Design inspirations: modern context

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…

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,…

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+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…