Houston Modern Market Week 2013
8 April 13
The third annual Houston Modern Market Week starts April 15 – 22 for a full week of activities. Created by Live Good Design, the event is a mid century, contemporary, ALL Modern market featuring art, design, jewelry, furniture,...
Paul McCobb Furniture
7 January 13
I recently scored four Paul McCobb wrought iron dining chairs at an estate sale. There is no better rush then stumbling on a good find. This American born designer had no formal training, but went on to...
Maharam :: Textiles of the 20th Century
24 September 12
Being a self-confessed fabric junkie and mid-century modern enthusiast, I was really excited when I discovered Maharam’s Textiles of the 20th Century. Many of the great 20th century architects and designers such as Charles & Ray Eames, George Nelson...
Tree-Hugger Factoid #38
18 August 11
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14 April 11
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Free Lecture: Inspiring Design at MFAH
22 March 11
Wednesday will sure be a treat as the MFAH has a free lecture, Inspiring Design: 20th and 21st Century Design Masterworks, Rarities and Oddities, from Tiffany Studio to Studio Job with James Zemaitis of Sotheby’s. Details to after jump…
Must Visit: Warhol on TV
4 March 11
Tonight is going to be a good evening! Why you ask? The Aurora Picture Show and the Menil Collection will be collaborating to bring the beautiful of city...
Memphis Group, Milano
1 March 11
I was first introduced to Memphis furniture in the early 1980’s at Sakowitz’s “Festival del Disegno italiano”. I was working in the sales promotion department at the upscale department store located downtown on Main Street. Each year the...
