Modern is in the air!

Spring is right around the corner which means it’s time for the annual 20^th Century Cincinnati show! This weekend 50 vintage dealers will gather at the Sharonville Convention Center showcasing their wares from funky furniture to retro art, jewelry, home décor and more. According to the show’s website, it is “the Queen City's annual retrospective of the forward looking design trends introduced between the First World War and the Computer Age.” That’s a lot of design packed into one, small convention space and I can’t wait to explore!

This will mark my third year in a row to head up to Cincy for the event. My husband and I plan on making a day of it starting with a big breakfast on the road and a stop by IKEA on the way home (IKEA Westchester is just a few exits north of Sharonville). I guess you could say it’s a new tradition of ours.

Even if you’re not a collector or are on a shoestring budget, browsing through the booths at 20^th Century Cincinnati is a fun trip down nostalgia lane. Item after item reminds me of something that could be found in my grandmother’s old basement. It’s a true education in modern design and Midcentury aesthetics.

So, if you are in driving distance of Cincinnati and looking for something fun to do this weekend, I highly recommend the modern show. Admission is only $7 and is good for both Saturday and Sunday.

Find out everything you need to know about the 20^th Century Cincinnati modern show here: http://www.20thcenturycincinnati.com/index.html.

Why not start a new pre-spring tradition?