2007 August
Something has to be said for quality
All to often today we come across CHEAP products which are (no surprise here) LOW QUALITY. It seems that there is such a huge demand for cheap, low quality goods that it’s becoming almost impossible to find products of quality and value. Th...
May Day Light
Designed by Konstantin Grcic in 1998, the May Day light gets about as close as you can get to a perfect balance of utility and style. The May Day light is made of Polycarbonate plastic, white shade, waterproof on/off switch and your choice ...
Fjords
John from Furniture Store Blog came across this stunning chair a few days back… I found it so interesting I just had to show it here as well. Fjords is a Norwegian company and has some very interesting pieces (on the website). The Con...
Ice Ice Baby
Thank goodness this post has NOTHING to do with 90’s rapper Vanilla Ice… Instead, it’s about Ice makers. A very cool (excuse the pun) little gadget for your home or outing. If you use a lot of ice, or want to start using a lot of ice ...
George Nelson Platform Bench
Another of my all time favorite pieces… the George Nelson Platform Bench. This gorgeous piece of furniture is probably one of the most practical and versatile pieces of mid century modern furniture you can buy. Made of Maple (one of m...
George Nelson Ball Pendant
George nelson is definitely one of my favorite designers, from furniture to clocks to lights, his work is truly inspiring and like Charles and Ray Eames; iconic. Today I’ve got lights on my mind… for some reason I’ve been really takin...
Eric and Ammo’s Pad
I’ve got a real treat for you today… a look at Eric Meeks’ very stylish, very modern place. For those who aren’t sure where they’ve heard that name before, just think AT’s Smallest Coolest Semi-finalist and Modern Self. Eric kindly ag...
Doane Paper
Yesterday I got an email from Chad Doane. Chad is a creative guy, I know this because Chad created “Doane Paper” ( http://doanepaper.com/ ). What is Doane Paper you ask? “A year and a half ago I created Doane Paper a patent pending “s...
Textiles can make a huge impact
Picture from Ikea If there’s one thing I love, that’s good table linens. There’s nothing quite like setting the table with great table linens and enjoying how much they can add to the simple act of dining. The problem is that it can get exp...
Time for George Nelson
A George Nelson clock is more than just a clock, more than just a timepiece… it’s a timeless statement of style and iconic design. Designed in the 1950s, George Nelson’s Ball Clock, Sunflower Clock and Sunburst Clock are not only inst...