The House that Plastics Built

While at ICFF in New York we met Grace Jeffers, the Manhattan art historian and Formica Expert at the Wilson Art booth. Although they were highlighting the student chair competition ( which was impressive ) I was more interested in the back drop, a glimpse of a mid century motif. 

When asked about the backdrop Grace told us of the story of the Ralph and Sunny Wilson home in Temple Texas. Ralph Wilson was the founder of Wilson Art then names Ralph Wilson Plastics. He created this home as a test and showcase of all the laminates could do. 

When hired by Wilson Art to help build their corporate archives she was invited to see the house before they tore it down. She begged them to save and renovate the property which now stands as a supreme example of 1950's architecture and products. It is the youngest house on the National Historic Registry. 

Check out the images of this home so Brady Bunch! 

Some of these images remind me of homes in Richmond that I have worked on. It is a remarkable save and one of the highlights of the Modenus Blog Tour NYC.

All photos from Wilson Art

Watch this video for more information on this home: 

Beauty Bag Find at ICFF

I love when I find a Beauty bag find in an odd place. While on my Blog Tour NYC trip with Modenus I found a new beauty product. If you follow my board on Pinterest Beauty Bag, you know I love to pin the latest and greatest in beauty products. 

This new find came from the ICFF show

We were there as press - bloggers with a badge! 

This find came from one of our sponsors - Mr. Steam 

These are exclusive Mr. Steam products called Tala - made from Argan oil and Beldi Black soap ( derived from the paste of black olive pulp ) 

photo by Chasen West

This is our hostess - Martha Orellana, vp of sales and marketing

 photo by Chasen West

She showed us all the latest and greatest in the steam technology. I love the more digital systems. 

The remote - 

The wall pad - 

You can add aroma therapy to the steam unit

An in the shower wall pad

Music, smells and steam - it was full bathing experience and now with the addition of their own products, the Tala line. What an experience it will be. The products will come with the purchase of a unit. 

Here is Regina from Toronto testing the products. 

Look at this black paste scrub - it was divine. I can't wait to use some of these products. The whole set had lotions and  scrubs. 

Mr. Steam has been in the feel good business since 1917 and this is just another wonderful complement to their already incredible shower products. 

We all enjoyed their hospitality and all the goodies in the swag bags! 

Happy Shopping and Bathing……

Ready for NYC!

Back to NYC I go this week but this time I'm traveling as a guest of Modenus. 12 design bloggers on a mission to see the latest and greatest in the design world - ICFF, Kips Bay, Wanted Design, DXV, dinner with Newell Turner and so much more…..

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I'm so excited to be a part of this group. I love seeing old friends and making new friends! 

The latest and greatest in contemporary furniture!

The summer is flying by so quickly and I have done so much already it is hard to fit everything in. Here are my picks for favorite new items at the ICFF show in NYC. Although it was last month I didn't want leave these wonderful new finds out so here they are.....

Look at the this beautiful brass suspension light! 

Loved the base on this table 

So delicate  - like blown bubbles

Serip coral lights were Amazing!!!  

Moooi pendants balls

I saw an old friend at Lepere. He is carrying one of my favorite designer - Piet Boon. He has these wonderful wood inspired wallpapers. 

Apparatus is always a hit! 

This ipod dock in the shower head from Kohler was interesting. 

Beautiful wood and brass chest from DLV

Concrete chairs and tables from Zachary A.  

Designs

I love everything from Tucker Robbins but this chest was exquisite! 

                         Happy Shopping .......