Blu Dot’s “Real Good” chair is now marked down on the Target website. Granted, after you’ve paid shipping, it’s up a bit more…but it’s still $40 off everywhere else I’ve seen. Available in blue and red.
Blu Dot Chair on Sale!
Category: Shoppin’ and Junkin’
Luminous Floor Flowers
I’m obviously in a high/low lighting mode these days. Another fabulous lamp that’s expensive, another budget version from Ikea. This time it’s the Lily.mgx (or the Lotus.mgx for that matter). Gorgeous, especially the red ones. Janne Kyttanen’s design for Materialise is high tech… and high priced at $1129 from Unica. I have seen it as low as $899 on gnr8, but…you know.
It looks cheaper, (they usually do) is waaay cheaper, but fills the same empty spot in the room with a conversation piece. Ikea’s Knappa Tulpan is a mere $50.
Artichoke
This is old hat to the mod squad, but for those just dipping a toe into the modernist waters, this is the info you want.
Flashback to 1958, Poul Henningsen’s design for the Danish company Louis Poulsen is unveiled: the PH Artichoke. Still made today – it is stunning in copper or any of the other metal finishes you may choose from…for $7000.00.
44 years later…..enter Simon Karkov for Normann Copenhagen – another Danish designer and company. In 2002, the award winning Norm69 is released, and froogs like us snap them up…for $110.00. The Norm 69 is made from lamp shade foil and comes flat packed in – you guessed it- 69 pieces. Have no fear, the Normann Copenhagen site has a “how to” video to assist you in assembly.
Year of the Ox
Monday, January 26th is the Lunar New Year and for those, like myself, who relish joining in the celebration, finding your party supplies or other such items can be tough if you like a “less is more” modern style. Being a bit crafty, I do like simple things that can be made to my taste such as the plum blossoms that I found on Kaboose this year, but with my own modifications. I used real branches instead of chenille stems.  Group 2 or 3 of these in a nice vessel with some moss around the bases will look festive yet minimal. Gong Hei Fat Choi!
Avian Obsession
So, those who know me know I got thing for birds – at a distance – I’m not a crazy bird lady who keeps flocks in cages, but I love watching them outdoors and having them as a motif in my home. Birds are not just for the holidays, but all year round! For example: The felt birds would be great in a grouping over a crib! Here is small sampling of some cool birds out there…some new, some have been around awhile, but IMHO I deem to be classic – and affordable.
Nelson’s Turbine Clock
If you love the series of clocks by the late, great George Nelson, you’ll also know that the cheapest one hovers at just under $400.00. White on White in NYC have several of what I consider to be pretty good knock-offs at half the price.  You’ll see White on White mentioned here more than once as I’m a big fan. If you’re not trying to curate an authentic mid-century showcase, just the look you can actually afford – these guys are a great resource. They carry furniture as well as accessories. www.whiteonwhite.com