By SZInteriors, on January 30th, 2012% 
On Friday I posted a fun little challenge to see if you could name the pieces in this photograph along with their designers.
Source: A Note on Design
Wouldn’t you love to be on the receiving end of a shipment like this?
Anyway, not to keep you in suspense any longer, here are the answers…
1. Eames Walnut Stool designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 1960
Source: SZInteriors via Hive Modern
2. Coconut Chair designed by George Nelson, 1955
Source: Herman Miller
3. Eames Molded Plywood Lounge . . . → Read More: Mid-Century Modern Challenge – Answers Revealed!
By SZInteriors, on January 27th, 2012% 
I thought it would be fun to end this week with a little Mid-Century Modern challenge. Are you up for it?
If I showed you this photo…
Source: A Note on Design
How many pieces can you identify?
Do you know their names and designers?
Email your answers to: sheila@sheilazellerinteriors.com / Subject: MCM Challenge
… and leave a comment below
I hope you have a great weekend!
It’s about coming home… and home is a remarkable space that tells your story. Contact me if . . . → Read More: Mid-Century Modern Challenge
By SZInteriors, on January 26th, 2012% 
So our stormy weather blasted through, flipped our BBQ over (yup, it’s toast), knocked our power out, and did in one of our mega UPS battery power bars… so glad we had the UPS though, or it could’ve been the audio equipment instead
Guess why this folding screen caught my eye…
Source: Pinterest
Let’s just say I’m ready for some sunshine and colour! Bright, cheerful, playful and dry!
Since I’ve got you looking at the folding screen, I decided to share a few more. I know they’re nothing new, but they . . . → Read More: Change It Up… One-Two-Three
By SZInteriors, on January 20th, 2012% 
When you hear the name George Mulhauser, there’s probably one or two very distinct chairs, maybe even three that come to mind. But I bet this chair I’m about to show you isn’t one of them!
When I saw this reference to a mystery chair in House Beautiful…
Quirky Green Chair
The mystery chair: Frank saw it in an antiques store, fell in love with it, and has no idea who designed it.
I knew I had to write this piece! For that mystery chair was this one I pinned about 17 weeks ago! And at the time I . . . → Read More: A Rare MCM Plycraft Chair by George Mulhauser
By SZInteriors, on January 13th, 2012% 
When I came across James Provost’s illustrated collection of iconic Mid-Century Modern furniture I couldn’t wait to share it with you. After all, what MCM lover wouldn’t want to see Eames, Cherner, Bertoia, Jacobsen – to name a few – all at a glance?
These art prints are available with a neutral background…
Source: Imagekind
A retro warm…
Source: Imagekind
Or a retro cool.
Source: Imagekind
They are also available in a range of sizes and options. Click here for more details.
You might . . . → Read More: Illustrated Mid-Century Pieces at a Glance
By SZInteriors, on January 6th, 2012% 
I thought with the new year underway, and resolutions for decluttering being the current pitch, it would be fun to bring some vintage into the mix.
As in vintage waste bins! They can be a fabulous decor accent, just wait and see!
Like this Hollywood Regency goddess of gold, c. 1950s-60s.
Source
Can you see this being a good fit with the warm metals on the scene?
How about this fun little retro gem… black poodles, pink bows… c. 1950s.
Source
Paris anyone? Just makes . . . → Read More: Vintage Waste Bins… That’s Right, Garbage Cans!
By SZInteriors, on January 4th, 2012% 
So I got this little mystery for Christmas…
It’s history, I’m sure, is kept under lock and key.
Here is the clasp that goes with it…
And the underside of it, too.
A little rusty, but vintage for sure.
I thought this brass tag might be a clue…
And maybe these brass nail heads, too.
They’re pushed through to a wooden frame on the inside…
That’s clad in an off-white papery fabric.
The exterior has reinforced leather corners…
And the top is fitted with a super heavy-duty leather carrying handle.
Notice . . . → Read More: It’s A Mystery… I’m Seeking It’s History!
By SZInteriors, on December 2nd, 2011% 
I love popping into antique stores at this time of year. If the store does it right, the setting is perfect for that old fashioned Christmas feel, and yesterday was one of those days.
As soon as I walked in I was greeted with antique tables set in the finest of china from years gone by, and sparkling chandeliers twinkling above. And as I moved in closer there before me was a table-top tinsel tree… a Mid-Century Modern aluminum tree! I had my camera and didn’t even think to take a picture of it
But it looked something . . . → Read More: Antiquing, Thrifting & Vintage Finds
By SZInteriors, on November 25th, 2011% 
When I wrote about our recently acquired bar stools, I mentioned the Modern Eye Exhibit that’s winding down at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. If you haven’t seen it, this Sunday is your last chance before the exhibit moves on.
To see so many amazing pieces all at once was almost too much! All I wanted to do was sit in the chairs, they were all so incredible and inviting… but I’m pretty sure I would’ve been tossed out on my tush if I tried! We were, however, allowed to take pictures without flash, so I was happy . . . → Read More: The Modern Eye Exhibit: Craft & Design in Canada 1940-1980
By SZInteriors, on November 22nd, 2011% 
Ever since we moved into this home we have been keeping bar stools in the back of our mind. We have a breakfast bar, but without stools. So it’s really just been a feature that allows us to prepare dinner and still be part of the conversation beyond the kitchen prep area.
Do you remember this VERY early ‘Before’ photo?
Yes, this would be prior to any moving in taking place!
And then you might remember this post when I described to-die-for bar stools I had found on ebay – Mid-Century Modern finds… only they were in Australia . . . → Read More: Fab Bar Stools For Us!
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Meet Sheila  Hi, and welcome to SZInteriors! I'm a decorating enthusiast, and here you'll find a collection of all the little details that help make a house a home. I feature Mid-Century design, decor inspiration, and I even dare to share my DIY projects with you, too! I hope you like what you see. Thanks for stopping by - Sheila |
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