Most of us never intend to live in the past. We want to forge our own styles. Go our own ways. Make it about tomorrow. But not entirely. Incorporating furniture and decor from your past can be a part of personal style going forward. The trick is to fit things into the way you live…
Essential tools for furniture shopping
Shopping for home furnishings can be a pleasure or pain – and sometimes both. There’s pleasure in the exploration and discovery, of weekend shopping excursions to search for hidden gems, and making unexpected finds. Yet there can be pain if you’re not sure where to look and how to make sense of the overwhelming options….
Design inspiration: black and white in color
As a design palette, black and white is anything but boring. It can be a strong foundation for a room full of texture, nuance or contrasts. Choosing furniture and accessories should be a process, thinking about shapes and proportions, relationships and room dynamics. With black and white as a backdrop, you can add excitement and…
Fiber artist Madeline Larson featured in inaugural “Future Heirlooms” showcase
MidModMen+friends is launching a series of showcases, each featuring the work of an established or emerging artisan or artist. The series, “Future Heirlooms,” kicks off August 12 with fiber artist Madeline Larson.
American Craft Council picks MidModMen+friends to design 1960s inspired room
The American Craft Council (ACC) has chosen Neal Kielar and Jon Mehus, owners of MidModMen+friends, to design a 1960s-inspired showcase for the American Craft Show April 7-9 in St. Paul, MN. ACC’s popular “Make Room” home décor program puts craft into context by featuring room vignettes created by local designers. In honor of ACC’s 75th…
Always Mod Blog name drops the ‘Best Modern Retail Store Designs in Minnesota’
Twin Cities-based modern decor destination Always Mod included MidModMen+friends in a roundup of what they call the “Best Modern Retail Store Designs in Minnesota” on the Always Mod Blog. We’re in great company with: + Forage Modern Workshop + The Foundry Home Goods + Pharmacie Home + Always Mod A big thanks to Always Mod,…
Donate pet treats and toys to fill holiday stockings through People & Pets Together
UPDATE: If you missed the opportunity to bring in a donation during our drive, you can make a contribution directly at PeopleAndPetsTogether.org. Join MidModMen+friends in supporting People & Pets Together, Minnesota’s only food shelf dedicated exclusively to pets. As part of our Holiday Market/Plaid Friday activities, we’re collecting contributions of: + UNOPENED packages of pet…
Saint Paul Magazine features MidModMen+friends
MidModMen+friends is the featured business in the November 2016 issue of Saint Paul Magazine. The article showcases the story and style of our retail store in the City of St. Paul, which offers mid-century and modern home decor at its best. You can read the article and learn more about us here. ABOUT SAINT PAUL…