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I'm completely blown away by the number of comments on our most recent giveaway with Atlas Signs and Plaques.  I guess that just goes to show you the appeal of a quality line of products.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379579145591913250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Circle Circle Clock" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lrZUX343rNY/Sqgauw4a-yI/AAAAAAAACv8/ILHJY1CXHg0/s320/Circle-Circle-Clock.JPG" border="0" /&gt;I guess that just goes to show you the appeal of a quality line of products.  The lucky winner of this fantastic clock from Atlas Signs and Plaques is the author of comment #55 - &lt;span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"&gt;&lt;a href="http://tvandbookaddict.blogspot.com/"&gt;robin_titan&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/span&gt;from Texas. 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How cool is that!? Given all of the nice things you had to say about Atlas, this is a real treat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;To claim your discount, simply follow &lt;a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://atlassignsandplaques.com/index.aspx?dc=DesignBlog"&gt;this link&lt;/a&gt; &lt;span class="apple-style-span"&gt;to the Atlas Signs and Plaques Website, or enter the code "&lt;b&gt;DesignBlog&lt;/b&gt;" at checkout. Discount applies to orders received by &lt;span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"&gt;October 1, 2009&lt;/span&gt;. Feel free to twitter and tell your friends. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;What a great way to get a head start on your holiday shopping.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Oh! If you're not a "&lt;strong&gt;follower&lt;/strong&gt;" of the Modern Design Blog already, what are you waiting for?&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://atlassignsandplaques.com/handsawplaque.aspx"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379578654944214130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Handsaw Plaque" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lrZUX343rNY/SqgaSNE5PHI/AAAAAAAACvs/vO6YwzEj7Ok/s320/saw.png" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://atlassignsandplaques.com/alohaaddressplaque.aspx"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379578665564867762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Aloha Address Plaque" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lrZUX343rNY/SqgaS0pDjLI/AAAAAAAACv0/aY1-KpfHANg/s320/AlohaAddSN.png" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://atlassignsandplaques.com/gardenplaque.aspx"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379578637920523170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Garden Plaque" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lrZUX343rNY/SqgaRNqIU6I/AAAAAAAACvc/uopsycva4U8/s320/Garden_M.png" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://atlassignsandplaques.com/keepcalmplaque.aspx"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379578645096002306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Keep Calm and Carry On Plaque" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lrZUX343rNY/SqgaRoY5cwI/AAAAAAAACvk/jZTZ5i2E7dc/s320/KeepCalmRed.png" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://atlassignsandplaques.com/swirlnotsosqaure.aspx"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379578628800724498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Swirl not so Square" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lrZUX343rNY/SqgaQrrzPhI/AAAAAAAACvU/IDMO3iLg5Ig/s320/Add93014Bronze_L.png" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-4804717358479451246?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/09/we-have-winner-handcrafted-modern-clock.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Editor)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lrZUX343rNY/Sqgauw4a-yI/AAAAAAAACv8/ILHJY1CXHg0/s72-c/Circle-Circle-Clock.JPG" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>24</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-6568060084428341161</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:14:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-08-27T15:54:21.797-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern phones</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">VTech phone system</category><title>Phone A Friend</title><description>All of the cell phones I've owned have experienced some form of abuse whether it has been dropped in water, on a brick road, or stolen from my purse during a New Year's Eve celebration. My replacement phones always end up being a dorky, Zach Morris (Saved By The Bell) type phone that never leaves me with a good feeling.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you're anything like me and have a hard time staying on the go without losing or ruining everyday essentials, it's time to invest in a phone that lives in a more permanent and safer location: your home. The &lt;a href="http://www.vtechphones.com/vtechui/index.cfm"&gt;VTech&lt;/a&gt; LS6245 phone system offers a supportive base and handheld phone complete with a touch-sensitive surface for easy dialing and checking new messages.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the most interesting facts I learned about this item is that the VTech phone is the first to offer both landline and mobile telephone service. After a quick and easy Bluetooth setup with your cell phone (and up to seven other cell phones), you'll be able to make calls in no time. While cell service can come and go throughout different parts in your home, calls from VTech will come out clear every time. I wasn't able to make landline calls because I didn't have a DSL filter which is an item you'll need to buy on your own if you have high-speed cable service in your home.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you're looking to add a new modern flair or have been seeking the latest in technology, a VTech LS6245 phone will certainly fill your craving! It's a beautiful addition to the home or personal office that your family and friends will enjoy using on a regular basis.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374733792703967890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="VTech Phone" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Spbj6GxocpI/AAAAAAAADTY/Spy0pQB2bWU/s400/LS6245-straight-lg.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-6568060084428341161?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/08/phone-friend.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Spbj6GxocpI/AAAAAAAADTY/Spy0pQB2bWU/s72-c/LS6245-straight-lg.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>5</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-4687907796316341330</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:36:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-08-24T14:32:13.225-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">outdoor furniture</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">clocks</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern art</category><title>Handcrafted Modern Clock Giveaway</title><description>While the summer may be winding down, it's not too late to spruce up your backyard, patio and garden area.  By adding some decorative garden accents you can transform your outdoor space into the perfect late summer/early fall outdoor hangout.  This is where a company like &lt;a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://atlassignsandplaques.com/"&gt;Atlas Signs &amp;amp; Plaques&lt;/a&gt; comes in handy. Based in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, Atlas Signs &amp;amp; Plaques is a development from &lt;a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.metalfacades.com/"&gt;Metal Facades&lt;/a&gt;, a finishing and custom metal coatings company.  With a heavy focus on quality craftsmanship, the attention to detail that goes into every piece is clearly visible.  Atlas Signs &amp;amp; Plaques offers everything from &lt;a href="http://atlassignsandplaques.com/addressplaques.aspx"&gt;address plaques&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="http://atlassignsandplaques.com/militaryplaques.aspx"&gt;military and service &lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="http://atlassignsandplaques.com/militaryplaques.aspx"&gt;plaques&lt;/a&gt; to &lt;a href="http://atlassignsandplaques.com/historicalmarkers.aspx"&gt;historical markers&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="http://atlassignsandplaques.com/clocks.aspx"&gt;clocks&lt;/a&gt; - all made in the U.S.A.  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Here's a bit more information on this gorgeous clock:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://atlassignsandplaques.com/circlecircleclock.aspx"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lrZUX343rNY/SpKu2dAhh-I/AAAAAAAACus/APjD0COX0kQ/s320/Circle-Circle-Clock.JPG" alt="Circle Circle Clock from Atlas Signs and Plaques" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373549555929417698" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=";font-family:&amp;quot;;font-size:85%;"  &gt;&lt;span style="font-style: italic;"&gt;Circle Circle Clock or as we like to call it the "Triple C". Hand Crafted Iron Rust Finish. 10 inch diameter. $97.00&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tick Tock, Tic Toc. Tick Toc Clock&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Spell it as you like. But Atlas Signs and Plaques has real metal coated, totally custom clocks that are way ahead of the times. Here is the formula for this one. Combine one of our most popular motifs, the circle, with one of our newest items, clocks, and turn it into an art piece. Modern materials coated with our Iron Rust Finish adds interest to any room in the house. Call it rustic, call it modern, call it artsy, call it grunge. But just call it yours if you are the winner.