Graphic Bag

I love this strong graphic, black and white print make-up bag from Kragh and available at Tivoli Home.

Foli Art

The art of Gianluca Foli is a juxtaposition of sparse white space detail of line and gorgeous color. They have a peaceful feel to them.

Modern Community

If you love modern as much as I do you may have noticed how hard it is to find existing modern residential homes, condos or townhouses. But little by little architects and developers are realizing there is a market for modern. Case and point, Indigo Modern, a modern community in Tuscon Arizona. Let's hope this trend continues.

The Birds

These beautiful paperweights are works of art. They are made of nambu cast iron which is a traditional Japanese craft that dates back to the middle of the 17th century. The black top coat is the result of a rust-resistant Japanese lacquer glaze called urushi. (3" tall)

IT'S COMING!

Don't bother to get a new cell phone, mp3 player, video player, lap top or any other type of tech goods till you see this. iPhone combines three products — a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight handheld device. I CAN'T WAIT!

Off To Bed

I've been looking at a lot of beds these days and I hit gold at Room & Board. They have a great collection of bed frames in a variety of styles. There are many more to see.

The Sounds of Silence

Since I started the blog there has been great traffic but much silence in the comment area. Please post your comments on anything that strikes you! I need feedback folks.

Flynn The Metalsmith

Pat Flynn is not new to the world of craft design but his work has grown over the years to an amazing collection. What I find so interesting is juxtapositions in his design. The rough of iron with the delicate of gold and diamonds, the look of newly found archaeological pieces with the feel of industrial modern. This work is very strong and unique.

Mid-Century Masters

As director of the Textile Division of Herman Miller from 1952 to 1973, Alexander Girard brought a passion for ethnic motifs and extravagantly bright colors to the clean, streamlined aesthetic of mid-century modern design. His patterns and bold colors seem fresh and original in today’s market, and his once iconoclastic aesthetic continues to inspire contemporary designers and consumers. Pictured here are items still being produced as well as original work no longer in production.

Oh Baby

Quilt Baby has a unique line of handmade baby bedding, soft toys and accessories for today's modern baby. Offered in colorful, contemporary cotton fabrics, each item is designed with style and practicality in mind.

Mag Rack

If your anything like me you wait for the next issues of your favorite magazines with baited breath. For me that's Dwell and Metropolitan Home. The question is do you have a stylish magazine rack for your stylish magazines. Umbra offers these options.

Ode To The Animals

The Boy Girl Party Shop at Etsy has some lovely little gems like these. The illustrations are adorable and I especially love the owls.