AMradio is an Etsy shop based in Michigan that has a great collection of really gorgeous vintage items, most of which are priced pretty reasonably. I love, love, LOVE this wooden mobile especially. That tree shadow box is pretty spectacular, too! Check out all their wares here and let me know what catches your eye!

Vintage finds from AMradio: $8 - $50

Pictured: Holiday Tree Shadow Box - $27 | Dansk Wood Salad Bowl Set - $32 | Wooden Twist Mobile - Sold | Domino Cutting Board - $27

It's just about log-burning time, folks! While I personally don't have a fireplace, you better believe I'd be all over this felt log carrier if I did. Choppin' logs and haulin' wood in style, my friends. That's what it's all about.

Felt Log Carrier from Crate & Barrel: $24.95

You guys, I'm telling you. Metallics are hot right now! This collection of gold-dipped drinkware is nothing short of stunning, too. While it could get a bit pricey if you bought the whole collection, the carafe would make a pretty fantastic gift for someone extra special.

About:
Midas Glassware (2010), which is dipped in a bath of gold, is the work of four Swedish designers, collectively known as Front. Driven by a desire to create unusual twists for everyday objects, their products have a story to tell – about process and material, as well as about their relationships with people. The way that the gold appears to be swishing around in the glass, as if someone is about to drink it, could be an ironic statement about luxury, or perhaps it simply speaks to the joy of sipping a glass of water or a favorite wine. How the story evolves is up to you.

Midas Collection available from DWR: $28 - $70

I was daydreaming today about the amazing sale fares from SLC to NYC (under $200 round trip!) and I remembered the great NYC food cart series that 33stewartavenue did a while ago. I checked in on their website and I was excited to see they are currently having a giveaway. Full details are on their site, but the gist is you just have to "like" 33stewartavenue them on facebook.

33stewartavenue.com

Now who has a place I can stay at in NYC the first weekend in Dec?

The ol' wooden building block gets a modern face lift thanks to the clever folks at TEGU. Streamlined and made from sustainably-harvested hardwoods, each TEGU block contains a magnet that adds a whole new level of fun and interaction. A perfect toy for your little budding architect or as a gift for mod parents. Available as a mini set of 8 blocks in a felt pouch (yes!).

Magnetized Block Mini Set by TEGU available from Delight.com: $28.50

[You can also grab a 52-block set directly from TEGU for $100]

Vinyl wall stickers have been all the rage for a couple of years now, but before vinyl there were stencils. I first posted about these stencils over 4 years ago. I got an email from the Ed at Stencil1 today letting me know they were still available directly from stencil1. I was pleasantly surprised to find that besides the typical birds and tree's that they also had a good selection of retro stencils, including some of my favorite MCM chairs.

The best thing about stenciling is that you aren't just limited to walls. You could do shirts, bags, your dog... The sky is the limit.

What is your favorite stencil and where would you put it?

Migy is an illustrator / Londoner currently relocated in Buenos Aires, Argentina for the winter (a man after my own heart - I dream of relocating to warmer climes from November through April. Dang you, S.A.D.). With Migy's cheerful and humorous illustrations, though, I think I'll make it through at least one more winter. If you're looking for something to put a smile on your face, check out his portfolio here.

Select prints are also available through his site: $39

Old world style gets an upgrade in bright, poppy colors with these Italian Glass Bottles from UncommonGoods. I can think of so many uses for these, I don't even know where to start. For now I'll just stick with water, but if you can think of a clever application, let me know! (Dish soap, perhaps? A vase? What else?) Available in orange, purple, turquoise, and red. (Drats - I really, really wish they came in lime green!)

Italian Glass Bottles from UncommonGoods: $14

You know, it's all about the simple pleasures... Simple pleasures like eating pistachios (yum) and discarding their shells in a neat and tidy way. C'mon fellow clean freaks and OCDers, you know what I'm talking about. That's why the Double Dish from Joseph Joseph is so ingenious. It brings a whole new level of pleasure to eating olives/cherries/pistachios/any other small pitted/shelled foodstuffs: you don't have to look at a glistening pile of half chewed/sucked on food waste. It also "eliminates the need for additional empty bowls on the table", which in and of itself is fantastic. I'll take one in each color, please!

Available in white/green, green, and white/grey melamine.

Double Dish by Joseph Joseph available from Pop Deluxe: $18.99

In my obsession for all things white, I'm surprised I haven't come across this before. GRM reader Angie writes in;

Help with kitchen faucet selection! I am looking for a modern white kitchen faucet- the only thing I've found so far is one from Ikea. Any suggestions from you or readers?

A quick google reveals the truth of the dilemma. There really isn't much out there in the way of tasteful white modern faucets besides the Ikea RINGSKAR ($149) shown above.

Any of you savvy readers know of a better white modern kitchen faucet?

