Philosophy and Mid-Century Modern Design: Philographics:

A few days ago I thought, "I should get a really nice coffee table book. That's something our living room needs." Then about five seconds later I thought, "I should probably wait till the kid is out of the 'let me turn the page and accidentally rip it' phase of life."

But when I can safely place a book on the coffee table, I think I found the book I'll be putting there: Philographics.

I could tell you all about it, or you could just watch this:

Philographics is currently a Kickstarter campaign, but it's already funded so if you pledge to buy it, you'll get a copy. 

It's the perfect coffee table book for a mid-century modern home because it's got some great graphic design, it's interesting and it's something that's easy to pick up and put down at a moment's notice. Plus, you'll look super smart for having it in your home.

Danish Teak Classics on Film

Here's a fun little piece of content marketing from Modern Midwest and Danish Teak Classics. If I ever make it up to Minnesota again I'll be sure to 1) go in the spring/summer and 2) stop by Danish Teak Classics.

Mid-Century Modern Toys: Cubebot

The kid's growing up which means it's time for some new toys. I've been trying to find toys that are fun, not branded or based on TV shows, secretly educational and hopefully well designed with a mid-century modern twist. I think Cubebot fits the bill on most, if not all, points.

Designer David Weeks describes Cubebots thusly:

Robot toys are usually made of plastic and require batteries – but not this collection! Meet Cubebot, Julien and Guthrie. Inspired by the Japanese Shinto Kumi-ki puzzles, these wooden sculptures are a non-traditional take on the toy robot by joining ancient Japanese traditions with contemporary toy culture. Their sturdy hardwood frames can hold hundreds of poses and when playtime is over, they each neatly fold up into unassuming cubes.

David Week also designed Hanno the Gorilla, which is just a sweet looking monkey to put on a shelf or mantel in any mid-century modern home.

Vintage Moe Light Honeycomb Lighting Ad

I was doing a little internet shopping, looking for some more Moe Light Honeycomb lights to possible add to our house when I ran across another vintage ad for the line. This one reads:

Moe Light Division
Thomas Industries Inc.

New colors, new textures blend in this exciting use of unique jet-age materials. The unusual honeycomb structure creates entirely new visual effects; hues enhance your decor. In emerald-blue, tangerine-gold or honey natural as pull-down, pendant or ceiling fixtures.

Moe Light's Unique Honeycomb
Fresh new lighting idea for your home

Cheap Modern Patio Furniture

The seasons are changing and I can't wait to spend some time on our modern patio furniture. It turns out though that we should have just been hanging out behind some big box stores so that we could throw some pallets in our trunk and make pallet patio furniture.

It is just a good looking as most modern patio furniture sets and, minus the cushions, totally free if you know where to look.