A tale moderne
October 14, 2009 by modernicus
I recently found this modern adaptation of Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the library.
Welcome modern design to kids books and looking forward to The Three Little Pigs 
More details at Inhabitots:Modern Fairytales for Design Savvy Kids by Steven Guarnaccia
Bauhaus Dinnerware
September 7, 2009 by modernicus
Perfect timing, needed new dinnerware and found it at CB2.
LOVE IT!
The Historic Park Inn Hotel
August 15, 2009 by modernicus
Mason City, Iowa
The Historic Park Inn Hotel, together with City National Bank, were designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1910. The design greatly influenced architecture in Europe and is as striking today as it ever was. The Park Inn Hotel is the last Wright designed hotel in the world, and a complete renovation, including restoration of the distinctive brick and terra-cotta façade as well as art glass windows will restore the Prairie School building to a functional hotel.
Little Nest
May 11, 2009 by modernicusLittle Nest, an australian company, offers child sized replica furniture of the 20th century modern classic furniture designs.
That’s happy news for kids, soon in US too!
Smaller Cooler contest
May 6, 2009 by modernicusEichler Remodeling Faire
May 6, 2009 by modernicus
Keycon’s Eichler Remodeling Faire is a FREE party-themed educational event where Eichler experts help you realize your remodeling dreams! You can learn about the latest time- and money-saving strategies for KITCHEN, BATHROOM, ADDITION, and WHOLE HOUSE REMODELING! Enjoy complimentary food and beverages and kid-friendly activities! Please RSVP below to let us know you’re coming. Registered guests qualify to WIN in the Eichler Remodeling Faire Giveaway* (a $500 value).
Note: This event will run RAIN or SHINE!
When: Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Keycon, Inc., 495 N. Whisman Road, Suite 400, Mountain, View, CA 94043
Email: Keycon.inc@gmail.com
WWW: www.keycon-inc.com
Phone: 650-965-1256
Fax: 650-965-8259
Modern Fan
April 25, 2009 by modernicusA cool addition to an Eichler or any modern home, the Ball fan from The Modern Fan Co.
Consciously Cool
Modern Fans can keep you comfortable while helping to reduce energy consumption in several ways. Like a nice breeze on a warm day, moving air offers recognizable relief from heat and humidity (scientists have a term for what’s happening on your skin-“evaporative cooling.”). This “cooling” effect allows for upward adjustment of your AC thermostat by as much as 8 degrees, resulting in up to 40% reduction in power consumption. In many cases, air conditioning can be turned off entirely, with a Modern Fan using less electricity than a standard light bulb.Additional reductions and savings are gained in cooler seasons when Modern Fans are used to re-circulate heated air that would otherwise remain trapped or stratified near the ceiling. Furthermore, we offer longlife, color-balanced compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) options with nearly all of our products. CFLs use only 25% of the energy consumed by equivalent incandescent or halogen lamps.
Eichler calendar!
April 16, 2009 by modernicusThe Highlands Eichler Home Tour 2009: Green Innovations
On April 24th and 25th, 8 or 9 recently remodeled Eichler homes in the San Mateo Highlands will open their doors to the public from 10am to 2pm in a fundraising event for Highlands Elementary School. Do not miss this opportunity to tour inspiring remodeling ideas and meet the contractors, architects, and craftsmen behind the projects.
A Celebration of Bauhaus in Tel Aviv
April 16, 2009 by modernicusMore Bauhaus celebrations with these Fragments of a Style exhibition of photography by Yigal Gawze.
