kittens, it's that time of the month again...time for WHORANGE'S monthly pad.

today's pad comes to us from columbus, indiana, and is one of the most playful and purdiest around - the miller house. completed in 1957 for industrialist and philanthropist j. irwin miller, the building was designed by the one-and-only eero saarinen. yes, saarinen! and there is an illuminated tulip table to prove it!

alexander girard designed the interiors (and stayed on as the interior designer for 15 years) and dan kiley crafted the landscape architecture.

what could go wrong, right? the answer is nothing. nothing went wrong (at least visually).

behold the work of a mid-century dream team, darlings...

{above exterior: alexander girard's painted iron gate.}

{above living room: many of the home's rugs and textiles were custom designed by girard in shades of reds for winter and pastels for spring.}

{above living room: a sunken sofa sectional with stairs. perfect for a sleep overs, salons, or love-ins.}

{above living room: two words - cylindrical fireplace.}

{above dining room: an illuminated, saarinen, marble top, tulip table and chairs. yes...illuminated!}

{above dining room: girard rud and needlepoint chairs.}

{above: a playroom turned office.}

{above: wife xenia's closet features a custom stool upholstered in girard’s mogul 081 fabric.}

{above kitchen: a blue mosiac tile wonderland.}

{above: girard's master textile plan.}

did i mentioned the miller home is open for tours and coveting? get your passport and binoculars ready. read all about it here. 

{photography by leslie williamson for dwell; via the north elevation and des chaises en couleur.}