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The time has come, my friends! I hope you had fun looking at all the amazing designs from Fabulous Stationery. It was great to hear what some of your favorites were – Cozy Christmas was certainly a hit! I hope seeing all those rad cards will i [Read More]

This one may not be “Way back” but it is still a great one. In case you have never seen it before, here is a lovely short film done by Charles Eames for Polaroid in the 70’s. Related posts:Way Back When: Eames Case Study House [Read More]

Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire! (Sorry, I couldn’t resist.) The Lighthouse Ball is available as a tea light holder or outdoor oil lamp, in glossy black or white porcelain. I think a few of the oil lamps scattered around a garden or ne [Read More]

The Gorrinucha piggy bank was designed by Milrayas & Ceramics San Gines for a contest in Spain. Originally it was never planned to put it into production, but the demand has been so high that they are getting a batch ready for Christmas. Pricing [Read More]

I love these bright and cheery dog bowls from Richie Tanaka. Made from glossy melamine and available in 7 colors, the Twins bowl is stylish and modern. Consider it color therapy for your dog! Available as a set from GNR8: $39 Related posts:Dog Bow [Read More]

Ok, I fully admit that I’m a dude and I know absolutely nothing about purses. That being said, I do know that I love anything made with felt, and these Eco Lola purses from ZAUM have certainly caught my eye. Made with organic felt and a cotton [Read More]

Moleskin has released two special notebook editions to go along with MoMA’s exhibition, Bauhaus 1919–1933: Workshops for Modernity. The cashiers set and exhibition box set are available exclusively at MoMA. The box set includes three ruled c [Read More]

Minimalists will love this relief printed calendar from Philip Luscombe. Embossed using brass die parts and a hand press, this 2010 calendar is beautifully simple. I love the symbols to mark holidays and even Daylight Saving Time. This calendar is n [Read More]

With a silhouette that nods to MCM sensibilities, the LAGRA light will brighten up your desk and your wallet. This polycarbonate and steel combo weighs in at an unbelievable $3.99. Yes, you read that right.  Three dollars and ninety-nine c [Read More]

We’ve featured some pretty cool watering cans here on GRM in the past, but none quite like this one. Designed by French-born Pascal Charmolu this innovative watering can is made of 18-0 stainless steel. It has a flexible silicone hose with a b [Read More]

Hannah’s handmade ceramics have a delightful retro quality that I absolutely love. Her birds are comical and cheeky – and very reminiscent of 50s cartoons. Be sure to check out her tableware collection and her line of ceramic cats! Birdi [Read More]

I literally laughed out loud at a couple of these. It’s good to see that even back in the day that the commercials they had on TV were just as innovative as the products they were selling. Related posts:Classic Modern UKWay Back When: The Mi [Read More]

I’m super excited to announce this giveaway opportunity from Fabulous Stationery! (You may remember these mod peeps from this post.) Well, if you liked what you saw, you’re in luck! One special Grassroots Modern reader is going to win a [Read More]

We have featured these fantastic miniature classic chairs and tables from the Australian company Little Nest previously on GRM. At the time they were only available down under, but things are going to change. Word on the block is that next week the [Read More]

Everyone that knows me knows that I am completely helpless without my iPhone. So why not splurge a little on this amazing little piece of technology and give it a little fashion update. Impact resistant polycarbonate iPhone® covers are the resul [Read More]

I’ve mentioned my mortar and pestle obsession before, and this one by Philipp Beyeler really just pushes me over the edge! It is essentially two mortars in one. The inner porcelain bowl, perfect for the usual herbs and spices, can be removed [Read More]

Wall switch design has remained fairly static over the years, with a few exceptions every now and then. This fact may contribute to the seemingly radical nature of these new Silicon Switches from Normal Design. A prefabricated push switch hides bene [Read More]

None of the houses I have owned have ever had a doorbell. Maybe it’s time to change that. While I haven’t been a huge fan of Spore’s doorbells in the past, their new doorbell “True” may be changing my opinion. True [Read More]

I’m fascinated when people are able to rethink old ideas and come up with something completely new. The Node electrical outlet was designed to address the issue of not enough wall sockets. It’s unique design allows you to plug in multip [Read More]

Why should becoming a parent mean that you have to compromise your own sense of style? Products for your baby are a part of your life and home. They don’t have to be disposable or an aesthetic after-thought. Good design is important for even t [Read More]