Feb 22nd 2010 1:00PM
Betty White isn't the only one showing us that being old and adorable can get you plenty of attention these days. Chicago's North Mayfair, an idyllic neighborhood on the Northwest side of Chicago that has tried its best to keep from being overrun by the looming developments pervading many of the city's communities, was... Continue Reading »
Feb 3rd 2010 11:30AM
Are you dreaming of owning a home/artist loft/work space? Do you reject boring homes and blah interior design? Find your inspiration in the eclectic Portland home of Thomas Lauderdale, the founder, songwriter, and pianist of the 12-piece orchestral band Pink Martini. The Wall Street Journal describes the home as being... Continue Reading »
Jan 28th 2010 9:00AM
Pack your bags for historic Echo Park in sunny California. This refurbished studio in the historic Jenson Recreation Center is a steal at just $925/month, utilities included. The Jenson Rec Center was built in 1924 by a German immigrant who supplied the new city of Los Angeles with the bricks necessary to build. It... Continue Reading »
Jan 27th 2010 2:44PM
In the Mississippi Historic District of Portland, Oregon, builders Jeff Gantert and Brad Bloom have put up three tiny, vernacular cottages that are available as rentals on an unusual (but highly likable) basis: for one month at a time. Gantert and Bloom were inspired by the historical architecture of their neighborhood,... Continue Reading »
