Archives for: 2006
12/30/06
12/29/06
Future by Design is the award-winning documentary film that explores the artistic vision of the "Tomorrow that never was" by 90 year old Jacque Fresco.
THIS 2-DISC COLLECTOR'S EDITION INCLUDES
# Feature-length Future by Design Documentary
# Direc… more »
The Butterfly Home is back!! Maxx Livingstone is proud to announce the re-release of the iconic mid century modern Butterfly Home originally designed in 1956 by William Krisel.
More after the jump.
Last year, I got to see the Butterfly Ho… more »
12/24/06
I got this great 25% OFF Day After Christmas Coupon. You can use it to purchase any in stock item, including prints, at Shagmart.com. There's just one catch... It's only good for 48 hours. You can use it any time between 12:00 AM PST on December 26th… more »
12/22/06
4 new hot babes are hitting the Miami Scene. Casa, Cor, Canvas and Cube. Not only they are sexy, but they are smart too.
The 4 new building projects are designed by by architect Chad Oppenheim. Developed by 4 Projects Miami. They have beautiful lin… more »
12/20/06
This holiday season, I was thinking to myself... "Gee, I would love to make a gingerbread house, but not a traditional gingerbread house, a modern gingerbread house".
So I searched the net to see if anyone had made one before and JEEPERS! I found so… more »
12/19/06
The Recyclobile is handmade by San Francisco artists Ames
Munden and Lisa Tyrrell. They are made of recycled lighting products (lampshade
materials, hand-stained fiberglass, and filament). The multi-colored discs are attached with fishing line and str… more »
12/18/06
There are still seats available to join the special celebration of the 50th Anniversary date 12/28/06 at the Mai Kai in Ft. Lauderdale FL. You can call the Mai Kai to make your reservations, 954-563-3272 (press 1 for reservations).
Tiki Kiliki is o… more »
Tiki Farm will be debuting their "Mr. Rapa Nui" mini grill in Spring of 2007. They will be adding the Mr. Rapa Nui mini grill to the Tiki Farm website and they will start accepting pre-orders later on this week.
The Mr. Rapa Nui mini grill was… more »
12/17/06
My family went to Walt Disney World for Christmas 2006. Here are a few photos I snapped of some of my favorite Disney destinations. The Polynesian Resort Hotel was all decked out in Hawaiian style decorations. There were red bromeliads and other exotic… more »
12/16/06
12/14/06
12/13/06
If you are into authentic mid century modern Christmas decorations, you must check out Kitschmasland! Christmas Decor from the 1950s Through the 1970s, by Travis Smith. His book is a wonderful reference for Christmas kitsch! Travis is the owner of The G… more »
12/12/06
My pal Naoko goes to visit her family in Japan every year. This year she came home with these cute mini mid century modern toy chairs. They have candy inside. They are called the Design Interior Collection. The one she showed me was a mini Pastille chai… more »
Check out a cool stop motion puppet animated short "Frothy The Snowman" on YouTube. It was produced by our buddies David and Eric Baker. They are pure puppet geniuses! As put by the Baker Boys, "Frothy, the bitter drunk Snowman, helps out Frothy's Kids… more »
12/09/06
Retro Racers are back! These amazing retro toys are styled to look like the originals but have new modern toy safety standards. Instead of buying your kid an electric toy SUV, why not buy Retro inspired toy car or bike. They will spark his or her imagin… more »
12/08/06
If you are a purple person, check out these cool holiday decorations. They are all in your favorite color, PURPLE! The Purple Store carries a huge selection of purple holiday items including a purple Christmas tree, stockings, ornaments, garland and mor… more »
12/07/06
Turn your photos into Roy Lichtenstein inspired comic strip style pop art. This photoshop tutorial will show you how to do it. Check out Melissa Clifton's cool site. She has easy to follow, step by step instructions. Would make excellent holiday gifts o… more »
12/04/06
Happy Andy Warhol-idays! This year for Holiday 2006, Simon Doonan (creative director at Barneys New York) decided to display iconic images of Andy Warhol for their store windows. He calls it an Andy Warhol-iday!