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All of our signs and plaques are suitable for exteriors...but NOT with the clock. As the clock is not weather proof...but the clock and parts are made in the USA. &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Ships in two weeks&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Complete with double A battery and a hanger installed for easy mounting. This is a artisan made, handcrafted item and the finish will vary from piece to piece.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;To Enter This Giveaway:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Go visit the &lt;a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://atlassignsandplaques.com/"&gt;Atlas Signs &amp;amp; Plaques&lt;/a&gt; website and &lt;a href="http://www.metalfacades.com/blog/"&gt;design blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leave a comment on &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;this blog&lt;/span&gt; with your name and a valid email address&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Giveaway Rules:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Giveaway Ends &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Monday September 7, 2009&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;One winner will be chosen at random, using &lt;a href="http://www.random.org/"&gt;www.random.org&lt;/a&gt; on Tuesday morning, &lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;September 8th, 2009&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;One Entry Per Person&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;U.S. Residents Only&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;I hope you're all as excited about this giveaway as I am!  Good luck and happy shopping!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-4687907796316341330?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/08/handcrafted-modern-clock-giveaway.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Editor)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lrZUX343rNY/SpKyBG4dSHI/AAAAAAAACu0/qsrUX9o4tiU/s72-c/BirdsOnBranch4NumberBro.png" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>128</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-256244540480544998</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:31:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-08-19T08:31:32.238-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fall wardrobe</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">women's clothing</category><title>Coldwater Creek Promotion</title><description>Recently I have been picked to be a "Glambassador", a representative for Glamour magazine who helps spread the word on promotions and events. I wanted to share a promotion that is going on from August 15 - September 15.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you shop at a physical Coldwater Creek location or online at &lt;a href="http://www.coldwatercreek.com/"&gt;http://www.coldwatercreek.com/&lt;/a&gt;, just mention the code &lt;strong&gt;GLM2368 &lt;/strong&gt;and receive $25 off your next $100 or more purchase. You can also place your order using this promotional code over the phone by calling 1-800-262-0040. I just checked out their new fall catelog and they have a handful of stylish clothing, jewelry, and accessories perfect for the upcoming season. Happy shopping!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371650969531557906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Coldwater Creek" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SovwGLhPqBI/AAAAAAAADTQ/Ej0iEFRUh-A/s400/coldwater1.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371650957856060194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 353px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 360px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Women's Fall Wardrobe" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SovwFgBlsyI/AAAAAAAADTI/6fv3CGl0tko/s400/coldwater.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-256244540480544998?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/08/coldwater-creek-promotion.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SovwGLhPqBI/AAAAAAAADTQ/Ej0iEFRUh-A/s72-c/coldwater1.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-4106989009583021616</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:55:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-06-12T18:30:16.962-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">fashion</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">boston</category><title>What Does Boston Mean To You?</title><description>Last night I attended a fabulous &lt;a href="https://www.christofle.com/"&gt;Christofle&lt;/a&gt; event celebrating the opening of their store on Boylston Street. Positioned across from Boston Common and in between the eye-catching turquoise canopies that provide entry for some of the most luxurious boutiques Boston has to offer, Christofle is certainly one store you don't want to miss. Upon entering, I was met with a stunning collection of sterling silver jewelry, flatware, serving platters, and an assortment of decadent home accessories that would add Parisian elegance to any space. The event was complete with a number of charismatic guests and a brilliantly designed champagne cooler at the center of it all.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the guests I spoke with plans to launch a magazine that hones in on Boston's high-end fashion for women to remind out-of-towners that the city is known for more than our sports teams and historic streets. Between the loyal Red Sox fans and our distinguished Freedom Trail tours, high-end fashion appears to be an afterthought which is why I'm dedicating this post to highlighting some of the luxurious places I've come across while living here. Maintaining it's historic charm, Boston has managed to produce a number of wonderful boutiques along the sidewalks of Beacon Hill, Newbury Street, and the North End, among others, for all visitors to enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346565363513363250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="6-Light Candelabra" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SjLQ3uyfCzI/AAAAAAAADSY/ovtjDjqhlaw/s400/christofle1.bmp" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346568784950474402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 334px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Christofle Mondo" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SjLT-4oqNqI/AAAAAAAADS4/ymsC6CIiLoM/s400/christofle5.bmp" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346568137112641730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Léo Léa Baby Cup" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SjLTZLQFYMI/AAAAAAAADSw/2nGO-HKzn4A/s400/christofle4.bmp" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346568133570227906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Desk Clock" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SjLTY-DgbsI/AAAAAAAADSg/DQHzA_QU3n0/s400/New+Picture+(1).bmp" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346571649728170818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 332px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Coffee Pot" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SjLWlow4y0I/AAAAAAAADTA/soDzpJwVs14/s400/christofle6.bmp" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-4106989009583021616?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/06/what-does-boston-mean-to-you.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SjLQ3uyfCzI/AAAAAAAADSY/ovtjDjqhlaw/s72-c/christofle1.bmp" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>6</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-6038861076078377837</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 18:07:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-05-14T14:17:31.824-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">home accessory</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">office furniture</category><title>Modern Electronics You Can’t Live Without</title><description>When it comes down to it, Apple certainly takes the cake in terms of dishing out the latest in fashionable, high-tech, and user-friendly electronics which is what makes their products so irresistible. While I can’t say that I’ve already made the switch over to a Mac, I can certainly vouch for its incredible features and inspirational design after testing them out in the past. If the Mac's ability to help unleash your creative ideas isn’t enough reason for you to protect this hot commodity, then perhaps the price tag will motivate you to invest in a protective case for you to use in your travels. Now’s your chance as men’s fashion blog, kiD GQ is holding a giveaway for a brown leather &lt;a href="http://www.kidgq.com/2009/05/free-giveaway-contest.html"&gt;laptop case&lt;/a&gt; that is perfect for a MacBook Pro or PowerBook model.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335743665466307762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SgxemACo9LI/AAAAAAAADR4/WtkXO4Ci4hI/s400/Mac-Case-15-Premium-Leather-MacBook-Pro-Sleeve-in-Vintage~img~MCA~MCA1052_l.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-6038861076078377837?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/05/modern-electronics-you-cant-live.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SgxemACo9LI/AAAAAAAADR4/WtkXO4Ci4hI/s72-c/Mac-Case-15-Premium-Leather-MacBook-Pro-Sleeve-in-Vintage~img~MCA~MCA1052_l.