Non Fiction Tees has an overwhelming 40+ pages of tees listed on their Etsy shop, but it was these two that really caught my eye. Printed on American Apparel 100% cotton shirts, these colorful prints are an absolute steal at $16. Make sure you check out the Bauhaus and Klutis shirts as well.
Now your favorite furry friend can dine in glorious Mid-Century style, thanks to the fine folks behind ModPet. This raised pet feeder sports sexy aluminum V legs beneath a birch plywood top. Available in two sizes and four hip colors.
Even though I am still rocking a 3 year old iPhone 3 doesn't mean I can't start dreaming about what case I am going to get when I upgrade to the iPhone 5 later this year. These EXO Vault cases on Etsy are borderline steampunk for me, but I do admit that I love the look of that aluminum and rosewood. I secretly like the minimalist solid brass Exo9 as well, but don't tell anyone.
Here is the extent of my knowledge about record players.
#1 I want one.
#2 This one looks amazing.
Yep, that about sums it up. Seriously though, I have been craving something to play some of those old 7" EP's that I collected back in the day. So far this one is pretty high up on my list.
Any other vinyl loving audiophiles want to point me in the right direction?
My ever-growing stash of artwork and prints is about to get bigger thanks to Jill C. Lee, the talent behind Beau Ideal Editions. I spotted her colorful screen prints on Etsy a little while ago and have been coveting them ever since. I'm especially obsessed with her "You, Me, and Everyone..." series, pictured above. Check out more of her work here and snag a print or two from her shop while you're at it!
Here is another brilliant key holder concept. This time it has been paired down to it's simplest form. By adding a strong magnet to the back side of the light switch plate it creates a place to put your keys when you get home. I like that when it is not in use, it disappears. Seems like this could be a real easy DIY project too.
Love color? May I present to you the UNESCO City of design posters by FEED. I'm really into bold layered colors lately and this body of work by FEED definitely takes it to a new level. These posters are jammed so full of wonderful color and pattern it's like fireworks in my brain.
Long time readers may remember how I started the blog. My wife at the time and I had just bought a 700 square foot home in Salt Lake, and we were determined to ad a 600 square foot modern addition on a shoestring budget. (If you missed the story the first time, it starts around here..) It was a lot of hard work, but it was literally one of the best experiences of my life. In fact I'm ruined now because all I want to do is design and build houses, more on that later.
Anyway, getting to the point. Just as we mostly finished up the home we sold it. The new owner did an amazing job finishing up the remaining projects and really bringing it all together. Flash forward a few years, and he is moving on and the house is back on the market. Priced at $249K it's hard to find a comparable modern home for the price anywhere in Salt Lake.
Enormous Champion is a Brooklyn-based letterpress and screen printing shop run by collaborative partners (and real life couple) Jordan Provost and Jason Wong. They have a line of printed goods ranging from tea towels to prints to note cards. I especially love their playful take on the classic houndstooth and herringbone patterns created with bunnies, seagulls, bats, and eagles. Take a peek at their shop and see what tickles your fancy!
I've officially reached the point in life where I am very skeptical about good deals, so when I see a MCM inspired sofa that also converts to a bed for $649 I start to wonder. That being said, this Modern Yellow Sofa Bed does look pretty sweet. To sweeten the deal up, there is free shipping within the 5 boroughs of NYC.
So who's going to check this one out for us?
Hello there beautiful geometric shapes and colors. Yes, you do look fantastic both on that quilt and on those cards.
Carson Too makes some of the absolutely most beautiful modern quilts on Etsy, but if you don't have the funds for a big purchase you can still get in on the goodness by picking up a set of his greeting cards. I suggest getting some cards now, and starting saving for the quilt for Christmas. You deserve it.
Cards and Quilts by Carson Too on Etsy
White on white with a skinny steel frame? Sounds perfect to me! Add a 20" diameter and this is one show-stopping, minimalist-style clock!
One of our more well traveled readers turned me on to Menu a fantastic Scandinavian company that he found in South Africa of all places. No matter where you are though, you have to admit they makes some beautiful stuff. I'm particularly enamored with these Norm Bottle Grinders for salt and pepper. Enamored as in I am currently considering which organ I am willing to donate to get my hands on a set. The only US retailer is in Carlsbad, CA so it looks like its time for a road trip.
I'm always a little hesitant to post about furniture from Urban Outfitters, especially when it is available online only, but I remember what a hard time I had trying to find an affordable rocking chair for the nursery 4 years ago. With that in mind may I introduce you to the Mid-Century Rocker Chair. It looks good, and from the comments it seems like the biggest complaint is that it is scaled pretty small. Priced at $289 it is fairly inexpensive by rocker standards. For example the Nurseryworks Storytime Rocker we had retailed for $800 (now you can find them for $499 from websites like babycribstation.com et al). That is nearly double, but I will say however that the Storytime is a bomber piece of furniture that will last a very very long time.
We've posted about iPad, iPhone, and laptop sleeves galore but it's good to see the Kindle* finally getting some love! It doesn't hurt that I've got a soft spot for anything made from wool felt, but throw a little leather into that mix too and it's a surefire hit. So, to the Rustic Case Company I say: Nicely done!
I thought these key shelves were a pretty novel idea. The shelf gives you a spot to empty your pockets as you come in the door, and it has a groove cut into it made especially for hanging your keys. Simple, intelligent, practical.
Summer is here and if you are lucky, that means one thing. The beach. I may be land locked in Utah, but that's not about to stop me from getting in some quality time laying on the beach this summer. Fab.com has an ingenious little beach chair called the Beach Thingy. It is essentially just the back of a chair that you can jab into the sand to make the perfect sandy lounge. It's lightweight, colorful, and best of all inexpensive.
Looks like the world's gone minimalist thanks to Japanese company Nendo. This gorgeous black and white globe is available in two sizes and, I've got to say, would look pretty dang sweet in any modernist's home!
I love architecture, so it almost goes without saying that I love architecture related art work. Delaflamant on Etsy does an amazing job of detailed making architectural drawings even more interesting by connecting several thousand lines together and adding a pop of color. Each print is hand silk screened on 80# French speckletone cream stock paper and measures 24 x 36.
Unfortunately for me, I don't have a dog any more, but if I did I would seriously be considering this dog bed by Pet Lounge Studio. The Bambu Pet Hammock is not only one of the most original dog beds I have ever seen, its definitely one of the better looking and more practical. As with any kickstarter project, it only goes into production if enough people support it, but with already $10,000 pledged and 22 days to go, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this one is almost a slam dunk for getting funded.