Grassrootsmodern

Plastolux cut glass bottles

2010-02-09T14:33:13Z

Cut bottles are nothing new, I have seen a slew of them for sale from various shops over the years. What is unique about these particular ones is that I actually know the person who made them. My friend Tyler of Plastolux fame picked up bottle cutting kit and ended up with some amazing looking cups.

Being the good guy that he is, he shares all the tips he learned in case you want to do it yourself. If you are not up to the challenge, no problem, he is selling them for cheap on his Etsy shop. Don’t see the one you want for sale? I have a feeling that if you beg, cry and plead he would make a new one just for you.

Plastolux glass bottles available from Etsy for $9.

Bonnie and Clyde Shakers

2010-02-09T14:17:55Z

I love these ceramic salt and pepper shakers from Perch! They definitely have an Alexander Girard feel, don’t you think? Like all of Perch’s products, they’re handmade in Brooklyn, NY.

Bonnie and Clyde Shakers from Perch: $52

Urban Prefer

2010-02-08T14:34:44Z

Is it weird that I can get excited about something as boring sounding as a stapler and tape dispenser? Weird or not, I am loving these ordinary items made sexy by Urban Prefer. The simple yet attractive white minimalist design might make those meaningless office tasks just a little more exciting.

If you speak Taiwanese, get them here.
Anyone know if these are available stateside?

Valentine’s Cards from Egg Press

2010-02-08T14:13:55Z

The holiday of love is just around the corner, why not show how much you care with these unique letterpress cards from Portland-based printing studio Egg Press? I’ve been a fan of their products for a long time, and am always delighted when they release new designs. I think any V-Day would be extra special with one of these sweet cards! The Underwear Bear is one of my faves – which one catches your fancy?

Valentine’s Cards from Egg Press: $2.50 – $6.00

For the Love of MOD :: MCM Photo Contest

2010-02-05T14:35:49Z

The Utah Heritage Foundation is having a Mid Century Modern Architecture photo contest. Sponsored by Pictureline, not only will the winner get some great prizes but they will also have their photos shown at the Utah premier of Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman. If you feel your architectural photography skills need a little help, tomorrow Feb 6th there will be a free architectural photography workshop taught by retired U of U professor Peter Goss.

For more information about both the contest and the workshop, visit the Utah Heritage Foundation website.

Angela Adams Pillows

2010-02-05T14:20:14Z

I have a mild obsession with Angela Adams, so it’s exciting to see her designs in a (relatively) more affordable textile form. I’ve been saving up for one of her wool rugs, but for now I may have to just pick up a pillow or two. These linen pillows are hand-printed and sewn in Maine. Available in two sizes: 12×22 and 18×18.

Angela Adams pillows: $85

Noon Softspace

2010-02-04T14:36:57Z

What do you get when you put a Swiss graphic designer and an architect together? While it sounds like a cheesy joke, in the case of noon softspace, what you get is some great modern kids products. Among their products you can find…

…blankets, curtains, pillows, pocket bags (for a changing
set) and a mini pocket for pacifiers/dummies. All products are designed with a modern touch, to be fun and useful, with sewing techniques of quilts.

Noon Softpace
Prices from 13 -130 euros.

Unhappy Hipsters

2010-02-04T14:27:11Z

The blog Unhappy Hipsters made a bit of a splash over the weekend. In case you haven’t heard of it yet, here you go! The anonymous author pokes fun at modernism, with tongue planted firmly in cheek. The tagline itself made me chuckle – “it’s lonely in the modern world”. I’m glad there’s someone out there reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously!

Enjoy!
www.unhappyhipsters.com

House Ind :: Win an Eames House Tour

2010-02-03T14:17:25Z

House Industries is a US based type foundry, a rarity these days. They will be releasing a new “Eames Century Modern” font collection and to celebrate, they are giving away a handful of tours at the Eames casestudy home in sunny California. To enter to win fill our the catalog form and type the words EAMES HOUSE in the comments box. More details after the jump.

House Industries

Win an Exclusive Eames House Sunset Tour
Tours by Eames Demetrios and Lucia Atwood, grandson and granddaughter of Charles and Ray Eames.
Date: March 11, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

As part of a celebration of our release of the Eames Century Modern font collection, House Industries will be drawing three names to join us for this exclusive look into the inner sanctum of one of 20th century’s greatest design teams. Sitting high atop the Pacific Palisades and overlooking Santa Monica and the Pacific Ocean, the Eames House was built in 1949 as number 8 in the series of Case Study Houses and is still recognized as a revolutionary use of space and materials. Interior tours of the Eames house and studio are normally only available to members of the Eames foundation.

If you wish to participate in this drawing, please fill our catalog form and type the words EAMES HOUSE into the COMMENTS box:

www.houseind.com/catalog

The drawing will take place on Friday, February 19, 2010 and will notify the winners no later than February 23, 2010. As much as we would like to pay for travel costs, winners must figure out how to make their own way to the Eames House. We will supply detailed instructions to all drawing winners.
For more information on the Eames House and the Eames Foundation, please point your internet browser to:
www.eamesfoundation.org

Birdhouse Ball from Bagus

2010-02-03T13:55:17Z

Punxsutawney Phil may say we have six more weeks of Winter, but I’ve turned my thoughts towards Spring: blooming flowers, buzzing bees, and chirping birds. To get a jump on the season, I’m considering one of these colorful and cheery Birdhouse Balls from Danish company Bagus. Available through Design3000, these ceramic orbs hang easily from a sturdy branch or garden hook. I’m not entirely sure if they ship to the U.S., but it doesn’t hurt to ask!

Birdhouse Ball available from Design3000: 36€ or about $50