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>11</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-7950848341759535612</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 19:03:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-05-07T15:18:34.400-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern architecture</category><title>PUMA City Established in Boston</title><description>Seeing as how Boston is in the middle of a couple of very exciting playoff games, I thought it would be best to bring up a sports related modern design idea that has graced our historic streets over the past couple of weeks. &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/pumacity" rel="nofollow"&gt;PUMA&lt;/a&gt; is taking a similar branding approach to &lt;a href="http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2008/09/chanel-contemporary-art-container.html" rel="nofollow"&gt;Chanel&lt;/a&gt;’s Contemporary Art Container by bringing buzzworthy architecture to a number of locations across the world. While setting up this campaign, the new PUMA Sailing Collection is being promoted alongside the Volvo Ocean Race that started in September of last year. Until May 16th, Boston will be hosting Puma’s 11,000 square-foot structure which is constructed of twenty-four steel shipping containers and includes a retail store, bar, and hardwood dance floor, making this the hottest event venue of the year!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333162133835712802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="PUMA City" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SgMytFTXiSI/AAAAAAAADRg/i6kySp9KnNA/s400/puma1.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333162139827429554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 315px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="PUMA" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SgMytbn54LI/AAAAAAAADRo/aS5-cPfja9o/s400/puma2.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333162405602117074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="PUMA Store" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SgMy85thxdI/AAAAAAAADRw/pmJJYbTZA3Q/s400/puma3.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-7950848341759535612?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/05/puma-city-established-in-boston.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SgMytFTXiSI/AAAAAAAADRg/i6kySp9KnNA/s72-c/puma1.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>12</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-3257213142412612035</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:11:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-04-15T14:24:15.888-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">renovation</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">home design</category><title>Spring Cleaning Around the Home</title><description>There’s something about the warm air during the April months that puts me in the mood to clean or change my apartment around. A new look for our home always feels like it’s in order after months of winter hibernation which is why an email I received about home renovations really struck me. Living on 112, The Martha Stewart Living Radio Blog introduced me to a series of blog and radio segments dedicated to how a friend of MSL Radio, Brent Ridge, incorporated the Eight Step Home Cure by Apartment Therapy’s Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan in the renovation of his home. Take a look at the Flickr slideshow &lt;a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29449221@N05/sets/72157616183854311/show/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While keeping this fabulous and creative renovation in mind, MSL Radio has decided to feature four radio segments on Monday mornings in April at 10am EST on the Whole Living channel (Sirius 112 and XM 157). While Brent Ridge’s home improvement appears to be a drastic change in design and style, don’t feel pressured to think that you have to tear down your existing space to get the look you want. Whole Living’s radio segments will feature ways to optimize the appearance of your furniture and décor while keeping the welcoming charm your home is known for. Keeping a balance of style and comfort is one goal we should all be after during this spring season’s home restoration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324984866468383250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 359px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Renovated Living Room" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SeYlhegtyhI/AAAAAAAADQw/deLEijaBXSQ/s400/apt1.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324984693527847730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 359px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Modern Bathroom" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SeYlXaQeozI/AAAAAAAADQo/LLB6KcK42Qg/s400/apt4.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324984689100316914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 355px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Updated Kitchen" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SeYlXJw34PI/AAAAAAAADQg/8CjNtqFPdMM/s400/apt3.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324984688406282450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 355px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Master Bedroom" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SeYlXHLZwNI/AAAAAAAADQY/LFLrq5QyZ9o/s400/apt2.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-3257213142412612035?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/04/spring-cleaning-around-home.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SeYlhegtyhI/AAAAAAAADQw/deLEijaBXSQ/s72-c/apt1.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>7</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-7656540724483403538</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:59:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-31T13:02:02.349-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">kartell</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern design</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">office furniture</category><title>Kartell Optic Storage Solutions</title><description>If there’s one item my apartment could use more of it would be storage. With the amount of miscellaneous stuff I have laying around here and there, it would be nice to be able to put it all in the proper place and have it miraculously stay there to keep my space organized. Since one of my New Year’s resolutions was to be more organized, I felt it was the perfect time to evaluate my progress after 2009’s first quarter.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Luckily, I ran across Kartell’s Optic storage container that is mesmerizing and quite unique! Who knew that storage could be so exciting? Well, that’s Kartell for you – taking ordinary everyday items and making them into works of art that not only function well but also make our homes stylish and fun. Optic resembles a decorative gem with its PMMA glossy construction and is sure to enhance any room in your home.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.allmodern.com/Kartell-35XX-Optic-KTL1149.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319397987307083602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Kartell Optic Storage Unit" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SdJMSTxd11I/AAAAAAAADOs/T828fLYpD1w/s400/Kartell-Optic.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319397983171755634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 330px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Modern Storage Unit" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SdJMSEXhvnI/AAAAAAAADOk/GBXHgwqU8-g/s400/Kartell-Optic1.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-7656540724483403538?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/03/kartell-optic-storage-solutions.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SdJMSTxd11I/AAAAAAAADOs/T828fLYpD1w/s72-c/Kartell-Optic.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>4</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-8547626339971809837</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:12:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-25T13:43:44.221-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">kitchen / dining</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern architecture</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">home design</category><title>DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS</title><description>One of my favorite aspects of the design world is when talented artists and designers come together to put on an event for a cause and &lt;a href="http://www.diffa.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;DIFFA&lt;/a&gt; is the perfect example for just that. The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is launching their 12th National Tour of DINING BY DESIGN tomorrow in New York City where thousands of supporters will come together to enjoy the breathtaking installations that the top photographers, architects, fashion, consumer product, and interior designers have put together for this amazing event.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Founders Patricia Green and Larry Pond started this organization in 1984 and since then DIFFA has granted millions of dollars to hundreds of HIV/AIDS focused groups that engage in preventive education, patient treatment, and public policy. On top of supporting a great cause, this gives supporters a great opportunity to experience a collection of fine design that is appreciated by everyone. Here's a peek from last year's event - I'll be sure to write up an updated post with designs from 2009!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317180673828847314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 372px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 369px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="New York Times Dining Design" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/ScprprYj_tI/AAAAAAAADOc/mzI7jYKhEew/s400/nyc+times.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317180672439857826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 372px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 369px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="New York Times Green Dining" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/ScprpmNZsqI/AAAAAAAADOU/9htPn7Iz0OE/s400/new+york+times.