Archives for: March 2007

03/31/07

Permalink 09:41:22 am by razen, Categories: Design
Has mid century modern design gone mainstream? Turn on the tv and you will see mid century modern design all over HGTV, ABC's Ugly Betty and Target commercials. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw you can buy an Egg Chair at Costco! Thank… more »

03/30/07

Permalink 11:02:57 am by razen, Categories: Kids
Alien dolls are out of this world! They squeak when you squeeze their tummies. Olik (orange) and Kloon (lime) are hand crocheted in 100% cotton yarn. Each is approx 10" tall. $39 Extrasmall more »

03/29/07

Permalink 10:18:16 am by razen, Categories: Architecture
If you live in the Sarasota Fl area, check out this cute mid century modern home for sale. It is loaded with amazing mid century modern furnishings! Wow! Open House Sunday April 1, 2007 1-4pm 2797 Heather Place Sarasota Fl, 34235 Bedrooms: 3… more »

03/28/07

Permalink 02:37:00 pm by razen, Categories: Tiki
Tiki Farm held a contest for Tiki Central members of Tikiroom.com to design a mug. The 6 winners were announced and each will have his or her design turned into an actual Tiki Farm mug. Wow! The winner is Uncle Fun and his Banana Boat. Check out his… more »
Permalink 02:19:52 pm by razen, Categories: Design
Spring is here and it is time to spruce up your patio! I found this nifty company called Retropatio that redesigns vintage outdoor steel and aluminum furniture. Most of the furniture they sell are refinished American designs from 1919-1960. Gliders, cha… more »

03/27/07

Permalink 11:48:42 am by razen, Categories: Design
Want to win a Gaucho chair from CB2? Click here to enter and win their CB2 Go Mobile and Win contest! more »
Permalink 10:39:11 am by razen, Categories: Kids
I went over to my friends house the other day and their hip kid was playing with black and white blocks. I asked the dad about them and he said that babies can see black and white better than they do pastels. I don't know if this is true or not, but the… more »

03/25/07

Permalink 10:16:09 am by razen, Categories: Design
If you live in the Santa Monica area, don't miss the CA Boom Design Show. Mar 30 - Apr 1, 2007 at the Barker Hanger, Santa Monica Airport. There will be tons of exhibitors at the show. A new "Modern Parenting" zone will be featured at the show. Visit Co… more »
Permalink 10:00:08 am by razen, Categories: Kids
Need a modern crib or other nursery furniture? Modernnursery is offering a free Uglydoll and free shipping with purchase of the Litto line of furniture. (definitely not ugly, it is so mod!) more »

03/24/07

Permalink 11:33:58 am by razen, Categories: Tiki
The factory screwed up the new Squill by Squid mugs. They forgot to do the brown underglaze. They still look pretty cool and they are only $5.00 at Tiki Farm. Get 'em while you can. more »
Permalink 09:34:23 am by razen, Categories: Design
BeoLab 9 speakers have brains and beauty all rolled into one. They will not only match your modern decor, but these babies are made to perform. BeoLab 9's were designed for professional sound engineers for recording acoustic music. Their sound is suppo… more »

03/23/07

Permalink 03:59:37 pm by razen, Categories: Design
Its Spring Break and the cubes in New York City are going wild. Check out this ifilm video of the Black Cube aka. "The Alamo Cube" going wild in Astor Place, NYC. photo via urban75 It's a good thing the Red Noguchi Cube in the Financial Distr… more »
Permalink 10:30:19 am by razen, Categories: Tiki
Thinking of having a party? Why not go Hawaiian! This vintage Dole Pineapple Company brochure from 1957 will show you how! The book has great ideas for Hawaiian themed luaus, luncheons, showers, buffets, beach parties, teas, barbecues and other… more »

03/22/07

Permalink 10:48:11 am by razen, Categories: Architecture
We found this really nifty book from 1958 called Schoolhouse. It features amazing b&w photography of mid century modern schools and school children. It is a glimpse at life in the 50's- kids are sitting on Eames chairs and studying under Nelson bubb… more »

03/21/07

Permalink 10:25:12 am by razen, Categories: Tiki
Got Tiki? Check out our example library for plans to build a hoop wall shelf to display your tikis and other collectibles. more »

03/20/07

Permalink 10:32:58 am by razen, Categories: Kids
Check out Kingsley Clothing for the hottest Rock n' Roll threads for your little King of Rock. more after the jump Kingsley's line of clothing is inspired by his 2 year old son Zephyr Kingsley Aarons. The clothing has a hard rock edge to it eve… more »

03/18/07

Permalink 10:30:24 am by razen, Categories: Design
This week, my husband Brian went away on a business trip to Detroit. He picked up these brochures which I scanned for you. He didn't have time to see the exhibits because he was too busy with meetings, etc. I was curious if any of our readers have gone… more »

03/17/07

Permalink 08:25:31 am by razen, Categories: Kids
I love modern baby items but they are usually so expensive. Check out this modern baby deal of the day. Baby will be eating in space age style! Robotcup $5.00 ModernTots more »

03/16/07

Permalink 09:25:30 am by razen, Categories: Pets
Prefabpets is the place for modern furniture for your furry little friends. Architectura dog/cat house is inspired by the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. Features slatted walls on both sides that provide ventilation and a place for pets to peek through.… more »

