North Dallas Modern: August 2008

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

This week's eBay watch

What did we ever do B.E.? (before eBay) Here are some nice goodies being auctioned this week:

I admit that I am a dedicated fashionista...at least as much as my wallet can afford (especially where shoes are concerned). A trend I noticed with many designers is that their fashions are also modernist, sculptural, even sensual--something for which modernism is not typically known. Here are some examples.

Next Generation Prefab

The site hasn't even launched yet, but there was a tantalizing advert in the October 2008 edition of Dwell for Logi:

www.logicalhomes.com

Personally, I'll take door number three. :) (click to enlarge)

Dallas 'Big Home Tour' starts this weekend!

Don't forget!

Dates:
August 30-31, 2008
September 1, 6-7, 13-14, 2008

The Big Home Tour!
Presented by: Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas

http://www.thebighometour.com/

You can view the homes here. Unfortunately, none of them are overly modern in design (a huge problem here in Dallas), so I'm hoping it's what's inside that counts.

This ultimate NEW home open house will take place August 30 - September 14, 2008 across the entire metroplex. The tour will feature several different lifestyles including:

The Green Home Tour
The Luxury Edition
Affordable Housing
Back to School Specials
Master-Planned Communities
Urban Tour
Townhome Tour
Area Tours

Get a taste of the latest and greatest in new home trends.

FACT: 80% of homebuyers search for their home online. The Big Home Tour is here to increase your online presence. Just when you need it the most, the HBA is bringing a scattered-site tour to you. Don't get left behind!

Monday, August 18, 2008

eBay watch

Some FANTASTIC mid-century stuff on eBay this week, check it out:

FORGET avocado and harvest gold - try pink and blue for a change!

The wonderful ISM of Oz

Great modern home accessories by ISM Objects in Australia.

Gorgeous recycled lamps

Some lovely recycled lamps and other items by artist Jan Bewley. Like these:

Monday, August 11, 2008

More Design events and conferences

For those of you who can attend, please do! And then of course, report back. :)

The big one:

ICFF - International Contemporary Furniture Fair
May 16 - 19, 2009
New York

Why does everything "design cool" happen in Canada, eh? Here's one I'd personally love to visit:

IDS - Interior Design Show
February 5 - 8, 2009
Toronto Canada

And its sister show:

IDSwest - Interior Design Show West
September 17 - 20, 2009
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Another one in Canada:

Design Northwest
February 11- 12, 2009
Vancouver, BC

And for those of you in Europe, or those who'd like a different kind of vacation:

AIA's - Danish Modern, Then and Now
August 31 - September 4, 2008
Copenhagen, Denmark

The good ones never seem to come to Dallas, of course, but at least New Orleans is close. Of course, we have to wait 3 years for it. :P

AIA National Convention and Design Exposition
April 30–May 2
San Francisco, California

Future Convention Dates:
2010 Miami June 10–12
2011 New Orleans May 12–14
2012 Washington, DC May 17–19

Add a little Spark to your life!

Gorgeous modern fireplaces at Spark: http://www.sparkfires.com/index.htm

Whodathunk someone could create a vent-free fireplace?

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Jealous? Me? What makes you say that?

Someone I actually know lives in this lovely modern complex.

Can a building make your mouth water? :)

Hope my 1996 Civic can hold out till 2010

I've been saying for YEARS that it would be smart if someone could just come up with an air-driven car.

And now, it looks like they've finally listened to me. :)

Plus it's cute as a bug!

Friday, August 8, 2008

Modern Olympics

The 2008 Summer Olympics are upon us, and as such, Beijing has gone all out in designing and building some fantastic pieces of architecture for the summer games. Here are some pictures of the beauty and artistry of the opening ceremonies and Olympic buildings: