Christmas Goes Ultra Modern

Fifty years ago, You could celebrate a Motorola Christmas.

I think I could have handled that quite well ;)

from the flickr collection of x-ray delta one

1961 - Motorola Christmas
Artist- Charles Schridde

Fired Up

Warmer weather may be on the way, but these Hot fireplaces are never out of season

In the 50's, Lovett designed the metal, freestanding fireplace, sometimes called a "firehood" with it's inverted space-aged coneshape with a parabolic opening to reveal the warm glow.

One of the big wannahaves of my lifelong MCM Dreamhome list has just been checked off. I've seen similar models, but last week when I stepped into my favorite retro shop "The Nest" I was lured, enticed and teased by these lovelies - two metal stand-alone fireplaces with that classic Lovett inspired design.

Firehood Find, originally uploaded by Space Commander.

One was a faultless white porcelein wood-burning beut by Majestic. She would be ideal for placement against a wall ("D"-shaped). The other was a red-orange electric by Preway ( "()"-shaped). There's been a vacant corner in my livingroom which has defied everything I've tried to make a home there. Everything was there, the retractable chimney, the screen, electric logs and the hidden heater unit. No dings, no rust. And with it being "off season" I got it for half the asking price. What a deal! Both fireplaces were likely manufactured by these companies in the '70's, but they are unmistakable in the inspriation of their design.

Here's one link I found helpful while researching my Preway and Majestic finds:
Tiki Central Forums - A Shag Style Fireplace

Make it or Leave it

Make-it! A Do-it Yourself Guide to Mid-Century Modern

As stated on the site "These twelve of the MCM-inspired how-to projects will show you how to make a Calderiffic Mobile, Eames-embroidered napkins, a fantastic Girard-ish ottoman and more!.

Each article includes background on the designer who inspired it, a materials and tools list, and detailed step-by-step instructions with high-res photos.

Got a DiY-er in the family? This book makes an awesome gift. Fanatic about MCM? You'll have plenty of cool projects to work on for months to come!"

Its a book that any MCM devotee can't help but love. There's projects for Calder mobiles, an Eames coat rack, the Saarinen tulip chair and a Nelson atomic ball clock.

Now where was this guide when I made my own atomic ball clock???

Download the PDF or purchase the book here!

Mategot Era French Modern Perforated Stand as my New Coffee Table

Mategot Era French Modern Perforated Stand as my New Coffee Table, originally uploaded by Space Commander.

Mid century French wrought iron... Je t'aime!

Time to Go Shopping

This beautiful modern chrome sputnik pendant light will make a stylish addition to any room. Features chromed metal frame, hardwire application only, canopy included.

Sputnik Light at Bella Modern

These aren't only attractive reproductions, they're the most affordable with 18 arms!

Tee-Vee the Way it was Meant to Be

The Official Predicta Television Site!
Enter the fabulous showroom of living color by Telstar. There's a Predicta television set waiting for you.

A classic revisted for today (if you have the spare change).

YOU TOO can order your own CUSTOM Predicta TV based on your own color preferences and artistic vision! Please contact Telstar to discuss your options.




Ohhh, artistic vision? This could be fun!

What We Watch - Mon Oncle

MON ONCLE by JACQUES TATI



Follow this link to watch all: Mon Oncle

Love the good-natured poking at post-modern living!

Out with the old, in with the Modern!

Time to bring out some Eames-era furnishings from storage. I began collecting (okay, hording) Mid-Century-Modern-Atomic-Retro items back before they came into such demand again, and never quite got over it. The good side is much of it that I got cheap requires a good sized price tag now. The down side is a couple of pieces suffered from a leaky roof. Regardless, it was like getting re-aquainted with old friends again.