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If you love mid-century modern design, then you should definitely watch this video.

Via Brooklyn Modern.

The Glissade desk by Meta is a great solution for a clutter-free and visually light-weight desktop. Be sure to look at the special edition in Bog Oak.

Via Preik

Isolated Building Studies: Revealing Meaning Through Recontextualization is a thought-provoking, sociological project which explores architectural remnants of Chicago’s past. I’m glad that someone has taken the time to recognize the visual impact that buildings like these carry.

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I’ve seen a few pieces similar to these in various places, and they always inspire me to make my own eco-friendly furniture collage. Even some expert craftspeople don’t have access to the tools required to make quality furniture, so this style allows the creator to piece together elements that have already been created. It also allows for some error, which adds personality to the object.

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Calvin Klein recently wrapped up his new home furniture line. Based in Soho, and available through Macy’s, the collection boasts a look that has not only a modern appeal, but also a very warm feel for those who aren’t die-hard minimalists. Via Wallpaper.

Susan Fellman has a collection of chairs and throw pillows made from vintage scarves by designers like Gucci, Chanel, and Dior. Via Notcot.

Dezeen Design Magazine recently released their Top 10 Interiors. The location pictured above (the top ranked interior) is Boekhandel Selexyz Dominicanen by Dutch architects Merkx + Girod. It is an old Dominican church which has been repurposed as a bookstore.

I recently read an article in Newsweek discussing the MoMA’s current prefabricated home exhibit. The thought of a prefabricated home seems a bit like buying a house from Ikea, it comes in boxes and the buyer assembles the home or pays someone else to do the job. As it turns out, there are some incredibly designed prefab homes on the market, and the vendors assist customers throughout the homebuilding process. Cribcandy has a very thorough listing.