Author: MyProperty Life

With the holidays at hand, a bit of preparation will ensure that seasonal hosting goes off without a hitch. From cozy sleeper sofas to aromatic handwash and the perfect tableware, these selections will make your guests’ stay more comfortable—and you…

An advertising strategist in Portland, Oregon, builds a minimalist retreat in her own backyard—and launches her own design business in the process. Though she had worked as an advertising strategist since graduating college, Robin Cornuelle had always been drawn to…

It is that time of the year again when we starting thinking about much needed winter vacations and how we are going to enjoy the lovely snow-clad slopes in all their splendor. Even if you are not a skiing enthusiast,…

The traditions of Ireland have been shaped by its rough weather and the rugged seas around it for many centuries. It is this environment that also gave shape to some of the best stone homes that you will ever come…

The classic cabin is one that is spread across a large area and offers comfortable family living environment that blends woodsy charm with a relaxing vibe. But the Stacked Cabin in Muscoda, Wisconsin reinterprets the classic design and alters it…

Measuring 170 square feet, this one-of-a-kind home on wheels is currently listed on Etsy. Like thrift-store shopping or garage-sale hopping, there’s a thrill that comes with browsing on Etsy—you never know what you might discover. We recently spotted this vibrant…

An eager-to-downsize couple with a knack for entertaining fall in love with a tree-surrounded property for their next chapter. In their old Brentwood abode, a carefree Los Angeles couple frequently invited friends over for dinners revolving around from-scratch pies straight…

We chat with designer Cas Holman, whose gender-neutral toys encourage new ways of thinking and collaborating, about the importance of play—for kids and adults alike. As a designer, educator, and creator of objects for play, Cas Holman’s work can be…

This sophisticated home combines stonework techniques pioneered at Taliesin West with Usonian design A soaring peaked roof, which Wright used in church architecture, acts as a paean to nature in this spectacular setting. See the listing here: https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-82942-dn896j/121-top-of-dean-hill-rd-canaan-ny-12029?utm_source=dwellmediallc&utm_medium=featuredlistings&utm_campaign=swsk2019 See more…

A striking addition draws nature, light, and fresh air into a home just outside of Brisbane. The suburbs of Brisbane, Australia, feature many prewar, wood-framed cottages with sheltered outdoor spaces like porches and verandas. Over time, as families grew and…

Now through November 1, you can save up to 30% off and score free shipping on over 50 fabulous lighting brands. Illuminating your home with stylish wall sconces, pendant lights, table lamps, and more is a snap with YLighting. Hurry on…

A high-end VFX design studio demands a very special style of architecture and StudioAC delivers in this regard with the ARTJAIL Offices in Toronto. The office feels modern and elegant with the existing industrial elements of the building being carefully…

The garden for our home is an afterthought on most occasions. It is a feature that often complements the design of the house but is not the defining feature that sets it apart. Not in the case of the MeMo…

A new exhibit at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum tells the story of how two midcentury masters met, and how their shared obsessions produced a lasting midcentury aesthetic. At its core, Changing and Unchanging Things: Noguchi and Hasegawa in Postwar…

George & Willy’s signs and display systems are minimalist, functional, and playful. Same goes for their new offices in a revamped warehouse. Will McCallum and George Wilkins weren’t having much luck at outdoor craft marketplaces. They liked the items they’d…

At one point or another, all of us wish to escape the constant urban rush and create a few moments of tranquility and calm. A holiday home can definitely offer all that and a whole lot more. But not all…

Designed for a young couple, the 5,000 sf home and 1,700 sf back house sit on a flat 21,000 sf lot in a 1920's Palo Alto neighborhood (a few blocks away from Steve Jobs’ residence). The architecture is a study…

This steel-framed midcentury gem just hit the market. Located in Los Feliz, the Steel House was built by architect Neil M. Johnson in 1960. Inspired by the Case Study program, the home features a low, rectangular roofline with cantilevered eaves,…