Current Obsessions: Modern Love

From Minnesota modernism to a redesigned cast iron skillet, here’s a look at what’s inspiring us this week:

• The home of Beirut gallery owner Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte marries modern design and Middle Eastern techniques.
• In defense of Brutalism.
• When it comes to home decor, what are America’s true colors?
• Our friend Jenni Kayne created a Domino-inspired shop-in-shop in her LA store.
• A lighter, smoother cast iron skillet.
• Before & after: the Able Seedhouse & Brewery.
• A net-zero home that “plays for team modern.” Photograph by Kat Alves.
• And if you’re looking to build a zero-energy home, here are 10 ideas.
• Eight entryway benches for less than $200.
• An inside look at AVO designer Brit Kleinman’s leather-dying process. Photograph by Genevieve Garruppo.
• To read: Minnesota’s Modern Love.
• Over on Gardenista: Dandelion Bruschetta.
• We love the pared-down interiors highlighted in Lake August’s Elemental board.

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