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Knock-Off Report: How to Get a Mid-Century Look With Ikea

By Ty Wenzel • Oct 22nd, 2008 • Category: Featured, Interiors Exteriors, Product & Merch, Retro Modern

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 [...]


Knock-Off Report: Overstock.com and Mid-Century Modern Design

By Ty Wenzel • Aug 30th, 2008 • Category: Featured, Interiors Exteriors, Product & Merch, Retro Modern

I am a big fan of knock-offs, particularly since I (a) am always on a budget, and (b) I have a 6 year old that likes to destroy furniture during his adventures throughout the house.  I cannot put a $550 Eames chair in the living room simply because it will be probably be nicked, ridden [...]


Take A Seat

By Ty Wenzel • Aug 1st, 2008 • Category: Interiors Exteriors, Style Trend Forcasting

Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and take part in barbecues and activities. Sometimes we tend to pack a little too much into our day and all we can think about is to take a seat in our most comfortable chair while soaking up the cool AC or enjoying some summer air [...]