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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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