And the winner is...

Congratulations to Kristin, who is the winner of the mini Alvar Aalto bowl from All Modern!

Kristin - to claim your prize you will need to email me your mailing address to quadrilleblog [at] gmail [dot] com.

Thanks to all who entered!

The Language of Things: Understanding the World of Desirable Objects

Go here to read a review of Deyan Sudjic’s new book, The Language of Things: Understanding The World Of Desirable Objects, and how good design perseveres in the Internet based world we live in.

H/T to FrontBurner.

Don't forget to comment here to win an Aalto vase from All Modern!

I apologize for the radio silence this week. Work has been crazy. Tune in next week for progress on renovations to the Quadrille MCM abode.

Win an Alvar Aalto vase for your home from All Modern

I have partnered up with All Modern to giveaway this beautiful mini Alvar Aalto bowl in ultramarine blue.

So who is All Modern? All Modern has a fantastic selection of modern furniture and home accessories from many leading designers. Part of CSN Stores, All Modern is just one of over 260 retail sites that offer a diverse array of products from Herman Miller’s popular Aeron Chair to cookware by Rachael Ray.

How to enter: Anyone in the United States or Canada is eligible to enter. Just comment on this post to enter. A winner will be selected via Random.org.

Deadline to enter is Friday, July 31st at 12 midnight CST. Winner will be announced in a separate post the following Monday.

Hot or Not - Aalto Bathmat?

The kids over at Apartment Therapy have a post about a DIY bathmat in the shape of Alvar Aalto's iconic Savoy vase. While I always like seeing interesting uses of iconic mid century design, I don't know if I can quite get on board with a bathmat. What next, toliet paper with the Savoy vase image on it? While this is a DIY project, sometimes you have wonder about why the architect (or their family, foundation, etc.) chooses to license an image for a particular product. Aalto ice cubes anyone?