Looking to kill a little time while your Labor Day vacation is winding to an end. Check out "The Full Spectrum" a video by Dwell.
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For our first video in a three-part series about color, senior editor Aaron Britt drops by the Josef & Anni Albers Foundation to discuss the life and work of Josef, who is often referred to as the 'Father of Color Theory'.
Oh, hey now! What's this? Fun new prints from EVRT Studio? Don't mind if I do!
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Designer Brian Everett developed EVRT Studio as a creative outlet for custom design, illustration, and photography. Combining different techniques such as painting, hand drawn elements, photography and graphic design, allows him a unique approach to designing wall art.
These prints can be had through Design Public, but check out his portfolio for more! Available in sizes ranging from 16x16 to 36x36 and 16x24 to 24x36 inches. Printed on cotton canvas.
Prints by EVRT Studio available from Design Public: $100 - $180
Remember those fancy designer axes from Best Made Co. we posted about last year? At the time, the idea was thrown out that they'd make a pretty great DIY project for anyone who could no longer be satisfied with just a plain, wood-handled tool. (And really, after seeing those axes, how could you be?) Fortunately, Chris from Man Made DIY set out to create his own version of a Best Made Co.-inspired hammer, even offering up a step-by-step, how-to guide to recreating the look yourself. So, grab your favorite axe, hammer, or shovel - anything with a wooden handle, really - and head on over to Man Made DIY to see how it's done!
[Thanks to Chris for the tip!]
I fully admit to being an Eames fanboy, and there aren't a lot of things done by Charles and Ray that I don't like, but the original Hang-It-All was one of them. Apparently I'm not the only one that felt that way as Herman Miller has released a new limited edition version that trades the brightly colored wood for walnut. It will only be in production for a couple of months and is available at a $70 premium over the original version.
Walnut Hang-It-All available from DWR for $250
I love the bright, airy quality of photographer Laura Resen's interior shots. She really captures the character and warmth of each space, don't you think? I definitely prefer this kind of aesthetic to the more sterile trend floating around these days. Check out more of her work and let me know what you think!
More pics after the jump.
Oh, CableDrop. You're cute and colorful, not to mention completely functional. In other words, you're perfect and I want to marry you. Or at least stalk you for a few years.
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These peel-and-stick marvels gently hold single or multiple cables in place, yet make it easy to rearrange or remove the cables when you need to. Put them on your desk, on table legs, on your computer, wherever you need those stray cables that blight our modern lives kept under control.
CableDrops by BlueLounge available from A+R Store: $10 / set of 6
You all know about my obsession for all things modern, what you may not know about is my other love. Cars. Any time the two get together I get excited. Throw in a touch of playful kid inspired art and you have a home run. MODERNPOP has a variety of great kids room art posters, including planes, robots or adorable birds if thats more your thing.
MODERNPOP prints $30 from Etsy.
Remember the Pantone kitchenware we wrote about before? Now you can get the same splash of color in a generously-sized storage tin! Perfect for holding office supplies or other odds and ends. Available in seven bright colors: turquoise, yellow, green, red, purple, pink, and grey. Size: 12 x 9 x 5 inches.
Pantone Storage Tins available from Seltzer Studios: $22
I have a bit of an obsession with textiles and tea towels, as you all know. So, I'm always on the lookout for cool new designs. Happily, I discovered Oh, Little Rabbit, an Oregon-based business creating playful printed textiles. Using screen printing and block printing techniques on organic cotton, they've created a whole line of products, ranging from pillows to napkins, tea towels to baby onesies. One of my favorite products is the set of Deer Mob napkins! Check out the full line of hand printed textiles here or here.
Modern textiles by Oh, Little Rabbit: $10 - $22
I like to check in with House Industries from time to time just to see what they're up to, because they're always up to something good! As it turns out, they recently released a series ofserigraphs and prints on plywood featuring some of the typefaces from their collection. My favorite is probably the Stencil 5 Print, using the Eames Century Modern font. I'd love to see it on the plywood, though. Check out all the available prints here and report back with your favorite!
Prints from House Industries: $45 (Serigraphs) / $100 (Plywood Prints)
The ol' ottoman gets a bit of a facelift with Blu Dot's new Otto Ottoman. It's all in the details with subtle French seams (love!) and three updated colors: aqua, charcoal, and rust. Locking casters provide for ease of movement as well. I don't know about you, but I can always use extra seating and a place to prop up my feet. I just might have to get one.. or two.
It's been a great adventure, but after three and a half years I'm forced to sell my Mid Century Modern home in Olympus Cove. I've absolutely loved living here, the neighborhood is absolutely phenomenal and the home has so much potential. The good news is; #1. Someone is going to get an amazing deal on this house. #2. I'm sure I'll get myself into another affordable modern adventure to blog about.
