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This has got to be the cutest holiday toy this season. Make-Your-Own-Monster Custom Design Kit by FAO Schwarz. It's a little pricey at $200.00, but it is sooo cool! If you can draw it, they can make it! FAO has partnered with the North American Bear… more »

If you live in Florida, be sure to check out the Retro-Rama Antiques & Collectibles Show by Hula Hula Productions. They are celebrating their 5th year of Tampa Bay's hip, Holiday-Season Antiques Show! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2006 10:00 AM to 5:00… more »

I was lucky enough to tag along with my friend Sandra on her Tiki Road Trip across Florida. I got to go with her to the Mai-Kai Polynesian dinner show & tiki bar. She wrote a fun article which appeared in the Orlando Sentinel travel section this wee… more »

This holiday season why not plan a road trip to Brevard, North Carolina. It will be so nice to see the snow, the mountains and the aluminum Christmas trees. Huh?? Brevard, NC is home to ATOM: Aluminum Tree & Aesthetically Challenged Seasonal Orn… more »

So what is the deal with these wacky upside-down Christmas trees? Apparently the marketers are creating a new way to look at Christmas by turning trees upside-down. They claim, the upside-down Christmas tree will create more space for presents. Why not… more »

"Toys represent a microcosm of man's world and dreams.", said Alexander Girard. In 1963, he created a sculptural figure collection of Wooden Dolls for his own Santa Fe home. Using the original designs, the Vitra Design Museum has reissued models 1, 2,… more »

It is the beginning of a new holiday tradition in New York City. December 1, 2006, Grand Central Station will begin an all new holiday light show, The Grand Central Kaleidoscope. The Main Concourse will be transformed with a kaleidoscope of holiday lig… more »

I am so happy to announce The Mai-Kai 2007 calendar is now available for sale. The Mai-Kai has got to be one of the most amazing Polynesian tiki bar/restaurant/luau/garden you will ever go to! It is their 50th anniversary on December 28, 2006. The calen… more »

If you are going to have a bunch of family and friends over for the holidays, why not jazz up the exterior of your home? Give your house a little curb appeal to welcome your visitors. It fairly easy to make your home look a little more inviting with a… more »

This has got to be the coolest vacuum I have seen since the 1950's Electrolux. A cordless Dirt Devil hand vac designed by Karim Rashid. He's a genius. Comes in a variety of colors. I like the white one, its so mod! $39.99 dirtdevil.com more »

Wright auction house will offer Pierre Koenig’s Case Study House #21 for auction on December 3, 2006. The Los Angeles Hollywood Hills steel and glass house has been immaculately restored to its original beauty. Estimated to sell at $2.5-3.5 million. more »

The Eames Office has teamed with Modernseed to celebrate Powers of Ten this month. Join the first ever Powers of Ten Drawing Challenge! Before starting the challenge visit The Powers of Ten Film where, in celebration of the Powers of Ten Day, you ca… more »

Umodern.com the name says it all. This website is loaded with ultra modern furniture and accessories for your home. They have over 600 products you will drool over! I enjoyed browsing their website. It is good to dream! Highlights include: Lola w… more »

I first noticed the Rosenthal Free Spirit line when their porcelain footed bowl caught my eye on HGTV's Domino Design Bazaar. It was definitely one of the highlights of the show. Upon further research I found in honor of it's 125th anniversary Rosen… more »

On the 12 days of Christmas Retro Info suggests for me... Twelve cards a mailing Fabulous Stationary Graphic cards More after the jump. Stuff-O-Rama holiday cards by Rian Hughes Urban Outfitters Tongue on Pole Cards Eleven or… more »

This has got to be the supermodel of floor lamps. Vibia Jazz lamp is no wallflower, she is long and lean with curves in all the right places! Yowza! Designed by Diego Fortunato, made of polyurethane resin, available in white, black or red lacquered fin… more »

