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Get em' while the gettins good. If you have always wanted a modern mobile, now is the time to get one. Julie Frith modern mobiles are on sale this weekend 20 percent off. Oh yeah! more »

This sexy retro apron is sure to heat things up in the kitchen. I think it is so cute, I would almost wear it as a dress! Funky Dots Burgundy Apron $39.95 Wrapables.com more »

I just discovered this amazing artist named Andy Gersh from Burbank, CA. He creates gorgeous modern art pieces made from glass. His creations range from delicate jewelry designs to huge glass art sculptures! Andy was kind enough to chat wi… more »

I love this house plan for this awesome mid century modern vacation home. It has a funky folded-plate roof, post and beam design, large glass walls and a deck that stretches across the back for indoor/outdoor living. Perhaps we will build a house like t… more »

We are getting down to the knitty gritty. Baby Grayson will be born within the next week or so and we are still decorating his room. We are doing a retro mod, rocket ship, robot, space theme. My friend Michelle from Australia emailed me this photo of re… more »

Today I am 38 weeks pregnant now and I have got a HUGE craving for my favorite food in the whole world. Macaroni and Cheese! I discovered this restaurant called S'MAC that claims to serve New York City's best macaroni and cheese. That's all they serve t… more »

My buddy Bret emailed me a link to this cool chair but I think its got a bad name. Its the Placentero lounge chair by Argentinean designer Batti. The fiberglass Placentero chair got its name from combination of two words linked to the pregnancy period,… more »

If you are a runner and an Elvis fan, join my friend Joe in the Las Vegas Marathon. He and a bunch of runners are going to dress as Elvis and run in the marathon to set a world record for the largest number of running Elvi. Start training now by eating… more »

There will be a Pop Art and Pin Up Girls show tonight Sept 20, 2007, 6-9 pm at The Gallery at Avalon Island in Orlando Fl. The show will feature art by one of my favorite O-Town artists Iman Woods. Check it out! more »

We still have a few more accents and whatnot to buy for the apartment. I am looking to buy some art to put above our platform bed. I came across this mod mirror by designer Karim Rashid. It is called the Links Mirror because you can hang them in multipl… more »

One of my new favorite artists is Eleanor Grosch from Pushmepullyou Design. She is a talented, young artist from Philadelphia, PA. who's style has that animal magnetism! Her fresh designs are popping up at hip stores and brands like Keds, Urban Outfitte… more »

Baby will love to dine al fresco in this oh so mod Fresco High Chair by Bloom. The Fresco High Chair can be converted from a bassinet for 0-6 months to a high chair for 6-36 months and to a kids chair for 36 months and up. The $400 price tag isn't so ba… more »

Greetings from Prospect Park. I am 37 weeks preggers now and we went to Prospect Park to take some cute photos. It is a huge park, 585 acres to be exact, located in the heart of Brooklyn. It is just a few blocks away from our apartment. We got s… more »

My pals from Orlando came to apartment hunt in Brooklyn. They plan on joining us up here in the big city. I showed them around Park Slope and Carroll Gardens. We popped into a few baby stores and I fell in love with the Quinny Buzz Stroller. I hear its… more »

I love these fun and whimsical animal clocks by Eleanor Grosch. There's 3 to choose from. Pengy the Penguin, Owley the Owl and Koala Clock. Only $28 each at Urban Outfitters. Cool! more »

Check out mod*mom for a free pass code to the Dwell on Design exhibition in San Francisco this Sunday Sept 16. If I lived in San Fran, I would go, especially if its free! use promo code: expoexh activate pass at dwellondesign.com click on register… more »

If you have an Eichler or Streng home or want your home to look like one, check out the Eichler/Streng Homes Collection at Lumens.com. The fine folks at Lumens have picked out cool, hip lighting and home living accessories that will give any home that m… more »

Hey Eichler fanatics! Be sure to check out the Eichler Home Tour in Marin this weekend September 15-16. photo via marinmodern.com The tour will feature two dozen Eichlers in the Lucas Valley and Terra Linda neighborhoods of San Rafael, CA. Th… more »

If you are a modernist, then I know you are a person who pays attention to the fine details. Check out these ultra mod Paragon House Numbers by Atlas Homewares. You can give your home a modern feel simply by updating your house numbers. You know its th… more »

Thursday September 13, 2007 from 6-9pm, Sven Kirsten will be signing his new book Tiki Modern at the Taschen Bookstore in Hollywood, CA. There will be music, a tiki bar and food. Sven will bring along some pieces from his Witco collection too. $… more »

If you ever wondered how the word Populuxe came to be, we have Thomas Hine to thank. He is the author Populuxe, of one of my favorite books of all time. This word he invented inspired our retro store in Orlando Fl. which turned into our ebay business an… more »

I love these Slick Cube occasional tables from Target. They are plastic with a glossy finish. Comes in a bunch of mod colors. Only $99.99. I love Target. more »

We sold our Murano. We have been living in Brooklyn for 3 weeks now and we only drove our car once. We either walk or take the subway to wherever we need to go. I had to move my car once a week so the sanitation dept. could clean the street. I am terri… more »

So how much do you love your dog? I know you certainly do. How about hooking your pooch up with this oh so mod dog pod by Wowo. It will set you back around 600 bones, and I don't mean doggie bones either. Wowo Dog Pod $629 Vitamin D(esign) more »

I would like to clear up a little confusion from my last posting. We got our IKEA shelves from the Park Slope Parents Classifieds List which is “the Craigs List for Park Slope and Kids’ Stuff.” If you live in Brooklyn or the surrounding areas, you shoul… more »

Craig, you are my new best buddy! Since we moved to Brooklyn, my husband and I have discovered Craigslist. We got some amazing stuff for the apartment. Check out my vintage mod electronics collection displayed on the IKEA Lack shelves we got for $7.… more »

Trader Vic's is coming to Las Vegas baby! I am so excited. The legendary tiki bar Polynesian restaurant is to open on Las Vegas Boulevard this October! My baby is due Oct. 8 and I haven't had a mai tai or any alcoholic beverage whatsoever in over a year… more »

Happy Labor Day! I hope you enjoy your day off. We are gonna grill! Yesterday we went to Lowe's just to buy a cheapie charcoal grill for our little apartment backyard. My husband spotted this droidlike silver cutie that spoke to him. "Buy me, beep, beep… more »

Coochicoos has a spotlight on artist Julie Frith. She creates modern kinetic sculpture art mobiles inspired by the mid century designs of Alexander Calder. All of her designs can be custom colored and are handmade. Check out her website for fant… more »