Have you figured out yet that I’m obsessed with Mid-Century modern design? Even so, alas, I don’t have the income to go the *authentic* route, what with a child and his future at stake (i.e. I’d rather save for his ivy-league education), so I usually go the knock-off or “inspired-by” route. I like [...]

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Most of us will never come close to owning a couture dress in our lifetime, but you can get a little closer to being able to at The Frock. They have a stunning collection of vintage designer and couture clothing and there are more than a few pieces for the modern minded.

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Piquadro and the University of Florence School of Architecture collaborated to present 14 travel bag concepts developed by the 3rd year Industrial Design students. The objective was to meet the needs of the modern traveler who must move regularly for business on multiple modes of transport, and obviously for one who is not [...]

PR. Midcentury Wheat/Blonde Nightstands Eames Era NR
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I’m a smoker - I admit it. What I remember most about growing up were the cool ashtrays of the 60s that my father used to have. With so few people smoking nowadays, I thought it would be a good “green” idea to recycle these beautiful pieces into other things like catchalls or fruit bowls. [...]

Series 7, originally uploaded by Living-in-Penny.

Another great mid-century inspired room. Love the cozy feeling it has, as sometimes mid-century lovers make their rooms so stark.

1967 ARNE JACOBSEN Fritz Hansen Series 7 Teak Chair
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Just two weeks until the release of the much anticipated Eames stamps the United States Postal Service announced back in January. The commemorative stamps, which feature iconic Eames designs, will be available starting June 17th in honor of the 101st birthday of Charles Eames. The pane layout of the 16 stamps is beautiful- perfect for [...]

Until I can get enough time together to make some Photoshop Brushes that contain all of the mid-century masters’ classic pieces, I decided to throw together some sleek, modern desktop wallpapers for anyone who would like them.
You can now have Eames, Saarinen, Knoll and Noguchi wallpapers to add to your collection and use on your [...]

Audio Book Lifeguard by Andrew Gross, James Patterson
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The famous Corbustier lounge chair above.

Teal Barcelona Lounge Chair Modern Mid Century Retro
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I have waited for this trend to happen for a long time. And finally it’s here! Mid-Century is IN again and we have the line-up ready for you. From Walmart to Ikea to Target to Urban Outfitters, everyone is getting in on this wonderful (and now, affordable) trend.
Keep in mind that I [...]

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enjoy genuine mid-century modern beauty with this room divider, which you can use from both sides
it is defined by a sleek, clean lined design with multiple shelves, a swinging drawer and a cabinet
the cabinet has on both sides sliding doors with silver colored handles and underneath the 2nd shelf there is a swinging [...]

Yeah baby - Shag has made a major comeback! If you want to soften the edges of a mid-century style room or an ultra-modern stark room, nothing will bring the look together like a soft shag rug. I just got mine today and I am just swimming in shag-a-lag and loving every minute [...]

I’ve been really into big Jackie O sunglasses for a while, but they are getting sleeker and more modern of late. Here are my faves for this season so far.

There is nothing quite as dramatic and sparkly as the cocktail ring when you’re out lounge-hopping in your little black dress. Here are [...]

ever since noel, aka miss couturable, introduced me to the wonderful world of vintageous a couple weeks ago, i’ve been on a very vintage mission.
the hundreds and hundreds (i swear, it’s like a thousand) of 50s formal dresses are awe-inspiring. i have never seen so much tulle and chiffon in my life, and i [...]

No, I’m not rich. But my tastes are, well, beyond my budget. If you’re like me, you scour the internet for great deals that have the potential of making your space functional yet stylish. Here is a list of fabulous furnishings all for under $100 (some on sale):
At ModernFurniture.com:
Sally Hourglass Stool

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