A Puzzling Seat
By MODintelechy / Design
“Made of hand-carved mango wood from India…” these interlocking puzzle stools are so ingenious! Need just one for a side table? Or how about all three for a bench at the table? I would absolutely love to have a set of these in my house!
Dressing up the coffee table
By MODintelechy / Design
Coffee table books are always a crowd pleaser and never disappoint as a gift. Here is just a small batch of my favorites.
Preventing a #techfail
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Keep your family and friends technology fail-proof this holiday season; with gifts that truly will “keep on giving” year round. 1. the magic charger: save a lot of frustration digging around the house or office (or running to the store) for batteries with this guy. 2. conductive glove pins: when the cold weather strikes (yes,…
Winter Beer Days Are Here!
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
With our powers combined, Ashley and I decided, what more appropriate post for us to do, than one on beer. We love it. And every winter season, there’s a range of tasty new brews to try. So why not stage a taste test for the best in seasonal beer? …And so we did! Enjoy 🙂…
Wild About Office Supplies
By Maria Orozova / Design
While in NYC, I couldn’t help but pick up these cute paper clips up at the MOMA Store in SoHo. How cute are they??? If you love these as much as I do, you can also order them online! But I think the best idea is just to travel to NYC and buy them! …
I want my videos!
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Everyone has that friend who finds the coolest things on the ‘interwebs’. Who is constantly inundating you with videos that are promised to be “EPIC!” “coolest story EVER!” and the list goes on. Where in the world are they finding these things? There’s many a compilation website, but one of my favorites is Devour. Strictly…
2011 Holiday Face Off!
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Christmas came early to The MOD Studio last week when we held our office Holiday Celebration along with The Intelechy Group. After months of planning (and having to keep a secret for so long), our fabulous owner Maria surprised us with a Private Cooking Competition at Whole Foods! It was TEAM MOD vs. TEAM INTELECHY…
Belize Revisited
By Maria Orozova / Uncategorized
Last week, we headed to Belize for our dear friend’s wedding, and you “Better Belize” we had an amazing time! We visited the jungle (Chan Chich), the beach (Hokpins), and finished off strong with Ambergris Caye. Here were some of the highlights: 1- Chan Chich Lodge – This was Belize’s premier jungle lodge and nature…
For He's A Jolly Good Intern…
By MODintelechy / Design
As you may recall, back in October MOD’s own Maria Orozova wrote an article about the “Importance of Mentoring”. We here at The MOD Studio take that idea to heart. We truly believe that “Mentors not only teach but also inspire.” We all learn from each others’ business experience, design talent, and history. This is…
If Wishes Were Subways..
By MODintelechy / Design
.. then we all would ride. I thought this was cool. Cavallari Stewart, a Massachusetts creative design firm, started Transit Authority Figures, a project about subway systems in unlikely locations. When I lived in San Francisco, I rode the subway (MUNI) for many years, I can honestly say Austin Traffic would be a lot more…
Anything goes…
By MODintelechy / Design
One of my favorite things is functionality in modern design. My own personal work space is to small for decorations and knick-knacks, I need practical work necessities within reach, but I want those items to be atheistically pleasing. (Maybe that’s why I’m such a Mac junkie.) That’s why I love this collection from Anything-Design. Anything…
ANY Plans for New Year’s Eve?
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Wondering what to do for New Year’s Eve this year? The Austin American Statesman announced on Thursday that the City of Austin is bringing back fireworks this New Years Eve! Although Austin’s annual July 4th celebration was canceled this year due to extreme drought conditions, the City WILL be hosting a New Year’s celebration on December…
Art on Two Wheels
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
“It is the unknown around the corner that turns my wheels.” ~ Heinz Stucke
SoCo Inspiration
By Maria Orozova / Uncategorized
Although I do love to get away more than the average person, I do find so much inspiration right here at home. Last week when the weather was as perfect as it gets in Texas, my hubby and I strolled through one of my favorite parts of Austin – the funky 78704/SoCo district! While on…
Helveticards: Minimalist Playing Cards
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Designed with both the typophile and card player in mind, Helveticards are a beautiful, usable alternative to the traditional deck—that both master modernist designer Massimo Vignelli and Poker Hall of Famer Doyle Brunson would be happy to deal. “The center area of traditional playing cards is unintuitive. By making a number the main focus and…
Deck the Walls…Temporarily
By MODintelechy / Design
Just about everyone I know in Austin, including myself, is a tenant. In fact, over fifty percent of Austin housing is renter occupied. As we are all aware, decorating a rental can always be challenging. Any changes a tenant wants to make to a rental property has to be approved by the landlord, can only…
An Austin Essential: Jessica Ciarla
By MODintelechy / Design
Jessica Ciarla is an amazing Austin fashion designer, design consultant and local business owner. When Jessica was quoted in the February 2011 issue of Tribeza magazine, saying, ““My client is the Sex & The City Carrie Bradshaw bride,” she may have been referring to recent fashionista client, and MOD’s very own, Maria Orozova. Ciarla designed…
Eat, Drink and Stay Local
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
This weekend is the 5th Annual Edible Austin Eat Drink Local Week, Austin’s premier local food event celebrating local food and foodmakers in Central Texas! This culinary festival raises money for Urban Roots and Sustainable Food Center. This exciting week kicks off this Saturday December 5 at 10am at the Downtown SFC Farmers’ Market with…
Sunsets and Skating
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Most Austin area residents know that the Oasis is the place to go for sunsets and margaritas. It’s the best destination to take your in-laws, your out of town boss, and any other tourist and show off our scenic Texas views. Now, the Oasis is the new destination for … winter sports??? That’s right! The…