Publisher at Large: Design Market-Ghent, BelgiumSeptember 20, 2009
This is the first of many posts of my travels to Belgium and Germany. I am in the city of Ghent located 53 km northwest of Brussels. Ghent is one of the oldest cities in northern Europe and the history... Read More
Alessi and haus modern livingApril 22, 2009
Find them here. No wait, there. No wait – they’ve moved again! haus modern living has seen many homes over the last seven years. But with the two current locations, they seem to have found... Read More
Roche BoboisApril 21, 2009
R-oh-chay Bo-boy-ss? Rawsh Bob-oh-iss? Ok, no… Paris based Roche-Bobois has been creating classic, contemporary and luxurious designs for over 40 years. With a commitment to quality and style the... Read More
Concrete CreationsApril 21, 2009
If you can think it up, chances are they can make it – out of concrete. Dave Crawford and Brian Szczech of Concrete Interior Designs have been championing the use of concrete in Arizona for over... Read More
LFTP-PCDF ‘09April 17, 2009
OK. So I think I’ve missed three Fridays in a row for this letter. I have a really good excuse, though. You see I have been very, very, very hard at work making sure that, despite the difficult... Read More
Be Inspired – PCDF ‘09April 16, 2009
Be creative. Be inspired. Be contemporary. More than just tag lines for the Phoenix Contemporary Design Fair (PCDF), these three tenets lead to innovative design. On April 24th & 25th PCDF brings... Read More
First Friday at haus with plusminusstudioMarch 4, 2009
Start your First Friday at haus modern living and see the first showing of the Series1 line by plusminusstudio. Experience some amazing local design, have a glass of wine and meet designers Christoph... Read More
ZigZag Coffee TableFebruary 24, 2009
The ZigZag coffee table designed by Tsai Design Studio is a modern interpretation of traditional Chinese furniture patterns. The traditional patterns are mostly found as details on window screens and... Read More
Billy’s Brother BookcaseJanuary 23, 2009
It’s a shelf that doubles as a practical joke. Imagine walking down a hallway and looking at your phone while answering a text message. Just around a turn, and, out of the corner of your eye, there’s... Read More
Infinite Office, Definite FashionJanuary 20, 2009
Antoine Proulx designer/owner Marc Desplaines had an idea. He knew he wanted a new desk, but that idea took on a life of its own. The idea blossomed into an entirely new line for office furniture for... Read More
Eco-FurnitureNovember 5, 2008
Tie Break Modular Sofa If you need more proof of green hitting the mainstream, Roche-Bobois is Exhibit A. Between modifying their manufacturing and delivery methods, launching a dedicated green website... Read More
OneLessDeskOctober 26, 2008
Urban living, small spaces and chic Apple-inspired design go hand-in-hand, right? Perfect for people wanting a little less clutter and a lot more flexibility, OneLessDesk, designed by Tempe guy Dean Heckler,... Read More
Natural TerritoryOctober 11, 2008
This just in: signs of modern urban living and eco-coexistence in North Scottsdale. Stuck in the middle of the airpark’s Eurofab leather couch craze and eccentric lighting boutiques sits Natural... Read More
Independent Furniture Design Competition WinnerJuly 5, 2008
The Phoenix Contemporary Design Fair (PCDF) showcased design and innovation as the finalists of the Independent Furniture Design Competition were on display from April 18-20, 2008. A panel of judges from... Read More
Independent Furniture Design People’s ChoiceJuly 4, 2008
The Phoenix Contemporary Design Fair (PCDF) showcased design and innovation as the finalists of the Independent Furniture Design Competition were on display from April 18-20, 2008. Local and international... Read More
