These white nutcrackers from West Elm benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The small white nutcracker runs $29.00 and the "oversized" is available for $59.00. West Elm will donate $5 and $10, respectively, and the decoration adds some festive, if not monotone, spirit for the upcoming holidays.
Rothko's history is too interesting (and long) to post on here but his pieces will always be classics and they would also look great in any modern home. On October 25th, Luxist reported that a $30 million Rothko piece will help headline a Sotheby's contemporary art sale in New York on November 9th (two days away). For most people, they'll be stuck finding reprints on art.com but the masterpieces are wonderful none-the-less and timeless as they are beautiful.
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Everyone has heard of Charles and Ray Eames. My first introduction was in high school when I watched Powers of 10 (available at the website with background on Wikipedia). Besides making an absolutely awesome film about space and distance, they were incredible designers that will re-appear on this blog as I come across the timeless classics. Perhaps their most classic piece is the 1956 Eames Lounge Chair which runs more than $3,500 but my most recent favorite is the Eames Aluminum Groups Chairs available at Herman Miller for about $1,749 (depending on the many customization options). Herman Miller is known for their ergonomic, earth-friendly, and innovative designs that aren't for the thrifty but made to be timeless.
With the holidays coming up, it's time to start putting together a wardrobe for the inevitable get-togethers that come along. For those that run with ties, Thom Browne released his modern take on the holiday tie by taking it skinny and square but making a silk creation despite it's knit. Available at Barneys New York for $185.00, the Italian tie doesn't take itself too serious but provides a unique solution to the annual tacky.
The Fulton Screen from Minotti is "separating, screening, mirroring" to provide multiple benefits vis-vis this stylish addition. The mirrors are supported by veneered oak with moka finishing and a base made of black nickel. The tri-panel screen was part of Minotti's 2009 collection and finding your own may be a bit difficult but where there's a will (and money), there's a way.
A quick Google search will quickly find someone nearby to get rid of a mice problem but if it's a single mouse, or if you'd like a DIY solution for reasons of pride, the OneDown Rat Trap is a humane solution that lures the mouse in, tips up, and traps the little guy without much harm (or mess). Designed by Aakash Dewan and found on Yanko Design, the trap is only a concept but a simple and inexpensive concept to realize.
Moncler is known for their poofy coats but they also come out with a variety of high-end ski-wear including these ski socks. If I was travelling to the Swiss Alps, and only if I was going international for my ski (or snowboard) adventure, I would but these $220 chunky knit wool socks at Barneys New York. Available in this single color and washed by hand, these incredibly expensive socks make a statement more about means than any other possible aspect (except, perhaps, the ideal of impracticality).
