Nothing Like Following Yourself

As my blog takes shape I can't help but marvel at the one follower who has picked up on my genius. Me. I like to say that I'm always one step ahead of myself, so the fact that I'm following myself makes perfect sense.

Now I'm really going to rock myself and go back in time about 30 months ago when we bought our 1960 Modern-inspired typical 2-story block house - that's what I like to call them. Moving from the junction in West Seattle wasn't easy, but the only thing we could afford in that neighborhood was a sub 1000 sq ft war box. So we started looking in South Seattle, where large neighborhoods sprung up during the cold war, spurring on a plethora of modern residential architecture. We loved the neighborhood, the people and the homes and after looking at over 75 homes we finally found our place. It was a rock solid 1960 home but definitely needed the queer eye - this was going to be work.

ModMan - Explore Modern Home Design on the Cheap!

Well this is my first post all about slicking up yer pad all Dwell-like for not a lot of cash. Seriously...Design Within Reach? Give me a break but I can't afford to fork over $800 for a casual chair - I have kids and dogs and life to pay for. That doesn't mean our house needs to look like turds on a plate - although our one dog would eat that shit up.

As my posts unfold, I'll talk about places to look, looks to place and finds to keep and divulge some secrets about creating your own look for not much bank. I'll show you a few of my finds, many for less than a dinner out and some for less than a cheeseburger. We'll explore both interior and exterior looks and how to go mod in ways that are as green and as easy on the environment as they are easy on the green in your wallet.