Archives for: February 2007
02/28/07
02/27/07
Coming March 2007, its the Flair pedestal high chair by Boon. Modern design for baby that is actually affordable. It is fully adjustable as the child grows. The base had a pneumatic lift for easy height adjustment. And it has a cool mod pedestal base th… more »
02/26/07
I met this really cool Australian surfer/design guy named Nick Morris. He is building a mid century modern style home based on the home in the movie The Incredibles. Nick's home should be completed by July 2007.
Top Nick's home
Bottom The Incredib… more »
02/25/07
Hukilau 2007, June 14-17, Ft Lauderdale Fl.
They will be having a fashion show. So break out your finest Hawaiian duds and participate in the Sarong-O-Rama. Hukilau will pick 10 people to be models in the show. To enter, please submit a photo of you… more »
I just read this amazing book by Rob Keil. It is called Little Boxes, The Architecture of a Classic Mid Century Suburb.
It is about the suburb of San Francisco called Westlake. It has been compared to Levittown NY, one of the first major postwar… more »
02/24/07
It is Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat's 50th Birthday! March 2, 2007, in order to promote literacy, there will be a simultaneous reading of the book The Cat in The Hat. It is called Project 236 in honor of the 236 word book that has revolutionized the way chi… more »
An early attempt in prefabricated homes was first made in the 1950's when Frank Lloyd Wright created prefab kit houses for Marshall Erdman & Associates. The houses were however too expensive, and only 11 were made.
Here is a vintage photo of a F… more »
02/23/07
"iPop my baby", that sounds like child abuse right? No, actually it is a line of iPod clothing designed for babies. Dress your baby in a cute iPod onesie or t-shirt. PopXpress in London, UK sells them or you can buy them online for $15.95. They do have… more »
02/22/07
I discoverd this fantastic modern jewelry designer named Christa Reniers. She is Belgium's top jewelry designer. Her workshop and flagship store are located in the trendy downtown Brussels. She also has 2 other stores located in Antwerp and Ghent.… more »
02/21/07
Our buddies and fellow Orlando neighbors Bret and Charissa Kane's home is featured in Atomic Ranch magazine. Check out the Spring 2007 issue for an amazing 7 page article written by another pal of ours, Sandra Carr.
The article traces the histor… more »
02/20/07
Check out Drexel Heritage for a new line of furniture inspired by Walt Disney. No this is not a line of character items, these are sleek, steamlined Art Moderne pieces inspired by the casually elegant man, Walt Disney. They have over 50 pieces including… more »
02/19/07
Happy President's Day! To honor the occasion, I thought I would share a little Presidential/Modern Design trivia with you.
What mid century modern designer earned a footnote in political history when in 1960, Vice President Richard M. Nixon and… more »
02/18/07
The Reversible Destiny Lofts are 9 apartments located in Mitaka, a suburb of Tokyo, Japan. They are designed by Shusaku Arakawa (Japanese artist based in New York) and his partner Madeline Gins (poet).
"Painted in eye-catching blue, pink, red, y… more »
02/17/07
Monday morning 3 Calder 'baby eaglets' were born in Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle, WA. No one knows who the artists/parents are but it is thought that they were created by local performance art trio Jason Puccinelli, Jed Dunkerley, and Greg Lundgren,… more »
02/16/07
This weekend, Feb 16,17,18 2007 Renninger's in Mt. Dora Fl will be hosting their Antique Extravaganza! More than 1400 dealers of Antiques and Collectibles spread over 117 acres of rolling Central Florida countryside. I have been to the extravaganza many… more »
If you are a fan of mid century modern architecture and you have always wanted to peek inside an Eichler home, your chance is coming soon!
Vintage Eichler brochure (totheweb.com).
A dozen renovated Eichler homes will be open to the public F… more »
02/15/07
Jan 26, 2007. Hans Wegner, the world famous Danish Modern furniture designer has died in his home in Copenhagen at age 92.
