April 26, 2008

Jeff Koons on the Roof

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On the rooftop of the Met, in NYC, is the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden. It offers amazing views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline and is a great place on Friday and Saturday evenings to sip on some cocktails and check out the Jeff Koons sculptures that will be there till October.

April 17, 2008

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New on 2Modern: Droog! Different and fun, Droog's products are wide-ranging; from Doorbells to Swings, Tablecloths to Parasols. Based in Amsterdam, Droog prides itself in "creating innovative concepts that change perspective."


April 14, 2008

Get Growing!

With Food Map's garden on wheels, there's no excuse not to grow your own veggies at home.  Here in New Mexico we have sunny, clear days but are still experiencing cold, high desert nights.  The Food Map Container is perfect for us.  We can start our plants in the sun room, protecting their tender shoots at night, but can easily transfer our garden outside during the day.  If you live in the city and only have a small balcony or even an indoor sunny spot, have fun growing your own nutritious veggies and avoid the heavily-traveled produce from the grocery store.

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Both the tall and low containers are made from 100% post consumer-recycled HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), are completely non-toxic and designed to let water drain away from roots to avoid damage in standing water. 

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November 22, 2007

The Garden Collection

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Modern wall graphics needn't be limited to the indoors. Deborah Sommers designs and produces these original art textiles for your garden from her studio in Paris where she has been living for the past 14 years. The beautiful wall posters will add color to a shady wall, provide a focal point on a bare one or cover a railing. Of course you can also use them indoors. They will look great hanging from a high ceiling or as a room divider. 
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Deborah Sommers has worked with traditional textile artists in Indonesia, won illustration awards in both Hong Kong and Canada and has had her poster work published in the U.S. Deborah has integrated the influences of French culture into her work while maintaining the boldness of American style.

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An avid gardener, Deborah has found the perfect way to combine her graphic expertise with her passion for gardening. The waterproof outdoor cushions are individually produced and they are machine washable and UV protected. Click here for the Garden Collection.

November 06, 2007

House & Garden magazine closes

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On a sad note this morning, Conde Naste Publications annouced yesterday the closing of one of our country's oldest magazines, House & Garden. Since 1901, they have been the source for modern shelter design and sparked the onslaught of dozens of other interiors magazines in the years to follow. This comes as particularly upsetting news to me and other daily readers of Grace's blog, Design*Sponge. Fellow blogger, and my personal inspiration for entering into this field, Grace has been working for H&G over the past two years while still avidly maintaining her personal site Design*Sponge Online. Our thoughts go out to Grace, and to the entire House & Garden team as they say goodbye and look for new beginnings.

September 13, 2007

Lolligag Around

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"Loll is an outdoor furniture producer of contemporary, durable all-weather furniture intended for advanced outdoor living space and for people who enjoy the simple pleasures of life but favor it be enjoyed in modern outdoor furniture. Every Loll design is sustainably constructed with comfort and longevity in mind. The key elements behind long lasting, quality products are the materials and the craftsmanship from which they are put together."

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August 15, 2007

Maku

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2Modern has added Maku Furnishings to its line of modern outdoor products. Not only are these pieces stunning, but they are eco-friendly as well, being made from made 100% Sustainable Plantation grown or Reclaimed Teak. This line features stylish seating, such as the Sectional or the Chaise Lounge, as well as sleek tables like their Side Table and Coffee Table. These outdoor items are perfect all-year round!

August 12, 2007

I'm a Design Lush

I just stumbled on Design Lush, a New York based furniture showroom in the New York Design Center.  Always on the lookout for innovative outdoor furniture, these pieces caught my eye:

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Wave Chaise

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Wave Bench

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All images from Design Lush

posted by Alison Brownrigg

July 15, 2007

Bird Watching

Posted by Alison Brownrigg

When I was planning my daughter's nursery last year at this time, I had no clue how trendy I was being by having birds as my theme. Birds are everywhere from art to jewelry to my backyard. Which lead me on a search for the perfect modern birdhouse. Here's what my search uncovered:

Take Away Bird Feeder by Eva Solo

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Photo from Greener Grass Design.


Pewter Dot Bird Apartment

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Turquoise Gourd Bird Apartment

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Both photos from Sprout Home

Bird Box by Fredrikson Stallard

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Photo from Thorsten Van Elten

Which one to choose? A little birdy told me it was the Turquoise Gourd Bird Apartment because of it's organic shape and because my actual bird house gourds growing in the garden last year never made it to full fruit, dashing my dreams of making my own birdhouse out of a gourd.

April 30, 2007

Modern Outdoor Living

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Outdoor living is upon us (well almost). While I wait for those warm days to thaw my bones, I am thinking of some modern ways to spice up the space where I spend many hours.
Sorry for the images... check out Richard Schultz for better images

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Found lots to admire at Richard Schultz. You will too.
Love this petal inspired outdoor table. Create you own little cafe with this bistro table. Tops are made of wood and mounted on cast aluminum "spiders". Originally designed by Richard Schultz in 1960, these just scream modern 2007!

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Also just love the new Swell seating collection. Available as a sofa, love-seat or single chair. White is so perfect for your modern setting. Spice things up with some cheeky throw pillows from 2Modern and you have yourself a little outdoor bash ready and waiting.