His brilliant windows document the ar… more »
I was amazed when I saw the new Dodge Nitro commercial. The Nitro falls from a crane, crashes through the ground into this strange underground world where it passes by some Easter Island Moai and Trolls, finally landing in China. Look around and what do… more »
12/01/06
Dwell is now offering a new conference ticket and architecture tour ticket. The Modern Seeker Ticket, $195, will include a ticket for the Dwell on
Design conference as well as a Modern Sunday Explorer pass. Details for all
tickets for Dwell on Design… more »
11/30/06
This has got to be the cutest holiday toy this season. Make-Your-Own-Monster Custom Design Kit by FAO Schwarz. It's a little pricey at $200.00, but it is sooo cool!
If you can draw it, they can make it! FAO has partnered with the North American Bear… more »
11/29/06
If you live in Florida, be sure to check out the Retro-Rama Antiques & Collectibles Show by Hula Hula Productions. They are celebrating their 5th year of Tampa Bay's hip, Holiday-Season Antiques Show!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2006
10:00 AM to 5:00… more »
11/27/06
I was lucky enough to tag along with my friend Sandra on her Tiki Road Trip across Florida. I got to go with her to the Mai-Kai Polynesian dinner show & tiki bar. She wrote a fun article which appeared in the Orlando Sentinel travel section this wee… more »
11/26/06
This holiday season why not plan a road trip to Brevard, North Carolina. It will be so nice to see the snow, the mountains and the aluminum Christmas trees. Huh??
Brevard, NC is home to ATOM: Aluminum Tree & Aesthetically Challenged Seasonal Orn… more »
So what is the deal with these wacky upside-down Christmas trees? Apparently the marketers are creating a new way to look at Christmas by turning trees upside-down. They claim, the upside-down Christmas tree will create more space for presents. Why not… more »
11/25/06
"Toys represent a microcosm of man's world and dreams.", said Alexander Girard. In 1963, he created a sculptural figure collection of Wooden Dolls for his own Santa Fe home. Using the original designs, the Vitra Design Museum has reissued models 1, 2,… more »
It is the beginning of a new holiday tradition in New York City. December 1, 2006, Grand Central Station will begin an all new holiday light show, The Grand Central Kaleidoscope. The Main Concourse will be transformed with a kaleidoscope of holiday lig… more »
11/21/06
I am so happy to announce The Mai-Kai 2007 calendar is now available for sale. The Mai-Kai has got to be one of the most amazing Polynesian tiki bar/restaurant/luau/garden you will ever go to! It is their 50th anniversary on December 28, 2006. The calen… more »
11/18/06
If you are going to have a bunch of family and friends over for the holidays, why not jazz up the exterior of your home? Give your house a little curb appeal to welcome your visitors.
It fairly easy to make your home look a little more inviting with a… more »
11/17/06
Wright auction house will offer Pierre Koenig’s Case Study House #21 for auction on December 3, 2006. The Los Angeles Hollywood Hills steel and glass house has been immaculately restored to its original beauty. Estimated to sell at $2.5-3.5 million. more »
11/16/06
The Eames Office has teamed with Modernseed to celebrate Powers of Ten this month. Join the first ever Powers of Ten Drawing Challenge!
Before starting the challenge visit The Powers of Ten Film where, in celebration of the Powers of Ten Day, you ca… more »
Umodern.com the name says it all. This website is loaded with ultra modern furniture and accessories for your home. They have over 600 products you will drool over! I enjoyed browsing their website. It is good to dream!
Highlights include:
Lola w… more »
I first noticed the Rosenthal Free Spirit line when their porcelain footed bowl caught my eye on HGTV's Domino Design Bazaar. It was definitely one of the highlights of the show.
Upon further research I found in honor of it's 125th anniversary Rosen… more »
11/15/06
11/14/06
This has got to be the supermodel of floor lamps. Vibia Jazz lamp is no wallflower, she is long and lean with curves in all the right places! Yowza!
Designed by Diego Fortunato, made of polyurethane resin, available in white, black or red lacquered fin… more »
I fell in love with the curvy Ploof sofa and armchair designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell. 2-seat settee and armchair are made of colored polyethylene with polished aluminum feet. Comes in a rainbow of colors! Great for indoors or outdoors! Wow! $52… more »
My husband and I own a 1955 ranch home with a doorbell that doesn't work anymore. We went to Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. looking for a modern style doorbell. They didn't have the right look we were searching for.
