Here's a look at one of the unusual finalists in the Outdoor category of Australia's 2012 Houses Awards: The Kharkov House by architects Collins + Turner with its glass elevator, 18…
I love it when designers re-imagine or update classic childhood toys. The Rocky modern rocking horse by industrial designer Marc Newson is the latest take on the classic ride-on rocking…
The Venice Clay Studio features the talented ceramic crafts of Los Angeles born artist Gary Steinborn. Inspired by the work of arts and craft factories such as Grueby, Pewabic, Teco…
Inspired by automotive instruments such as speedometers and tachometers, Autodromo Motoring Watches are a new collection of Swiss made wristwatches whose faces are minimal in design and reminiscent of vintage…
There seem to be an endless number of talented artists creating portraits using assemblages of unexpected items; licorice, junk, toys, pills, pencils, diamonds, pushpins and more. We have already featured…
Since I began this blog in 2007, one of the continually most popular posts has been that of a beautiful photography book featuring the sex appeal of hirsute males; Hairy,…
Note: this post has been updated to include more images of the original Farnsworth House in honor of what would be Mies van der Rohe's 126th birthday. LEGO Farnsworth House…
In the 2011 April issue of Architectural Digest, the magazine featured the Richard Neutra home by the legendary mid-century modern architect. The iconic house, named the Singleton Home, had been…
The Ray Kappe Scheimer Residence, located on The Strand in Manhattan Beach, is listed for the first time since the unusual and modern home was built by the well-known architect. Ray Kappe…
The Sunset Plaza Residence by David Thompson and Kevin Southerland of Los Angeles-based architecture, development and sustainability design firm Assembledge+, is high up on my list of dream homes. With…
Often thought of the most suitable hardwood for outdoor furnishings because of its hardiness when exposed to water, heat and humidity, teak makes for great bathroom tubs and sink basins…
Paris Renfroe established Paris Renfroe Design in San Francisco California in the summer of 2002. Since then he has worked with numerous clients in the San Francisco Bay Area, as…
We've seen Bauhaus inspired Doll houses, miniature model homes, bikes and now, an abode for the pooch. Bauhaus Doghouse The Cubix You may not want to drop thousands of dollars…
In April of 2008, I introduced you to Diddo Velema and his wonderful art project of Luxury Gas Masks. Witty Wetsuits by Diddo Now going by 'Diddo' only, the designer…
In the words of the designer "The BauBike is inspired by Bauhaus design. It is constructed around the geometric shape of the square and the equilateral triangle. The design is…
I've recently come across an artist whose subjects align with more than one of my personal art fetishes. Combining modern architecture, trees and swimming pools - even empty swimming pools…
Now it's true, the Ohio-born, Michigan based Michael Pfleghaar's work is similar to that of David Hockney's in both style and color as well as subject matter. But, given that…
I'm a fan of mid-century modern architecture as well as contemporary, surreal and pop art. So, it's no surprise that Eamon O'Kane's paintings were an exciting find for me. They…
Graphic artist, photographer, and children's book illustrator Kathy Osborn, is getting a lot of online attention for her miniature modernist construction of a 21st century house (shown in the photo…
If bullet planters, Nelson platform benches, Eames lounge chairs, slate rock, clerestory windows and dry heat set your heart a-beating, you might want to consider these Mid-Century Masterpieces For Rent…
