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Patrick McDonough’s lawn chairs are not meant for sitting. And if they begin to seem functional, well, it’s all pretend. The sculptures offer the formal concepts of lawn chairs without actually closing the deal — legs and armrests have gone missing, for starters, and the works themselves are decidedly non functional. Instead of functionality McDonough is interested in their allusions to an American iconography of leisure. Take a look at them and it’s not difficult to imagine the smell of freshly cut grass or the skyward boom of summertime fireworks. It’s part of what the artist describes as his overarching interest in the aesthetics of free time. But there’s something else that’s also at work here; each piece has a significant stake in pure color, in hard edged geometry, and in the rectangular chromatic plane. You won’t need to dig too deep before you start thinking of abstract painting.  According to Patrick…“Painting often functions as the shorthand to talk about art with ...

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Designer Hristina Hristova has created a tiny vacation house on wheels to avoid the crowds and prices of beach resorts. The designer’s description... The idea for this tiny vacation house was born out of our desire to stay away from the crowds and the concrete of the five stars beach resorts and spend time somewhere calmer and closer to nature instead. Our limited budget as a young family kept the idea of buying a plot and building on it distant and impossible. And by doing so we were just going to be part of the concrete army invading the sea side. So we opted for making our retreat on wheels. The restrictions defying the sizes of a vehicle that could freely go on the roads determined the size of our tiny home – 9 square meters. This was all we’ve got to make a functional vacation house. The limited space was a challenge but we managed to fit everything necessary without the unpleasant claustrophobic feeling of being stuck in a narrow place full of stuff. The standard...

Stressless adapts to your body and supports you in ways no other seating can. What is it about that makes it so comfortable? It’s many things. Most of which can be traced back to decades of studying the human body. How it moves, how it works, how it feels. You, of course, will be the judge. Experience Stressless® for yourself and decide. We invite you to appreciate it, relax in it, and know... you’ve earned it. [Get credit of up of $1,500 towards Stressless seating and accessories] SALE ENDS 10.26.15    *see store for details.

Australian potter Adrian ‘Charlie’ Smith, and artist Heather ‘Blair’ Lockhart, of studio Charlie and Blair, set out to complete a challenge of creating a new mug every day for 100 days. Quote from Charlie...The #100dayproject is a celebration of process that encourages everyone to participate in 100 days of making. The great surrender is the process; showing up day after day is the goal. For the 100-Day Project, it’s not about fetishizing finished products—it’s about the process. Being passionate about ceramics,  I was drawn to the idea of creating a mug a day for 100 days. Making a hundred of anything can be challenging enough, but there’s something about making a hundred of something you’re truly passionate about enticing. It’s that passion and drive that keeps you motivated to create day in and day out. It’s interesting looking back at the project as you can see that the initial mugs are more of a “conventional” mug shape. However through the project you can see there’s a cle...

When moving into a place of limited space, you can’t have all the furniture you want in it. Just a few will do so you won’t get your space crowded. Check out these interesting, hard working, multi-tasking furniture pieces. http://www.danedecor.com/product/esprit-skovby-sm101-table/  http://www.danedecor.com/product/balboa-sleeper-comfort-sleep-sofa/

The small house movement, also known as the tiny house movement, celebrates minimalist living and the beauty of well-built compact spaces. Eco-friendly materials are often used, and the small scale of these residences encourages clutter-free interiors. A large number of compact homes built in recent years have been modern in style, as the simplicity of these small structures blends seamlessly with contemporary design. Here's a few of our favorite modern tiny houses. From a billboard-inspired home to a mineral-shaped downtown dwelling, these houses are amazingly innovative, not to mention cozy. Yet somehow impeccable design keeps them from seeming claustrophobic. SHOP NOW>

Danish architectural firm COBE Architects is turning an old silo in Copenhagen into modern housing. The silo is located in Nordhavnen, an old harbor district in Copenhagen. In recent years, Nordhavnen has undergone redevelopment, with the district’s texture going from old industrial buildings to housing, cafés and public plazas. One of the philosophies guiding the urban development plan, involves the preservation of some of those old industrial buildings. The Silo is a 67 yard-long, 17-story-tall corn silo that will eventually house 40 high-rise apartments. Because of the floor-to-floor spatial variations that were necessary to handle grain in the past, all the apartments will be very different. In addition to the apartments, The Silo will also host public functions on the top and bottom floors. The top floor will feature a restaurant, sky bar and conference area, while a public exhibition space is located on the bottom floor. Shop Modern Furniture>

The first thing I’m going to eat when I get back to Denmark on my next buying trip is a hot dog, known as Polser in Denmark. The Danish Hot Dog is a natural casing wiener, dyed bright red. Cooked on a flat grill, the extra-long dogs extend far beyond the boundaries of the bun, and are topped with crunchy fried onions, raw onions, thinly sliced pickles, and your choice of sauces ranging from mustard to ketchup or remoulade. The dogs themselves are made from pork, and a touch more flavorful than their American cousins. The Danes are crazy about their hot dogs and so am I. If you ever get a chance have a Danish Polser and you decide. Shop Dining Rooms>

 We’ve got these gorgeous photos of a house in Spokane, Washington, designed in 1954 and built in 1955. It’s considered by many to be the best example of Mid-Century design in Spokane, but also the best example of work done by MCM architect Bruce Walker. Known as the Ferris House, it’s located on East 16th Avenue. Educated at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Walker was influenced by Marcel Breuer, as well as Southern California designers like Craig Ellwood, Gregory Ain, Raphael Soriano and Charles Eames.  The landscape was designed by Lawrence Halprin, who was very highly regarded even in the mid-50’s. and is considered by many to be a master of American landscape architects. He designed the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, DC among other projects. The home’s architecture is of Harvard Post and Beam design/construction and the stunningness of the structure easily extends to the inside, where warm woods and stylish details make the home seem like it ...

Copenhagen’s Flatlight Design creates original designs with a focus on functionally, sustainability & limiting waste. Out of these focuses a concept emerged; plywood with minimal packaging, easily assembled in the home using no glue. We stock Blue, Natural, and Dark Brown. Reg. $45 SALE $31.50 WATCH THIS>

As a 16-year-old Christina Hou Holck suddenly inherited Holckenhavn Castle , a gigantic monstrosity of a Renaissance building in red stone where Danish kings and queens have tripped around since the 1600s. When Christina inherited the gigantic place, it was impossible to live in. No electricity and humidity made the ancient castle uninhabitable. But with her husband, the young castle owners restored every room in a style that would have gotten the royal family to nod appreciatively. Since 2007, Christina has run the place with her husband, Dennis. Today Hockenhavn Castle is good business. It is rented for banquets, weddings, and conference rooms. Check out the video, it's in Danish but still cool.

$300 OFF NEW Stressless Crown chair and ottoman in all Cori leathers. The new Crown Chair has a characteristic tub shape that provides truly unique sitting comfort. Stressless adapts to your body and supports you in ways no other seating can. Experience Stressless® for yourself and decide. We invite you to appreciate it, relax in it, and know... you’ve earned it.