A piece of furniture, a lamp and a work of art can be beautiful on their own. But when you place them in context – together and with other objects, textures, colors and space – the whole is almost always greater than the sum of the parts. This week we celebrate context, the art of…
Tag: St. Paul
Design inspirations: warm tones for a cold winter
Not everyone dislikes winter, even in the cold, monochromatic North. But let’s be honest, the lack of variation outdoors (along with the low temps) can take their toll on your psyche. Warm tones and textures inside can break the monotony of another white day outside. You can add color through upholstery or wood, decorative glass,…
Design inspirations: substance and style
A good space has all the things you need to function day to day. But a GREAT space is layered, maybe complex and definitely packing a surprise or two. Come visit MidModMen+friends for both substance and style: the furniture you need with the extras that make your space a statement. Here are a few of…
Pop-up showcases new, diverse work by St. Paul artist Lisa Rydin Erickson
Lisa Rydin Erickson-Artist has been part of the MidModMen+friends collective for more than a year, and every time she refreshes her in-store gallery it comes with welcome surprises. We’re currently hosting a diverse collection of original art, art prints, greeting cards and applied-art items. Great gift ideas from framed art and one-of-a-kind wine sacks to…
MidModMen presents Mantiques pop up collection through Nov. 30
Personal style for the modern man encompasses every aspect of life. When he’s on the town, it’s how he dresses and grooms (and where he goes). When he’s home, its how he’s created his own space. MidModMen+friends is partnering with three men’s style leaders – MARKED LEATHER, MILL CITY FINERIES and WILLIAM ROGUE & CO…
MidModMen+friends unveils Fall 2014 schedule with second anniversary celebration, pop-up shop partners
MidModMen+friends has assembled a Fall 2014 schedule of special events and collaborations for its St. Paul, MN, store. OCTOBER MidModMen+friends will celebrate its second anniversary as a bricks-and-mortar store with an evening mixer event, specially featured merchandise and sale pricing. The celebration will take place in the store October 23-26, with details coming on all…
Join us June 19 for the docomomo us mn Mod Mixer
MidModMen+friends is hosting the 6th Annual Mod Mixer for members and friends of docomomo us mn on June 19 from 6-9 PM. The event is free and will feature local architecture and design pros, a furniture-making artisan and a modern artist. Plus MidModMen’s classic modern mix of furniture and decor. A host of local breweries…
June events celebrate light rail, modern design & original art
MidModMen+friends is packing a lot of events into the beginning of summer, with three in-store showcases in June. RETRO TO GO | June 13-15 Light rail service is ready to roll past our front door with the June 14 launch of the Green Line connecting downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis. So, we’re celebrating with RETRO…