Design Through The Decades
Sep 15 2007 - 10:00am
Feb 29 2008 - 5:00pm
America/New_York
The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents Designing Modern: 1920 to the present. This exhibit showcases some of the best and most unique creations from masters all over the world. The armchair featured below is a 'Proust' Armchair which was designed in 1978 by Allesandro Mendini.It is unique in that it is handpainted Italian wood and painted apholstery. The featured couch is a 'Marshmallow' sofa designed in New York in 1958 by George Nelson Associates. These are just samples of what you will see at the event which conveniently runs unit February 2008. The Philadelphia Museum of Art makes a great autumn activity and admission is donate what you choose every Sunday.
Address:
26th St. and Ben Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia
(215) 763-8100
19130
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Saving the Planet and Looking Good Doing it
The world is in a sorry state due to greenhouse gas emissions. You know to recycle, reduce and reuse, but a girl can’t go around looking like a tree-hugging hippie, you gotta look chic at all times. So check out labels like Ecoist, (ecoist.com) which makes really cute purses and accessories out of repurposed paper and donates part of sales to environmental groups.
Ecologically sound clothing isn’t limited to hemp anymore either. A lot of designers are taking an interest in organic cotton, which is grown without harmful chemicals that not only cause health problems for handlers, but also air and water pollution. Other materials are also gaining poplar use, like soy and bamboo as well as luxurious silk for the diva in you. Check out http://www.shopregeneration.com
If your apartment or house is in need of a redecorating, check out furniture that is new to you, rather than fresh off the truck, like at antique stores and thrift shops. If you want to go new, make sure its made of sustainable materials, which minimize the impact of global warming during production. http://www.earthfriendlygoods.com
Beautify your body with Nature Girl products, made from fresh organically grown products on small farms that use alternative pest control methods to prevent harmful chemicals from being released into the air. Nature Girl donates a part of their profits to groups who work to save the planet. http://nature-girl.rich-hippie.com/
It’s hard work to save the planet, but shopping to save the planet is fun!
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St Vincent De Paul's Thrift Store
The term vintage conjures up images of one-of-a-kind pieces. Pieces that anyone would envy. But where do us mortal find such finds? If you’re in LA and willing to go off the tried and true boutiques of Melrose and way over to the east side, there is a trove of treasures waiting for you to take home.
St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store in Lincoln Heights is a dream comes true for the vintage aficionado. In a totally random collection of warehouses built on old train tracks, you have to know to know how totally amazing this place is, and you will love Google maps even more once you arrive.
On finally entering this warehouse of vintage finds you will be greeted by TV sets that actually work! Even those big ole boxy kinds from the sixties that home-improvement shows make into curio shelves.
Past the TV’s, you will find furniture from every era of every style for every room in your house! But don’t let yourself get too waylaid by the oodles of tables, because you haven’t gotten to the most fashionable cubbyhole yet…. the clothing racks!
Racks of clothing, in good condition take up an entire wing of this glorious goldmine for the fashionably able. They also have tables and display cases full of jewelry and the accessories for those who want their vintage look to take place slowly.
Although the store has actually been around for a while, the treasure inside disappears quickly, and the word is the best finds are made during the week.
So check out the St Vincent’s and your closet and home will thank you!
Address:
210 N Avenue 21
Telephone:
(323) 224-6280
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City:
los angeles
State / Province:
California
Zip Code / Postal Code:
90031
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United States
Environment Furniture
This hot new spot located in South Coast Plaza is a great place to get your furniture. Not only is it gorgeous, all the trees are harvested in an environmentally and socially responsible way!
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Address:
3333 Bristol Street
City:
Costa Mesa
State / Province:
California
Country:
United States
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Supernatural Armchair
Great-looking chair that is stackable too. Great for storing when not in use. Colorful designs add to the hip factor.
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