March 2008 - Very Vintage Vegas | Las Vegas Mid Century Modern Homes

March 2008

March 31, 2008

United States Post Office To Issue Stamps In Honor Of Ray and Charles Eames, The Most Famous Of The Mid Century Modern Designers

The other day I mentioned the most famous mid century modernist designers, Charles and Ray Eames. This summer, they’ll also be honored in another way that will generate even more awareness of the ever growing […]
March 31, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – Turn On The Flash When Shooting Pictures Of Homes For Sale In Las Vegas

Day 5, and still going strong. All from the same listing that Briana found last week. Today we’re introduced to the bright and sunny living room. Sure makes me want to rush right out and […]
March 29, 2008

One Of Jack LeVine’s WMLSPHOTD Got Picked For One Of The Worst MLS Photos Of The Year – Another Las Vegas Real Estate First

Some of our oldest readers will remember that back in July I started running a daily series of bad MLS Pictures. A few weeks later I discovered that as original as the idea was, it […]
March 29, 2008

Secret Pockets Of Vintage, Historic And Retro Las Vegas Neighborhoods

I’ve been accused of focusing too much attention on the McNeils, and Marycrests, and John S. Parks, and Paradise Palms type neighborhoods of Vintage Las Vegas. In my own defense, I’ve talked about some of […]
March 29, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – Las Vegas Real Estate Agents Are Sometimes The Sellers Worst Enemy

Day 4 for the listing that Brianna found on her first day searching the MLS. It’s a treasure trove of Bad MLS pictures. EVERY single picture in the listing qualified. At least the toilet seat […]
March 28, 2008

Never Leave Home Without Fresh Batteries – Jack LeVine Makes A New Rule

So I got to the Atomic Age Alliance fundraiser at Design Within Reach just in time for the preview of the terrific slide show about all things modernist. I normally start shooting pictures, but discovered […]
March 28, 2008

Las Vegas Arts Commission Dedication Wednesday April 9th In Downtown Las Vegas

Thank you to Brian Paco Alvarez for sending us this information!  As you can see, it’s based on one of Jack’s favorite obsessions, decorative block. There’s lots more of them on our old blog.   […]
March 28, 2008

Worst MLS Photo Of The Day – Las Vegas Real Estate Is Best Sold Thru The Use Of Great MLS Photos

Day 3 of Briana’s first attempt to start her mls search off of the Very Vintage Vegas website! Yep, it’s the same house as Wednesday and Thursday. Today we’re showing off the clean uncluttered island […]
March 27, 2008

An Idea For A Media Stunt – “Down” Date A Kitchen Out In The Suburbs – It Would Be A Las Vegas Real Estate First

Work with me here. We could buy one of the those cookie cutter homes out in the suburbs that are being given away by the banks. We could rip out the particle board cabinets and “looks […]
March 26, 2008

Fundraising Event For Maude Frasier Hall – Thursday Evening – Sponsored By Atomic Age Alliance and Design Within Reach

Hello Everyone,   This is just a reminder that Thursday Evening is our DWR fundraiser. If you are unable to attend the event, your donations to our advocacy fund are very much appreciated.  The suggested […]