Archives for: September 2006
09/30/06
My friend Sandra clued me into this amazing photographer / artist who can transform you into a pin up girl. Her name is Iman Woods. She has professionals do your hair, makeup and she also provides vintage clothing to wear. She takes a variety of old Hol… more »
Youarehere.com is an amazing online photo gallery of Los Angeles architecture. Hundreds of gorgeous photos! Features everything from modern buildings, Googie style, Eichler homes, Eames house, Gamble house, Chemosphere and more! Wow!
Here are some… more »
09/29/06
I saw this amazing building with the X's on Fine Living channel's Dwell show. It is the American Cement Building Los Angeles. It has been converted into loft apartments and work space. I could just imagine what it would be like to live there, to have sh… more »
09/28/06
Virgin just unveiled the design for Spaceship2 which will carry passangers into space in 2009. The 2 and 1/2 hour trips are going to cost approx. $200,000.
The design of the ship is visually stunning, reminding me Verner Panton's Visiona II. (maybe… more »
I love this classic 1950's wall sconce by Rejuvenation. It is called Aloha but it is so Atomic Space Age with its starlight-inspired perforations and rocket/bullet-nosed cone shade that can swivel to direct light. I also dig their Donald and Hewitt ligh… more »
I love these cool wall tiles by Inhabit. They come in groovy mod designs and they peel and stick to the wall.
More photos after the jump
We dressed up the walls in our home with this inexpensive, wavy, white plastic sheeting you can get a… more »
I was watching Small Space Big Style on HGTV and saw this amazing product called Softwall. It is a tyvek room divider partition that can be bent and molded into numerous shapes. It also can be used as furniture, seating, tables, etc. When they are not n… more »
09/27/06
I went to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City to see the Dinosaurs. They were amazing, but I was even more blown away when I happened upon the Pacific Peoples exhibition. I walked into the hall, towards the back was a huge Easter Isl… more »
A few weeks back I saw a little snippet on the Today Show about this automat that opened up in New York City. I knew I had to go. I dragged my husband and his co-workers to Bamn! on St. Marks Place in the East Village. You put quarters in a slot, open t… more »
My husband went on a business trip to New York City, so I got to go along and play while he worked. His company put us up at the swanky Morgans Hotel. It has a 1940's kind of vibe. Masculine style cushy leather chairs, metal and glass deco style round c… more »
09/24/06
According to Wikipedia, "Naugas are nocturnal, hairless, aquatic mammals of many colors that live in the Naugatuck River, and can be made to come to the surface at night by shining a flashlight into the water."
As Naugahyde promo objects, these fears… more »
09/23/06
Check out these 1950's inspired Sputnik Lamps. Their space age design is perfect for any modern home. Go-Kat-Go has big ones, small ones, wall sconces, and their prices are out of this world! Only $95 - $295. Wow!
More photos after the jump.… more »
When I was in Palm Springs last year, I fell in love with these mid century modern sunshades they had by the pool. I thought I would never see them again until I was browsing the Modernica Store. It's called the Case Study Sunshade and they also have a… more »
I love these pink retro kitchen appliances by KitchenAid. When you purchase one of these products, a donation will be made to the Cook for the Cure program, a part of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. You can buy these cute retro blenders, mi… more »
09/22/06
Your cat will pretend she is the creature from Aliens in this space age looking Cat Cocoon. It is made of laser cut corrugated cardboard that have been molded into a pod shape. The ultimate kitty house / scratching post / sculptural piece of art. You ca… more »
I am not really the type of person that condones confining animals to a tank or a cage, but if I was a pet fish, I would want to live in a Fish Pod! The coolest fish bowl on the block! Their circular shape is so mod! You can use it as a home for betas,… more »
09/21/06
Cover your home from top to bottom in Retro design by Melinamade! She's got reproduction fifties barkcloth fabric, wallpaper, glassware, pillows, handbags, and more! Classic mid century modern prints including boomerang, atomic, starburst, jetson, tiki!… more »
If you have expensive designer taste but not a lot of cha-ching, check out Modern Reproductions. They've got classic mid century modern furniture repros way cheaper than the originals. For example, their Tribeca coffee table, inspired by Isamu Noguchi… more »
09/20/06
09/19/06
Have you noticed people with those wireless earpieces look like schizophrenics talking to themselves? People will definitely know you are talking to someone else with this retro P* Cell Phone Handset. Its an old school telephone receiver you hook up to… more »
Most of us know Eichler homes as the fabulous mid century modern suburban ranch developments. Thanks to Barry at Eichler Homes, my Eichler knowledge has expanded. I had no idea that Eichler made condos, apartments and townhomes in San Francisco. Check o… more »
09/18/06
We went to a party this summer and our friends were playing music outside. I asked if he had installed a surround sound system but he said he got something much easier and cheaper. Podz wireless speakers! They are oh so mod in their ball shaped design,… more »
Forget tumbling tumbleweeds, we have found the ultra modern desert oasis, check out the MOD RESORT a luxurious 14 room boutique resort in Palm Desert, California. Rooms are $149-$299. If you want to have a fabulous modern desert getaway, this is the pla… more »
Formica brand laminate has reissued their classic 1950's boomerang design. We had our kitchen countertops done in the charcoal boomerang pattern. (Grey with pink and blue boomerangs). Cost was only around $700 a few years ago.
