Archives for: October 2006
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 »
10/05/06
If you like to read about all things Tiki, check out Tiki Magazine. They publish 4 issues per year, with a focus on Tiki, Polynesian Pop, Hawaiiana and the Island Lifestyle. The current issue features Shag artist Josh Agle and tiki carver Bosko. more »
Happy Hukilau 2006! A weekend of tikis and Polynesian festivities! If you are in Florida Oct 5-8, check out the Hukilau down in Ft. Lauderdale. They are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Mai Kai restaurant. There will be rockin' performers, tiki v… more »
10/04/06
Our home was featured in Atomic Ranch magazine and we are so excited the Atomic Ranch book is available. It is loaded with amazing examples of mid century modern ranch homes. If you are a fan of Eichler, Palm Springs, Cliff May, California modern homes,… more »
ModWalls is where to go for the coolest mid century modern mosaic tile designs. They have a fantastic assortment of retro colors and patterns for your kitchen, bath or even for your pool! ModWalls products are available to purchase online, exclusively a… more »
This is an amazing neighborhood that features brand new mid century modern style ranch homes. If Alexander homes in Palm Springs are a little out of your budget, check out the gorgeous new homes at Modern Living Spaces. They are located at the B-Bar-H R… more »
10/03/06
10/02/06
Halloween is on its way. Don't make a boring Jack-O-Lantern, carve yourself a Tikifish-designed Tiki-O-Lantern. Its easy! Pick out one of the cool templates from her site. She has a bunch to choose from. Then print it out to the size you want. Tape it t… more »
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