An Aston Martin will always be an Aston Martin. Before you think we have gone ga ga in the head (like a certain madam who sometimes sings when she isn’t flaming controversies), let us tell you that a 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Convertible is making news. The beautiful car is one of the nine ever produced and eats rare status earned it a remarkable price tag of £551,500. The sale took place at the Bonhams annual Collectors’ Motor... 

Your browser does not support iframes. From the newsreel archives of British Pathe comes this clip of two women walking down the street and using a “wireless phone” — in 1922. It’s not exactly high technology. Before they can use the phone, one of the women has to wind a wire around a fire hydrant (to ground it, perhaps?). Then she unfurls an umbrella, around which an antenna wire has been looped. Once she’s connected,... 

Organization is the key to productivity and the Rustic Wall Organizer from Pottery Barn ($149 USD) will keep you on schedule and will look great doing it. This burlap pinboard design was inspired by vintage postmarks and the organizer features metal dowels to house invitations and cards or to secure small containers of your office supplies. If your workspace doesn’t call for a pinboard, you can also order this organizer with a chalkboard or... 

Molly–Meg is a new company dedicated to bringing 20th Century Modern design icons to the world of children through a new online kids lifestyle store. Molly-Meg specializes in children’s furniture from the 1950s to the present, so you can get your little one started early appreciating modern classics and good design. http://www.molly-meg.co.uk ©2009 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments  Read More →

Based out of the UK, Rockett St. George has the most wonderful selection of handcrafted wooden vintage signs – we couldn’t resist the ” Every Day I Love You ” Sign ($378 USD) framed with reclaimed aged wood. Each vintage sign is unique, signed by the artist and made to order. Say no to that mass-produced pseudo art that Ikea  Read More →