Photos of my kitch… more »
09/17/06
09/16/06
I love this watch designed by the famous modernist architect Frank Gehry for Fossil. The display is written in Gehry's own handwriting. If the time is 11:30, the display cleverly reads, "half past 11" and if the time is 12:54, it reads as "6 til 1". Nea… more »
If you are in the New York City area, check out Best of Friends: R. Buckminster Fuller and Isamu Noguchi, at the Noguchi Museum. The exhibition includes models, sculpture, drawings, photographs and films of their friendship and shared ideas. It is runni… more »
09/15/06
Introducing the Terra Grass Chair for your backyard. Put together the cardboard pieces, add soil, seeds, water and voila you have a giant Chiapet to sit on! more »
I was blown away when I saw this space age mod chair for baby. The tulip style base hints to Eero Saarinen. It is called the Nest Chair, by Sally Dominguez. It has 3 Configurations for different stages of your child’s development.
• Nest Dine – with tr… more »
Elmira Stove Works has vintage-styled appliances for your retro modern kitchen. I love their 50's style Northstar range, range hood and refrigerator. They will even custom paint them for you. This one has been tricked out Hot Wheels style. Wow!
M… more »
I would love to go on this tour, too bad I live 2,500 miles away. Tickets are on sale for the Sept 30th 2006 West Hollywood Hills tour of homes. You get to visit the famous Pierre Koenig Case Study House #22. You know, the gorgeous glass and steel mid c… more »
09/14/06
Most of us love our pets so much that we take photos of them. Instead of displaying plain old framed photos, why not turn them into works of art. PopArtPet can turn your pet photos into Andy Warhol Pop Art style, Lichtenstein Comic Book style, and Tradi… more »
As you probably can tell, I like things that are egg shaped. Recently I posted an entry about egg shaped bird feeders. Now I have found their perfect match, The Star Egg Nightlight by J Schatz. 2Modern has them in many different colors for $125. Light i… more »
Whoa! Check out these amazing mid century modern homes for rent in Palm Springs. Fully furnished with space age modern furniture by Room Service. Fab 50's architecture, gorgeous pools and landscaping. There are four homes to choose from, with names like… more »
09/13/06
The cooler months are coming and if you have an extra $6000 burning a hole in your pocket, you have to get a FIREORB! The sleek, sophisticated design reminds me of one of the gadgets James Bond of the future would have in his bachelor pad. Imagine snugg… more »
I just love to say FLOR! Check out Flor for a quick answer for floorcoverings. They are oh so stylish too. Flor is piece together carpet tiles. They come in squares, circles, many different colors to choose from. If you spill something on them, just rem… more »
09/12/06
The Pensacola Fl. Dome Home has been called everything from the football helmet house to a flying saucer, I call it smart design. Monolithic dome construction is superior to ordinary box shaped homes because it is aerodynamic, built to withstand hurrica… more »
I wasn't quite sure whether to categorize this entry under Design or Bad Design, so I will let you be the judge. Here are some photos of 1960's vintage Levi's jeans which have been transformed into works of "art". Whoa , the colors, the colors!
