via i l’aria, and junk culture. i’ve still got a spring crush on yellow. it’s just so darn cheerful — it feels as though it would be difficult to get into a bad mood living in these rooms. yellow has got a bit of that mid-century modern feel, too. my mum had a lot of yellow (along with green and orange) in our house growing up. i called it ‘peas,... 
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this new furniture company makes me want to truck all the way to japan! truck furniture has recently opened in osaka, japan, and although i can’t read much of their site, i did figure out that if you see something you like, they are easily contacted for more purchasing information, and i was able to get on their mailing list for shop updates, by entering my email address... 
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via paumes. i love a eames rocker probably more than any chair ever designed – it’s comfy and a classic. i could have one in an assortment of colors, and display them proudly as a collection, just like this set of rockers above. i went on a hunt for the the mid-century modern treasure designed by husband & wife duo ray and charles eames, and found a variety... 
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via architectural digest. launching today, it’s modernism week in palm springs, california. my very good friend casey has been remodeling a home there, so i’m headed down tomorrow to visit, celebrate and take in some great mid-century modern design. palm springs, the kitschy social enclave of the likes of sinatra’s rat pack, bob hope and the very wealthy... 
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via souvenirs du passé récent. as you may have come to realize, it’s true. i am a chair addict. do they have groups for this? yes indeed they do. but, why would i want to recover? unless of course you mean re-cover, as in reupholster. i just adore the shapes, the sizes, the absolute creativity some designers have put into their vintage-inspired chairs. especially mid-century... 
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