While most of her Super Pals favor a more traditional look for their homes, Girlawhirl's still got a couple of friends, and several co-workers who, like herself, appreciate the sleek lines and minimalist look of modern pieces. For them, she's got a few fab finds, sure to make their holiday shine…
• Super Pals can serve cream and sugar in style with these containers. And there's a lot more to them than just good looks. The topper on the milk one is rubber, so it can go straight to the fridge, keeping contents fresh. And the glass is fine in the microwave, so milk can be warmed in a flash. And the sugar container's lid measures out a teaspoon of sugar with each pour.
Cream and Sugar
Glass with Rubber and Metal Lids
Set of two
$65
uncommongoods.com
• This shiny glass puzzle game looks like a building and is a tempting diversion as a paperweight on a desk or on a table at home.
Ralph Lauren Home
Cube Puzzle
Glass
4” x 4”
$295
saks.com
• These glasses are quite possibly the coolest Girlawhirl's seen. With a sculpted curvy glass inside and a straight-sided one outside, the effect when filled is unlike anything she's ever sipped from.
Illusion Wine Glasses
Set of Four
6” high, 8 oz capacity
$75
uncommongoods.com
• A mod touch for a couch or chair is Jonathan Adler's Mad Model Pillow. Girlawhirl loves the graphic simplicity and black and positive-negative effect.
Mad Model Pillow
Needlepoint
$165
jonathanadler.com
• To add some additional storage to the modern kitchen these Stainless Steel Canisters from the Conran Shop look just right lined up on the counter. There are four in total, to add just the right amount of sleek shine.
Indian Stainless Steel Storage Canisters
Nest of Four
$79
conranusa.com
• This ‘pouf' is the perfect conversation piece in the center of a room, whether it's used as a stool, ottoman or even a table. It's knit on super sized needles, from extra thick wool and is the brainchild of artist Christien Meindertsma. It's a true piece of art, and the price reflects that.
Flocks Pouf-Medium
100% wool covering over 100% cotton lining and polyester fill
light grey
$800
dwr.com
• Fans of modern architecture will enjoy their own special gingerbread house with a sleek twist in the form of this edible mid-century design. The Modern Gingerbread House is the perfect way for architecture enthusiasts to start a whole new holiday tradition.
Modern Gingerbread house
$78-88
Comes assembled, edible for up to 30 days
redenvelope.com
• Girlawhirl finds that almost every modern home she enters has plenty of black – or red – accents. For those houses, rolls of black paper towels or red toilet paper are not just welcomed but treasured – even saved for special occasions. Girlawhirl laughs, because these stocking stuffers are easily ordered, along with the green and orange paper towels she favors for her own kitchen online at renova.com.
Red, Green, Orange or Black Paper Towels or Toilet Paper
Available in 3 roll packs of toilet paper or 6 roll packs of paper towels
Minimum order two packs of any kind
$12.99-$14.99
renova.com
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