That's right... Mod Pieces is working on our first ever lookbook!

We had lots of fun at the shoot last weekend and while the first issue won't drop until late March, I couldn't resist giving you a little taste of what's to come!

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1. This graphic mountain wallpaper from Miss Print is too splendid for words.

2. Decay meets modern day on this Luminaire Bérgere Chair from Lee Broom.

3. Can you believe it? Natural wood mosaic tiles from Complete Tile.

4. This groovy coaster set from Haus Interior is transporting me to the 70's and giving me an overwhelming craving for fondue.

5. Finally... One of my fave artists, Yellena James, has partnered with Uncommon to apply her phenomenal illustration talents to iPhone cases!

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Today, I'm inspired by the lines and materials of the Alma Brass Chair from Organic Modernism. How sexy are those tusk-like, gilded legs?

I've been searching high and low for the perfect shade fabric to pair with this unusual lamp. Today, I stumbled upon this one, completely by accident, while sourcing for other projects.

What do you think? Is it too cutesy, too obscure, too out there? Is it too crazy, or just crazy enough to work?

Not only do the colours work well, but the sketchy feel of the print complements the texture of the lamp.

So, is it rad, or should I keep looking?

From top: Day For Night, Beauties Of The Night, The Red Shoes, Contempt, A Night To Remember, Girl Seeks Father

Funny story... 10 years ago, our friendship turned into a relationship at warp speed. My guy actually had a date planned with another girl for Valentine's Day. He had to call her up and tell her that he'd accidentally gone and fallen in love (with me) in the time between when he asked her and the day itself. 

Here we are, a decade later, with a house and two kitten babies, happy as can be. I can only hope that the other girl went on to find the same.

In the design world, the work of Don Oehl makes my heart go pitter-patter. I woke this morning to find this lovely Valentine's illustration waiting in my inbox. I just had to share it!

If you missed the post I wrote earlier this year about Don's work, be sure to check it out before heading over to his beautiful website!

Happy Valentine's Day!

We've added Pin it buttons to all of the listings in the Mod Pieces store! Now, it's easier than ever to pin your fave restyled vintage lamp to your pin board!

Not only that, but we're also starting a Pin to Win promotion!

What does that mean? Keep reading... 

Step One: Pin it!

Head on over to Mod Pieces and pin your favourite lamps. Don't have a Pinterest account? Request an invite through their website or get in touch and I'll send you one.

Step Two: Make it pinteresting!

When you pin a lamp from the store, you'll notice that the "description" box is empty. Add a description telling us why you like that lamp, where you'd put it in your home, or some other juicy tid bit.

Step Three: Win it!

Starting this February, and continuing every month in 2012, we're going to give a $50 Mod Pieces gift certificate to our fave pinner of the month. We're choosing the winner based on the most pinteresting descriptions.

Hint...

Make sure we have a way to get in touch with you. Connect your website, Facebook, or Twitter profile to your Pinterest account. Learn how here.

It's that easy! Now, go get your pin on!

P.S. While your hanging out on Pinterest, be sure to follow my pins!

Some of my fave videos to watch include content that's been cut from the finished product. With that said, let the embarrassment begin...

1. I recently discovered these beautiful, limited edition, giclee prints from Brittany Bass thanks to Design Love Fest. I love the fluid nature of the colours & shapes.

2. How come it's never occured to me before to use cloth cockatil napkins? Of course, they're common for dining, so why not cocktail hour? Head on over to Willow Ship and pick up some of these fabulous, mid-century inspired, linen napkins for your next party! 

3. What do you get when you combine interlocking triangles with loads of rich colour? This fantastic Mosaic wallpaper from Minakani Walls, is what!

4. While catching up on all the posts awaiting my attention in my Google reader today, I came across this incredible installation on the Yellowtrace blog... The Light Garden by Alexander Fitzpatrick. 

5. With A LOT on my plate heading into the weekend, the pressure is mounting. I'm really hoping that this sign is true!