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EDSEL & ELEANOR FORD MANSION GROSSE POINTE CHRISTMAS TOURS!! Posted: 18 Dec 2010 08:08 AM PST Ford House Tour Exciting news! This gorgeous home is open for tour tonight is the last night! Sadly I just heard about this! Maybe they will extend it. Back in the 60's we used to drive by on the way to Selfridge Air Force Base. All we could see from the car was the gatehouse. The gatehouse would be cool enough to live in! I am dying to go on this tour! See Metrotimes Events Candlelit Christmas Evening Tour features warm glowing candles in the windows, twinkling lights dancing on the trees, live music filling the halls of the elegantly decorated estate…the magic of Christmas at its best. The Candlelit Christmas Evening Tour will be offered this evening only – December 18 from 5-8 p.m. Detroit Funk has many more photos The Edsel & Eleanor Ford House shows off its historic halls decked out in all their Christmas glory during three nights of candlelit, evening tours. The festive trimmings and twinkling lights will be complemented by holiday music by the Suzuki Royal Oak Churchill Quartet; while visitors peruse the home's art, architecture and antiques. Tourists will be regaled with stories of the holiday traditions and Christmases past of the Ford family. Designed by Albert Kahn, the house was commissioned by the Fords and served as their home from its completion in 1929 until the death of Eleanor in 1976, when it became a public institution. Christmas tours take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Shores; 313-884-4222; fordhouse.org; $15, reservations required. Explore the Mansion Outer Buildings Pool House Interactive Map Grounds and Gardens If you like big homes this is a very cool video of Grosse Pointe

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• Tamarisk midcentury-style Kite Armchair discounted at Achica
• Serge Gainsbourg signed print by Stan Chow
• eBay watch: Reissued Vitra Ball Clock by George Nelson
• Ercol's 1950s anniversary Studio Couch range
• Soulboy northern soul movie gets a UK DVD release
• Linea midcentury-style Harry chair at House of Fraser

Tamarisk midcentury-style Kite Armchair discounted at Achica Posted: 18 Dec 2010 11:29 AM PST If you like the look of this Tamarisk midcentury-style Kite Armchair, you need to get on it quick, as the huge discount at Achica only last for another one and half days. It's a superb statement armchair with a 1950s feel, a bowl-like shape with curved back and arms, plus a set of angled oak feet. Don't worry about the purple, the chair is available in numerous colours for that Designers Guild Varese Velvet finish. The full price is £1,749, but the 'deal' price at Achica is £899. But only for that limited time. Find out more at the Achica website

Serge Gainsbourg signed print by Stan Chow Posted: 18 Dec 2010 11:17 AM PST Not the first Serge Gainsbourg print we've featured - you may remember Serge - Singer Lover, Provocateur, Smoker or Lord Dunsby's Serge-inspired Melody print. But we think Serge Gainsbourg by Stan Chow has its own unique charm. This is a more of a caricature than a serious take on the man - and all the better for it. Love that plume of smoke rising up. It's printed on 100% Cotton Matte Archival 315gsm paper, sized is A3+ (13 x 19 inches) and signed by the artist. Good value though, you can pick one up for £20. Find out more at the Some Prints website

eBay watch: Reissued Vitra Ball Clock by George Nelson Posted: 18 Dec 2010 11:01 AM PST We featured one of these way back in 2007, but it was a new one, selling for more than the amount being asked right now on eBay for this Vitra Ball Clock by George Nelson. It's a reissue of a George Nelson classic, originally dating back to 1948 and reissued for the modern era by Vitra. It's a mix of maple and brushed metal, with a high-grade quartz clock, all powered by a single battery and sized around 33cm (diameter). Some interest already, but with just over three days to go, the price stands at just £1.30. One to keep an eye on for sure. Find out more at the eBay website

Ercol's 1950s anniversary Studio Couch range Posted: 18 Dec 2010 10:47 AM PST To celebrate Ercol's 90th anniversary, some of the company's more interesting designs have been made over and reissued, including the Ercol Studio Couch range. The range was designed by the company's founder, Lucian Ercolani, and was originally launched in the late 1950s, still keeping that 'look' with the reissue. Both models have the classic bent arms and construction from elm and beech, with the option of going with or without back cushions. There's also the option of different fabrics for the upholstery too. Two designs in one too, with the ability to use as a sofa or occasional bed. £1,685 is the starting price, varying depending on your choice of finish. Find out more at the TwentyTwentyOne website

Soulboy northern soul movie gets a UK DVD release Posted: 18 Dec 2010 10:30 AM PST Some months back, we featured a new northern soul movie going by the name of Soulboy, which got a limited UK cinema release and a very positive reaction from cinema-goers and critics alike. If you missed it, you'll be pleased to know that Soulboy is about to be released on DVD in the UK. It's a typical coming of age movie, with 17-year-old Joe McCain finding his way in the world of the 1970s - as well as discovering the world of northern soul via the allnighters at the Wigan Casino. The DVD is released on January 3rd 2011, with the addition of some making of featurettes as bonus material. Amazon is discounting heavily, with a copy available on pre-order for just £7.99. Find out more about the DVD at the Amazon website

Linea midcentury-style Harry chair at House of Fraser Posted: 18 Dec 2010 10:20 AM PST If you look around, the sales are already starting, including the one at House of Fraser. Indeed, that's where we've found this Linea Harry chair. We love its midcentury-style looks, those curves, the angled legs and that buttoned back specifically, with a wood frame supporting everything and a Venice lime green fabric for the upholstery. Even at full price, £419 looked decent value, but in the sale, you can secure the Harry chair for just £249. Find out more at the House of Fraser website

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