M… more »
I went to my friends house for a dinner party and she put this futuristic space age fish looking glove on her hand. She then proceeded to put her hand into a 400 degree oven to remove a piping hot baking pan. I was amazed! She said it is the Orka Oven M… more »
09/11/06
To a modernist, appearances can be everything, even when it comes to dish soap. The curvy modern design of the method dish soap caught my eye at the grocery store and I had to have it. Upon further investigation I found out it was designed by Karim Rash… more »
Charley Harper's artwork never ceases to amaze me with his modern geometric designs of animals. For example, in "The Last Aphid," your eyes might see a beautiful pattern, or the shape of a blossoming flower. But if you look closer, you can recognize t… more »
Dogs have really got it "ruff" lounging around in modern style on this Le Corbusier inspired dog bed. It is designed by Philipp Plein and you can get it at Postmodernpets. Rover's bed will match perfectly with your Le Corbusier lounge. Lucky dog! more »
09/10/06
If you love mid century modern architecture, a visit to Palm Springs is a must! I went on the Palm Springs Modern Tour and it was amazing! PSMODERNTOURS takes you on a fun and educational two-and-a-half hour journey through the architecture and neighbor… more »
Charles and Ray Eames are best known for their furniture designs but Ray definitely was the artist of the duo. She created the abstract "dot pattern" which is now being produced by Maharam Textiles.
More after the jump.
Circa50 sells the Eame… more »
If you are in New York City, you must visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They have The Frank Lloyd Wright Room in which visitors can experience a Wright-designed interior, a living room, from Northome, the summer residence of Mr. and Mrs. Francis W.… more »
Future by Design is a new documentary film that explores the artistic vision of the tomorrow that never was from 90 year old Jacque Fresco. It's, quite simply, jaw droppingly cool.
Link to trailer for the film
Link to the official website more »
09/09/06
Plants are a wonderful way to liven up a modern home. But you can't just put them in a boring terra cotta pot, right? The bullet planter is back! We bought a few from Hip Haven. They are reasonably priced too, starting at $105. Wow!
Don't know what k… more »
09/08/06
Richard Neutra house numbers are the perfect accent for any modern home. Designs Within Reach has them for $68 a piece.
If you can't see yourself spending a weeks worth of groceries for a house number, check these out. They are by Atlas Homeware… more »
09/07/06
Forget the Barbie dream house! Back in 1959, Charles and Ray Eames designed an ultra modern dollhouse for the Revell Toy Company. The house even came with miniature Eames furniture.
Beyond this photo I couldn't find any more clues about this produc… more »
German architect Wolf Hilbertz dreams of creating these spiral organic structures by using electrical current to draw up minerals from the ocean itself, creating an eco-tourist attraction capable of supporting 50,000 residents.
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While rummaging through the contents of an estate sale I came across dozens of pinup style photos. I quickly paid $5 for the lot, took them home, and spent an hour or so admiring their quirkiness.
What I love so much about them is the quality they h… more »
09/06/06
09/05/06
Experience Buckminster Fuller mania at his official website with over 120 images of the magical and sacred shape o' the ages.
More photos after the jump.
Wonder Dome Power Activate!
Shape of Spaceship Earth!
Form of a geodesic dome!… more »
"I had the idea while standing over a urinal many times a day and letting the shape inspire me." more »
How can you not love a website that bills itself as "an exhibition of Europe's worst interiors of 1974?" more »
09/04/06
This room was featured on HGTV's Design Star show. The room was generic, then contestant David transformed it into a piece of modern art using products bought at a petstore. He made the lamp out of doggie chews and created modern sculpture out of fish… more »
Here's the perfect accent for your modern bedroom, the 'Beside' table lamp by BKM. The light has a rotating wooden shade which makes it easy to set to mood. For bright light you turn the lampshade one way, for mood lighting you turn it the other way.… more »
Built in Tokyo almost 35 years ago by Kisho Kurokawa, the Nakagin still stands as the first attempt by a modern designer to create a building that could adapt to the needs of its inhabitants.
Each capsule was constructed with built-in bathrooms, be… more »
Weta, the guys behind the effects for Lord of the Rings and King Kong, have announced a great line of collectible rayguns that really show off the design styles of the future past. You can see more photos and check out 2 other styles at their website. more »
09/03/06
Why buy a McMansion when you can live in a piece of history and art!
Here's a beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright house up for sale that's actually affordable. About the only downside is the Michigan winters but hey, that's a small price to pay to own a pi… more »
A Half Life user was able to recreate Frank Lloyd Wright's Kaufmann house by using the game's modeling engine. It's an amazing video but I keep waiting for aliens to come around the corner and start shooting at me. more »
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