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The Mid-Century Modernist

Stephen Coles aka Stewf, a longtime Flickr friend and typeface fiend, recently launched a beautiful redesign of his blog, The Mid-Century Modernist. Lots of eye candy for us MCM enthusiasts, and a...

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Fringe Studio at Zinc Details Showroom

The very talented Fringe Studio have collaborated with creative friends on a beautiful furniture line, now on view at Zinc Details in San Francisco. Their work will be showcased for two months, so...

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Beat the heat

It's hot!!! Keeping it light & airy.

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John Lautner: infinite space, diamonds, espionage and a dash of The Dude

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts never fails to surprise me with their wonderfully curated shows. This time, their screening room will host Something From Nothing: Films on Design & Architecture, a...

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The Daily Jhuzz: Mediterranean blue

This warm, Sunday sun has us thinking of azure waters, white-washed walls and a hefty serving of gold jewelry against bronzed skin. Share the fantasy...The Daily Jhuzz: Gilt Hollywood Regency mirror,...

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Mark Mahoney x YSL Homme: No Way Back

via HypebeastTV: Yves Saint Laurent and director Ari Marcopoulos present No Way Back, a short film representing the vision of Yves Saint Laurent Creative Director Stefano Pilati's 2011 Spring/Summer...

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Toogood is too good

Wow, what a portfolio! The beautiful, surreal stylings of Toogood Studio. I tip my proverbial hat to this London-based studio founded by creative powerhouse, Faye Toogood. (Read her profile on Sight...

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Sometimes less is more

1. Dieter Rams. 2. 10 principles for good design.(via Freddy Anzures, dj, master mix-maker and the awesome designer of our cool logo)Snow White's coffindryersradio

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Harnessing the power in a block of wood

and then some.... The beautiful work of sculptor, furniture-maker and "wood whisperer" Alma Allen.Turned stools from blocks of Eastern Oak.Sculpted pieces of wood and stone. Modern primitive...Coffee...

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Countdown to Mad Men

Some observations...Mad Men Season 4 premieres tonight on AMC, 10/9c. (Mad Men official site)

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Beep Beep

Spotted this little cutie parked right outside our front door. Instant smile-maker!Notice the leather straps to buckle down the hood? Vintage details + cute overload!Wiki Mini

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Vintage Danish Design via Monocle

Monocle magazine creates some really wonderful podcasts. I enjoy their culture, world news and business coverage, but most especially love their eye on design. They do short, succinct stories that...

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Living Contemporary

This auction has ended, but let's admire the beautiful pieces (and grand space) from this Paris-based collector, shall we? (via Wright) Living Contemporary: a private Paris collection from Wright on...

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SF20 San Francisco Modernism Show 2010

The SF20 Modernism Show opens this week! Come check it out, and stop by our booth and say hello. Hope to see you there!SF20 San Francisco Modernism Show 2010September 16-19, 2010Festival Pavilion at...

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New in Shop: Widdicomb Dresser

The guys outdid themselves with the restoration of this c.1940's Widdicomb dresser. Completely restored & refinished in a Salzburg blue lacquer paired with a stained mahogany in bittersweet...

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How do I look?

I must say, I'm amazed!

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New in Shop: Smoke gets in your eyes...

By pure coincidence, both these new pieces take on smoky connotations in both look and name, respectively. I love a good play on words.Pair of smoked glass Stemlite Lamps - possibly the sexiest pair of...

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Some light visuals are in order

Non-committal stuff for the eyes while we piddle about with life.

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Monument at Gump's

We have some lovely pieces displayed at Gump's San Francisco. Hollywood Regency MCM glam meets Asian design. Gorgeous! If you're in the city, please stop by Gump's to check out all their beautiful...

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Florence + the Machine

James recently turned us onto Florence and the Machine. We're really into their soulful-retro sound, and who doesn't love blue gogo girls with beehive ponytails?Florence + the Machine - Dog Days Are Over

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Palmer Weiss in Lonny Magazine

We love to see how our pieces live. Beautiful design periodical Lonny Magazine features interior designer, Palmer Weiss's home in their latest issue. We love her mix of high style, color, warmth and...

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It's a goldie, but goodie...

The clink of the chips, from the poker dogs at the beginning, cracks me up every time!

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Stanlee Gatti

Just got back from a nice NYC trip. Lots of interesting things to see, and happened to bump into the talented Stanlee Gatti while flexing our retail therapy muscles. It was a thrill to run into one if...

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New in Shop: A rosewood by any other name

The guys have a very definitive eye, and know exactly what they like. I love popping by the shop and seeing pieces from disparate sources, come together under their collective aesthetic. They have a...

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Jamie Herzlinger

Our favorite David Sheflin, recently introduced us to the lovely interior designer Jamie Herzlinger. While looking through Jamie's beautiful portfolio of work, it is clear she has a natural sense of...

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