Modern Times Pop Up Shop

This is such a great concept, one that we love and are so excited to be a part of! Modern Times is a pop up 'popping up' in St Kilda over the next 3 weeks. With a mix of Mid-Century designers such as Hans J. Wegner and Niels O. Moller, and fabulous local designers inspired by the era such as Designed in Brunswick and Bride & Wolfe, it is going to be an dangerous place to visit! Credit card get ready.....

Modern Times
12-14 Belford St, St Kilda.
Opening Launch is this Friday the 20th May.
For more details visit their site.

Alvin Lustig... born modern

Some book jacket designs here. Great colour and use of simple shapes.
Wish list: Born Modern. The Life and Design if Alvin Lustig. A book by Steven Heller and Elaine Lustig Cohen. Find out more about this amazing designer here.

Top Ten : Chairs (modern & lovely)

Sunday night is top ten night. Top ten what you may ask? Well, anything really. This week I am looking at my favourite chairs. Yes, I am a mad fan of the modernist chair... if I could own all the these I would be one happy camper.

1. The Plank Chair - Hans Wegner
2. Lounge Chair - Charles and Ray Eames
3. Egg Chair - Arne Jacobsen
4. PP503 The Chair - Hans Wegner
5. Swan Chair - Arne Jacobsen
6. LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) - Charles Eames
7. Barcelona Chair - Mies van der Rohe
8. Chaise longue - Le Corbusier
9. AA chair - Bonet, Ferrari & Hardoy
10. LCM chair - Charles Eames

Lucienne Day Tea Towel

How beautiful is this tea towel. The colours are delicious. Lucienne Day is a super star in my eyes. Love it all. She is so inspiring. I am saving up to buy a gorgeous book about her and her husband and their design. xxx