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317180670092462306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 372px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 369px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Moment of Luxury Black &amp;amp; White Dining" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/ScprpddvSOI/AAAAAAAADOM/K5XTedGvU1s/s400/moment+of+luxury.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317180521707936018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 372px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 369px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Hewlett-Packard Lounge Dining" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Scprg0sHGRI/AAAAAAAADOE/i_-2odPJE8g/s400/hp.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317180523383917730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 372px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 369px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Elit Stolichnaya Dining" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Scprg67sjKI/AAAAAAAADN8/nUpm4MKPFe4/s400/elit.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317180523668584546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 372px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 369px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="domino Dining Room" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Scprg7_kOGI/AAAAAAAADN0/u57_jyzQz1E/s400/domino.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317180518781904674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 372px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 369px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Beringer Vineyards Dining Table" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/ScprgpyfZyI/AAAAAAAADNs/dZ3ky0wdguo/s400/beringer.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317180516302447826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 372px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 369px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Benjamin Moore Colorful Dining Experience" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/ScprggjV5NI/AAAAAAAADNk/yTYbDYCTBfs/s400/benjamin+moore.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-8547626339971809837?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/03/diffa-design-industries-foundation.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/ScprprYj_tI/AAAAAAAADOc/mzI7jYKhEew/s72-c/nyc+times.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>3</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-1462271189247076723</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-20T12:38:32.858-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern chairs</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">office furniture</category><title>Herman Miller® Embody Chair: The Object of Desire</title><description>Working behind a desk eight hours each day in an enclosed space certainly is no vacation. However, there are many things we can add to revamp our space to create an exciting environment, one that motivates us through the sleep deprived mornings and post-lunch afternoons. I can definitely be put into the dull workspace category. Right now I’m working with a thirsty bamboo plant and a plug-in “aquarium” that includes a print of tropical fish with a coral reef backdrop.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now that I’ve shared my poor excuse for a workspace, let’s get to the good stuff. The &lt;a href="http://www.allmodern.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=HML1302&amp;amp;settab=1" target="_blank"&gt;office chair&lt;/a&gt; you sit on can really make or break your day in terms of mood and work performance. Herman Miller’s incredible addition to their office chair collection will inspire you to get started on the task at hand. The Embody office chair is definitely an inspirational piece and we couldn’t ask for anything more in a tight fitting office space!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315309209152923138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 174px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Herman Miller® Embody Office Chair" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/ScPFkGLsJgI/AAAAAAAADM0/Gy6hEODnuNc/s400/embody1.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315308729041439714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 307px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Modern Office Chair" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/ScPFIJoMS-I/AAAAAAAADMs/-L3S_wXGRQg/s400/embody3.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315308725616885762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Herman Miller®" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/ScPFH83twAI/AAAAAAAADMk/ZCBbVwhRMPY/s400/embody2.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-1462271189247076723?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/03/herman-miller-embody-chair-object-of.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/ScPFkGLsJgI/AAAAAAAADM0/Gy6hEODnuNc/s72-c/embody1.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>4</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-8070200443315633899</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:11:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-12T17:41:51.431-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">international modern design</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern design</category><title>IceDea: Idea in Ice Cream</title><description>This past winter I’ve given my immune system a lot of credit. For months I was surrounded by coworkers with stomach bugs, the flu, and bronchitis (oh my!) but I was able to come out of it unscathed. Unfortunately, the healthy streak has ended and I found out that I have strep throat for the first time in my life today and am now on antibiotics for the next ten days. At this point it’s extremely difficult and painful to swallow any type of food except for…ice cream of course! It’s a good thing I already went on my tropical vacation because after this 10 day ice cream binge I can’t see myself sporting anything less than a sweat suit. I'm currently accepting ice cream product reviews ;o)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In the spirit of my new diet, I thought it would be appropriate to showcase a few unique designs by ice cream designer Prima Chakrabandhu Na Ayudhya. Before she started &lt;a href="http://www.icedea.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;IceDea&lt;/a&gt;, Prima worked in product and stationary design for two different companies after receiving her Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design. As stated on her site, Prima has also created a variety of delicious ice cream flavors that are made special for store openings and other events including cornflakes and milk, Earl Grey, and Bellini flavored ice creams.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;"I was assigned to create a summer ice cream collection for this ice cream issue. I was inspired by tan skin, sun bath, bikini, sea, swimming pool, inflatable boat and so on."&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312413349588299650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 282px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Sbl7y4pA74I/AAAAAAAADLM/xcTAuSKdM70/s400/ice+cream1.jpg" border="0" /&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;"The concept of this event was party, so we made a Cocktail and Cigarette ice cream. The Marlboro ice cream was served in an ashtray garnished with poppy seed on the top. Not only did the appearance of the ice cream look similar to the real thing, but it also tasted like it. For example, the Cigarette ice cream is coffee based, which when swallowed, tastes like smoke in the throat."&lt;/em&gt; &lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312415505673403682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Sbl9wYrwvSI/AAAAAAAADLs/qSlmHxk8flY/s400/ice+cream5.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;"The main products of Jerlot Coffee Space are coffee, drinks, breakfast and snacks. We made ice cream according to the products that they sell but in a different way. All of them looked really similar to the food and drinks on the menu, but are actually all ice cream."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312415504751550434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 276px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Sbl9wVP-X-I/AAAAAAAADLk/2WhgcAGA7D0/s400/ice+cream4.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312413363665636466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Sbl7ztFUDHI/AAAAAAAADLc/XFShozwo8qk/s400/ice+cream3.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312413352063536834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Sbl7zB3KDsI/AAAAAAAADLU/-odEYibV1jI/s400/ice+cream2.gif" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-8070200443315633899?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/03/icedea-idea-in-ice-cream.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Sbl7y4pA74I/AAAAAAAADLM/xcTAuSKdM70/s72-c/ice+cream1.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>2</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-1622153374314490461</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:27:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-09T14:19:22.610-04:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">home decor</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Keeping Organized with Modern Bookcases</category><title>Modern Furniture Inspired by Science</title><description>Whether scientists are studying an organ, a cell, or a chemical compound, they analyze the structure of that particular subject and its properties. Seeing as how the many facets of science focus on the design of any one object, it makes perfect sense for someone to become inspired and develop a piece of furniture or décor around this idea. Interior design combines the eloquence of art and the technicality of science in order to form a unique piece of furniture, but what happens when we take a literal approach to the world of home design?