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September 06, 2009
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September 01, 2009
Helga Steppan
My plan is: to use this blog to keep track of styling ideas. At least that's what I'm telling myself these days to get me motivated to blog. I'm starting off with the artist Helga Steppan. These images are from her work called "See Through" which is a series of twelve photographs where she audited her personal belongings and divided them into a full spectrum of colour groupings. Definitely some ideas in styling to be found here.
April 30, 2009
Modern Economy in the San Francisco Chronicle
Modern Economy was featured in yesterday's San Francisco Chronicle! Read the entire article online.
Modern Economy Sample Sale
Saturday, May 2, 2009
10:30AM to 3:00PM
Fort Mason Center in San Francisco
Free admission
Credit card only
See you Saturday!
April 16, 2009
Modern Economy SF - May 2, 2009
It's that time of year again: Time for Modern Economy's annual San Francisco sample sale, where you'll find home & lifestyle goods by indie designers at up to 80% off! If you've been to our sale before, you'll find the following details familiar:
Modern Economy Sale
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Fort Mason Center
Landmark Bldg. A
San Francisco
10:30AM to 3:00PM
Admission is FREE
In time for spring, we've also added a garden spin bringing live, indoor plants and terrariums for sale. (images to be posted next week). And in addition to our regular favorite designers you'll find at the sale, here are some designers new to the sale:
Ceramics by Paige Russell
Wood table top products by Jean Pelle
Women's clothing by Saffron Rare Threads
Pillow, pillows, and more pillows by Unison Home
Kid's clothes by Abe Jones
Votives by Cursive Design
Pillows and table linens by OM Home
Totebags by Lost Bird Found
Textiles for baby by Murge Designs
Felt Vessels by Papaver Vert
April 07, 2009
Jean Pelle
Kim (my asst.) and I think Jean Pelle is kinda awesome. Ok, really awesome. Her Vanity Cabinet, part of her Assemblage series, is the loveliest contraption I've seen yet.
February 13, 2009
Two Favorite Things
Information graphics and chocolate--two of my favorite things combined into one delicious object. The above image is from Mary & Matt. The images below are from 5.5 Designers in France from their 2008 Chocolat Factory collection.
February 12, 2009
Finally...
This month has been all about checking off some major goals.
No. 1: I'm actually posting on this blog again.
No. 2: The Craft Inc. Business Planner is *almost* done! Yes, this follow-up planner to Craft Inc. will have more advice (with worksheets!) for indie craft and design businesses. This is the first book I've both written and designed--and I've enjoyed the process because the design plays with business info graphics. (My love for info graphics is totally nerdy, I know.) I'm actually using my PDF copy of the planner right now to help me put together some plans for my business focusing especially on marketing and store outreach. (I so need to do that right now.) You'll be able to get your hands on a copy soon enough as it comes out in early Fall 2009 and I'm guessing it should be available for pre-order this summer.
No. 3: I'm finally getting to the bottom of the 6-pound bag of pretzels from Costco we bought back in October. I'm so sick of eating pretzels. Next up: that 2-pound tub of mayo.
September 28, 2008
Modern Economy Online Sample Sale - October 8 and 9
Sorry, I've been away from this blog. The biggest thing coming up is Modern Economy's (first ever) Online Sale starting Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 9:00 AM (PST).
After getting many requests to bring this sale to cities everywhere, I figured the best thing is just to put practically the entire sale online to give everyone a taste of what our sales are like. As usual, everything will be up to 80% off. Although this is a sample sale, much of our merchandise is first quality overstock. And just like our regular city-based sales, it's only for a limited time. Originally, I had planned for it to be 24-hour sale, but I've extended it another day. This sale is now only 48-hours long. So arrive early to our website for the best selection!
And join our mailing list, too. Individuals on our list will get special privileges and will also be entered in a drawing to win $200 in merchandise.
Here are some of the products you'll find at the sale:
A selection of cotton and wool rugs and bags from Angela Adams.
Tablecloth, napkins, dishtowels from Simrin
Adorable and stylish vases from Joana Mendicino.
Eco-friendly hemp and linen pillows by
Balanced Design.
August 14, 2008
Esque
I wish I could afford these pieces! Such a beautiful take on scientific glassware by Esque.
I also love the logo, which I think is new(ish)--reminds me of the logic behind Vignelli's design of the Bloomingdale's logo which takes advantage of the circular forms of the letters.
