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Looks like WestElm.com has got mid-century fever too! This sideboard is divine!

Dining Room Set Table 6 chairs Buffet-Sideboard Extras
US $190.00 (2 Bids)

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Antony Joseph apparently went through 100 prototypes for the Folding Colander before perfecting the design you see here - so handy! It folds flat once you are done with it, making it the perfect colander for a New York city apartment (if you even have drawers to put it in, that is!).

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I’m making my annual trip to Ikea on Thursday. This post is mainly to keep track of things I need to get. The first three items are a choice I have to make for my son’s little bedroom. Not sure which one to get — any suggestions? Please help me!
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I have waited for this trend to happen for a long time. And finally it’s here! Mid-Century is IN again and we have the line-up ready for you. From Walmart to Ikea to Target to Urban Outfitters, everyone is getting in on this wonderful (and now, affordable) trend.
Keep in mind that I [...]

Pieces for your modern kitchen perfect for yourself and some items to give as gifts to the gourmet epicurist in your life!
See more of my The Affordable Modern Kitchen list at ThisNext.

LEM Barstools Kitchen Stools Bar Stools Modern [...]

For the Modern Plush Pod lover, here you’ll find affordable modern lighting to round out the look! Everything on the cheap.

WHITE Pendant Organza Light Lamp Hanging MODERN New!
US $9.99 (1 [...]

The i/o Organizer is an exploration of the working desktop landscape. i/o, or input /output, consists of modular ceramic and walnut elements which can be "plugged-in" to a sectioned felt and walnut base for customization. The design uses natural, warm materials that are ecologically responsible. In addition to the touch and [...]

$14.99A Decidedly Diminutive Desktop Dispenser for Drinkers
Tired of getting up from your desk, thereby expending calories, and walking all the way down the hall (past the scatterbrained marketing dweebs), to constantly refill your glass of two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen? Of course you are. Live life more efficiently and make your first stop [...]

Cool Pantone Flash Drives, more colors on the website.
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8GB Flash Drive - Red
US $19.99 (0 Bid)

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As I was scouring my home-away-from-home, Kaboodle.com, I found some gems that I thought I would share with you. Some pieces are on sale, others are not - but all pieces will add Modern flair to your crib without breaking the bank! Let’s get started…
Entryway Catch-All Caddy
$48.00

Mod Table Sculpture
$32.00 each
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While trying to find a gorgeous coffee table, I came across this looker! It’s call the Tre Table at Functionworks. Not only is it $99 (on sale) but it also has FREE SHIPPING!

Function Works - Tre Table Multi Function Table

FREE SHIPPING!
Creating a new perspective on modern bent-wood furniture, the [...]

Design Shrine is now going to let YOU know where the big sales are every week! So if you love modern furniture, home decor and interior design, check back every week to find out where to get the BEST quality modern pieces to plush your pod for a fraction of the retail cost!
Here are this [...]

Japanese Deck Torpedoes Deck Lounge Chairs in Samurai Patterns
Japan’s folding deck for quick patio storage. Improve your deck this summer with the gift of space! Torpedoes with with homing instincts!
Design Shrine cannot figure out if this is a real product or just a really cool idea based on the site [...]

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There are plenty of chairs out there that claim to be ergonomic and better for your back, but how many of them have received direct endorsement from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)? Haworth Design, a North American based design firm, with the help of ITO Design in Germany, has created a [...]

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fuseproject — Y Water bottle

Bottled-water-drinkers have surely noticed Poland Springs making the switch to lightweight bottles; once empty, the easily-crushed containers remind you that what was a vessel five minutes ago has now become garbage.
Yves Behar’s fuseproject and L.A.-based Y Water–targeting vitamin-enriched water at children–are moving in the opposite direction, with a distinctive [...]

The À la Carte kitchen modules by Stadtnomaden were a hit at IMM Cologne in January. The À la Carte kitchen modules by Stadtnomaden were a hit at IMM Cologne in January. Oliver Krapf and Linda Altmann make up the team behind the brand that includes a terrific bed frame, a [...]

I just ordered two prints from BlueArtStudio and I am SO excited. Today I saw that Joel has released another FABULOUS print that you ALL must buy.

Specs and details from Joel:
Digital art
Printed on a real 1200dpi digital paper in matte finish and then glued to very heavy stock black mat cardboard. Ready to [...]

The Original: The Eames Storage Unit

The Eames Storage Units are true to the inventive originals introduced in 1950. Designed as both storage place and display cabinet, they are a striking example of how Charles and Ray Eames extended the boundaries of design to create a new modern aesthetic for the office and home.
Eames Storage [...]