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Joris Laarman designed this chair based on the way bones grow. Dezeen explains that the Bone Chair "mimics the way that growing bones are able to generate additional material where it is needed, but also to remove material where it is superfluous, by making the bone thinner or hollow."&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.dezeen.com/2006/12/27/joris-laarman-works-with-open/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311242038768195810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Bone Chair" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SbVSfnzmWOI/AAAAAAAADK0/SCgBDgi36w8/s400/bonechairLaatst.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Joel Escalona's MYDNA Bookcase was inspired by the spiral, rotating structure of DNA.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://vimeo.com/2334417" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311242099273188626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="DNA Bookshelf" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SbVSjJNHRRI/AAAAAAAADLE/Sraohdf3q2c/s400/mydna_bookcase.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Måns Salomonsen, a Swedish designer at HDK Steneby created the Pulseline bookshelf that is coated with fluorescent paint on the outer rim allowing it to glow in the dark.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://salomonsen.se/pulseline.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311242073892771874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 206px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Pulseline Bookshelf" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SbVShqp82CI/AAAAAAAADK8/p5va_XUdSj8/s400/hylla-med-tidningar_gif-for-web-large.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-1622153374314490461?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/03/modern-furniture-inspired-by-science.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SbVSfnzmWOI/AAAAAAAADK0/SCgBDgi36w8/s72-c/bonechairLaatst.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>8</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-4905948543602890683</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:17:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-04T09:18:14.054-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern design</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern architecture</category><title>Modern Accommodations in Puerto Rico</title><description>Since my best girlfriends and I are used to what the New England winters are like in February, we decided to take matters into our own hands and book a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico. From the morning we arrived to the afternoon we left we were pleasantly met with 87 degree sunny weather and a slight breeze that kept us refreshed throughout our stay. After catching a handful of sunrays during the day, we split our time between Old San Juan and the local hotels and casinos to get a taste of everything. As much as I loved the narrow cobblestone streets of the old city that were reminiscent of my stay in Spain years ago, I couldn’t help but stare wide-eyed at the modern spread of the Condado Plaza and El San Juan hotels and casinos. I couldn’t have thought of a better vacation – perfect weather and modern design to admire!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309001755728554274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 233px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Silver Bar" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Sa1c9_IgKSI/AAAAAAAADKk/A8majMSgd30/s400/silver+bar.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309001748972596322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 221px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Noodle Bar" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Sa1c9l9wbGI/AAAAAAAADKc/r-mx2gmSdrU/s400/noodle+bar.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309001635980028130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 232px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="El San Juan Sun Deck" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Sa1c3BCOqOI/AAAAAAAADKU/n1PHTcYs4g4/s400/el+san+juan+sun+deck.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309001637260299922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 231px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="El San Juan Lobby" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Sa1c3FzeDpI/AAAAAAAADKM/R4oFAdNcxxQ/s400/el+san+juan+lobby.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309001634933715874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Condado Plaza Restaurant" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Sa1c29IxM6I/AAAAAAAADKE/tVHd4kLwwJk/s400/condado+plaza+restaurant.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309001629678260642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 223px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Condado Plaza Lobby" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Sa1c2pjxUaI/AAAAAAAADJ8/KxYBPzqqc84/s400/condado+lobby.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309001628709987778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Aquaire Bar" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Sa1c2l86pcI/AAAAAAAADJ0/GzGD5OwNBUg/s400/aquaire+bar.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-4905948543602890683?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/03/modern-accommodations-in-puerto-rico.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/Sa1c9_IgKSI/AAAAAAAADKk/A8majMSgd30/s72-c/silver+bar.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>4</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-3473850716167296134</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:43:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-02-24T16:56:50.096-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">kitchen / dining</category><title>What Can A Refrigerator Say About You?</title><description>I have a group of friends that love to send out a few surveys every now and then that either promises to tell your future or gives you a complete synopsis on your personality in about five minutes. Normally I’m not one to partake in those types of emails but a certain personality test that was sent to my blog email really caught my eye in a number of ways.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.amanacolor.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;Amana&lt;/a&gt;, a leading home appliance manufacturer has teamed up with Style network’s Dress My Nest host Thom Filicia to create ten new refrigerator designs in a variety of different colors and styles. In an effort to gain some feedback on which unique design should be created first from the ten potential models, Amana has designed a fun test to determine everyone’s favorite. In exchange for your vote, they will let you know what your choice in fridge style says about you!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306485333719247506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Mojo Refrigerator" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SaRsS8on6pI/AAAAAAAADJk/rcVzxipwsCY/s400/fridge5.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306485331924388354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 211px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Orbit Fridge" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SaRsS18sigI/AAAAAAAADJc/ReUZ5-PR1IM/s400/fridge4.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306485332170645762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Green Tea Refrigerator" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SaRsS23aIQI/AAAAAAAADJU/bpVYyPjadn8/s400/fridge3.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306485328247700738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 211px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Amana Pink Lemonade Fridge" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SaRsSoQGvQI/AAAAAAAADJM/Jb6Q_Ls4b-0/s400/fridge2.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306485326934478546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Mojave Kitchen Fridge" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SaRsSjXAjtI/AAAAAAAADJE/t0u0KFzy8cw/s400/fridge1.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-3473850716167296134?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/02/what-can-refrigerator-say-about-you.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SaRsS8on6pI/AAAAAAAADJk/rcVzxipwsCY/s72-c/fridge5.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>3</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-3100105935051169791</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:57:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-02-17T11:04:10.821-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern baby accessories</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern childrens</category><title>Born Modern Baby Giveaway</title><description>Hello modern gurus! Just thought I'd pass along some news of the giveaway I'm holding on Born Modern Baby. I was going to welcome all of the modern moms and dads at the beginning of this post but thought that these adorable and chic nursery cushions really can be sent by anyone as a gift. Think of all of those springtime baby showers that are just around the corner or the friend from home that's expecting in the coming months. These uniquely designed baby cushions are a darling addition to any nursery or playroom. Check out &lt;a href="http://www.bornmodernbaby.com/2009/02/born-modern-baby-giveaway-modern.html"&gt;Born Modern Baby&lt;/a&gt; for more giveaway details!