Spectacular Blooms in Vintage Containers

Neal Kielar dipped into the MidModMen+friends inventory of mid-century pottery and glass to show you how to bring the long awaited outdoors inside by utilizing these containers as the perfect plants and flowers pairings.

Lifestyle, DecorCynthia SutterMay 25, 2018Neal Kielar, MidModMen+friends, Mid-Century Decor, mid-century, Mid-century furniture, Mid-century containers, Mid-century potsComment

Feathering the Nest? Essential Tools for Furniture Shopping

Neal Kielar knows that shopping for your home furnishings can include great pleasure and pain. Neal unpacks what is sure to become your "go to" list of ways to enjoy the process and make the right decisions for you and your family.

Lifestyle, DecorCynthia SutterFebruary 25, 2018Neal Kielar, MidModMen+friends, Restored Classic Modern Furniture & Decor, Mid-century furniture, Mid-Century Decor, furniture & accessories, St. Paul MN, Furniture Shopping Tips, Visualize, Focus, Measure, Budget, ResearchComment

At the tips of their tongues: interior design pros share trends and tips for 2018

Neal Kielar shares what's trending in 2018, as seen through the eyes of three Midwest designers. From the past to more curated designs like metallics, these tips for 2018 will inform your choices.

Lifestyle, DecorCynthia SutterJanuary 30, 2018Neal Kielar, MidModMen+friends, Susan E. Brown, Muldowney Interiors LLC, Autumn Muldowney, Emily Carlson, Righteous Digs, Design Trends 2018Comment

More Guests Than Chairs? Season #2

Neal Kielar, owner of MidModMen, stacks up the perfect chairs for your holiday table; whether you're seating 2 or 20!

Lifestyle, DecorCynthia SutterDecember 9, 2017Neal Kielar, MidModMen, mid-century, furniture & accessories, Danish, rosewood, vintage, stacking chairs, extra chairsComment

Birdseyestyle - Inspiration for your Kitchen & Bath

Need some inspiration for your kitchen & bath remodel? Find great tips from birdseyestyle.com; the new brainchild of Barbara Schmidt, Owner of StudioB Style.

Lifestyle, DecorCynthia SutterSeptember 5, 2017Cindi Sutter, birdseyestyle.com, StudioBStyle, Barbara Schmidt, Maria Reitan, Inspiration for Kitchen & Bath, Designflooring, LVT, Karndean, flooring, interiordesign, KarndeanUSComment

Future heirlooms: what are you passing forward to the next generations?

MidModMen created "Future Heirlooms" showcase, to feature artists and artisans creating noteworthy works that can be enjoyed today yet are worthy of passing down to others. Their inaugural showcase begins August 12-13th with Madeline Larson.

Lifestyle, DecorCynthia SutterAugust 11, 2017Neal Kielar, Madeline Larson, futureheirlooms, MidModMen, artisanmade, handmade, fiberart, weaving, woolComment

Meet Painter, Heidi Mckeown

Heidi Mckeown is a prolific abstract painter who is looking to share her love of abstract art with others. Today we celebrate her works with flags and the freedom they stand for.

Celebrations, Holidays, Lifestyle, DecorCynthia SutterMay 28, 2017Cindi Sutter, Heidi Mckeown Artist, Collegeville MN, Abstract Painter, Flags, Saint John's Abbey Church, Birch, Woven, Horizons, Meanderings, Abstracts, Saint John's Bible, "Anno Domini"Comment

In Another Country: Charleston, South Carolina

Alecia Stevens love for the place she calls her second home, Charleston South Carolina, is not only infectious but literally beckons you to come for the food, the architecture, the Big Water and of course the Southern charm of it all.

Celebrations, Travel Stories, DecorCynthia SutterFebruary 7, 2017Alecia Stevens, Charleston South Carolina, Best Cities to Visit in US, NYTimesComment

Christmas Hit Parade #1

The week before Christmas...take a breathe...choose to spend time with friends more than gift obsessing...and set yourself up one table, tree, table setting at a time.

Holidays, Celebrations, Decor, Style, Tips and TricksCynthia SutterDecember 18, 2016Cindi Sutter, Christmas Card Tree, The Week Before Christmas, Last Minute WrappingComment