I fell in love with the curvy Ploof sofa and armchair designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell. 2-seat settee and armchair are made of colored polyethylene with polished aluminum feet. Comes in a rainbow of colors! Great for indoors or outdoors! Wow! $52… more »

My husband and I own a 1955 ranch home with a doorbell that doesn't work anymore. We went to Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. looking for a modern style doorbell. They didn't have the right look we were searching for. I found this cool website ModernDoorbells… more »

Perfect for your tiki bar! Alessandro M. Honolulu corkscrew by Alessi features a hand-painted colorful body and a cute floral lei. Limited edition for Fall/Winter 2006, and will sell out quickly - reserve yours today with retromodern.com $73.00.… more »

Aerial Cribs are on sale at Sparkability! Oh so mod cribs baby, mommy and daddy will drool for! Love these! They are $460.00 marked down from $920.00. Wow, thats half off! more »

I saw this wacky Checkers commercial in which these Moai come up to the Drive-In. The guy asks them how far did they come to the restaurant and they say "Far!". Then they drive off. It is really silly but its the first time I have seen Easter Island Mo… more »

Cute and cuddly MyPetLamp, Dachshund from Offi will be available December 2006. $59.00. It is made of plastic with a low voltage bulb that creates a warm glow. Available in six colors: Soft White, Mellow Yellow, Sky Blue, Sunset Orange, Hot Pink and Mi… more »

Ultra space age mod DJ Table from designer Karim Rashid! DJ Kreemy Table has two turntables, mixer, dual lighting system, and a concealed power cord. It is made of curvy molded fiberglass with a steel base. The turntable station is finished with Dupont… more »

The Kit Cat Clock (aka. Felix The Cat Clock) turns 75! He has been telling the time with his smiling face, swinging eyes and tail since the 1930's. He comes in black and red, battery powered, no more unsightly cords. You can get it at Perpetual Kid alon… more »

A fire took a bite out of Central Florida's Gatorland Park this week. Monday morning, November 6, 2006, a fire took out the gift shop, admin offices and the famous gator jaws front facade. Luckily, its 1,000 alligators were safe from the fire. One dwarf… more »

Hula Hula Productions, Inc. produces THE FLORIDA SHOW (aka the Florida Collectibles & Vintage Memorabilia Show). Florida's LARGEST show & sale of all vintage Floridiana, and the only show in the Sunshine City featuring the original Florida High… more »

Oceanic Arts in Whittier CA (just outside of LA) is a huge importer of everything tiki. They are famous for their tiki carvings at The Enchanted Tiki Room, Adventureland at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Last summer, my husband and I got the chance t… more »

Exclusive reception at the Kaufmann house designed by architect Richard Neutra. It is sponsored by the California Preservation Foundation & the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation. Saturday November 18, 2006. 5-7pm. cost $100 per person. To RSVP em… more »

I found these cute origami robots by Readymech. They are free flatpack toys designed to fit on an 8.5”x11” paper. You download the design, print it out on cardstock style paper, cut it out with an x-acto blade, tape it, and in 10-15 minutes you have a… more »

I love the artist Shag! He has a new Shag Print coming out called Moonlight Hula. signed and numbered edition of 250. Shagmart has it for $150. click here to buy it. I hear he has a Shag lunchbox in the works! How cool! Shag’s next show of… more »

Today is my birthday and my sweet husband bought me a new tiki for the backyard. It is so cute, 26" tall, made of resin but has the look of carved wood. He has a big smile and an orange hibiscus flower on his head. It is from Hilo Hattie's in Orlando at… more »

My husband turned me onto the online world called Second Life. It is really a lot of fun. I created my avatar, gave her a name, Vanespa Orbit. Then I went shopping! (You give a credit card number so you can convert real currency into their Linden dollar… more »

I am a sucker for dog stuff. This is so cute. The Bubble Buddy dispenses bacon or barbeque scented bubbles for your doggie to chase. The solution is nontoxic and safe for your pup. I have to get this for my cocker spaniel Casey. more »