http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/index/ Welcome to the modern deisgn blog for Furniture, Lifestyle Products, Emerging Modern Designers & More en Copyright 2008 2008-09-08T03:21:01-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/psychedelic_wall_art/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/psychedelic_wall_art/#When:04:21:01Z Designers Nuno Gonçalves Ferreira and Erin Hayne from Visual Refernce Studio have officially come out with a new piece of work that is sure to get a lot of hands on attention and compliments.  Touch Wall Panels are also made from the unique thermo-sensitive material and will change color at different temperatures even to the touch.  You can also see my previous post, One Hot A*S..., on the other cool pieces they have done.  I am still wanting their business cards! Fun Stuff, Furniture & lighting, Textiles 2008-09-08T04:21:01-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/the_modern_balcony/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/the_modern_balcony/#When:21:43:01Z Don’t overlook the small accessories to go on your balcony.  Rephorm, designed by Michael Hilgers, carries some interesting modern and very functional pieces to accent your balcony.  If space is an issue on your “balcon-ette” (short for tiny balcony in my book), then you cannot go wrong with these accessories!  They carry oil lamps, planters, bird feeders, and umbrellas.  Now I wish I had a balcony! Fireball Oil Lamp Cube planter Accessories, Outdoor Living 2008-09-02T21:43:01-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/functional_wall_sculpture_art/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/functional_wall_sculpture_art/#When:21:28:00Z If you are looking for a wall sculpture to light up your life, check out these designed by Foscarini.  The Field Wall Sculptures are simple yet elegant and just look really cool with the built-in accent lighting. Accessories, Architecture, Furniture & lighting 2008-09-02T21:28:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/book_of_the_month/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/book_of_the_month/#When:14:57:00Z If you are all about cutting corners making your “Dee-lish” meal in 2 seconds like Rachel Ray, then this is the book for you!  Fun Stuff 2008-08-27T14:57:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/whats_your_pups_style/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/whats_your_pups_style/#When:15:16:00Z Find out what’s IN and what’s OUT in the doggie world.  Also, don’t forget Pet Fashion Week in NY this weekend!  Visit “The Original Snobby Dog Blog” PupStyle.com for more info. Accessories, Fun Stuff, Pets 2008-08-23T15:16:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/leklint_undercover_mix_match_lamp_shade_modern_lighting/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/leklint_undercover_mix_match_lamp_shade_modern_lighting/#When:16:35:00Z LeKlint Denmark has introduced a great way to make lighting changes without installing new pendants or shades. The UnderCover concept are thin foil patterns inserted into the LeKlint lamp shade making a unique pattern.  The foils can be mix and matched for a multiple color depth.  Very cool! Furniture & lighting 2008-08-09T16:35:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/credit_for_the_strange/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/credit_for_the_strange/#When:06:22:00Z I think it’s odd how businesses identify with the types of credit they use to conduct daily operations.  I must admit that I collect credit cards by the “bling” factor and how cool they look.  Who else in the world would admit that other than someone obsessed with the way stuff LOOKS rather than how it functions!  Function over Form is my mantra. That said, when the Amex Plum Card came out.... I fell in love with the, well… (insert embarrassed look) ... the COLOR.  I mean it has cool benefits and all, but who cares!  It’s pretty!  So what the hell So I suppose I *AM* obsessed with cool stuff! 2008-07-22T06:22:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/soak_up_the_sun_in_style_with_new_outdoor_furniture/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/soak_up_the_sun_in_style_with_new_outdoor_furniture/#When:08:30:43Z Just released a new collection of outdoor furniture inspired by contemporary European designs. Select from an array of fabric and rattan colors. While not in use the furniture stacks in the funky and unusual column and pylon-like structures. See the full collection here: Outdoor Furniture Furniture & lighting, New Products 2008-07-21T08:30:43-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/its_not_a_spork/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/its_not_a_spork/#When:00:04:00Z For those on-the-go meals, Jan Ott has an interesting twist for those needed utensils to go with your meal.  The knife, fork, spoon combo concept can be assembled to form one silverware utensil that you can carry with you.  WHERE do I get one!? Accessories, Fun Stuff 2008-07-11T00:04:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/the_hidden_tap/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/the_hidden_tap/#When:20:58:00Z Here is an interesting sink concept.  The Hidden Tap by Jelmer Moorman features motion sensing technology that allows the water to follow those dirty hands.  The water will also change temperature from hot to cold depending on which side of the sink you position your hands.  See how the sink works via Engadget Architecture 2008-07-10T20:58:00-06:00