new help!

I've mentioned the brilliant line called Help I need Help before- Created by Richard Fine, the line really just makes medicine less scary. He's simplified everything, and added a bit of humor to the whole process- and as they say, "laughter is the best medicine"- There are some new additions to the line and both the website and packaging have been updated.

I especially love the new "sleep" package- which includes 16 caplets of diphenhydramineHCI- definitely check out the website page for it- there's a little lullaby soundbyte that is just genius. (And just between you and me, a little bird told me that the person singing may (or may not) be Richard himself!)

anyway- check out the entire line here.

Lauren Saunders Felt Collection

I'm such a big fan of Lauren Saunders. Her recent Felt collection is totally speaking to me right now. Love the textures and color combinations. Check out the entire collection here, and her other pieces here.

alcove wall shelf

ooh! since i'm a notorious nick nack collector, this is something me likey! totally mid century mod styling- all metal too- love how they placed it above a credenza- from cb2.

writing on the wall

Look at this really clever notebook called "Walls"- Basically you can channel your inner graffiti artist and not have to worry about being caught for vandalism! The notebook has tons of pages that feature pictures of blank walls for you to doodle on! Check out more on the official site here (where you can virtually test it out- fun!!), and you can also get it here.

Paulo Werneck

Continuing my post from yesterday about tiles, check out the latest issue of Modernism Magazine. There's a great article about Brazilian artist Paulo Werneck. Love the colors and organic shapes! Check out more here, and also on the Paulo Werneck website. (images from Modernism Magazine and Project Paulo Werneck site)

mundane aesthetic: empty fountain

empty fountain in Balboa Park, San Diego.

love in july

new song/video from Sally Shapiro

mundane aesthetic: natural texture

Great natural colored texture. You'd think it'd be from some wall of a mid century building, but in fact, it's just a close up detail of the new sponge from ScotchBright's Greener Clean line. The sponge is made from natural fibers and also part recycled paper, so they're biodegradable. I picked these up at Target. Check out the whole line here.

Eames footage

Here's an interesting video, from a 2007 Ted conference. Eames Demetrios talks about the Eames creative process and shows a lot of rarely seen clips from their archives. It's a little long (about 15 minutes) and he kind of speeds through it- but fun and inspiring to see the clips nonetheless. (via Core77)

happy bubble pics

Check out these incredible shots of bubbles by Richard Heeks! Apparently bubbles don't really "pop"- they rip/tear/shread! More on his flickr site. (via)

Sarah Applebaum

Here's a bright burst of knitted color! kinda wacky, kinda crazy, kinda LOVE IT! All from Sarah Applebaum. More here, via here.

reminder!

Poor lil Pepé is very bored. I'm currently swamped with work before the weeken. However, I do have a few posts for you that I just need to finish up. Hopefully I'll get them up soon!

In the meantime, just a reminder that you have two days left to enter the giveaway- what am I giving away? check it out here. See you in a bit...

folder type

Folder Type from Emilio Gomariz on Vimeo.

blue munday: graphkin by Colin O'dowd

spotted these in UK Elle Decoration- fun idea by Colin O'Dowd. Available for purchase here. (if anyone knows a place to get them in the US, let me know!)

Blue Munday: tear drop ipod speaker

available here.

Who Is it

So, going off the usual happy mundane topics,- it was kinda crazy last week in the world of pop culture with both MJ and Farrah passing away- There's obviously a gazillion tributes going on, but thanks to youtube, here's a video that many of you might not have seen- it was rarely played, but I always loved it- Prior to Se7en, Fight Club, Benjamin Button, director David Fincher was synonymous with ultra glam, super stylish and sexy music videos. Here's one he did for MJ for the song, Who is it- love the dark and weird/mysterious futuristic escort ring storyline-


and here's Farrah in total 1975 fabulousness for Mercury Cougar


RIP.

HM Giveaway! Lisa Congdon and McSweeney

Yes! Yes! Yes! more free stuff! This time, as a thank you for being such loyal and fabulously happy mundane readers, I have for you some new goodies! Since it's summer time, it's all about postcards right? so- We have two sets of cards- one from one of my favorite fellow blog buddies, Lisa Congdon, we have a set of her Le Foret notecards. And the other is a box of 100 fun "Greetings from the OCean's Sweaty Face- 100 McSweeney's Postcards"- the packaging is really fun for both- Here's a better look at the Lisa Congdon postcards, and here's a more detailed look at the McSweeney's set.

