In 1950 the Molded Plastic Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, became available to the public as the world's first mass-produced plastic chair. Today they're sold in 100% recyclable polypropylene and are an extremely popular way to inject some classic modernist cool into a home. I see them on Pinterest and other… Continue reading The Eames Molded Plastic Chair: aka Effortless Cool
Month: January 2014
Scratching the Surface of “Reality”
I shared this on Facebook last week, but I keep finding myself coming back to the work of artist Jeremy Miranda. His paintings are absolutely gorgeous and at the same time there's something about them that makes me a bit uneasy. This combination is really appealing to me in art. I was reading something completely… Continue reading Scratching the Surface of “Reality”
Paint it, Baby: One Easy Way to Update Your Dining Area
I'm a big fan of the painted wooden dining chair. If your dining room or kitchen is feeling a bit boring to you - paint your chairs a dramatic color. It's amazing what this can do for a room. Don't fuss over the fabric too much, just get something neutral and durable. Do fuss over… Continue reading Paint it, Baby: One Easy Way to Update Your Dining Area
Make It Up As You Go Along – (but make it up, don’t just go along)
"In this state, there is no food. We eat books and season them with wine and cotton candy. When you want the news, you read a comic book." - Janelle Monae - The Wondaland Arts Society I'm a big fan of the musician Janelle Monae. I just read a brief article about her new album,… Continue reading Make It Up As You Go Along – (but make it up, don’t just go along)
That Space Under the Stairs
Here are 8 great ideas to start you thinking about how to use that wedge-shaped space that is either currently crammed with outdoor gear or is enclosed by drywall. If you're lucky enough to either not need the extra space, or you have beautiful open stairs, then go ahead and congratulate yourself for being a… Continue reading That Space Under the Stairs