03/15/07

Permalink 07:44:07 pm by razen, Categories: Design
During the 1960's - 1970's Bloomingdale's store in NYC had the most far out, psychedelic furniture rooms. They were created by designer Barbara D' Arcy. more after the jump The rooms featured projection screens, shag rugs, inflatable furniture, "cav… more »
Permalink 06:53:01 pm by razen, Categories: Architecture
If you love indoor/outdoor living of California Modern homes, check out this 1958 plan for a sliding glass wall by Richard J. Neutra. more »

03/14/07

Permalink 12:50:57 pm by razen, Categories: Design
Why pay top $ for designer lighting when you can make it yourself? Check out the complete directions on how to make George Nelson inspired vinyl bubble lamp designs in our example library. more »

03/13/07

Permalink 11:05:04 am by razen, Categories: Architecture
The Stardust hotel and casino in Las Vegas was imploded today March 13, 2007. Goodbye to the famous landmark which was once home to the Aku Aku Polynesian restaurant and tiki bar. photo via The Muggler, Yesbutnobutyes Boyd Gaming announce will… more »

03/12/07

Permalink 04:04:59 pm by razen, Categories: Tiki
Tiki Road Trip - 2nd Edition tiki book by James Teitelbaum will be out in May. This is the follow up book to Tiki Road Trip. According to Humu Kon Tiki "The new TRT features many revised and re-written entries, more photos, and a design that will make i… more »
Permalink 03:37:45 pm by razen, Categories: Bad Design
I was just reading the new Spring 2007 issue of Atomic Ranch, a fantastic magazine always loaded with photos of exquisite mid century modern homes. I came across this photo which is a part of a wonderful 11 page article devoted to the publisher and edit… more »

03/11/07

Permalink 11:44:51 am by razen, Categories: Kids
Is your kid a Knucklehead? Well he should be! Knuckleheads is this adorable line of retro inspired clothing for boys. Your kid will be such a little hipster wearing a bowling shirt, workmans jacket, checkered pants, hawaiian shirt, rockabilly shirt, mec… more »

03/10/07

Permalink 10:25:50 pm by razen, Categories: Design
If you are looking for a new pet, why not get an Aarnio puppy? Finnish designer Eero Aarnio designed this cute pop art style puppy for Italian manufacturer Magis. It is part of their children's line of furniture. Puppy is designed so a child can sit on… more »

03/09/07

Permalink 09:53:19 am by razen, Categories: Architecture
If you live in the Portland OR area and you want to see some really cool modern homes with Eames era furnishings, check out the Portland Street of Eames home tour 2007. April 14, 2007 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Architects homes include Stan Boles and… more »

03/08/07

Permalink 10:11:17 am by razen, Categories: Design, Kids
mod*mom has teamed up with some really cool companies to give away valuable prizes! Check out her website to win some really fun products. iPod shuffle from thisnext Fatboy junior from Babygeared Boon highchair from Modernnursery George Nelso… more »
Permalink 09:29:35 am by razen, Categories: Tiki
My husband just bought a vintage 1973 Mustang and he is looking for a cool knob for the shifter. I don't think this would look right in a muscle car but it would look pretty cool in a big ol' 50's car or a Rockabilly hot rod. Tiki Moon Shift Knob… more »

03/07/07

Permalink 09:22:35 am by razen, Categories: Design, Bad Design, Kids
I am not sure where I stand on tattoos for babies. These are temporary and non-toxic. Lets vote on it! Baby tattoos, YES or NO??? $4.99 Perpetualkid.com more »

03/06/07

Permalink 06:19:44 pm by razen, Categories: Design
Look what I got my husband for Valentine's Day. We did have a bit of trouble getting it delivered in one piece. The first delivery was the wrong chair, the second chair arrived damaged, then the third chair was the charm. We ordered it from Allaboutyour… more »
Permalink 09:59:52 am by razen, Categories: Tiki
My friends Bret and Charissa went to Easter Island and they got me something much better than a lousy t-shirt. They got me this amazing moai tiki bottle of Pisco Capel liquor. More photos after the jump They went on the Condor Adven… more »

03/05/07

Permalink 09:16:51 am by razen, Categories: Design
Retro readers please help! Greg from Los Angeles, CA. wrote in with a design dilemma. He has a mid century modern home with a decorative concrete block wall. He would like to make another wall with this kind of pattern. Does anyone know of a company tha… more »

03/04/07

Permalink 08:59:00 am by razen, Categories: Tiki
Shag’s newest prints, Alligator and Yawner, from his A to Z series, just went on sale at Shagmart. both are signed and numbered edition of 250. 12x14", $110 each. more »

03/03/07

Permalink 10:36:14 am by razen, Categories: Architecture
Thanks to BLDGBLOG I just discovered this amazing architect named Konstantin Melnikov. He designed and built these wild, experimental buildings in Russia during the 1920's and 1930's. The Sonata of Sleep is a long bridge-like building with sloping… more »

03/02/07

Permalink 09:24:57 am by razen, Categories: About Us, Design
When we were house hunting, we came across a great 1950s Florida ranch style home. It looked really cute from the exterior, but the ad boasted "Brand new wall to wall carpeting and linoleum floors". We went inside, loved the house, and crossed our finge… more »

03/01/07

Permalink 11:17:47 am by razen, Categories: Pets
These rubber retro bunnies dog toys are so cute! They would be the perfect Easter gift for your furry little pal. Trixieandpeanut.com $9-15 Trixie + Peanut Pet Emporium! Located in New York City at 23 East 20th Street (btwn B'way + Park Ave)… more »
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