I know it's way too early to be itchin' for Spring, but maybe I can start bringing a little bit of color inside with these playful tube vases from Chive. Available in sets of 8 or 12, each ceramic grouping comes with your choice of a square, rectangular, or circular base. Also available in white.
Tube Vases by Chive: $26 - $44
Christmas came a little late at my loft, so while you are reading this, I'm still enjoying ripping open presents with my two kids. While the tornado of wrapping paper is settling I'd love to know what Santa brought everyone?
I discovered Aluminum Christmas trees this year, and was lucky enough to pick up a nice 7' Evergleam and color wheel for my place. I came across this fantastic How To on decorating your aluminum Christmas tree at AluminumChristmastrees.net. It's worth a read even if you don't have an aluminum tree. Check out the rest of the guide after the jump.
Via AluminumChristmasTrees.net
Happy Holidays and a very Merry (mod) Christmas, GRMers! I don't know about you, but I'll be keeping my eye on the sky for any inexplicable rocket ship activity tonight.
Image: calsidyrose
2011. It's coming, and it's going to be your best year ever. To keep track of all the awesome things you'll be doing, you need an equally awesome calendar. May I submit for your consideration calendar two thousand eleven? Sure the name is a little obvious, but the calendar itself isn't. It uses an unorthodox horizontal layout to keep track of the days. The design geek in you will also appreciate the fact that it's typeset in Akzidenz Grotesk and printed on 150 GSM curious particles snow paper. Whatever that means.
calendar two thousand eleven $25
If you've missed the boat on sending out holiday cards this year, don't dismay! An eCard is better than no card and fortunately for you, Fossil's got a whole collection of sweet, retro designs just waiting to be shot through the ether and into someone's inbox. Like magic. They're free, they're cool, and did I mention they're free? Check out all the designs here.
For those kickin' back with the knowledge that their holiday greetings are already making their way through the postal system - or better, are sitting on their recipient's mantle - celebrate with one of Fossil's holiday desktop wallpapers.
And, of course, Happy Holidays!
[via Creature Comforts]
I've seen some pretty good modern and MCM gingerbread houses before, but I think this one takes the cake.
Thanks to Ron from The Green Ant for the tip.
Brothers Don and Ryan Clark are Invisible Creature, a full service design, illustration, and art direction studio based out of Washington state. Their unique style has brought them a whole slew of accolades, including four Grammy nominations for music packaging. Other clients include Target, Nike, Esquire, and Sony to name a few. Fortunately for us little guys, their sweet illustrations are available as posters, prints, and t-shirts. My favorite is definitely the Time Will Tell t-shirt featuring a whole collection of George Nelson and other atomic-era clocks!
LINK: www.invisiblecreature.com
Prints, Posters, Apparel from Invisible Creature: $15 - $45
P.S. While you're at it, snag a peek at their super cool HQ right here!
Okay, that's it. I've decided that with all these cool wall calendars we keep finding, maybe I ought to have a "wall calendar wall"... This All Year Round calendar might be the star of the show, though! I love the color gradation and graphic quality. Beautiful, beautiful!
Made in Denmark and printed on matte paper. 27.5" x 27.5".
All Year Round Calendar available from the MoMA Store: $45
I'm telling you, that "at" symbol was made for me! Edie's Lab creates modern typographic decor and accessories using completely recycled and/or reclaimed content. From plaques to single letters, each object is handmade and available in a variety of water-based paints and finishes. Check out all the available options here, I don't think you'll be disappointed! (My other fave: walnut veneered Retro Modern Wood Letters. Hello!)
Typographic decor from Edie's Lab: $15 - $42
[via 2Modern Design Talk]
Chicago-based graphic design and screen printing studio Sonnenzimmer has some of the sweetest prints this side of anywhere. Each print is available in a limited edition and, once sold out, never printed again. What's more, these large prints (typically around 19 x 25 inches) are only a mind-boggling $40. That's total crazy talk, I say. So get 'em while they're hot... and cheap!
Limited Edition Screen Prints by Sonnenzimmer: $40
Looking for some last minute gift ideas for the that mid century modern enthusiast in your life? Nothing says happy holidays like a mug right? Arts & Architecture has a nice collection of mugs for $7 and magazine cover reprints starting at just $25. What's your favorite print?
MCM mugs and prints from Arts & Architecture starting at $7
Felt obsession: complete.
About:
This is Kula – the first Normann Copenhagen product made in Iceland. Kula is a series of felt wall hooks and trivets made by the Icelandic textile designer Bryndis Bolladottir, who explains: Kula is all about integrating my craft with resources found on Iceland. It was obvious and natural for me to use felted wool. As a textile designer, it is always interesting to create new designs by taking a quite simple shape and playing with it to create new areas of use. The Kula series radiates an immediacy, with a playful and joyous expression.
Each ball is a unique piece. Available in black, petroleum, and purple.
Kula Hooks from Normann Copenhagen: €26
Hellooooo beautiful! These clean, modern cutting boards are handmade in Portland by Carthagh Craft and Design from salvaged maple, with a strip of walnut inset on two edges. There's no denying these lovely blocks would look amazing in any modern kitchen. Available individually in two sizes or as a set (for a discount).
Much to my delight 2011 is just around the corner. I'm officially declaring it the year of fresh starts, where anything is possible and the sky is the limit. Yeah, I'm an optimist. To keep track of all your new opportunities you may need to pick up a new desk calendar, and Redbean has a doozy. It comes packed with illustrations, great colors and even a easel style display case. Just what you need to help you conquer 2011 with style.
I love a nice simple bed. Nothing fancy, just a good sturdy place to put a mattress. The Alpen bed is just that. A simple metal bed that is both affordable and easy on the eyes. Unfortunately it looks like it may be a UK only product. If you are on that side of the pond, it looks like you can find it as well as other king size beds from time4sleep.co.uk
In case you missed the memo, Honeysuckle is PANTONE's official color of the year for 2011. If you are frantically running around the house at this point looking for something pink so you can face the new year boldly, let me make a suggestion. The Cube clock from Lexon should help you get your honeysuckle on and get to work on time.
Cube clock available from Y Living $45
Design nerds, mod kids, and type freaks: rejoice! This may just be the coolest set of Christmas greeting cards you'll find this year. Introduced just in time for the holidays is a set of seven unique letterpress designs from House Industries, created in collaboration with print studio Lead Graffiti. My favorite might be the gold-inked calendar design, though they're all equally cool. Check out the complete set here and let me know which design is your favorite!
Letterpress Christmas Cards by House Industries: $25 / set of 7
You have the perfect gift picked out for that special someone, now you just need to get it ready to go under the tree. These modern tree & ornaments gift tags are just the thing to put the finishing touches on your package. Each set of 10 comes with a green ribbon pre attached and will only set you back a measly $3.
Modern gift tags assammons' Etsy shop. $3