Modern Lotus Bowls from the Arne Clausen Collection

After a break, because it's hard to carry a baby through old homes, I've been estate sale-ing it again recently. One of the things I've been on the hunt for is a new fruit bowl. Secretly I've been hoping to stumble upon a Cathrineholm lotus bowl.

But I might not have to hunt for a vintage version much longer. Lucie Kaas, a Danish design company, has relaunched a Cathrineholm ceramics collection. The new lotus bowls come in three sizes and eight colors and are part of the Arne Clausen collection, named after the Norwegian artist who originally designed the lotus pattern.

However, there isn't an American seller for the bowls right now. There are a few online retailers who will ship overseas but, as always, overseas shipping adds a great deal to the cost. Hopefully some of the vintage stores in Austin or some of my vintage store friends will start carrying this collection.

Happy Birthday Saul Bass

I've mentioned Saul Bass once or twice, or three times. Google is getting in on the Bass game with their Google Doodle to celebrate his birthday.

It's a nice encapsulation of an epic design career.

Sony TR-620 Vintage Packaging

I was looking for something only slightly related when I came across this great vintage Sony packaging. It originally housed a Sony TR-620 transistor radio, which was released in 1960 and came in black, white, blue and coral red.

The more I see retro electronics, the more I wish the companies that made them would look back and release products with similar design elements. We might not need transistor radios anymore, but that starburst speaker grill could be put to good use these days.

Mid-Century Modern Kids' Book: Julian in the Autumn Woods

My parents have been giving me books that they saved from my childhood so I can read them to my little one. One of the prettiest ones they've given me Julian in the Autumn Woods. It was written in 1976 and released in Czechoslovakia; it was published in English for the first time in 1977.

It's full of great '70s colors and textures: browns, greens, yellows and oranges all on top of each other.

And it's a great little story that I'll be happy to read to my little one. Sadly, Julian in the Autumn Woods hasn't been republished, but you might be able to find a copy in your local library or used book store.

Adding to My Mid-Century Modern Art Toy Collection

It has been a good beginning of the year for art toys, especially for mid-century modern art toys.

Joe Ledbetter re-released Mr. Bunny. This rabbit be replacing the Super Teeter in my mid-century modern art toy collection.

Gentle Giant is making a series of giant Star Wars toys. I picked up a Hammerhead because I love the look of him and with his brown/blue color scheme it looks like he stepped right out of the '70s. He'll be a perfect fit in my mid-century home.

Mr. Clement released a black edition of her Please Forget Me bunny (Mr. Clement is a pseudonym of a female artist). It's simple shape and clean lines fit perfectly in a modern home.

Now I just need to find the perfect mid-century shelving unit to put them all on.