I found this cool website ModernDoorbells… more »
11/13/06
Perfect for your tiki bar! Alessandro M. Honolulu corkscrew by Alessi features a hand-painted colorful body and a cute floral lei. Limited edition for Fall/Winter 2006, and will sell out quickly - reserve yours today with retromodern.com $73.00.… more »
11/12/06
11/10/06
I saw this wacky Checkers commercial in which these Moai come up to the Drive-In. The guy asks them how far did they come to the restaurant and they say "Far!". Then they drive off. It is really silly but its the first time I have seen Easter Island Mo… more »
11/09/06
Cute and cuddly MyPetLamp, Dachshund from Offi will be available December 2006. $59.00. It is made of plastic with a low voltage bulb that creates a warm glow. Available in six colors: Soft White, Mellow Yellow, Sky Blue, Sunset Orange, Hot Pink and Mi… more »
Ultra space age mod DJ Table from designer Karim Rashid! DJ Kreemy Table has two turntables, mixer, dual lighting system, and a concealed power cord. It is made of curvy molded fiberglass with a steel base. The turntable station is finished with Dupont… more »
The Kit Cat Clock (aka. Felix The Cat Clock) turns 75! He has been telling the time with his smiling face, swinging eyes and tail since the 1930's. He comes in black and red, battery powered, no more unsightly cords. You can get it at Perpetual Kid alon… more »
11/08/06
A fire took a bite out of Central Florida's Gatorland Park this week. Monday morning, November 6, 2006, a fire took out the gift shop, admin offices and the famous gator jaws front facade. Luckily, its 1,000 alligators were safe from the fire. One dwarf… more »
Hula Hula Productions, Inc. produces THE FLORIDA SHOW (aka the Florida Collectibles & Vintage Memorabilia Show). Florida's LARGEST show & sale of
all vintage Floridiana, and the only show in the Sunshine City featuring the original Florida High… more »
Oceanic Arts in Whittier CA (just outside of LA) is a huge importer of everything tiki. They are famous for their tiki carvings at The Enchanted Tiki Room, Adventureland at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Last summer, my husband and I got the chance t… more »
11/07/06
Exclusive reception at the Kaufmann house designed by architect Richard Neutra. It is sponsored by the California Preservation Foundation & the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation. Saturday November 18, 2006. 5-7pm. cost $100 per person. To RSVP em… more »
11/06/06
I found these cute origami robots by Readymech. They are free flatpack toys designed to fit on an 8.5”x11” paper. You download the design, print it out on cardstock style paper, cut it out with an x-acto blade, tape it, and in 10-15 minutes you have a… more »
11/02/06
Today is my birthday and my sweet husband bought me a new tiki for the backyard. It is so cute, 26" tall, made of resin but has the look of carved wood. He has a big smile and an orange hibiscus flower on his head. It is from Hilo Hattie's in Orlando at… more »
11/01/06
My husband turned me onto the online world called Second Life. It is really a lot of fun. I created my avatar, gave her a name, Vanespa Orbit. Then I went shopping! (You give a credit card number so you can convert real currency into their Linden dollar… more »
10/31/06
I got to check out the new Winnie Palmer Hospital in Orlando. It is probably the most futuristic looking building in the whole city! It is absolutely amazing. When you first drive up, you happen upon this huge glass sphere with a cable suspended entry.… more »
10/29/06
Come on down to the Girls Costume Warehouse, Hackensack, NJ. They've got Sexy Nun, Sexy Construction Worker, Sexy Mustard, Sexy Mental Patient, Sexy Wolverine, Sexy 1900's Steel Tycoon, and many more. I am originally from New Jersey, so I can definitely… more »
If you want a good laugh check out RetroCrush for the worst Halloween costumes of All Time. Some of them I do remember from my childhood and some I have never seen before. Some of them I actually like, (Chuck Barris Gong Show, Asteroids, Herve Villechai… more »
10/27/06
Thinking of a Halloween costume? Check out these outrageous outfits from the Street Scene in Tokyo, Japan. Yes, these kids walk around the city wearing this stuff everyday! Via Japanesestreets.com, the e-zine with 1,000's of photos and videos of the lat… more »
10/26/06
This summer, my pals Bret and Charissa and their son Finnegan (the coolest kid on Earth) went to the annual Blessing of the Cars event. Held at Hansen Dam Park Los Angeles CA, a Catholic priest goes car to car blessing each individually. Some people al… more »
10/25/06
Orlando has its own version of the Eero Saarinen St. Louis arch, its the cool mid century modern building on the corner of East Colonial and Coy. Formerly the Modernage Furniture building built in 1962, it is gonna go bye bye! I went inside and talke… more »
The CleverKitchen is designed for homes that are short on space but not short on style. The CleverKitchen is an innovative, high-tech kitchen that rotates 180 degrees and takes up less than 1.8 sq. meters. It is equipped with dishwasher, refrigerator, m… more »
10/24/06
You read the magazine, now you can buy the home! The architects and designers of Resolution: 4 Architecture, Lazor Office and Empyrean have collaborated to make Dwell Homes- Innovative, high quality custom modernist prefabricated houses. I can't believ… more »
10/23/06
I found these cute holiday cards featuring retro mid century modern designs. The cards are by rock scissor paper and you can buy them at Velocity Art and Design.
