For all you proud modernist parents out there, here is a way for you to show some parent pride. Hip Kid Art makes personalized canvas wall art that comes in 12 fresh modern designs. These 12" x 12" and 24" x 18" sized prints would be perfect for customizing your nursery. The wonderful designs are brought to you from the delightfully talented ladies over at Toccare Design. Prices start at $75, but you can enter the code GRM for an additional 15% off at checkout. Available at Hip Kid Art starting at $75. Comments? Post them here in the forums.

If you haven't seen the fresh style of Silent Revolution bags, then you are missing out. Started in 2005 by husband and wife team Andrea and Kyriakos Toyias, Silent Revolution brings a fresh perspective to urban inspired bags. Andrea's sculpture background mixed with Kyriakos' modern architecture background helps these sturdy vinyl bags find an identity far more mature than your usual modern bag. Not only are the bags gorgeous, but they are socially conscious as well. All bags are made by hand with tremendous amount of attention paid to both design and detailing in sweatshop-free factories of Los Angeles. Hydro bag shown, priced at $68. Available from Silent Revolution from $64 and up. Comment? Post them here on the forums.

I am not quite sure why, but I think I have a growing obsession for strange looking plush toys. It seems like all the good ones are coming from across the pond too, like these ones from Germany. One is called the Angel Bunny, and the other is Robotman, both are sold by Fitzsu for $24. They don't really have a whole lot of details on them, but come on, it's a bunny with wings, and a crazy robot, both are from Paris, and are wickedly cute. What else do you need to know. Available from FItzsu for $24 Comments? Post them here in the forums. Via BabyGadget.

We use a lot of olive oil around our house for cooking. It didn't take us long to decide that we needed a smaller container than the gallon jug of oil that we have laying around. We ended up getting a cheap inexpensive oil pourer from Ikea. While it does it's job well, it is not nearly as attractive as these oil or vinegar pourers from Ichendorf. These beautiful italian carafes are hand blown and available in different shapes and sizes.

Available from Unica Home from $18-$22 Comments? Post them here in the forums.

Our bathroom is long overdue for a little handy work. Last week I finally got a chance work on it a little. I mentioned previously that we had our mirror put in, but failed to mention it didn't quite go as planned. The mirror was supposed to go all the way to the ceiling, but because of the walnut surround on the toilet, and the sink being mounted, it didn't happen. They ended up having to make a field cut (and a crooked one at that) to get it maneuvered into place. This left us with a 12" gap above the mirror that we had to fill. I ended up making a nice walnut detail that protrudes out similar to the toilet surround. It also gave us a nice place to mount our vanity light. Overall I think it turned out pretty nice. Comments? Post them here in the forums.

I wanted to talk a little more about the light in our bathroom. We splurged a little here, because we just couldn't find something simple and affordable. In fact, compared to a lot of other choices, this was actually very affordable. The 2 squared light is a simple anodized aluminum housing for a T5 fluorescent bulb. It is (you guessed it) two inches by two inches, and available in several different lengths. We opted for the 50" high output model. It cost us $229 shipped through our local Artemide dealer The Light Spot. We love that the aluminum will match our new bathroom window, and we love the look of it. The light quality of it is very nice, if mounted correctly. We tested out some mounting arrangements and found that when mounted up high, with the diffuser out the light quality was not very good. I was surprised because this is how it is shown with the 2 squared mirror. Luckily by turning it to face down the lighting improved dramatically.

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Although I had never heard of a Furoshiki Bag before I saw this, I was instantly enthralled by the design. According to wikipedia, a Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth used for carrying things. This cotton bag is a slight spin on the old design. This origami like bag can be folded into several different positions, depending on what you need to carry. The handle attach to each other with magnets to hold things tight. If you get bored of the color, its reversible. It even folds up nice and small for when you aren't carrying anything. Available in orange, yellow, blue and green.

Available from Compact Impact for $59. Comments? Post them here in the forums.

Some time ago, I posted about an alternative diapering system called Baby G Diapers. Since then I have heard of a couple other alternative diaper systems. Fuzzi Bunz has been around since 99 and is a reusable diaper that uses three different layers. The first layer is a super soft polar fleece that keeps the baby dry by letting wetness pass through. Second is a waterproof outer layer, and third is a super absorbent microterry insert that fits between the other layers. What I like about them is there is nothing to throw away, its all washable, but sounds easier than the old school cloth diapers. They also come in a whole bunch of great colors. I don't have any personal experience using them, but my sisters friend swears by them. Fuzzi Bunz was nice enough to send me a pair so I could check out the quality, and my wife and I were very impressed. When we get around to having kids, we would love to try them out.

Available online or near you for $17.95 Comment? Post them here in the forums.

Dwell has some new pillows, and while they are not exactly the most modern in design, they do represent well a new emerging trend in design, Luxury. It seems as design looks to evolve, it frequently kicks back to designs of old. Point in case is modern design, once prominent in the 70's, nearly abandoned, and now back. As the luxury look eases its way back into up and coming design, could we be seeing an end to the modern revival? Dwell Flora Linen Pillows available from Design Public for $110 Comments? Post them in the forums.

