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Monday, December 3, 2007

12 Artist Designed Magis Puppies Up For Auction Thru Jan. 6





12 designers and artists from different disciplines have each dressed up a Magis Puppy for a charity auction in support of ASD (Action for Singapore Dogs).



Download bid forms here.

A bit about the original Magis Puppy:

Designer: Eero Aarnio
Abstract plastic dog. Year of production: 2005.
Material: rotational-moulded polyethylene. Suitable for outdoor use.
Available in four sizes and four colors.
Buy it here.

Artist-decorated Puppies Up For Auction:

1. Michael Ng (Mindflyer):


2. Patrick Chia (Industrial designer):


3. Richard Tat (Tattoo Artist):


4. Pann Lim (Creative Director/ Multi-disciplinary designer):


5. Shaun & Jacinta Sonja (Bicycle/Multi-disciplinary designers):


6. Sebastian Chun (Theatre designer):


7. Larry Peh (Creative Director, &LARRY):


8. Weng Pixin/Xin (artist, plushi-maker):


9. Vincente Delgado /Tito (Print making artist):


10. Keil Ongg (Creative & Artistic Director, IDEE):


11. Randy Chan (Architect, Zong Architects):


12. Honmay Kwan (Interior designer, retail mgr. and buyer, Xtra):


Download bid form here.



TERMS & CONDITIONS OF THE SALE
All items are SOLD AS IS. It is the buyer's responsibility to examine the goods carefully before purchasing. We do not give any representation, warranty or guarantee (verbal or otherwise) or assume any liability of any kind in respect to any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, of any kind.- All Sales are final. No Exchanges or refunds possible.
- XTRA Credit notes cannot be used for this Auction Sale.
- We are unable to accept telephone bids for this auction.
BIDS
We will use reasonable efforts to carry out written bids delivered to us prior to the sale for the convenience of clients, however we do not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with it. If we receive written bids on a particular lot for identical amounts, and these are the highest bids on the lot, it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first.
We do not accept liability for errors or omissions resulting from the quality of the images.
AUCTIONEER'S DISCRETION
The auctioneer has the right at his absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he may decide, in the case of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to re-offer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive.
PAYMENT
Payment may be made by Cash, Nets, Credit Card (Master Card, American Express, Visa), or Personal Cheques (additional ID may be required).
AFTER SALE
The buyer must pay the full amount due and any applicable taxes, no later than 1PM on 14 January 2008 following the sale. XTRA will retain the title to the lot until all funds due to us from the buyer have been received and cleared.
The buyer shall collect purchased lots within seven calendar days from the date of the sale provided that full payment has been received and funds have cleared.
PACKING, HANDLING AND SHIPPING
Although we shall use reasonable efforts to take care when handling, packing and shipping a purchased lot, we are not responsible for the acts or omissions of third parties whom we might retain for these purposes. Similarly, where we may suggest other handlers, packers or carriers if so requested, we do not accept responsibility or liability for their acts or omissions.
Failure to collect purchases by 31 January 2008, (even if payment has been made), we shall be permitted to remove the property to a third party warehouse at the buyer's expense, and only release the items after payment in full has been made of removal, storage, handling, insurance and any other costs incurred, together with payment of all other amounts due to us.

Download bid form here.

More info here.

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Laura Normandin's Embellished Bottles & More

It was Laura Normandin's embellished vintage bottles that first caught my eye the other day. And it was my first introduction to this artist, who turns out to have several talents.





The bottles are very cool. Vintage glass of various shapes and sizes each embellished by her own hand with different odd and unique visuals painted with japanese paints. Large bottles are approx.7-8" in height and run about $228.00 each. Small bottles are available as well.
Embellished bottles available for purchase here.


Above: Artist/editor/craftswoman/and more, Laura Normandin

Laura Normandin doesn't just make pretty handpainted bottles. Uh-uh. She's quite crafty....and with her background as a craft editor for Martha Stewart Living Magazine for 8 years, it's no wonder.

Laura is from Kansas where she grew up listening to old country music and creating. She moved to New York to go to Cooper Union and now lives in Park Slope Brooklyn. She crochets in winter and drinks beer in the summer.

She's got a personal site, an online store, a blog, gallery showings and more.

As I went to her site for the first time, I was immediately impressed from the get-go. Her homepage menu is a piece of art in itself:


Above: Laura Normandin's fun homepage menu

On her personal site she has some beautiful handmade books, panel art, even hair art that are worth a look.


Above: A spread from her illustrated anthology, printed on treated japanese paper

In addition to her art and projects, she has an online store named after a doberman she once had.



She carries the following items at her online store, Wren handmade and several are sold at Rose and Radish as well.


Above: Laura's handmade hair ornaments.


Above: Her adorable giraffes, available in several fabrics.


Above: Some of her custom made hand sewn dolls which sell for $80.00 each


Above: beautifully hand sewn clothes to go with her custom dolls

I have a feeling there's a lot more to come from this artist and I can't wait.

Visit Wren handmade

Visit Laura Normandin's site
Shop for her items at Rose and Radish

Contact the artist.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

L.A.'s Dome Home Is for Sale!

Now, here's a Christmas gift I wouldn't return!




One of LA's most unusual homes:
This pioneering work of vertically interconnected spaces defies domestic convention, incorporating ideas once promoted in The Whole Earth Catalog now staples of architecture and sustainable design.



Geometry and materials create a distinct character for each interior environment. Flexible live-work arrangements are accommodated within the cavernous concrete lower levels, illuminated by a dozen skylights, earth sheltered and topped by a green roof for maximum thermal efficiency.



The mid-level galley with its exposed structural timbers has the feel of a treehouse, offering panoramic valley and mountain views. The colorful geodesic dome above shelters a vast interior studio volume for meditation, art, rehearsal, performance, or entertaining.






Interior area totals approximately 1812 square feet on landscaped grounds of nearly 1/4 acre.
Suitable for an individual or couple comfortable in a genuinely alternative habitat.
Convenient to public transit, freeways and neighborhood shopping areas.



Original Blueprints below:






Interested?

Contact my friend Eric Lerner at



I am interested in this property.
Erik Lerner, Mossler & Doe Realtors

Info@RealEstateArchitect.com 800-775-5582

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