Orange Street Studio, Modern Landscapes

In this day and age of more is more, it's refreshing to see a less is more approach to landscape design. Forget the pavers and block that so many are using to try to simulate stone, flowery planting galore and psuedo natural water features and go for concrete slabs, stone, real wood decking, geometric water features and minimalist planting. Orange Street Studio has taken this route to modern landscape design with stunning outcomes. Here are a few of their residential projects with many more photos at there web site. This is doable and affordable modern landscaping.

Toy For Kids And Adults

This beautiful art object would look good in any museum. It comes complete with it's little acrylic stand. Play with this fantastic puzzle which doubles as an amazing art object. This is a new work designed for the Aura Collection by the graphic designer Aoi Huber. It is made of 20 pieces of layered acrylic.

Classic Modern Reproductions

Here are some beautiful designs that are redone from modern classics at affordable prices. Lounge around in style.

Z Gallerie Affordable Finds

Here are a few affordable finds from Z Gallerie.

Holiday Break

I'm off for a holiday weekend but will be back Tuesday!

Check back then.

MaRia GoTi Jewelry

Beautiful hand fabricated jewelry from MaRia GoTi. She uses a variety of materials which she incorporates into her silver work while maintaining a uniform modern aesthetic.

Etcetera Media

Wonderful designs in handmade wool bags.

Carpet

A new addition to the already long list of amazing Dutch designers at Generate - his name is Laurens van Wieringen, and he's producing some very innovative design. A case in point is "Carpet", a colorful, topographical landscape made out of "many" little bars of polyurethane foam - brilliant!

Katie Burley Head Gear

Katie Burley designs fun and fantastic head gear that defies any trend. Check out this site for more designs.

Bigoli Light

When illuminated, the incredible beauty of the Bigoli light comes to life with an array of curlicue mesh creating texture and playful design.

Black And White At Wright

These are a few of the fabulous items available at the Wright auction house and online store. For more amazing design, in color as well, see their web site.

Calder Jewelry Exhibit

Recognized as one of America’s most innovative modern artists, Alexander Calder (1898–1976) redefined sculpture through his iconic mobiles, stabiles, and the popular Cirque Calder. Calder’s work in metal jewelry, however, is one form of his artistic output that is less known. Throughout his life, the artist produced more than 1,800 jewelry works of art, each made entirely by hand. This is the first exhibition devoted exclusively to his unique body of jewelry work, and consists of approximately one hundred objects, including necklaces, bracelets, brooches, earrings, and tiaras. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Bottom photo from Artnet.com.

Marimekko Spring Line

Marimekko has some fabulous new fabrics this Spring that have a vintage modern look to them. Imagine them as wall art, pillows, bags or any other object you like.

Scales

Scales room divider by Daniel Svahn is a very cool design.

The Great Ceiling Fan Debate

My husband and I have been discussing the issue of whether to install a hanging light or ceiling fan with a light in our master bedroom, which has extremely high ceilings. I was against a ceiling fan for purely aesthetic reasons. Granted, there are many sleek, modern fan designs on the market these days, but we have a mid-century modern interior design sensibility, and I was having trouble seeing the new, ultra modern fans in that type of interior. Well, I think we've solved the problem. These fans fit my criteria of working well in a mid-century modern interior while providing my husband with the utility of a ceiling fan. Now we just need to find a very tall ladder to install one of these.

Keri Ataumbi, Modernist Native American Jewelry

Keri Ataumbi has taken Native American jewelry design in a very non-traditional direction by combining the history of modernism with her own personal aesthetic. She approaches jewelry making as a process of creating wearable art, forms that are small sculptures whether on or off the body. At Four Winds Gallery.

Vintage Eyeglasses

What's old is new in eyeglasses. Allyn Scura offers a large selection of vintage eyeglasses as well as a throwback line they are producing currently. They carry both men's and women's styles and sunglasses too. You'll want to keep a constant eye on the site because they go quickly.

Modern Interior Design

There are an infinite number of ways to design a modern interior space. Finding ideas from professional designers is a great way to narrow down your options. Decorati is a great place to view hundreds of interiors to draw inspiration from.

Cool Storage From Generate

Here are some unique and cool storage options from Generate.

Sendai Shelf

The Sendai Shelf is a beautiful mix or natural wood and glass. The supports are walnut and alder and the shelves are the glass. What a striking combination of organic forms and strong lines. At Conran's.

Bulo Desk

The Bulo desk has great lines, lots of desktop space and plenty of interesting storage. At Stylepark.

Shiraz Sofa

The Shiraz Sofa is a comfort seekers dream. This fully upholstered sofa has a modern look that recalls the grandeur of historic French design and the comfort of a bed. Yummy.

Modern Mom At Chiasso

Got a modern mom? Here are just a few gift options for modern moms at Chiasso.