I have to admit, these chairs totally remind me of gradeschool. Perhaps thats part of the charm. Designed over 40 years ago in 1962 by Robin Day, the polyside chair was part of the original modern revolution. Through the use of injection-molded plastic, colorful well designed furniture was able to be made at a price that allowed it to become accessible to the general public. Thanks to a sale at Design Within Reach, these sweet little stackables are even more accessible now. Available at Design Within Reach for $39. Available in Blue, Red or Green.

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What do you get when you cross a graphic illustrator dad who is passionate about modernism and a pack of alphabet flash cards?

A pocketful of genius. Coolness in a box. A Mid-Century Modern education in 26 remarkably easy lessons. Or a way to keep your kids busy on the train to the City or the 101. Forget A is for Apple. B is for Bauhaus is where it's at.

These are some seriously sweet flash cards, and a great deal at only $25.

Available from jargonboy.com for $25. Comments? Post them here in the forums.

Halloween season is coming, and it will soon be time for filling pumpkins with tea lights. If you are looking for something a little more modern to fill with tea lights, then check out these great Lightseed Hanging Candleholder from Wrapables. Made of stoneware, matte white on the outside with matte pastel colors on the inside. They are made to hang, and can be use indoors or out. Available in 4 different colors (my favorite by far is brick) each 5.5" holder comes with wire to hang from, and one tea light. The are currently on sale for $12.

Available from Wrapables for $12.

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These gorgeous hand thrown porcelain vases were made by a Danish Design company named Anne Black. Each small porcelain hay vase stands approximately 6.5" high and features handmade perforated pattern on the white porcelain, and simple yet stylish red patterns silkscreened on top. Available from Peek Keep for $56.

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I have always been a fan of felted wool. It brings a soft natural feel to whatever environment that it is used in. This placemat is made from 100% merino wool, felted and then cut into clean rectangles. They are manufactured by Daff, a German company, and part of a whole set of modern table accessories. They are available in dark grey or grey, and cost $29 for a set of 4 each (thanks kate for the correction). Just what you need to soften up your table top.

Available from Rose and Radish for $29. Comments? Post them here.

EQ3 has always been one of my favorite makers of affordable modern furniture and housewares. They seem to always have a nice balance of price and quality. I was perusing around their site today, and I notice a couple of new things. First off, they are finally opening EQ3 stores around the nation, instead of relying on small shops and lame retailers like RC Wiley to market their goods. Check out their new stores section to see if you are one of the lucky ones that live near a EQ3 store. Second, I came across this Caine Teapot, an all ceramic teapot (microwave and dishwasher safe). I love the look of it, and judging by EQ3's normal pricing, I bet it is quite affordable.

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I have always been a fan of wooden kids toys. They are a lot more durable than plastic ones, and encourage more imagination on the kids part. Automoblox make a nice sort of hybrid wooden toy. It's wooden, but it does have some plastic parts. What I really like about the Automoblox is that you are able to take them apart and put them back together again, which adds a whole new dimension. They come in a variety of different styles, all of which are well designed, and are on the brink of affordable, only $35. That's actually pretty good by wooden toy standards. Someone remind me again why the simple things are more expensive?

Available from Automoblox.com for $35.

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I have been looking for a duvet for a long time now to replace our aging Ikea one. Seeing this bedding set, almost made me wish I needed a comforter instead of a duvet. This bed in a bag set includes a comforter, flat sheet, fitted sheet, two standard pillowcases and two sham pillowcases all for the sweet price of $99. It's all made of 100% cotton, 200 thread count. The decorative pillows shown are also a steal of a deal, one square and one breakfast pillow will run you a mere $14.

Available from overstock.com. Shipping $2.95.

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My trusty old Nixon watch finally bit the dust yesterday. I have been helplessly starring at the white line on my wrist every five minutes thinking that my watch is still there. You never really realize how dependent you are on something until its gone. So, I am in the market for a new watch. I have a couple of ideas, but I thought it would be fun to put the question out there and see if any of you had a great idea.

So, which watch should I get?

If you ask me, almost any modern sofa that is less than $400 is a good sofa. The New Yorker Microsuede Sofa Bed is an automatic shoe in just for the price. You throw in the fact that it is upholstered with microsuede, and that it lays down to make a guest bed, and you've got a killer deal. This little diddy is super configurable too. The back is split in two, and has four different positions. The arms also fold up and down, in three different positions. That all adds up to 144 possible combinations. The legs are chrome and the frame is metal, so it should hold up well to daily use. Available in light brown, creme and charcoal. One of the best things about this sofa is the shipping is only $2.95 Available from Overstock.com for $379.

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Your know those cheesy cards you always get around the holiday season from your third cousin twice removed. You know the boring stock card with a picture of their kid and a some totally generic text to fit the occasion. Admit it, as much as you hate the cards you are a little jealous about just how easy it must have been for them to take a picture of Tommy and Sue to Walmart and have several dozen printed up. Basically Cards has filled the niche market of stock modern cards for any special occasion. Don't worry, you will still have some creative input, you can choose all the color combinations, and customize the text too. Most cards start at around $2.50 a card.

Available from Basically Cards starting at $2.50

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