While Eames Demetrios is probably best known for being the grandson of Charles Eames, for those that know him, there's much more to him than a good bloodline. Not only is Eames one of the nicest guys I've met, he has the same creativity and talent of his grandfather. But this geographer at large focuses this creativity in a very different way. Enter the parallel universe of Kcymaerxthaere.  So what is Kcymaerxthaere? You just need to watch this video to get it. 

Done? 

Good. Now that we are on the same page, let me introduce you to the latest Kcy project. Please DON'T connect the dots. An activity book to compliment the disputedlikeness.com website. Again, just watch the video.

Get it? Good. Now, who can you think of that needs a stocking stuffer? Help support this latest adventure by buying a book (or 4!) on indiegogo. 

Please DON'T connect the dots activity book. $12

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. It seems that everything that House Industries does is golden to me. Such is the case with their new Flour Sack Towels.  Available in black, orange or gray, it seems the only questions left unanswered is which one do I get?

Flour Sack Towels available in sets of 3 for $30.

Which is your favorite?

The sun is shinning today and the birds are chirping, and my mind is starting to turn towards spring… I think a cheery picture like this Brighton Early Bird print from Lo Cole is just the thing for today.

Brighton Early Bird print (51cm x 34cm) $200

I love cooking. Mostly because I love eating. Thus it follows that I love holiday's, because at my house that always means good cooking.  So I thought it applicable leading up to this holiday weekend that I share these great Kitchen Art Prints by TexturedINK. Three 11" x 14" prints for $38.

Kitchen Art Prints, 3 for $38

PS There are lot's of other great prints at TexturedINK worth checking out too. Which is your favorite?

We've mentioned the work of Dee Adams before on GRM, but it's been nearly two years. I was checking it today to see if there was anything new, and while the art is basically the same you can now get 18 x 24 prints for a mere $30.  That's a lot of sexy mid century goodness for not a lot of coin.  These just got bumped up to the top of my wish list.

Dee Adams prints $30

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.

Via

House Industries is one of those companies that just can't go wrong. They continue to pump out fantastic art, objects and typography. The latest contribution is 15 new prints that are chock full of MCM goodness from Eames arrows to Neuhart hands. Each hand-pulled air-dried serigraph is printed and numbered in an edition of 33, so grab one before they’re gone!

Which one is your favorite?

House Industries Serigraphs

Put a bird on it?  Naw. I say put an owl on it. I mean come on, just look at those cute little owl eyes staring back at you.  Who can resist that.

Not a fan of fowl? Prefer something a little less cheery and fluffy. Get your grumpy on with this black and pink clouds and bolts card.

Lots more letterpress goodies on the Etsy Letterpress store.

When Arian Behzadi isn't busy with his Biological Sciences major (emphasis in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior - whoa), he's creating gorgeous collages and commissioned design work.  I guess this is what happens when your left and right hemispheres try to one-up each other.  Nice work, Arian!

Check out more of his work on Flickr.

More pics after the jump!

Did you know our very own Capree has her own fabulous blog? I spotted these fantastic vintage posters over at myadventureisyouradvantage.com this week. It's just a taste of the fantastic things Capree blogs about.

Check out MAIYA for a link to 1,000s more images like this one.

Get your printers ready, because Blue Ant Studio is offering a free downloadable 2011 calendar! It's full of poppy colors and all around mod goodness. Simply click, download, and print. Head on over to the BAS flickr page to see the whole set.

I love, love, love these retro home illustrations by Paul Rogers! They were created as an accompaniment to an article in Los Angeles Magazine exploring the last 50 years of LA residential architecture. Check out the whole series here!

Link: Paul Rogers

This graphic print pays homage to everyone's favorite folk hero as well as his loyal companion: Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. Artist Eric Hoffmam of WithRemote is a native of Bemidji, MN, the location of the famous Paul Bunyan statue. Perfectly fitting! Show off your Bunyan pride or check out other available prints here. Two-color serigraph,12x12. Limited edition of 35. Paul and Babe print by WithRemote: $20

I'm easy. I'll fully admit to it. All you need to do is throw a couple silhouettes of an Eames chair on some paper, add a little orange and I'm scrambling for my wallet. Add to that the fact that I get all warm and fuzzy thinking about how I am supporting an independent artist and dodeline design pretty much had me at "hello". Check out all of the other gorgeous stationery and invitations on their website.

