Features

Hit the Road
Hot-spot stops for time travelers on a California road-trip getaway
First and Foremost
How light, lines, planes and sightlines provide aesthetic and sensual pleasure
Homeward Bound
From Eichler to Mackay to six more Eichlers—the house-hopping odyssey of the Walling family
Atrium Gardens
Design tips and challenges: best bets for landscaping at your home's heavenly core
Suburbia in the Sky
San Francisco's Diamond Heights—where there's charm, drama and the most unique Eichlers of all
Return of the Butterflies
After years of hibernation following their mid-century boom, butterfly roofs are spreading their wings once again
Timeless Blend
How vintage and contemporary modern furnishings come together for an inspirational mix of warmth and style
Time for an Eichler Museum!
The rich heritage of Eichler Homes is worth remembering for more than pure nostalgia
Porcelain Perfect
From toasters to vacuums—Shalene Valenzuela's wild 'domestic art' fools the eye as well as the mind
Magical Mystery Lure
Controversial anniversary, symposiums and walking tours pave the way for the neon sign's bright future
Love Letters to the Road
How childhood vacations—to Disneyland, retro motels and fun in the sun—inspired the artist in Matt Leiker
Suburbia in the Sky
San Francisco's Diamond Heights—where there's charm, drama and the most unique Eichlers of all
Swizzles with Sizzle
From the swingin' sixties to your living room bar—sticks of joy that stir it up as a cocktail's best friend
Winning Ways
Studio potter turned retail giant—lifelong San Franciscan Win Ng pioneered abstract ceramics and artful merchandising
Lost in the Dark No More
Shedding light on shortcuts to evaluate systems and installers for home reroofing
Piece by Piece
Eichler owner Joan Schulze—50 years of superb storytelling in the art of fiber and collage
Unsung Advocates of Mid-Century Modern
Saluting those who strive to preserve our California homes and neighborhoods
Caressing Spirit
Pioneering Black modernist Art Smith designed his mid-century jewelry to move with the body—like jazz
That Golden Glow
Seventy years ago today—fast-food king McDonald's put the 'arch' in 'architecture'
Styled with a Smile
Inspired Lisa Congdon spreads joy in the Alexander Girard tradition with art vibrant and bold