Each cool clock is laser cut from warm and natural walnut with the perfect dash of color. The clocks come in two shape choices:
And in one of four retro colors: turquoise, pear green, pink or orange.
January 26, 2009
New Products: Retro fresh sunburst clocks
Oras Designs' retro fresh sunburst clocks have Retro Republik seeing stars!
Each cool clock is laser cut from warm and natural walnut with the perfect dash of color. The clocks come in two shape choices:
And in one of four retro colors: turquoise, pear green, pink or orange.
Each cool clock is laser cut from warm and natural walnut with the perfect dash of color. The clocks come in two shape choices:
And in one of four retro colors: turquoise, pear green, pink or orange.
October 17, 2008
History Lesson: PEZ®
According to pezcentral.com in 1927 Edward Haas came up with this new peppermint candy in Austria. The word PEZ comes from the German word for peppermint (pfefferminz). It was an adult breath mint that he decided to market as an alternative for smoking. From the word pfefferminz they took the first, middle and last letter and came up with the word PEZ.
At that time PEZ was carried around in pocket tins. Then in 1948 they came out with the "easy, hygenic dispenser" that we all recognize now to be a regular PEZ. In 1952 PEZ wanted to expand their sales so they set their sights on the U.S., to make their product more appealing to Americans. They placed heads on the dispensers and marketed it for children.
To date PEZ has made about 300 different dispensers, here's some of Retro Republik's favorites:
Check out how a Retro Republik customer turned her retro bullet planter into a swanky PEZ display table by only adding a piece of glass to the top of the planter...now that's retro with a modern twist!
To date PEZ has made about 300 different dispensers, here's some of Retro Republik's favorites:
Check out how a Retro Republik customer turned her retro bullet planter into a swanky PEZ display table by only adding a piece of glass to the top of the planter...now that's retro with a modern twist!
September 14, 2008
Retro Republik Sightings: 'Mad Men'
The retro, stylized and sensational drama Mad Men is a Retro Republik favorite - the historically accurate costume design, set design and props are painstakingly researched and flawlessly executed.
Inside Mad Men: Costume Design
On a side note, Mad Men's central & complicated character, the dapper Don Draper played by Jon Hamm was eye-spied today by yours truly at the Nautica Malibu Triathlon.
Even though Mr. Hamm plays the ladies man and the big ad man in the corner office, he was an absolute gentleman. He even introduced himself to Fast Freddy.
Mr. Hamm competed in the triathlon with the 1/2 mile swim portion of the Celebrity Team Relay Division (time of 00:15:18.5) - Guess it's a good thing all those cigarettes they smoke on the show are herbal cigarettes, not tobacco.
Inside Mad Men: Costume Design
Inside Mad Men: Production Design
Inside Mad Men: Behind the Scenes
On a side note, Mad Men's central & complicated character, the dapper Don Draper played by Jon Hamm was eye-spied today by yours truly at the Nautica Malibu Triathlon.
Even though Mr. Hamm plays the ladies man and the big ad man in the corner office, he was an absolute gentleman. He even introduced himself to Fast Freddy.
Mr. Hamm competed in the triathlon with the 1/2 mile swim portion of the Celebrity Team Relay Division (time of 00:15:18.5) - Guess it's a good thing all those cigarettes they smoke on the show are herbal cigarettes, not tobacco.
September 12, 2008
New Products: Melamine Plates & Pillows
Coming soon - New Products from Retro Republik:
jefdesigns has joined forces with freddy&ma to create a special collection of home accessories - including melamine plates and pillows that combine unique and organic design elements of jefdesigns' work with the craftsmanship and quality of freddy&ma.
Additionally, all pieces are made to order in the U.S.
Melamine Plates:
These 10" diameter sea-inspired plates are dishwasher safe (not recommended
for microwave). Available in 4 unique designs. Sold in sets of four (1 of
each style or 4 of a single design).
Pillows:
Washable covers with eco-friendly cotton and Kapock insert.
Available in small (12” square) and large (17” square) sizes.
jefdesigns has joined forces with freddy&ma to create a special collection of home accessories - including melamine plates and pillows that combine unique and organic design elements of jefdesigns' work with the craftsmanship and quality of freddy&ma.
Additionally, all pieces are made to order in the U.S.
Melamine Plates:
These 10" diameter sea-inspired plates are dishwasher safe (not recommended
for microwave). Available in 4 unique designs. Sold in sets of four (1 of
each style or 4 of a single design).
Pillows:
Washable covers with eco-friendly cotton and Kapock insert.
Available in small (12” square) and large (17” square) sizes.
September 11, 2008
9/11/01: Republik's Remembrance
Remember this: Every day ordinary men and women do extraordinary things to ensure that our freedom is secure.
This 9/11 we will be offering our remembrance, gratitude and appreciation to families of our American fallen and injured heroes by providing for their families and remembering the price they pay.
Recently I heard about a foundation called Operation Family Fund that assists the injured and families of those injured or killed as part of the Global War on Terrorism (domestic or abroad and military or civilian), with financial grants to help them transition to their new circumstances and achieve financial self-sufficiency.
As of June 2008 over 230 families have received grants and more than $1.5 million in donations have been received.
God Bless America.
-Taryn
This 9/11 we will be offering our remembrance, gratitude and appreciation to families of our American fallen and injured heroes by providing for their families and remembering the price they pay.
Recently I heard about a foundation called Operation Family Fund that assists the injured and families of those injured or killed as part of the Global War on Terrorism (domestic or abroad and military or civilian), with financial grants to help them transition to their new circumstances and achieve financial self-sufficiency.
As of June 2008 over 230 families have received grants and more than $1.5 million in donations have been received.
God Bless America.
-Taryn
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