated (delete as appropriate) Scandinavian, flat-pack, bargain-basement, meat-ball serving furniture store and of course, the world’s largest furniture retailer – who else could it be but Ikea or should that be IKEA. There is a very valid argument that when you have stumbled across a winning formula [&hellip

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Looking for new simple living podcasts to listen to? Here are my favorites, including topics on minimalism, homesteading, & more!

First time on the market since 1957.

Looking for ways to reduce your impact on the environment? Here are five top zero waste tips for the kitchen.

Lately I have been reaping the benefits of a simple life. Simplifying as many tasks as possible. Decluttering was the first step and now I kn

One of Austin’s mod stunners by a famed architect of the era is on the market.

Television became available in crude experimental forms in the late 1920s. During the 1950s, television was the primary medium for influencing public opinion, and not hard to see a TV in a family at this time. Here below are some interesting vintage snapshots that captured people with their TVs during the 1950s.

Culture Lust contributor Dave Hampton reveals just what is going on behind that mysterious sign on State Route 67 in Ramona.

While minimalism may sometimes seem trendy, the reality is that the lifestyle has been around for centuries. Indeed, ancient philosophies touted the importance of Less Is More living as a means of finding inner peace amidst frenetic daily life. Today I speak with author Jessie Kanzer about first steps toward mental minimalism. Jessie argues that you don’t have to be a Zen master to simplify your cognitions and reduce unnecessary internal chatter; she argues too that enlightenment is about first... Read More Read More

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There are so many reasons to love minimalism. Learn more about the benefits minimalism can bring to your life!

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As time goes on, we slowly begin to realize that it’s the little things in life that give us the most joy. These simple pleasures come in all different shapes and sizes, from getting a

Versatile home decor pieces allow you to create different looks around your home easily, and NOMA Collective is my go-to shop!

Another classic midcentury from one of the region's masters

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If you'd like to be deeply loved you must first know what love really is and how to truly love.

You don't have to complicate your life in order to be happy. Sometimes, it's the simple things that can provide you with the pleasure you need to enjoy life.

Even if you don't have a lot of extra time, there are still so many little luxuries and simple pleasures you can easily add to your life!

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Quiet the voice of wanting new things by establishing priorites, saying no to too much social media, and practicing gratitude daily.