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Get the Look: Twilight's Modern Patio
Yesterday, I showed you photos of the gorgeous Pacific Northwest house used as the Cullens' home in Twilight. The home was designed by Portland, OR-based Skylab Architecture, and is fantastically designed both inside and out. I'm particularly fond of the minimalist, clean-lined patio.
Nice and New: Bubble Lamp Shade
In 1947, George Nelson decided to create his own collection of lamps, when the silk-covered Swedish hanging lamp he coveted was out of reach financially. The resulting collection, known as the "bubble lamps," became an iconic one, still used prolifically by interior designers today (in fact, Vern Yip is using them in his reno of a community center). The lamps, made by coating a steel-wire skeleton with a plastic coating, were first produced by the Howard Miller Company in 1950.
Sale Alert: Hive Modern's Annual Vitra Sale
By manufacturing furniture designed by legendary mid-century modern legends like Charles and Ray Eames and Verner Panton, Vitra creates some of the most crave worthy furniture around. But rarely can you find those desirable pieces discounted.
So allow me to direct you to the annual Vitra sale at Hive Modern, where every item in the store's extensive Vitra selection is 10 percent off.
Trend Alert: Owl Design Wisdom
Owls may seem like a rather random design trend, but actually, the wise motif goes back several decades, if not more. Way back in 1965, mid-century modern designer George Nelson created this playful Omar the Owl Clock ($130), and the design was re-released by Vitra in 2004.
Now, owl motifs are finding their way onto all sorts of home decor, particularly accent pieces like trays and throw pillows.
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Sale Alert: YLighting First-Ever Warehouse Sale
YLighting is holding its first-ever warehouse sale, with discounts between 40 and 80 percent off of floor, ceiling, table, and wall lighting. The sale runs through Oct. 3 and features brands like Flos, Artemide, Vibia, and Luceplan.
Etsy Find: Seward Handmade Table
I look at furniture all day long, so it's rare when one piece brings me to a standstill. The Seward Handmade Table ($899) from Black Elm Woodworking did just that. This unique design, with its increased slat length towards the center of the table, is a clever update of the classic George Nelson design, and, in my opinion, an improvement.
Link Time!
- I'm crazy for this glorious pink.— Desire to Inspire
- Learn how to customize IKEA magazine files.— AT:SF
- Got a basic shower curtain? Why not "pimp" it?— Chez Larsson
- I crave these modern LA patios.— Remodelista
- George Nelson's bubble lamps have been reenvisioned.— Shelterrific
- Maps will make you an armchair traveler.— Urban Sardines
- Get the lowdown on working with contracts.— Vicente Wolf Blog
- I wish I could actually live in this playhouse.— Malo Blogg
10 Stylish Designer Steals
While designers like Tord Boontje, Philippe Starck, and George Nelson have been immeasurably influential on the interior design world, their creations are often out of reach for most of us. Luckily, every once in a while you can get a great deal on their classic designs. I know you all love a steal, and even more so when your favorite designers are involved.
Sale Alert: Velocity Art and Design Herman Miller Sale
American furniture manufacturer Herman Miller is credited with the production of a wide range of mid-century designs that remain classics today, including works by George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, and Isamu Noguchi, among others. Unfortunately, the thing with classics is that while they don't seem to go out of style, their prices also remain stagnant, if not inflated. Lucky for you, Velocity Art and Design is throwing you a bone on its collection of Herman Miller products.
Before and After: Tenderloin Family Apartments, Transformed
Remember when I told you about how Vern Yip was teaming up with Bank of America to transform two Bay Area nonprofits? Well, this morning, I was fortunate enough to attend the unveiling for the Tenderloin Family Apartments. Managed by the Chinatown Community Development Center, it's a safe, high-quality affordable housing property in the heart of the Tenderloin district, one of San Francisco’s lower income neighborhoods challenged by issues such as homelessness, safety, and drug use.
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