Stunning Modern Menorahs

I think The Artful Home is one of the best places to find stunning modern menorahs. Each is designed by a different artist and they are beyond beautiful.

Get Ready For Holiday Parties At CB2

The holidays are a great time to go all out on entertaining and CB2 can meet most of your needs for accessories to make the most of this festive time of year. See the web site for more fun and modern options.

Buro North Green X-mass Tree

The Buro North X-mass tree was introduced last year and is a unique and green way to enjoy a modern Christmas season. It's 80% more environmentally friendly than the traditional pine tree, arrives at your door as a flat pack and can be used year after year. Most of all it looks great.

A Modern Thanksgiving

It's so easy to think of Thanksgiving as an old fashioned holiday, but there are many ways to do a modern take on this holiday. We took these tips from Modern Design Blog. What beautiful ideas. Happy holiday!

Modern Christmas

Modern Christmas decorations from CB2.

I'll Be Back On Line Next Week

Due to a family tragedy I will not be posting over the weekend. See you back here when I can! Photo by Tony Masso.

Uncommon Rugs

It's so easy to go simple or basic when picking a rug for a room, but a rug can be such a fabulous design decision if one is willing to make a bold choice. Here are just a few uncommon rugs that can make a huge difference in your space. See Spacify for many more options.

Anemone Lamp

The Anemone Lamp ships flat then forms into a honeycomb structure with a ridged steel interior frame. Designed by Heath Nash for Artecnica.

Upcoming Pittsburgh Exhibit

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Luke and Eloy Gallery
"Laughingstock: Humor in Art & Craft"
Exhibition: November 15, 2008 - December 23, 2008
Pittsburgh, PA
We explore how artists use irony, goofiness, satire, and sarcasm in their work. Can humor and satire stimulate laughter as well as serve as a vehicle to explore serious subjects, such as feminism, the natural environment, the excesses of consumer culture, religion, sexuality, social injustice, and war ? Can artwork be "funny" and critical at the same time? How does the artist's choice of materials affect the outcome so that the work is perceived as "funny"? What are the boundaries in humor and who gets to decide what these are? Are there topics we are not allowed to laugh about ?

Ultra Modern Storage, Psiche

This is a very chic looking piece of furniture. It's a modern sideboard/storage unit. Consists of a wooden frame with concave and convex panels, covered with mirrored glass or white lacquered glass. Available in several styles on the web site. Giovanni Tommaso Garattoni.

SES Design Jewelry, Preview

In several weeks my newly designed web site will be up and running and featuring my latest work. I've been quite busy in general and have tried to carve out time to design and produce jewelry. Here is a preview of a few pieces I've done over the past month. I hope you enjoy what you see and stay tuned for an announcement when the site is functional. Thanks for your patience. in the mean time you can purchase my work here.

Modern earrings From Kamaruk

These earrings appeal to the jewelry designer in me. They have a soft brushed silver finish and sleek shape to them. They would look stunning on.

Nora Jane Pillows

Unlike most affordable handmade pillows, Nora Janes' are made with unique fabrics and have a great finished look. These are a great find, and don't forget, the holidays are coming.

Our Showhome

What a great place to visit. The Showhome web site offers information on purchasing mid-century modern items as well as great exhibits. Check it out!