I found this alarm clock a bit puzzling at first (har har), but once I made sense of it, I realized it's quite clever! Though it's technically an alarm 'clock', Puzzle doesn't really function as a minute-to-minute clock - its sole function is as an alarm. You set your wake-up time by constructing the numbers "stroke by stroke" on the front face. Once you've created a valid time, a small light in the upper corner of the clock lights up as a confirmation that the alarm is set. To turn it off, simply remove part of any digit (or push the button on top, but that's not nearly as fun). A slightly more engaging way of managing your time!

Learn more about the Puzzle clock here.

And the felt obsession continues. This time around it's piggybacking on my modern bird house obsession. While I have no idea how functional these would actually be, I love the idea. These bird houses are hand felted by a woman's NGO in South Africa. The micro co-op uses all natural dyes to achieve the dark grey, coral, dark jade and ochre colors. Available in small or large.

Hand felted bird house $49 -$58.

Well, not the Talking Heads, but that's what designer Sebastian Bergne decided to call them, so there you go. They're made from solid beech wood and available natural or painted. I, of course, love the brightly colored set. The price, however, is another story. I feel like something similar would be completely DIYable, don't you? A trip to a craft store, some paint, and a little bit of hardware would probably set you back only a few dollars, compared to the $98 - $138 price of this set. Hm... Anyone want a simple weekend project?

Talking Heads Coat Hooks available from A+R Store: $98 Natural / $138 Multi Color

I have been doing an admittedly horrible job keeping up with the local projects I have committed to follow. Luckily the builders are way more on the ball than I am. I have had a couple chances to drop by my favorite of the three projects lately and snapped these pictures a couple weeks ago. I'm always amazed at how much a space is transformed once the drywall goes up, and House 2 is shaping up to have some wonderful spaces. Since I snapped this picture everything has been painted, and the cabinetry and finish woodwork are starting to go in. I promise to have some more updates soon on this one.

More pictures after the jump.

The very top picture is of the kitchen/living room. This one is of the same space, only looking towards the front of the house instead of the back.

This is the master bedroom with two huge sliders looking out to a nice outdoor space.

Even the kids room has a nice slider.

This is the studio that sits separately behind the home. The raised area will be a guest bedroom and the space below it can be accessed from outside and serves as a storage shed.

For those who've spent the last week dreaming of walnut polar bears or maple sheep, you'll be happy to know that the time has come to announce the winner of our Paige Russell / Müzo Collectibles Giveaway! It was great to read which Müzo stole your heart - there seems to be a lot of love for the caribou! Unfortunately, there can be only one winner, so let's see who the lucky Müzo will be going home with!

Using the fabulous Randomizer, one winner was selected...

Benny who said "I LOVE the Caribou and the Mixed Woods!"

Congrats Benny! You will soon be the proud owner of two silk screened trees from The Woods as well as your favorite Müzo animal. I'll be emailing you today for your address, so check your inbox!

Thank you to everyone who entered and for those who moseyed on over to Facebook and entered there as well. And of course, a huge, HUGE thank you to Paige for offering such a generous giveaway!

If you didn't win, don't fret! There is another Müzo Collectibles giveaway starting today over on My Adventure Is Your Advantage. Head over there for another chance to win. Also, you can still take advantage of a discount code that can be used immediately for 10% off any order. Simply enter “grass mod” at checkout!

What can I say, my readers and facebook friends are the absolute best. One of my savvy fb friends tipped me off to the fact that Jo Ann fabric stores are selling Dwell Studio fabric. To make the deal even sweeter, they are all currently 50% off! Looks like it's a good time to dig out my sewing machine and get crafty.

Dwell Studio Fabric $15 - $19.

Remember those awesome Numberclips? Well, those same folks are at it again with these single number trays! How perfect would these be for birthdays, anniversaries, or any number of events (pun totally intended)? Since they're made of silicone, they can be used for everything from ice cubes, to jello, or even brownies. You could even melt down those little crayon nubs and make fun number crayons! The possibilities really are endless. What would you use them for? And, just for the heck of it, what's your favorite number? Mine's 5!

Number Trays from The Spoon Sisters: $10

While the Push House built in North Carolina has been receiving a lot of attention for the unique building materials it uses, I'm more impressed with the price. Sure Hempcrete is cool sounding and all, and the Purepanel interior walls are pretty sweet, but building a modern, environmentally focused home for $133 a square foot, that's amazing.

More on the Push House on Inhabitat.

Push Design Website

Metallics are all the rage these days! If you're wanting try out the trend, or even just glam your place up for the holidays, there's no better way than switching out those decorative pillows. Dwell Studio'sMetallic Squares pillows are a semi-restrained option available in silver or bronze.

Measures 18" x 18" with 100% feather down insert.

Metallic Squares Pillow by Dwell Studio: $48

I absolutely love these TROKUT "modular objects" from Antipod Studio. There are not a lot of details available unfortunately, including cost or how to purchase. The up side however is it's got me brainstorming on all sorts of great modular storage solutions.

What's your favorite "modular object"?