http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/index/ Welcome to the modern deisgn blog for Furniture, Lifestyle Products, Emerging Modern Designers & More en Copyright 2010 2010-03-14T15:50:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/modern_water_features_miami/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/modern_water_features_miami/#When:15:50:00Z On a recent walk down Lincoln Road mall in Miami Beach, I was interested to see the newest developed area with these awesome modern looking water features.  A great use of open space, and certainly more unusual than just patches of grass that always dies.  These water gardens featured islands with trees, whole portions of aquatic plants, water falls, integrated with areas for people to sit and enjoy the scenery.  Architecture 2010-03-14T15:50:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/vanca_craft_hand_made_leather_figurines/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/vanca_craft_hand_made_leather_figurines/#When:00:19:00Z The exquisite hand-crafted leather key chain figures from Vanca Craft are great to behold. A photo just does not do these pieces justice, considering the level of detail and craftsmanship that goes into each one. They’re made with the finest genuine cowhide organically tanned with eco-friendly materials. After 120+ years of operation, you can expect a certain level of perfection. Click here to see our collection. Accessories, New Products 2010-03-04T00:19:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/the_ultimate_bbq_party_pack/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/the_ultimate_bbq_party_pack/#When:01:45:00Z It’s not quite barbeque weather for everyone yet, but I couldn’t pass up a chance to show off the VULCAN All-in-One BBQ Set. You won’t have an excuse to stay home with everything you need in one (relatively) small backpack, plus it’s a great way to keep all your essential items in one place so you don’t forget anything. Gadgets, Outdoor Living 2010-03-03T01:45:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/the_instant_wine_chiller/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/the_instant_wine_chiller/#When:00:51:00Z In honor of the recently completed Winter Games, here’s an invention created in the Great White North herself, the ”Ravi” instant wine chiller. What amounts to a weapon suppressor for wine bottles, you charge this in your freezer for 6 hours, and then it’s “designed to cool a full bottle of wine served within one hour.” Ok, so maybe the time frames don’t line up perfectly. Perhaps one day you can charge it for 1 hour and then use it for 6? But until then, they also have a really nifty decanter that disassembles for easy cleaning. It’s truly a great time to be a lush! Gadgets 2010-03-02T00:51:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/the_last_ice_cube_tray_youll_ever_buy/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/the_last_ice_cube_tray_youll_ever_buy/#When:01:54:00Z After yesterday’s bootleg underground product photo, I decided to show off some proper snaps of a Joseph Joseph product that’s actually way more useful than that fancy condiment grinder… it’s the Quicksnap Ice Block Tray! It’s a great solution that should be available soon - which is astonishing considering this market. Summed up best via Gizmodo: “we have access to the world’s knowledge with the touch of a button, but we still can’t pop out one ice cube at a time”. Gadgets 2010-03-01T01:54:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/luxury_watch_lineup/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/luxury_watch_lineup/#When:15:17:00Z For a good read, check out CNN’s gallery of ultra luxury watches including this Greubel Forsey Quadruple Tourbillon priced at $690,000! You can see the entire slideshow with 20 watches [ HERE ] 2010-02-28T15:17:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/twin_chamber_dual_salt_pepper_grinder/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/twin_chamber_dual_salt_pepper_grinder/#When:18:41:00Z My favorite kitchen gadget from the latest NYIGF was Joseph Joseph’s Y-Grinder, but it’s been totally MIA online. Well, not anymore - a big thanks to the Walker Art Center’s Off Center blog for this sneaky product shot from the shelves of the gift fair. It combines Salt + Pepper into a single Y-shaped grinder; maybe not the first product to do so, but I know the dual grinders and Y-shape would certainly have me endlessly seasoning every meal. Gadgets 2010-02-27T18:41:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/some_incredible_watch_designs_from_projects_watches/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/some_incredible_watch_designs_from_projects_watches/#When:06:20:00Z While you can find an interesting selection of contemporary watch designs from Projects Watches, they also feature some wristwatches designed by Daniel Will-Harris with some amazing “reveal” mechanisms for displaying time. The face of the Twilight Watch (pictured left) actually changes from light to dark every 20 seconds; other watches such as the Iridium or Reveal display only the necessary numerals. Hopefully these will be showing up on Pure Modern before too long.... Accessories, Gadgets 2010-02-26T06:20:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/easy_to_assemble_bird_houses_for_real_birds/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/easy_to_assemble_bird_houses_for_real_birds/#When:14:47:00Z Because everyone knows the fun in birdhousing comes from folding up your very own (??) and hanging it from a tree. With that in mind, Tweet Tweet Home has a fun array of 100% recyclable plastic designs that ship flat. A nice gift idea - surely you can interest a friend or relative in birding with a little DIY aviary construction. Fun Stuff, Outdoor Living 2010-02-25T14:47:00-06:00 http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/magnetic_first_ladies_more/ http://pod.puremodern.com/index.php/site/magnetic_first_ladies_more/#When:02:28:00Z We saw a great selection of magnets at the recent NYIGF from Greggo Magnets. Learn everything from brail to biology, brush up on some presidential spousage or just pick up a good old fashioned magnetic Santa Claus you can dress up! Fun Stuff 2010-02-25T02:28:00-06:00