Stones That Flow Jewelry

This is an amazing find at Etsy. The shop is filled with 8 pages of wonderful work so take a look.

Overstock.com Handbags

I decided to check out Overstock and found a few bags that weren't bad with a minimal or modern feel to them. If your willing to spend a lot of time looking you can get some good deals.

Fire By Blomus

Just a few of the minimal modern fireplace accessories from Blomus.

The New Vintage Dressing

At Shopbob.

Mobile Sale

Here is a good sale price on a popular mobile at Modernmini. Price $45.

Merry Christmas, Ev

Amazing jewelry that has organic and modern elements to it from Evinglenside at Etsy. Ev is a trained ceramicist who has taken her talent into the realm of jewelry. Check out her store and info about her current exhibit in NJ.

Holiday Window Display

Dallas' Neiman Marcus celebrates its 100-year anniversary with a nod to the future in Holiday Windows 2007.

Last Minute Finds At Target

At Target.

A Few Friends At Etsy

Here are some fun finds at Etsy: Circles Clutch, Fine art Photo, Tag Necklaces, Owl Tote, Capelet, Keepsake Box, Bluebird Magnets, Pearl Tree Pendant.

Stix And Stones Earrings

Very interesting idea in jewelry design. Create many designs with these magnetic earrings.

Affordable Gifts

Under $100 at Generate

Modern Native American Jewelry

Jewelry by Eileen Rosetta of Santa Domingo Pueblo at Four Winds Gallery.

A Joy For Me

I sold a bracelet several months ago to Megan for her wedding day and was blown away when I received this note from her with a photo:

Susan, I just wanted to thank you again for the beautiful bracelet - I got a million compliments on it the day of my wedding. For your records, I've attached a photo of the bracelet in action! Best, Megan Thank you so much for sharing this with me Megan. You've made my day!

Christmas Wall Decals

From d'Acte-Deco.

Phoebec

Wonderful photography at Etsy.

Modern Seating With A Moderate Price Tag

From Michael Arras comes this beautifully simple design that harkens back to danish modern chair design with a $400 price tag. Not bad.

Vagabond Jewelry

Unique and affordable sculptural jewelry in copper and silver with an organic modern look.

Low End High End

Great design in two different price ranges. Above you will find a lower priced item with a similar yet higher priced complement below it. Just goes to show that you don't have to be rich to have or give modern. All items at Arango.

Moo Cards

What a great way to share your photos, send a message or advertise you wares. Moo Cards are cheap and creative.

More Modern Ornaments

From CB2.

Modern Ornaments

These cool modern ornaments will make a great gift or look good on your modern x-mass tree. Just $35 for the pair.

Shop Trunkt

For some of the best in independent design shop trunkt and think green.

Glass Nests

Beautiful glass nests by Heather Palmer in two sizes and two prices to fit your gifting budget.

Gift Of Cards

From designer Lexie Sullivan at What.

High End Gifts

I've been featuring very affordable gifts this month but I wanted to throw in some high end designs that I personally would be delighted to receive. These two Hanging lights are by Dominic Bromley and wound add a lot of style to any space. Congrats to anyone who can afford them!

String Ball Lights

Great holiday gift for under $27.

Stocking Stuffers For The Whole Family

All under $30 at Unica.

His And Hers Affordable Gifts

Wood and silver cufflink and tie clip set for $33, set of four trays and cups $90, porcelain pendants $39 at Aktuella.

Holiday Modern Decorating

Funky, modern tree trimming at Pure Modern.

Life Of The Snowman

Another unique holiday gift for under $60. Fill him with sugar and have a sweet holiday season.

Gifts From Rare Device At A Good Price

Gifts from $8 to $45 at Rare Device make the holidays easy.

Felt Wine Rack

Made from naturally renewable and recyclable materials, this wine rack holds up to six standard wine bottles and collapses flat to store easily. From Etcetera for $40.

Holiday Gifting, Affordable Lighting

A very stylish gift for under $50 from Wrappables

Nakashima Visit

John Yarnel sweeping slate patio.

I ended my month off with a trip to the Nakashima Woodworker Studio in New Hope PA to pick up some chairs for work. Mira, George's daughter and her husband John still run the shop and are producing amazing work. Having spent time with them before I was so glad to be going and we spent about three hours with John, who worked with George for years and even helped build some of the stunning structures on the property, walked us through many of the buildings. It was an honor to spend so much time in the presence of iconic design. Of course the furniture is an modern organic joy but George's studio, office, and living spaces were transcendent. The modern architecture with a great deal of Japanese influence creates quite, calming spaces. Scattered throughout are objects from years of travel and pieces by Ben Shon and Harry Bertoia,close friends of Georges. All placed on the beautiful landscape of Bucks County PA with woods and ponds, its a true retreat. I asked John as we stood in a dwelling space that brought me to tears upon entering if it ever got mundane after all these years. In his quiet, Zen way he smiled a soft smile and shook his head no.

All modern designers should see this space for themselves. It reminded me that we live in an organic world and there is very much a place for that in modern design. My deep gratitude to George, Mira and John.