His furniture is classic, iconic, mid century Danish modern design. Minimalist yet functional, extremely well-crafted and… more »
Check out the Eichlernetwork.com for an interesting article about the Futuro house from the pages of CA-modern magazine Winter 2007 issue.
photo by John Eng - courtesy Eichler Network
California architect Wayne Donaldson rescued a badly deteri… more »
02/14/07
Happy Valentine's Day from a couple who's love for each other changed the world of design as we know it. No, Charles and Ray Eames were not brothers or gay lovers, they were a husband and wife team who became heroes of mid century modern design.… more »
02/13/07
02/12/07
02/11/07
02/10/07
FOR SALE Feb 2007: The Cohen House by Paul Rudolph in Sarasota, Fl.
(Photos via ModernSarasota.com)
This has got to be the most gorgeous mid century modern home in South Florida. 1955, Paul Rudolph designed this gem of a house for the Sarasota… more »
02/09/07
Decor Next Door is a fun website. People post photos of their homes, designers and the community can give advice and vote on best designs. Just try to be nice, there are the good, the bad and the ugly on this site.
We just posted a photo of our… more »
Great article about the renovation of a Frank Lloyd Wright home!
Falling for Mr. Wright
Jim Kimsey Rescued an Architectural Gem, and Eventually Loved It
By Annie Groer
Washington Post
(Photo by Max Hirshfeld For The Washington Post) more »
02/08/07
I discovered these really cute purses by Orlando artist Gina Schifano. Each one is unique and handcrafted by Gina. She has many styles to choose from. Each purse is recycled from a placemat (bamboo, burlap or beaded) with decorative beading and wood han… more »
People always ask us, "Where do you find all your cool vintage stuff?". We thought it was time to share some of our secrets of thrifting. I have been thrifting half my life, ever since I was a teenager. My friends and I used to skip school to go to the… more »
02/07/07
I found these nifty vintage paint color brochures by DuPont and Sherwin Williams. I thought I would share them with you. If you have a 1950s house and are thinking about paint, these authentic color swatches from 1958 will come in handy.
We pain… more »
02/06/07
We just got back from eating lunch at the new Bob's Big Boy restaurant in Altamonte Springs Fl. (just north of Orlando). We were so excited to revel in the retro-ness of this classic American burger joint. We got a little scared when we didn't see the B… more »
Moxbox furniture designs are ultra mod with sleek lines, curvy geometric shapes and splashes of color. You can mix and woods, metals, resin and lacquered surfaces to create your own customized handcrafted design. Products include screens, buffets, coff… more »
02/05/07
Its Chairigami, the Japanese art of Chair unfolding! Watch this neato video on Glumbert.com. This corrogated cardboard, accordion-like folding chair can be formed into various shapes. Once put into form, it is sturdy enough to hold two people, Wow! more »
02/04/07
I know modern design is the last thing on your mind when potty training, but why not make it fun and stylish? Boon Potty Bench training potty features two enclosed side storage spaces for organizing potty training supplies, and a pull-out drawer for qui… more »
02/02/07
Jaime Hayon is a breakthrough artist/designer with his studio in Barcelona Spain. In the late 90s, he got his start working for Benetton as head of their design department. This led to an individual career and his own studio designing toys, interiors, b… more »
Invite those feathered friends into your yard. Give them a stylish egg shaped bird house by J Schatz. Glossy ceramic and handcrafted. 8" High x 6" Wide. The hole measures 1 1/8" in diameter, which will attract chickadees, wrens, and other small birds. I… more »
2 of the cutest tikis I have seen in a long time. New Space inspired tiki mugs by Tiki Farm. Scott Scheidly (aka Flounder) Florida tiki artist designed the "Tron the Beachcomber" and "Radar Vic" tiki mugs.
If cute is not your thing, they also ha… more »
02/01/07
It's not easy being green, especially if you are Rachelle Carson, wife of actor/environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. Called the "Greenest man in Hollywood", Ed rides in an electric car, powers his home with solar panels and his stationary bike, grows his own… more »
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