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301954919968184322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Modern Nursery Pillow" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SZRT6KPWmAI/AAAAAAAADHc/PseEoQCfP0c/s400/elephant+cushion3.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-3100105935051169791?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/02/born-modern-baby-giveaway.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SZRT6KPWmAI/AAAAAAAADHc/PseEoQCfP0c/s72-c/elephant+cushion3.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>2</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-2009661124294605906</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:29:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-02-12T11:07:12.321-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">kitchen accessories</category><title>Spice Things Up in the Kitchen</title><description>We all know how easy it is to fall into a routine and whether that consistency in life is good or bad is entirely up to you. I know that having a certain degree of predictability in one’s life is comforting but there are areas in life where we feel the need to spice things up a bit. Based on your responses in the poll, we found that the kitchen is the next room that we're least proud of in our homes and it’s time to take a stance and change all that with modern &lt;a href="http://www.allmodern.com/Kitchen-C32875.html"&gt;kitchen accessories&lt;/a&gt;. One way to bring back the excitement in life is through our culinary adventures and whether we’re a top chef or like to think that we can cook a thing or two, it's important that we stay inspired by the unique designs that our kitchen has to offer. Let’s face it – our cooking may not always come out the way we want it but at least our kitchen’s style can be spot on.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://desudesign.com/accessories/spiceracks/aperturespicerack/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301938504379162786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 216px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Aperture Spice Rack" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SZRE-pZ8YKI/AAAAAAAADGk/X0OjtCFtE4Q/s400/Aperture+spice+rack.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://desudesign.com/accessories/spiceracks/1-linespicerack/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301938505600313314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="1-Line Spice and Olive Oil Holder" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SZRE-t9Fp-I/AAAAAAAADGc/NahGRAXxuv0/s400/1-line+spice+rack.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20949544" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301938507209147682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 137px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Magnetic Spice Bar" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SZRE-z8qhSI/AAAAAAAADG0/wLSuKyH_5NA/s400/magnetic+spice+bar.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.kitchencritic.co.uk/2007/08/define_spice_rack_1.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301938510220970530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Define Spice Rack" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SZRE-_KvSiI/AAAAAAAADGs/OdS3v5IChik/s400/define+spice+rack.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20713598" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301938512616849730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Test Tube Spice Rack" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SZRE_IF9gUI/AAAAAAAADG8/KduaeZPgtSY/s400/test+tube+spice+rack.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-2009661124294605906?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/02/spice-things-up-in-kitchen.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SZRE-pZ8YKI/AAAAAAAADGk/X0OjtCFtE4Q/s72-c/Aperture+spice+rack.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>5</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-5029656071439548589</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:50:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-02-03T16:28:48.620-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern design</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">holidays</category><title>Dress up Your Modern Home for Valentine’s Day</title><description>How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…in modern design!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When it comes to style, the bold colors of this romantic holiday are quite inspirational and what better way to put us in the spirit of Valentine’s Day than to look at some seasonal modern designs! Here’s a collection of furniture and accessories I found to celebrate this loving holiday.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298676601531653986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 209px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Veuve Clicquot Loveseat" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYiuS6X332I/AAAAAAAADE8/DVKXn_gi0jU/s400/Veuve+Clicquot+Loveseat.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;em&gt;                                  Via NOTCOT &lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298676600358785474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 386px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Marie Claire Kitchen" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYiuS2APUcI/AAAAAAAADFE/HGnx4bLW7UE/s400/marieclaire+red+kitchen.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;em&gt;                                  Via Apartment Therapy&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298676606635668082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Rossovivo Luxury Air Tub" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYiuTNYw8nI/AAAAAAAADFM/fQ-H3Nj55Og/s400/Rossovivo+Luxury+Air+Tub.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;em&gt;                                  Via Trendir&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298683724559230802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 397px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 236px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Modern Henna Pillows" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYi0xht_J1I/AAAAAAAADFU/Aia8kwu_Bo0/s400/valentines+day.jpg" border="0" /&gt;                  &lt;em&gt;                 Via CB2&lt;/em&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-5029656071439548589?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/02/dress-up-your-modern-home-for.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYiuS6X332I/AAAAAAAADE8/DVKXn_gi0jU/s72-c/Veuve+Clicquot+Loveseat.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>4</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-954492998154850082</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:20:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-01-31T14:15:34.264-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">kitchen / dining</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">kitchen accessories</category><title>Mary Jurek Design: Timeless Tableware</title><description>Aside from the bathroom, I think it’s safe to say that in most homes the kitchen is the hardest working room. Where there’s a kitchen, there’s food and where there’s food, there’s people! Just as with any other room in the home, adding décor can be the easiest and most effective way to add style. If you’re looking to add a chic design to your tabletop, take a look at the refreshing collection of hand-hammered stainless steel tableware by &lt;a href="http://www.maryjurekdesigninc.com/" target="'_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;Mary Jurek Design&lt;/a&gt;. Not only is her array of handmade bowls, serving dishes, trays, and tableware accessories unique, but each are dishwasher-safe and eco-friendly.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mary Jurek, founder of Mary Jurek Design, started on this successful business venture in 1998 after winning a number of international awards for her jewelry and watch collections. Her stunning designs have been featured within a number of prestigious company collections including Tiffany and Co., Cartier, and Piaget, among others. Mary's "old world meets modern day" style translates to a timeless collection that anyone would enjoy in their home.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“In designing my tableware, I set out with a clear goal in mind – to unite imagination with craftsmanship, and inject artistic value into the most common expressions of everyday living”&lt;br /&gt;– Mary Jurek, Founder&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297525187928560322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 353px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Handmade Tableware" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYSXF0cqksI/AAAAAAAADDk/CTlqsMOp9II/s400/jurek1.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297525192023691394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 353px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Stainless Steel Table Accessories" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYSXGDtBUII/AAAAAAAADDs/uL2rZZCULHU/s400/jurek2.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297525197688423682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 353px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Modern Serving Bowls" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYSXGYzmRQI/AAAAAAAADD0/nYbxbLBHPmk/s400/jurek3.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297525199515987778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 353px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Hammered Stainless Steel Bowls" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYSXGfnUr0I/AAAAAAAADD8/HF3vv2z5f0o/s400/jurek4.