clocks cards feature a George Nelson ball clock
jamie's scooter cards feature a Ve… more »
10/22/06
Mow your roof? Why not! Replace those old shingles with a beautiful and eco friendly green roof. A green roof is a roof that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and soil, or a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. Green r… more »
10/20/06
Desert Utopia: Mid-century Architecture in Palm Springs is the first feature-length documentary on the mid-twentieth-century architecture in and around Palm Springs, CA.
The 80-minute documentary, directed by Jake Gorst, is an in-depth look at the cr… more »
Presented by Dwell magazine. December 1-3, 2006. A conference at the Hotel Zoso on Palm Springs mid century modern architecture and designs, the past and future, exclusive home tours, premier screening of Desert Utopia, and a cocktail party at John Laut… more »
10/19/06
Arne Jacobsen flatware by Georg Jensen. It was originally designed in 1957 by Arne Jacobsen and used in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Now you can get them for your mod pad. Unica Home has them along with many other Jacobsen designs including child's s… more »
The world's first dishwasher-safe crystal chandelier! Da Vinci is a new design in the Geometrix™ high tech lighting collection by Schonbek. They designed the chandelier to come apart in sections that would fit into a standard dishwashing machine. The sm… more »
10/18/06
Is this for real?? GPS Platform shoes for prostitutes?
The shoes are outfitted with a built in GPS receiver and an emergency button that relays both the prostitute's location and a silent alarm signal to public emergency services. I like the idea it… more »
The new 2007 IKEA catalog is available for view online or you can request a catalog to be mailed to your home. click here.
For Florida residents, I hear an Ikea is coming to Orlando and they are now building one in the Ft Lauderdale / Miami area. more »
10/17/06
10/16/06
I love the sleek, modern curves of the tubs and sinks by Italian based company Boffi. I would feel as cozy as a chick in her egg in the round Gobi and Mood oval shaped Po-Fiumi bathtubs.
They even have egg shaped Adda vessel sinks too! (via Trendi… more »
10/15/06
Our home was featured on the HGTV show Takeover My Makeover. Our home was used as reference for the "70's Mod" Makeover episode. They took design ideas from our home and decorated another persons home to have a similar sleek, mod look. It will re-run Oc… more »
10/13/06
10/12/06
DWR Random Light by Bertjan Pot for the Dutch company Moooi. It is created by coiling epoxy-dipped fiberglass around a large balloon in different patterns. Pop the balloon and it creates a gorgeous globe shaped pendant lamp. Neato!
Here is a 1960… more »
10/11/06
The mid century modern Scandinavian textile art designs of Marimekko are now re-issued. Designers Maija Isola, Fujiwo Ishimoto, Katsuji Wakisaka, and Kristina Isola turn fabric into art. Textile Arts has wall hanging kits, bags, towels, shower curtains,… more »
10/10/06
Here are some goings on at the SFMOMA, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Alexander Girard: Vibrant Modern features a selection of Girard's designs including textiles designed for Herman Miller in the 1960s and works created for La Fonda del Sol… more »
10/09/06
Check out these ultra modern futuristic designs by California designer Michael Jantzen. My favorite is the Wind Shaped Pavilion in which parts of the lightweight structure would move in the wind and randomly rotate. The pavilion's shape is ever-changing… more »
10/07/06
If you have a mid century modern home, you have to have a home bar. Whether you drink or not, a retro bar is the life of the party. Retro Planet has some really cool designs. They are brand new but have that mid century modern feel. Whether you are a ti… more »
10/06/06
Remember those groovy gravel art designs of yesteryear? They are so hard to find in thrift stores, and they are usually missing some pieces. Now you can make them yourself! Studio A La Mod presents Gravel Art by Suzanna Ana. Brand new retro style DIY ki… more »
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