The details:
Since I bought the home 3 years ago, I completely refinished all the hardwood floors upstairs, and repainted everything bright white. I had a brand new electrical service to the house installed, and two new electrical panels inside. All new can lights were installed in the living room and kitchen. Speaking of kitchens, I completely gutted the kitchen, installed all new electrical and plumbing, new subfloor and white rubber floor tiles. New white Ikea ABSTRAKT cabinetry with black Trespa countertops and a zero radius stainless steel sink . New Gaggenau induction cooktop, integrated Bosch dishwasher and Siemens Avant Garde hood. There is also the double viking ovens I scored off of Craigslist and the GE Monogram refrigerator. Ohh, and the fantastic Bocci 22 electrical outlets all over the kitchen as well. Downstairs my son's room was completely redone. I framed out all the walls and added additional insulation, brand new drywall with a floating detail to eliminate baseboards. A fantastic mural of "Where the Wild Things Are" that took my good friend Tony almost 60 hours to complete (video here). The room got all new can lighting with a couple spots on a dimmer for the mural, new Flor carpet tiles, and a new solid core door with SOSS hinges and a nice reveal instead of door molding. I removed the ugly exterior siding, and took it back to it's old glory of grey Atlas bricks. To keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter a brand new hight efficiency furnace was added, as well as new central AC after I decided the Modern Fan Co. fans weren't going to cut it. To keep all that heat and cold in I had 8" of extra insulation blown into the attic. Needless to say, a lot has been done to the home. I have easily put $20,000 of upgrades into and if I wasn't getting divorced I would easily stay here for another 20 years. My loss your gain. It's priced to move quick, but I need a full price offer, so tell your friends and neighbors and lets get this thing gone.
If you are interested in seeing the home because you are interested in possibly buying, get a hold of my amazing Realtor Geoff Tice 801-971-1311.
If you just want to look at it and shoot the breeze with me, leave a comment below and I'll get back to you. ( I love visitors! )
If you only like looking at pretty pictures on the internet, check out 4206Fortuna for some pictures I snapped of it last week, or Obeo for a virtual tour, or the official MLS listing.
Thanks everyone!
I may not have the slightest clue how to pronounce the name, but I do know that the Siirtolapuutarha Bowl is one good looking bowl. Scandinavian design has an amazing ability to take bold organic graphics and apply them in a thouroughly modern way, and this is no exception. This porcelain bowl is part of the larger Good Company series from Marimekko.
Siirtolapuutarha Bowl available from the Scandinavian Design Center for $20.
As DIYers, go-getters, and otherwise ambitious folks, I thought you'd be interested in learning about Kickstarter, a new way to fund creative ideas. Functioning as a way to help grassroots projects grow by providing a unique all-or-nothing funding method, Kickstarter embraces creative endeavors of all kinds. From art to writing, music or filmmaking, it allows real people to achieve their goals. Users can make a pledge (from $1 up to $2000 or more) in support of a project they're passionate about and that they want to see come to life. You can then see the project through, follow its progress, and interact with the artist, etc. behind it. Think social networking meets canned food drive for the arts.
For example, one project that I discovered and was impressed by is the feature-length documentary Street Fighting Man. Through several inter-woven stories of individuals fighting for their community, it documents the current struggles in post-economic crisis Detroit. Currently, the project has reached about 43% of its funding goal, with only 11 days left. If it achieves its goal, the film will go into full production. If it doesn't, all pledges are canceled, no harm no foul. Of course, the idea is to create successful opportunities for projects like Street Fighting Man - important, pertinent, and unique projects that might otherwise remain unrealized. In the case of this film, it's one that I truly hope achieves success!
Overall, Kickstarter is an absolutely brilliant idea and I encourage you to learn more about it. Discover projects, make pledges if you can, and watch someone's dream become a reality!
More: www.kickstarter.com
Let me just say that I love, love, love the recent "pixel" trend. You could splurge on a Cristian Zuzunaga rug or daybed, or you could get your pixel fix with this pillow from Blissliving. The Utopia Pillow is made from 100% cotton sateen and is generously filled with a feather down insert.
So, what's your verdict on pixels in home décor? Yay or Nay?
Utopia Pillow by Blissliving available from Bobby Berk Home: $65
Remember Clocky, the roll-away alarm clock? Well, looks like he's got a new little brother! Meet Tocky, the newest alarm clock from Nanda. Like his counterpart, Tocky won't hesitate to do his job. Jumping from your nightstand and running away, this little clock makes sure you get out of bed when you're suppose to. There is also an internal microphone, allowing you to record whatever sound you think will help with your case of the snoozes. You can even upload mp3s and listen to your favorite tracks while Tocky rolls around your room. And, a touch-screen makes setting your alarm super easy. Available in aqua, kiwi, orange, or white interchangeable "skins".
No that's not a new rendering of a home about to be featured in Dwell magazine. That could be your kids new doll house. The description for the Emerson dollhouse from Brinca Dada reads just like a full sized luxury home;
...six rooms including a living room, kitchen, library/office, master bedroom, bathroom and child's bedroom. With its large, open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows, the Emerson House enjoys year-round sunlight. The modern house features many extras including mitered-glass corners, two fireplaces, sliding glass doors, solar panels, and recessed LED lights.
If you need a bunch of miniature modern furniture to fill up your modern doll house, they've got you covered there as well. They even have some wonderful wooden dolls to play the rolls of father, mother, sister and brother. Pricing seems very reasonable considering the quality of the product.
Emerson Doll house $299 from Brinca Dada.
I love these simple ceramic lights from Perch!, but what makes them even more fun is the fact that you can order them in just about any letter you want. They are normally $129, but are on sale at Gilt for just $80.
Join Gilt if you haven't already (it's free).
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