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297525198230774850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 353px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Modern Serving Tray &amp;amp; Flatware" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYSXGa055EI/AAAAAAAADEE/TiVWz8p0QYQ/s400/jurek5.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-954492998154850082?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/01/mary-jurek-design-eco-friendly.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYSXF0cqksI/AAAAAAAADDk/CTlqsMOp9II/s72-c/jurek1.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>2</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-3944500812738158356</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:07:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-01-28T15:28:21.898-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">kitchen accessories</category><title>Wine Racks: The Gift That’s Always in Style</title><description>Last weekend I went to the Boston Wine Expo for my second year in a row and I couldn’t believe the enormous crowd that attended! For me, the idea of traveling the world of vineyards in one afternoon is amazing and I couldn’t have asked for a better event. Even though I’ve had my fair share of wine, I began to really appreciate the work and expertise behind making each bottle when I lived in Spain for six months. For them, wine is just as important as the food. Gustavo, one of the Chilean wine reps at the Expo couldn’t have had a better response when I asked what his favorite wine at the table was: “Your choice of wine depends on the food, the mood, and the company.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wine is a beautiful thing and it never goes out of style which is why adding in a unique &lt;a href="http://www.allmodern.com/Wine-Racks-and-Storage-C33041.html"&gt;wine rack&lt;/a&gt; for your kitchen or bar area is a smart investment. I know I’ve touched on the topic of wine racks before but I felt the need to highlight a new collection that I pulled together. Cheers!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;                                 Knot Wine Rack, $110&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.uncrate.com/men/home/kitchen/knot-wine-rack/" target="'_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296442417727971138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 323px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Knot Wine Rack" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYC-UTH8n0I/AAAAAAAADBo/DcU8z1SSDS4/s400/knot-wine-rack.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;                                 Wave Wine Rack, $58&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.chiasso.com/store/item.aspx?ItemId=54620&amp;amp;sale=1&amp;amp;from=sale" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296442417183592530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 345px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Chiasso Wave Wine Rack" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYC-URGKEFI/AAAAAAAADBg/v3lWfbxC-Ik/s400/chiasso+wave+wine+rack.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;                                 Crate &amp;amp; Barrel Shesham Wine Rack, $24.95&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=210&amp;amp;f=13712&amp;amp;q=wine+rack&amp;amp;fromLocation=Search&amp;amp;DIMID=400001&amp;amp;SearchPage=1" target="'_blank" rel="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296441469234861074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Crate and Barrel Shesham Wine Rack" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYC9dFtkVBI/AAAAAAAADBI/9_9dYy3pgHA/s400/crate+and+barrel.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-3944500812738158356?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/01/wine-racks-gift-thats-always-in-style.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SYC-UTH8n0I/AAAAAAAADBo/DcU8z1SSDS4/s72-c/knot-wine-rack.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>2</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-8860175588436736261</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:10:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-01-22T16:27:39.602-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">home decor</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">clocks</category><title>Passing the Time with Modern Clocks</title><description>As much as we don’t like to admit it, time really does control our lives. Whether you choose to measure your life by the time spent with loved ones, by the number of vacations you take, or by a countless number of different standards, it’s safe to say that we all depend on time in some way. Now that that’s settled, why not measure our time in the way we choose with a stylish, modern clock on our wall or mantle? Dwell featured a fabulous slideshow of modern timepieces that are perfect for modernizing your home in the most classic way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How do &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt; measure your life?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;                                  Museum of Modern Art Online Store, $50&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Timesphere%20Clock_10451_10001_49494" target="_blank" ref="nofollow"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294228766467829730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 394px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 360px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="MoMATimesphere Clock" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SXjhA1j4L-I/AAAAAAAADAY/z2QQrZCv7ic/s400/timesphere+clock.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;                                 &lt;em&gt;Alessi Blow Up Clock, $220&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.alessi.com/en/2/4061/clocks/fc16-blow-up-wall-clock#"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294230153291945890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Alessi Blow Up Clock" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SXjiRj4g16I/AAAAAAAADAg/LMH4eUbYzrA/s400/alessi+blow+up+clock.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;                                 Extra Normal Clock, $210&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294230163076892658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 275px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Extra Normal Clock by Ross McBride" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SXjiSIVbR_I/AAAAAAAADAw/xG7T9tQ_348/s400/zwello+extra+normal+clock.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                 &lt;em&gt;Vitra Asterisk Clock by George Nelson, $299&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.allmodern.com/Vitra-201-252-01-VTA1011.html"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294230160989333810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Vitra Asterisk Clock by George Nelson" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SXjiSAjtqTI/AAAAAAAADAo/9ycOIvS0flE/s400/vitra+george+nelson+asterisk.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-8860175588436736261?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/01/passing-time-with-modern-clocks.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SXjhA1j4L-I/AAAAAAAADAY/z2QQrZCv7ic/s72-c/timesphere+clock.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>3</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-7316145536909590613</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:16:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-01-19T10:26:44.015-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">international modern design</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern architecture</category><title>Swiss Ski Chalet Designs Meets Modern Architecture</title><description>It’s been a while since I’ve fully enjoyed myself during a New Year’s Eve celebration. Since I live in a young area of the city and work at a company filled with energetic twenty-somethings, there’s always been talk of the latest open bar special or New Year’s party. Don’t get me wrong – I love to go out and have a good time, but I just can’t justify the fact that I’m going to be spending over $100 just to get in some bar that I could go to any other weekend night for free. Once that idea was settled in my mind, I was beyond excited to hear that one of my best friends was offered a ski house for the week of New Year’s. Once I got the call, all I heard in my mind were the words "road trip", "Vermont", "skiing", "fireplace", and "ski village bars". Done and done.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Since I went to college in northern Vermont, I’ve always held a soft spot for the bitterly cold state. There’s just something about being tucked away in a chilly ski chalet in the high hills of Vermont and sipping wine by the fire. Needless to say, our New Year’s was a blast. Just a few friends around the overrated holiday were all I needed. That very trip inspired me to do a little research on swanky ski chalets partly for my blog and partly for my own real estate fantasy. After a little digging, I came across a gorgeous modern home in San Francisco that was designed by John Hans Ostwald, a European architect that was born in Berlin and educated in Austria. Shortly after World War II, Ostwald ventured to the United States and created a unique architectural portfolio like no other. Architect Walter Thomas Brooks once described Ostwald’s ingenious work and explained how the Vienna educated architect “married the Swiss chalet architecture with modern architecture”. Modern homes designed by Ostwald carry a unique and complex floor plan which often includes exposed beams, exaggerated wraparound decks, pyramidal roofs, spiral staircases, and freestanding fireplaces. Could you see yourself living in an Ostwald home?