Looking for a little somethin’ somethin’ to brighten your walls? Consider one of these posters from Blue Art Studio. Created by the same Joel Pirela of Blue Ant Studio fame, these posters would look great in any modern home. Already have all the artwork you need at home? Buy a few for your office and bring a little inspiration into the daily grind.

Modern Posters from Blue Art Studio: $35

Eric Pfeiffer is one of my favorite designers. He always manages to design attractive and functional objects that aren’t exorbitantly priced. The pricing on these lamps has just gotten a little bit better. The cupstack, vee and zig zag lamps are all hand blown and have a wonderful simple geometric styling. I noticed that over at Design Public they are on sale for $79 each (regular $99). Each lamp sits approximately one foot tall and when turned on has a nice soft glow. These little lamps could be just the thing to add the finishing touch to your room.
Available at Design Public for $79.

Joseph Eichler may be one of the most well known Mid-Century Modern residential architects developers. In the 50’s and 60’s he was fortunate enough to design and build whole neighborhoods in California. I must admit when it comes to Eichler I’m pretty ignorant, but I’m looking to change that. Next month for my Fiesta Movement mission I’ll be heading to California for a weekend to look at Eichler homes, and hopefully take some good pictures and video. Before I go I need your help!

What are some good websites to learn more about Eichler?

If I could only go to one neighborhood, which one should it be?

Last month Capree mentioned that Dror had a whole collection coming to Target. It’s officially online now, and they have some great items in the collection. My favorite though hands down is the Stick Table Lamp. Sitting 15″ tall this little lamp would make a perfect affordable modern desk lamp for your favorite little corner. The white shade is made of plastic and can house up to a 40 watt bulb while the metal base keeps it well grounded.

Available from Target for $19.

What’s your favorite from the Dror collection?

This week for our “Way Back When” spotlight goes to the Utah Heritage Foundation. While many people think of historic preservation as saving a bunch of victorian pioneer houses, Utah Heritage Foundation has set out to prove that they are interested in preserving and promoting education on all historically significant buildings, including MCM ones. UHF has recently added profiles on their website of prominent MCM architects like Dee Wilson and John Sugden who studies under Mies. Head over to their website for some great articles and photo’s. Also make sure you join the Salt Lake Modern facebook page if you want to stay up to date on local events and learn more about MCM homes in Utah.

If any of you are lucky enough to actually possess an original Enid Seeney/Ridgway Homemaker Plate, I envy you. You can find them sometimes on Ebay or sites likePreloved. There are plenty of plastic reproductions floating around as well. If you’re looking for the real deal, be sure to check the back for the official Ridgway/Homemaker mark. This series was originally produced in England, so most plates you’ll find will be for sale out of the UK.

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The Homemaker range of tableware was mass produced by Ridgway Potteries Ltd, of Stoke-on-Trent, especially for the Woolworths chain of retail stores. Enid Seeley’s design of 1956-7 depicted other design classics of the period: an armchair designed by Robin Day, a sofa by Sigvard Bernadotte and a sideboard resembling one by Bernard Russell. The range had a long production run, between 1958 and 1970, and is now seen as a 1950s design classic.

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There is an old MCM wall clock in the SJO airport that I always sit under while I am waiting for my flight. I’ve thought about how I could make something similar out clock parts, but never really figured out a good way to do it. It looks like all the hard work has been done for me. This DIY Wall Clock kit from Radius Design includes the clock hands and the dots for you to arrange however you want. This is no puny clock either, the big hand measures 18 inches long and the small hand is almost 16 inches. Made of aluminum and stainless steel.

DIY Wall Clock available from Radius Design for $99.

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Etsy has a great vintage selection, with quite a few mid-century finds. I’m especially fond of this little avian bottle opener from seller Ella Cinders. Check out her shop for more items - not everything is MCM, but this clock and desk lamp are pretty cool.

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This cute would-be feathered friend is truly a “form meets functional” classic. It is the perfect shape for opening a bottle with ease and yet has an almost sculptural quality to it. Likely made of rosewood, this lovely is made in Denmark and signed.

Vintage charm and treasure from Ella Cinders - Sweet Mod Tweets Bottle Opener: $34

These planters are freaking rad! Love the bright colors, the refreshing shapes, and the fact that they’re made from spun aluminum! A little on the pricey side at $160 a pop (extra $$ if you want a stand), but they might be worth it for their wow factor. From Pad Outdoor.

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Each planter is hand spun from aluminum and powder coated–making them durable for outdoors. The steel stands are fitted with rubber, shock-absorbing pads at both ends to protect the planter and floor surface–making them ideal for indoors. Two planter styles, two stand heights and six color options yield countless configurations to customize a single planter or grouping according to your site.

POD Aluminum Planters by Pad Outdoor available from A+R Store: $158

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While the awesome hair of interviewer Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel put this clip in the 80’s the work of Philip Johnson goes much further back. His most notable “modern” project was the glass house built in 1949. The interview is a little dry but if you are interested it is quite fascinating.
Please share you thoughts on architecture, 80’s hair and funky glasses in the comments.