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Hi all! We sold our house and it looks like we are moving to New York. We have to be out of our house by June 14. I will be putting a bunch of our mod stuff up for auction on ebay within the next few days, so please check out our auctions. All items won… more »

Look whats new at the Cain home! I finally found my "holy grail" of space age mod electronics. I got a 1970's Panasonic Orbitel TR-005 television. Many thanks to Tiera who read my blog. She found one of these oh so hard to find egg shaped be… more »

Wall murals are hot! I found this in the PB Teen catalog. You can make your own personalized wall mural. Pottery Barn Teen will take your digital photo and print it out in brilliant color on thick, super durable 6 x 4' canvas. Wall mural comes with stur… more »

Here is a little entertainment while you are eating your breakfast. Check out Zuse the movie for the future of toast. A toaster made by Inseq Design which toasts a dot matrix design on your bread. Yum. more »

Do you love the look of 1950's design but don't have the cash for vintage designer pieces? Check out our example library for the complete instructions and plans for building an authentic 1950's kidney shaped coffee table. more »

For the first time in 50 years, the Philip Johnson Glass House in New Canaan CT will be open to the public. The 47 acre site is a center for the preservation of modern architecture, art and landscape design. Tours include a 1/2 mile walking to… more »

We all had a blast at Club Firestone last Sunday for the Baby Loves Disco Party. They had disco dance music, bubbles, hula hoops, egg shakers and all kinds of toys for the kiddies to play with. They even had a mirror ball hanging from the ceiling. There… more »

The 3rd International LUSTRON Conference will be held June 9 2007 in Cedar Rapids IA. The goal of this conference will serve as a catalyst to further the research, education, enjoyment and preservation of the Lustron Home! You may ask, what is a… more »

The pink lawn flamingo is an endangered species. In 2006, Union Products of Leominster Mass. has ceased production of the kitsch plastic critters. The company had to close due to increases in costs of electricity and plastic resin combined with loss of… more »

I found a great resource for period lighting fixtures. Schoolhouse Electric carries a wonderful selection of classic fixtures and handblown shades that have been out of production for over 50 years. If you are looking for Depression era or Art Deco ligh… more »

Shag’s newest print, The Thinking Has Been Done, goes on sale Wednesday May 23, 2007 at 12 PM PST, but as a member the Shagmart newsletter mailing list you can purchase it now. 22x26" signed and numbered edition of 250. $250 Shagmart Shag's n… more »

The caravan to NYC has begun. Not only are we moving to NY, our friends Mike and Julie are moving too. Check out their amazing 1958 mid century modern home for sale in Orlando, near Winter Park. They are having an open house today Sunday May 20 from 2-4… more »

Stay cool this Spring with SIGG water bottles. I can't believe how much thought and design has gone into a simple water bottle. The artwork is amazing! All SIGGs are 100% recyclable too. $15.99-19.99, Customize your own at MySIGG.com Enter the "W… more »

When I first saw this vase, I thought it was a joke. Then I realized it was designed by Ettore Sottsass. He says it was inspired by a trip to India where he learned of the Hindu God Shiva, the destroyer of the world. What a trip that must have been.… more »

Whoa nelly! Check out this ultra mod dollhouse for the kiddies! It is called the Villa Sibi doll house and it includes birch dollhouse, garden, pool & poolhouse; along with beech furniture. Reminds me of the short-lived Charles and Ray Eames dollhou… more »

I had my 19 week ultrasound today. We are having a boy! We are so excited! My husband may be a little too excited. Check out his funny article on yesbutnobutyes.com more »

Tiki Farm has made an exceptional tiki mug commemorating the 50th anniversary of Oceanic Arts in Whittier, CA. The mug was designed by Tiki Diablo and features 4 Tiki Gods that were inspired by a mother-of-pearl carved pendant purchased in Pap… more »

Happy Mothers Day! Looking for something fun to do with the kids? There are going to be a series of "dance parties" for families at Club Firestone in downtown Orlando. The first event is May 20th. I have friends who went to one of these i… more »

With a baby on the way, I have been thinking a lot about how to make my home a clean, safe, and eco-friendly environment. What is this? Is it a lamp? Is it modern art? No, it is the Henry Air Purifier by Swizz-Style.com. Designed by Matti Walker… more »

Our retro kidney shaped pool is featured on Decor Next Door, a fun website where you can post photos of your home. People can vote on your photos or you can ask decorating advice. Check it out! more »

The home featured on the cover of the book Atomic Ranch: Design Ideas for Stylish Ranch Homes (by Michele Gringeri-Brown and Jim Brown) is coming up for sale. It was also the cover home for the Winter 2005 edition of the Atomic Ranch magazine. Our home… more »

I found these amazing vintage 1950s pin up cheesecake photos at a yard sale awhile ago. I wrote about them before on my blog. I finally decided to part with some of them so I put them up for auction on ebay. Please take a look at the auctions. more »

I went to the pediatrician with my sis in law and my niece. Her doctor had these oh so mod Panton Junior chairs in the waiting room. Kids love them and you have to trust a doctor who is into Verner Panton. Identical to the adult-sized regular mo… more »

If you are thinking of remodeling your home, go eco-friendly! Check out these surfaces that are not only beautiful but they are made from recyclable or sustainable materials that are good for the environment. This kitchen backsplash is made of recyc… more »

Built in Tokyo almost 35 years ago by Kisho Kurokawa, the Nakagin was the first attempt by a modern designer to create a building that could adapt to the needs of its inhabitants. via treehugger.com Each of the 140 capsules were constructed with… more »

I discovered this amazing product called Enviroglas, it is made from recycled recycled tubs, sinks and toilets. Enviroglas can be formed into beautiful countertops, terrazzo flooring, and even landscaping for your yard. It is eco-friendly and ex… more »

For your kids next birthday, why not make it a Tiki Luau Birthday Party? Pottery Barn Kids has lots of island decor and games including this cute Tiki Toss Canvas Game in which kids toss beanbags through the tikis mouths. Tiki Toss Canvas Game $… more »

If you Swan chair is lonely and needs some company, why not give it a little friend? The Little Friend Table is designed by Kaspar Salto. Made in Denmark for Fritz Hansen, now available through DWR. He was inspired by the 1956 Disney cartoon character L… more »

When I was in NYC, I saw a lot of chicks wearing these oh so stylish rain boots. You know the old saying, "April showers bring May flowers". Why not sing in the rain in style? Check out these "Mommy & Me" Tattoo City rain boots. Mom and daughter can… more »

We just got back from our whirlwind tour of NJ and NY. We went house hunting this weekend and had so much fun exploring the areas around NYC. We saw 4 mid century modern homes. They were hard to find amidst all the colonials but we found them with the h… more »