The Mid-Century Modernist
Stephen Coles aka Stewf, a longtime Flickr friend and typeface fiend, recently launched a beautiful redesign of his blog, The Mid-Century Modernist. Lots of eye candy for us MCM enthusiasts, and a...
View ArticleFringe Studio at Zinc Details Showroom
The very talented Fringe Studio have collaborated with creative friends on a beautiful furniture line, now on view at Zinc Details in San Francisco. Their work will be showcased for two months, so...
View ArticleJohn Lautner: infinite space, diamonds, espionage and a dash of The Dude
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts never fails to surprise me with their wonderfully curated shows. This time, their screening room will host Something From Nothing: Films on Design & Architecture, a...
View ArticleThe Daily Jhuzz: Mediterranean blue
This warm, Sunday sun has us thinking of azure waters, white-washed walls and a hefty serving of gold jewelry against bronzed skin. Share the fantasy...The Daily Jhuzz: Gilt Hollywood Regency mirror,...
View ArticleMark Mahoney x YSL Homme: No Way Back
via HypebeastTV: Yves Saint Laurent and director Ari Marcopoulos present No Way Back, a short film representing the vision of Yves Saint Laurent Creative Director Stefano Pilati's 2011 Spring/Summer...
View ArticleToogood is too good
Wow, what a portfolio! The beautiful, surreal stylings of Toogood Studio. I tip my proverbial hat to this London-based studio founded by creative powerhouse, Faye Toogood. (Read her profile on Sight...
View ArticleSometimes less is more
1. Dieter Rams. 2. 10 principles for good design.(via Freddy Anzures, dj, master mix-maker and the awesome designer of our cool logo)Snow White's coffindryersradio
View ArticleHarnessing the power in a block of wood
and then some.... The beautiful work of sculptor, furniture-maker and "wood whisperer" Alma Allen.Turned stools from blocks of Eastern Oak.Sculpted pieces of wood and stone. Modern primitive...Coffee...
View ArticleCountdown to Mad Men
Some observations...Mad Men Season 4 premieres tonight on AMC, 10/9c. (Mad Men official site)
View ArticleBeep Beep
Spotted this little cutie parked right outside our front door. Instant smile-maker!Notice the leather straps to buckle down the hood? Vintage details + cute overload!Wiki Mini
View ArticleVintage Danish Design via Monocle
Monocle magazine creates some really wonderful podcasts. I enjoy their culture, world news and business coverage, but most especially love their eye on design. They do short, succinct stories that...
View ArticleLiving Contemporary
This auction has ended, but let's admire the beautiful pieces (and grand space) from this Paris-based collector, shall we? (via Wright)Â Living Contemporary: a private Paris collection from Wright on...
View ArticleSF20 San Francisco Modernism Show 2010
The SF20 Modernism Show opens this week! Come check it out, and stop by our booth and say hello. Hope to see you there!SF20 San Francisco Modernism Show 2010September 16-19, 2010Festival Pavilion at...
View ArticleNew in Shop: Widdicomb Dresser
The guys outdid themselves with the restoration of this c.1940's Widdicomb dresser. Completely restored & refinished in a Salzburg blue lacquer paired with a stained mahogany in bittersweet...
View ArticleNew in Shop: Smoke gets in your eyes...
By pure coincidence, both these new pieces take on smoky connotations in both look and name, respectively. I love a good play on words.Pair of smoked glass Stemlite Lamps - possibly the sexiest pair of...
View ArticleSome light visuals are in order
Non-committal stuff for the eyes while we piddle about with life.
View ArticleMonument at Gump's
We have some lovely pieces displayed at Gump's San Francisco. Hollywood Regency MCM glam meets Asian design. Gorgeous! If you're in the city, please stop by Gump's to check out all their beautiful...
View ArticleFlorence + the Machine
James recently turned us onto Florence and the Machine. We're really into their soulful-retro sound, and who doesn't love blue gogo girls with beehive ponytails?Florence + the Machine - Dog Days Are Over
View ArticlePalmer Weiss in Lonny Magazine
We love to see how our pieces live. Beautiful design periodical Lonny Magazine features interior designer, Palmer Weiss's home in their latest issue. We love her mix of high style, color, warmth and...
View ArticleIt's a goldie, but goodie...
The clink of the chips, from the poker dogs at the beginning, cracks me up every time!
View ArticleStanlee Gatti
Just got back from a nice NYC trip. Lots of interesting things to see, and happened to bump into the talented Stanlee Gatti while flexing our retail therapy muscles. It was a thrill to run into one if...
View ArticleNew in Shop: A rosewood by any other name
The guys have a very definitive eye, and know exactly what they like. I love popping by the shop and seeing pieces from disparate sources, come together under their collective aesthetic. They have a...
View ArticleJamie Herzlinger
Our favorite David Sheflin, recently introduced us to the lovely interior designer Jamie Herzlinger. While looking through Jamie's beautiful portfolio of work, it is clear she has a natural sense of...
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