Dodeline Design

Tomorrow marks 32 years since Charles Eames passed away, and 22 years since Ray Eames passed away. They died exactly ten years apart. In that ten year gap Ray worked feverishly to get their studio in order, and help document the work that they did together. Eames Design is the authoritative book on the works of Charles and Ray. Written by former Eames employee John Neuhart and his wife, and under the careful direction of Ray Eames it does a wonderful job of documenting all the wonderful work that emerged from the Eames office.

Eames Design from Amazon $150

This past weekend Salt Lake City had it's second annual Craft Lake City event. Sponsored by SLUG, Craft Lake City is a celebration of alternative craft, and all things handmade. I was lucky to volunteer and I got to help cary in some of the great items. There was an amazing turn out from artists, and there was even music from great bands like Hello Amsterdam playing all day. After the jump you will see examples of work from my top 15 artists (in no particular order)

If you missed Craft Lake City, make sure you catch Craft Sabbath on the first monday of every month, and the upcoming Salty Streets flea market at Kilby Court.

(1) I really love quilts, and Jess from Urban Patchwork has some amazing handmade modern quilts and pencil holders.

(2) These beautiful belt buckles and jewelry from Bykali were amazing. The use of leaves and other random objects blew my mind.

(3) The Rookery had amazing art work on wood panels, as well as some equally beautiful bound books.

(4) Card Sharks had a wonderful assortment of printed cards and posters from various artists.

(5) There were some of the coolest little stuffed Ninja's to keep you kids safe. Rad Seams had all sorts of great sewn goodies.

(6) Speaking of stuffed toys. The polaroid friend and hipster friends from Lets Be Friends were great too.

(7) There was so much great screen printing there that it's hard to pick favorites, but there from Calamity Industries absolutely blew my mind. I think I need one of these in my house.

(8) It's hard to speak of printmaking in SLC without Leia Bell coming up. I first featured her on GRM a long time ago, and she continues to blow my mind with her fantastic concert posters and art work. Several artists are represented online and at her brick and mortar Signed and Numbered.

(9) Smart and Wiley was putting the letters in letterpress with these fantastic typography inspired prints.

(10) The world of Isabells Umbrella is an adorable place full of the cutest owls and Matryoshka Dolls you have ever seen.

(11) More amazing posters and prints from Potter Press.

(12) Ben Kafton also had some drool worthy hand printed posters, many of which had a strong architectural influence. I'm dying to get a couple of these on my walls too.

(13) There is something about Candace Jean's Giclee prints that I love. I can't quit put my finger on it, but her I just love her style. Prints are available online or in SLC at Blonde Grizzly.

(14) Sycamore Street Press had some great clever and cute letterpress goodies as well.

(15) I wished I could have bought one of everything I saw, but my one purchase I did make was this fantastic longboard by Earth Live Long Skates (ELLS). Not only is the art work great, but I'm inspired by anyone that knows how to make bent wood creations. In fact, in the spirit of bent plywood, I added my own little crafty embellishment in the grip tape. Everything is better with a little LCW.

Whew! There were so many more great things I wish I could have featured. Huge thanks to everyone who showed up and made it a great event!

Ruka-Ruka is a London-based, family-run print studio specializing in custom prints. I love their bold, retro style, especially in their London, Paris, and New York prints! Personalized birth date prints are also available in a wide range of colors. (A great gift idea for a new, hip parent!) Be sure to check out the full range of available prints here. You can also purchase prints through SuperMarket.

Prints by Ruka-Ruka: $25 - $42 (personalized)

I spotted this great* poster from Olly Moss for his friend's upcoming Mad Men party. I don't know about you, but I can hardly contain my excitement for the new season! Only two more days! I've already exhausted all the little online games, including the one where I was offered a position as Senior Partner and the one where my dog played the part of Roger Sterling. And really, you can only Mad Men yourself so many times... or can you? So, let's hear. How excited are you for the new season of Mad Men? Any themed parties in the works?

See more: www.ollymoss.com

*minus the misspelling of Jon Hamm!

Plan59 is an online "museum and gift shop of Mid-Century illustration". Over 500 images are available as large format prints and a seemingly endless amount as digital files (also available for purchase/licensing). Browse through the Decor section for some inspiration or stop by the Demonic Tots and Deeply Disturbing Cuisine gallery if you think you can handle it. Good stuff can also be found in the expansive Advertising gallery - (there's a caption contest in there somewhere, I can feel it!)

www.plan59.com