Pfeifer Studios

Surrounding yourself in natural elements compliments a modern interior. Wool, glass, linen, ceramic, wood, leather... all of these objects have a warm feel to them that make home a great retreat.

Orange Street Studio, Modern Landscapes

In this day and age of more is more, it's refreshing to see a less is more approach to landscape design. Forget the pavers and block that so many are using to try to simulate stone, flowery planting galore and psuedo natural water features and go for concrete slabs, stone, real wood decking, geometric water features and minimalist planting. Orange Street Studio has taken this route to modern landscape design with stunning outcomes. Here are a few of their residential projects with many more photos at there web site. This is doable and affordable modern landscaping.

Toy For Kids And Adults

This beautiful art object would look good in any museum. It comes complete with it's little acrylic stand. Play with this fantastic puzzle which doubles as an amazing art object. This is a new work designed for the Aura Collection by the graphic designer Aoi Huber. It is made of 20 pieces of layered acrylic.

Classic Modern Reproductions

Here are some beautiful designs that are redone from modern classics at affordable prices. Lounge around in style.

Z Gallerie Affordable Finds

Here are a few affordable finds from Z Gallerie.

Holiday Break

I'm off for a holiday weekend but will be back Tuesday!

Check back then.

MaRia GoTi Jewelry

Beautiful hand fabricated jewelry from MaRia GoTi. She uses a variety of materials which she incorporates into her silver work while maintaining a uniform modern aesthetic.

Etcetera Media

Wonderful designs in handmade wool bags.

Carpet

A new addition to the already long list of amazing Dutch designers at Generate - his name is Laurens van Wieringen, and he's producing some very innovative design. A case in point is "Carpet", a colorful, topographical landscape made out of "many" little bars of polyurethane foam - brilliant!

Katie Burley Head Gear

Katie Burley designs fun and fantastic head gear that defies any trend. Check out this site for more designs.

Bigoli Light

When illuminated, the incredible beauty of the Bigoli light comes to life with an array of curlicue mesh creating texture and playful design.

Black And White At Wright

These are a few of the fabulous items available at the Wright auction house and online store. For more amazing design, in color as well, see their web site.

Calder Jewelry Exhibit

Recognized as one of America’s most innovative modern artists, Alexander Calder (1898–1976) redefined sculpture through his iconic mobiles, stabiles, and the popular Cirque Calder. Calder’s work in metal jewelry, however, is one form of his artistic output that is less known. Throughout his life, the artist produced more than 1,800 jewelry works of art, each made entirely by hand. This is the first exhibition devoted exclusively to his unique body of jewelry work, and consists of approximately one hundred objects, including necklaces, bracelets, brooches, earrings, and tiaras. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Bottom photo from Artnet.com.