MoMA-Mia!

I'm a MoMA Store fanatic!! Heaps and heaps of  independent designeres bringing art at its very best to the rest of us. They do have a selection of sale items from their exhibitions (MoMA is one of the most incredible Museums/Art Galleries! Always hip and always current; if you are in the greater New York area and appreciate the Arts - definitely pencil this in on your itinerary. You can view a list of their current exhibitions here.), but the good stuff is a fabulous array of featured fresh designers and their take on home goods. I got an update from them in my inbox today (don't you just love good email??) and wanted to share their hot new collection for Fall 2010. Here are some of my newbie favorites:

1. Choco Tape Dispenser - nix Office Max and spruce up the workspace.

2. Chairs Wall Calendar - I'm a chair freak, remember?

3. Apple Jars - fresh, vibrant, and not too kitschy for the kitchen. (Honey jar, anyone?)

4. Dustpan & Brush - perhaps I'd be more prone to cleaning if I were using this...

5. Memory Card Reader - multi-tasking minimalist.

6. Mi Chair - speechless.

7. Safe Bamboo Radio - let's hope it's only used as an object of decor, but play it safe.

8. Mix Spoon Set - Wonderful wedding gift (it's been wishlisted).

9. My Backyard BBQ Set - now this is every grillin-daddy's dream!

10. Neo's Baskets - woven. neoprene. need I say more??

11. Rainbow Chopsticks - the life of the sushi party.

12. Washi Paper Masking Tape - I'm japanese tape obsessed.

Target-ing Graphics

I've been a long time Poketo fan, and I'm stoked; their work is now available via collaboration at Target! Poketo is a husband/wife company best known for taking the art out of the galleries and inserting it into everyday on-the-go life. If you're graphically inclined, you're bound to fall in love with their fantastic use of modern shapes and shades. Here's a little glimpse into the Poketo/Target relationship:

Flight of the Butterflies

Freida is immensely enjoying her butterflies. She wakes up in the morning and I hear a little voice coming from her bedroom: "fies, fies". I picked up these whimsical butterflies in an artisan shop in my neighborhood. I was just browsing the streets while taking 4 month old Freida for a outdoor cruise, when I happened upon a strand of beautiful butterflies in the display window. They were a bit tangled, and the owner told me they've been there forever - he gave me 3 strands of 8 for $9 each (these are made of hand-painted bird feathers)! You never know where you'll find the good stuff....

I knew I wanted to make a mobile, but I put them up on her wall in the meantime. They were very pretty, but really not my style. I wanted something more modern, more clean.

I was pokin' around at Urban a few weeks ago and saw this hanging picture holder from Kikkerland for $12. Took it home, and got mobile-making...

I ♥ glue guns! This was seriously simple. I swear.

Here's a little glimpse of the finished product...

Pillow Talk

Never thought I'd be getting good counsel from a couch pillow, but these simple felted throws give the most timeless of advice!

Pretty cute, hey?

From Alexandra Ferguson

(This would make an awesome gift for a college student! Spreading the love of mothers everywhere...)

Tot-friendly Superheroes

No matter how much we avoid it, somehow little preschool dudes still manage to get into all the SuperHero stuff... here's Mint Parcel to the rescue! These super-kid-friendly prints will make the lil' guy stop begging for paraphernalia, and the adorable designs will help you give in to the craze.

Super Hero prints $6 from Mint Parcel