Please join us this Friday for Where Do We Go from Here? — New, quilted compositions by local artist Jess Flegel. Opening reception during the First Friday Art Walk from 6 to 10pm. Showing through the month of September.
September Art Walk: “Where Do We Go from Here?
August 30th, 2010August Art Walk: “One Foot Gap”
August 6th, 2010
Please join us for tonight’s First Friday Art walk!
We’re proud to host One Foot Gap: a mixed media collaboration by local artists Solomon Olmstead (6′3″) and Erin Clancy (5′3″).
Opening reception from 6-10pm; showing through the month of August.
Gus* Modern Summer Sale!
July 12th, 2010
From July 15 – August 15, the Gus* Modern Essentials Collection will be on sale for 20% off the regular retail price.
The Gus* Modern Essentials Collection includes sofas, sectionals, chairs, and ottomans with a clean, modern aesthetic, reminiscent of mid-century design classics. All Gus* Modern upholstered seating is manufactured with 100% FSC-Certified wood, in support of responsible forest management. Included are the company’s most popular upholstery frames, including the Jane Bi-Sectional, GT Rocker, and the new Richmond Bi-Sectional, which features feather and down fill, exposed French seams, and wood block feet, and can be reconfigured to create either a right or left facing chaise, which makes it adaptable to different room layouts.
With such great choices, you’ll want to stick around the house all summer long!
July Art Walk: Animation Work by Stefan Gruber
July 2nd, 2010
We are excited to host two hour-long showings of animation work by Stefan Gruber, a Seattle animator and performance artist, for tonight’s First Friday Art Walk. Stefan makes indie experimental cartoons all year and tours them in the summertime. He will be screening several short films as well as some comic/animation hybrid pieces. There will be a selection of handmade flipbooks for sale fresh from the press!
Showings at 6:00 and 7:30pm. Please come early to get a seat.
Bi-sectional — the Best of Both Worlds
June 11th, 2010When shopping for a new sofa, one has to consider many points. What size would work best? Do I have color/fabric preferences? Should I get a standard sofa or a sectional?
Sectionals are wonderful for many reasons, but they can limit the way a room is arranged. That is, until now! Gus has two “Bi-sectional” styles that can be transformed from right-facing to left in a matter of seconds!
The Jane Bi-sectional (above) and Richmond Bi-sectional both have reversible cushions and a movable ottoman that allow them to transform for your every need.
Now that’s what we call design that works!
Backyard Cottage Design Challenge Showcase
May 23rd, 2010
Method Homes and Infiniti RED have joined forces to promote public awareness around one of Seattle’s most affordable infill housing options by hosting the Backyard Cottage Design Challenge Showcase. They’ll announce the winners at 5:30pm tomorrow, May 24th, at Seattle’s Space.
Event goers will be able to view all design challenge entries, meet the designers, and enjoy food and drink. Design challenge winners will be selected by a jury of public and professional designers for the following 5 categories:
1. Overall Best Design
2. Honorable Mention for Overall Best Design
3. Most Innovative
4. Most Sustainable
5. Most Adaptable (to different sites and programs)
Unfortunately, I’ll be working at the store, so give me a re-cap if you go!
Modern Views
May 22nd, 2010
Consider heading south to Seattle today to view Modern Views: A Conversation on Northwest Modern Architecture at the Museum of History and Industry at 7pm.
Produced by the University of Washington Department of Architecture, the film is an insightful new documentary about mid-century northwest modern architecture that illustrates how designers today can learn from sustainable and economic choices made as many as 50 years ago.
Through the personal histories and insights of five prominent northwest modern architects, it offers a deeper understanding of this unique style of architecture happening in the Pacific Northwest in a period that is often overlooked.
Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets.
Downtown Bellingham Ladies’ Night Out
May 18th, 2010
Join us this Friday, May 21st, for the 2nd annual Downtown Bellingham Ladies’ Night Out!
5-8pm: PRIMP, SHOP & SIP
We’ll have sexy men serving gourmet tea-infused cocktails while you enjoy buy one, get one half off storewide.
Pick up a map that lists exclusive sales, beauty services, refreshments and giveaways happening all over town!
8pm: PARTY FOR A CAUSE!
A Benefit for Womencare Shelter
Enjoy a fashion show, live music and entertainment, tasty food, drink specials, prizes and more at the Wild Buffalo! Amazing goody bags with first 300 tickets.
- Banana Splitz dance troupe
- Aerialists from the Bellingham Circus Guild
- The Librarians
- DJ Frosty Mugg-O
$15 tickets on sale now at Digs, Left Right Left, the Wild Buffalo, and the Downtown Visitor Center. Get yours to be sure to get a goody bag!
Architect: 1, Small Apartment: 0
April 29th, 2010
Hong Kong is the most densely populated city in the world. Because of this, living spaces are small and expensive. In this video, architect Gary Chang takes us on a tour of his “Domestic Transformer”, a 344 sq. ft. Hong Kong apartment that is able to change into 24 different designs using sliding panels, walls and appliances.
It’s so refreshing to see someone rise to the occasion when presented with a design challenge. Impressive!
Cute x Ridiculous to the Infinite Power
April 9th, 2010It probably goes without saying that I’m a fan of modern design. But you may not know that I am also enamored with all things miniature (and have an entire collection of miniature food items to prove it). So, when I came across Call of the Small, I pretty much peed my pants. Twice.
Created by Christine Ferrara, a 39-year-old mother of three in New Jersey, the blog showcases creations born from her love of architecture, design and small scale objects.
REALLY? Could. You. Get. Any. CUTER?
I think I could be her BFF.
Um, MINIATURE miniatures? I think my brain just melted.
While I don’t see myself suddenly having the time or dedication to take up this amazing hobby, I will be sure to admire Ms. Ferrara’s creations from afar.
Enjoy!