I'll be giving one to one lucky HM-er, and the other one to another one reader, chosen at random. Unfortunately I only have one of each, so if you're a winner, you will either get one or the other. They're both equally awesome, and... well.. it's free! All you have to do is send your name and email address to hmgiveaway (at) gmail (dot) com. You have until Friday July 3rd, 2009 to enter. (I'll notify you by email the following week if your name was chosen!)

(Über thanks to Christina at Chronicle Books for giving the hook up!)
images from buyOlympia

KROOOM stump at Target

I just posted this on I(k)W, but how awesome is this cardboard "stooobe" storage stump?! It's printed cardboard! and you can put stuff inside. So. Awesome. I got it at Target, it was on the endcap, and immediately grabbed it. only about $15. I can't find it on the Target yet, but looks like Krooom is from Australia and is now distributing in the US. I'll have a full review over the weekend after I put it together. Anyone else see these? Have one?

LG LGenius "happy time"

made me laugh. Want it for my TV too. (i'd take puppy please...)

(via Cuteoverload)

CA Modernism Symposium at the Mingei

Recently, I mentioned the A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Ackerman exhibition happening at the Mingei in Balboa Park, San Diego. Well, this weekend, there's going to be a symposium on CA Modernism, at the Mingei.

"Topics ranging from “The California Design Aesthetic” to “Heath Ceramics” and “San Diego Designer-Craftsmen at Mid-Century” will be presented by respected authorities including exhibition curators Jo Lauria and Dale Carolyn Gluckman, San Diego collectors and modernism website founders Dave Hampton (ObjectsUSA) and Keith York (ModernSanDiego.com) and the owners of Heath Ceramics, Catherine Bailey and Robin Petravic. Gerard O’Brien, whose Reform Gallery in Los Angeles specializes in twentieth century decorative and fine art from the post-war period, with a concentration on California design, will present Julius Schulman’s photographs of the gallery’s 2005 exhibition “California Design 1956-1976,” and discuss the wide array of production and hand-crafted design that was part of that show. "

It sounds really interesting and I'm definitely planning on attending, plus just getting a chance to look at the exhibit again will be great. It costs $25 for members and students, and $35 for non members. Reservations, call 619-239-0003 ext 405- click here for more info.

Hopefully I'll see some of you there! (here's some more shots of the exhibition)

yikes

yikes! it's already... wednesday?! sorry for the lack of posts- been buried under a rock- but some exciting things happening- more on that soon- in the meantime- I do have one bit of news to share to brighten your day- FREE STUFF! Yesirree folks- I have another Happy Mundane give-away! Woo hoo! And this time- I will be giving away not ONE- but TWO things! really, for no reason other than to thank you for reading- and because it's summa summa time! Ok- so hang tight I'll share with you the details on thursday... Pepé can't wait... (to take another nap that is... hehe)

Avant Garde Preschool in NY

If any of you live in NYC and are looking for something fun and creative to do this with your kids (4-8 years of age) definitely consider this stencil workshop being hosted by artist Karen Kimmel. If you're a regular reader of HM, you'll recognize that name- (She's simply faboo, her work is amazing, and her house is too!)It will focus on abstract thinking and promotes the exploration of color, shape, and form. It's going to be held at Partners and Spade, the new shop set up by Andy Spade (of Kate Spade and Jack Spade) and Anthony Sperduti.
June 21st 11am-12:30pm, $30 donation requested to help fund the art program.
Partners and Spade is located on 40 Great Jones St, between Lafayette and Bowery
space is limited so reserve at info(at)partnersandspace(dot)com.

TGIF video break: Kat Macleod- Process

Kat Macleod doing what she does is just incredible and inspiring to watch-

Kat Macleod's Process from Jacky Winter on Vimeo.

textured white vessels

diggin' the tonal textures of these mid century-esque vessels from West Elm.

July 09 Real Simple - Solutions

Some fun ideas in the July 2009 Real Simple column "Solutions- new uses for old things."
Three of my favorite ideas: 1) using an angel food cake pan to hold the cob when you remove the kernels with a knife- 2) using a colander on top of a bowl, bucket, or vase to drain the water from melting ice (love the look of the clear vase underneath)- , and 3) using paint swatches as place cards for your next dinner party- more ideas in the July 2009 issue of Real Simple- (photos by Aya brackett, styling by amy wilson, from July 09 Real Simple)