HAPPY HOLIDAYS

From all of us here at MollaSpace wishing you a Happy New Year!!

Ideaco's accomplishments in Japan

As the year 2007 comes to an end, we look back at some of the designers we've worked with over the years and thought, why not share with you about some of their background and legacy in their home countries, in particular Ideaco & Associates. They are the first of our partnerships under MollaSpace.

While many of you may not recognize our designers here in the US, their presence and contribution in their respective home countries can not be overlooked.

Ideaco & Associates, based in Osaka, Japan, is a product design and planning company established in 1989. Their CUBE umbrella holder, their first product to be launched under their own brand, has since been a long-time seller, still talked about in the media today. You can instantly recognize their products from its bright color selections and simple, yet functional interior pieces.

Below link will take you to Ideaco's press coverages in 2007 alone.
http://www.ideaco-web.com/english/press/press07.html

More to come from Ideaco in 2008!

New Designer Addition to MollaSpace

Expanding our line of designers from around the world, Alain Jost of brandnewdesign is our newest partner from Switzerland to join our realm of creativity and art of living. Alain is also the first of our designers for us to carry lighting related products, an area we've been exploring for a very long time to find that perfect item.
Brandnewdesign will also make its first US debut at the upcoming events in LA, SF and NY starting next month. Stay tuned for further details.

New Designer Addition to MollaSpace

MollaSpace is proud to introduce a new Tokyo-based, Japanese designer unit called furnish, to our current line-up!! The concept, "Recycling meets Design". We are expecting arrival of our first batch in February '08. It will make its first US debut at the three upcoming events in LA, SF and NY starting next month. Stay tuned for further updates.

MollaSpace featured in iVillage.com

Thank you Anne!
(http://www.ivillage.com/)

MollaSpace featured in DailyCandy.com

Thank you Lauren!
(http://www.dailycandy.com)

MollaSpace coming to your neighbourhood!!

To our valued Customers & Readers,
MollaSpace will be kicking off the 2008 year by exhibiting at the following shows for the Jan-Feb'08 period;

Jan.18th (Fri.) - 21st (Mon.) @ California Gift Show (Los Angeles Convention Center)

Jan.26th (Sat.) - 29th (Tue.) @ The San Francisco International Gift Fair (Moscone Center)

Feb.2nd (Sat.) - 5th (Tue.) @ New York International Gift Fair (Metropolitan Pavilion)

Stay tuned for further updates!

MollaSpace featured in BetterLivingThroughDesign.com

Cute set of mugs for the holidays!

(http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com)

Visit to SMMoA

Over at Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA) this weekend, we came across this humorous, yet meaningful art work by Chris Mason's "Rewired", at Lois Lambert Gallery. You know our love for iron sculptures, like our very own Saurs' musician collection.
These sculptures reminded us of the importance of team work within ourselves and with our designers. We're thinking of buying one for our office :)
By the way, the wonderful folks at Gracie, SMMoA's multifunctional store, will be showcasing some of our products during this month. Go check them out!