Want to see who you measure up to? Here is a clever chart to put up on your wall and see how tall you are! Apparently I am as tall as Tony Blair. Not sure why he belongs on this list full of villains, although the Iraq War probably has something to [...]

Good for Ithaca! Comet Skateboards combined with e2e Materials to use petroleum-free biodegradable composites developed at Cornell University in their skateboard construction. The e2e laminates update the traditional 7-ply and glue with soy and hemp layers to produce a more environmentally friendly board.
Nice to see some innovative products coming from my alma mater and [...]

And they say you can’t meet anyone online…

ANNE TOP
30% organic cotton
67% bamboo
03% spandex
With a breezy trapeze shape and adjustable twill tape straps, the Anne top is flattering on all. Beautiful 1-3/4" cotton lace tops the double pleated front. Slightly curved hem and gathering throughout the front and back. Hits below hip.
style#1012 price:$102
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The Sunjar: A Solar Powered Jar Full Of Sunshine
This would be a hit in Norway or right here in the North East during the doldrums of Winter (I kind of wish I had one the entire month of March). And it’s more humane than catching those adorable fireflies and trapping them in a jar [...]

Last week, Jonathan from ATLA and I each shared our favorite picks from IKEA’s new summer collection — IKEA Summer 2008 Collection & IKEA Summer 2008 Collection: Even More . Over the weekend, I had a chance to see a lot of it in person, including many items that have not made it to [...]

I wanted to find a way to put together a room (this isn’t completed yet) with pieces I found (and now own some of them) that adds a mid-century touch to the decor. Here is a mood board with some of what I found.

Any ideas? Still looking for more pieces that might make [...]

Ready for a different spring break adventure this week? Costa Rica, anyone? Belize? Have I got the perfect eco friendly packing list for you!
The first order of business, of course, is being comfy without looking sloppy for your long plane ride. The loose organic dress will keep you relaxed but styling, [...]

A fluid styling formula that adds shine and movement as it restores a healthy look and feel to hair…what could be more fabulous? Aveda’s plant-based ingredients…such as Certified organic lavender, Clover, Certified organic jojoba & Vitamin E…help condition and smooth hair while providing weightless, free-flowing movement, body & natural shine. Apply a small amount of [...]

Luxurious, creamy, and fragrant liquid soaps that protect and soften as you wash…and look oh-so-chic when placed on display. The aloe vera based formula nourishes, while wheat proteins work to restore essential nutrients to the top layers of skin. The 100% vegetable-based formula biodegrades easily and leaves skin extra-soft and supple. Their unique scents have [...]

In the new Knock-Off reports, we at Design Shrine will be looking at the most famous and inspiring pieces of furniture then scouring suppliers for the best and most cost-conscious alternatives to them.
The Arne Jacobsen’s Series 7 Chair, which is light and stackable, used to come with leg clips so that the chairs can be [...]

Here is a slideshow I put together on Kaboodle.com that will be an ongoing project as I continue to add products to it. Lots and lots of fabulous pieces are available for the first time to you and me for under $50 to bring a modern touch to your pad. Enjoy!

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So sleek, so small – whatever can it be?
The Mesiro Home Entertainment PC is a digital all-in-one that fits tidily into the context of the living room. The Merium allows Internet access and lets you to enjoy on your TV anything for which you would usually use your monitor. The Merium PC can be personalized [...]

London’s ChauhanStudio will be presenting a new collection in Milan, including a new TV concept for Humax Electronics and the Colombo line of telephones for Suncorp Communications.
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30″-64″ LCD Plasma HDTV Flat Screen Wall Mount Tilt-300
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The Slide faucet collection by Alain Berteau for RVB evolved from Berteau’s Dose faucet. Slide has a top section that functions much the way a dimmer switch does: the more you slide, the warmer the water gets. The movement is intuitive and one-way. The continuous movement of the slide allows the user to determine the [...]

The BOSU 45 is a great addition to any home gym.  It is the smallest and most affordable member of the BOSU family.  Don’t be fooled by it’s size.  Extremely versatile, the BOSU is essentially four pieces of exercise equipment in one.  You can use it as a stability ball, balance disc, wobble board and a [...]

First there was Sex and the City, then came Cashmere Mafia, and now it’s all about Lipstick Jungle. If you want to score the fashions from the NBC show Lipstick Jungle, just tune in to ThisNext. Starting now, through April 7, our always-fabulous Fashion Kitty (hey, that’s me) will be answering your Lipstick Jungle [...]

The Woodway Path path is an excellent treadmill.  The running/walking surface really sets the Path apart from other treadmills.  The track is 22” x 52”, so it’s a little shorter than most treadmillls and it may take you some time to get used to that.  But, the shorter track also makes it perfect for home use.  [...]