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293024463911806082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 275px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Cedar Ceiling" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SXSZtM7qZII/AAAAAAAAC-E/7II1-5c85h0/s400/ostwald+home1.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293024465886801378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 275px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Modern Living Room with Wraparound Deck" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SXSZtUSibeI/AAAAAAAAC-U/z2g6C4vzHlI/s400/ostwald+home3.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293024465815699778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 284px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Modern Dining Table" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SXSZtUBlgUI/AAAAAAAAC-M/MIgiNZ96PEE/s400/ostwald+home2.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293024472596155682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="U Shaped Patio" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SXSZttSLDSI/AAAAAAAAC-c/i54vaRCsC-8/s400/ostwald+home4.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-7316145536909590613?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/01/swiss-ski-chalet-designs-meets-modern.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SXSZtM7qZII/AAAAAAAAC-E/7II1-5c85h0/s72-c/ostwald+home1.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-5608954757723937572</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:59:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-01-19T08:53:03.325-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">home accessory</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">computers</category><title>Cool Your Computer Off With a Designer Laptop Pillow</title><description>If we were asked what three things we can’t live without, I’m willing to bet that 90% of people would say their computer. There have been very few days that have gone by where I don’t log on to my laptop to check bills, emails, weather, shopping sites, and whatever else I feel like exploring that day. Unfortunately, most nights when I choose to play around with my computer while watching TV or flipping through a magazine, I’m forced to place it back on my desk within 15 minutes since the intense heat coming from my laptop gets too uncomfortable for me to stand!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now there’s a solution for overheating laps and laptop computers from &lt;a href="http://intelligentforms.net/" target="_blank" ref="nofollow"&gt;Intelligent Forms Design Inc.&lt;/a&gt; (iF). The Log Pillow is constructed of natural fiber fabrics which includes hemp canvas and organic cotton. Within the Log Pillow design, buckwheat hulls are used for padding and insulation, protecting you from the strong heat that can develop after using your computer. Aside from the creative design, iF’s pillow provides an elevated foundation for your laptop to rest on top of allowing you to work comfortably for extended periods of time. The days of overheating are now over!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;                                   Now at a &lt;strong&gt;new&lt;/strong&gt; price! $56 (CAD $69)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291275987140846274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 252px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Laptop Pillow" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SW5jedYVosI/AAAAAAAAC98/s1w9cdapLv4/s400/log1.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-5608954757723937572?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/01/cool-your-computer-off-with-designer.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SW5jedYVosI/AAAAAAAAC98/s1w9cdapLv4/s72-c/log1.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>10</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-2085776431991878018</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:16:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-01-12T09:31:58.840-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern design</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern architecture</category><title>Boston’s Boylston St. Apple Store</title><description>Unfortunately my iPod has started to die after three years (is that normal?). It’s come to the point where it just won’t hold the charge for more than 15 minutes and I’ve already been faced with the fearful battery/lightning symbol across my screen. I think I felt even worse when I pulled it out of my purse and the Apple guy greets me with: “Ohhh, you have THIS iPod. Wow I haven’t seen one of these in a long time!” Ok buddy, its 3 years old; it isn’t ancient. Although, who am I kidding? I’m standing in one of the most innovative stores in the world in terms of technology where the most exciting gadgets and gizmos get cranked out every few months!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After spending some time picking out a new iPod for myself, I realized that I never even blogged about the new building that houses these amazing toys! Boston’s Boylston Street opened a new Apple store and the architecture is truly incredible. On the store’s Opening Day, I remember walking past it on my lunch break and was amazed by the immense crowd camped out in front of the newly attached glass doors. The three-story glass building along with the central glass spiral staircase is a sight to see and will impress you just as much as the products inside.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290414207307706546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Boston's Apple Store" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SWtTsRVBcLI/AAAAAAAAC88/UzNceWrNNdM/s400/apple1.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290414470934961858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Glass Spiral Staircase" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SWtT7naqHsI/AAAAAAAAC9E/XHf5-kh0WZE/s400/boylston_gallery_photo5.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290414842131265426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Boylston Street Apple Store" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SWtUROOwN5I/AAAAAAAAC9M/nz-5kaBcHTk/s400/boylston_gallery_photo6.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-2085776431991878018?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/01/bostons-boylston-st-apple-store.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SWtTsRVBcLI/AAAAAAAAC88/UzNceWrNNdM/s72-c/apple1.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>4</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322081739546452336.post-5167289967115829896</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:01:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-01-07T11:10:07.853-05:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">modern bathroom</category><title>HGTV’s Masculine Bathroom Makeover</title><description>Everyone has their guilty pleasures when it comes to TV whether it is the Food Network Challenge, MTV’s The Hills, or any other program out there. For me, I can always count on HGTV to satisfy my craving for interior design and I strongly suggest you give this network a go if you haven’t already. On their website, I found a featured bathroom that underwent an amazing, modern transformation complete with updated fixtures, a shower enclosure, a bold pair of bathroom mirrors, and a chic storage unit that will keep this space looking decorative. Since we’ve taken the plunge to make our bathroom better, I thought this would serve as a great guide to apply to our homes!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;                                  Before&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288583549973925218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Bathroom Sinks" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SWTSt_UrjWI/AAAAAAAAC6c/6QHc0VyFqtw/s400/bathroom1.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288583553623547794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Bathroom Tub &amp;amp; Shower" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SWTSuM60X5I/AAAAAAAAC6k/HkhkbEKVHDQ/s400/bathroom2.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288583555753785730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Bathroom Makeover" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SWTSuU2tOYI/AAAAAAAAC6s/oVdbhNaaSuY/s400/bathroom3.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;                                   After&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288583568064363202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Modern Bathroom" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SWTSvCtxusI/AAAAAAAAC68/nFloqBc4lIQ/s400/bathroom5.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288583620444636834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Bathroom Storage Unit" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SWTSyF2NRqI/AAAAAAAAC7E/gvZImVkePzE/s400/bathroom6.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288583563737087858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="Bathroom Vanity Sink" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SWTSuymEv3I/AAAAAAAAC60/JmgR4CR_Lwg/s400/bathroom4.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2322081739546452336-5167289967115829896?l=www.moderndesignblog.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.moderndesignblog.com/2009/01/hgtvs-masculine-bathroom-makeover.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (All Modern Mom)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kY5WNu7XcU8/SWTSt_UrjWI/AAAAAAAAC6c/6QHc0VyFqtw/s72-c/bathroom1.jpg" height="72" width="72" /><thr:total>3</thr:total></item></channel></rss>

