adorable school bus


mod*tot would love to ride on this adorable bus to nursery school

pic
lala-a-gogo

mod*mom giveaways :: reminder + winners


mod*mom giveaways :: reminder
enter my notneutral giveaway before midnight,
tuesday july 31




retro modern knock offs



i saw the cute "cup" chair on purecontemporary + followed the link to find other retro modern knockoffs like the "andromeda" + "bounce" + phony panton chairs they call "sliders"

best.car EVER 1960's fiat micro car


i wish we were riding around in this 60's fiat micro car this summer :)

pic lala a gogo

i've been teaching mod*tot how to sew

i've been teaching mod*tot how to sew. she draws dolly dress designs, then picks out fabrics from my colorful fabric stash + we cut the fabric together with scissors (normally, i use a rotary cutter, but it's too sharp to practice with). then we pin the pieces together + i show her all the settings + parts of the sewing machine + we sew the dresses + try them on the dollies. it was also fun to show her little tricks for handsewing, like threading a needle + making a knot. they're things i do automatically + seem simple, but take a lot of dexterity + look like magic tricks to her.

hewlett packard :: hp touchsmart pc

mod*mom review: hewlett packard touchsmart pc is phenomenal!
hp sent me a loaner unit to try out for a month + we just set it up + LOVE it!
i can already tell we're going to have to buy one. it's got an amazing picture, sound, dvd burner, webcam, flat screen, wireless keyboard + mouse, superfast response time (i'm on my old pc because my family is hogging it).
here's my description of it so far... a computer screen that's okay for your kids to write on? get in touch with technology + keep your family connected, organized + entertained with the hp touchsmart pc. touch the screen to get instant access to the internet, television, music, movies, photos, family schedules + information on your pc. it’s easy enough for the whole family to use. manage your family’s schedule by updating calendar events + creating your choice of voice, written or typed messages. the 19" flat panel monitor space-saving all-in-one design looks amazing in any décor, especially mod!
($1,699 after rebate
here) see it live! click here to watch the video!

mod*mom giveaway :: notneutral



mod*mom giveaway :: notneutral :: choice of area rug or toybox

to enter to win your choice of 4x5 rug or toybox, tell me in the comments, "what is your favorite notneutral product + why?" before midnight july 31
(include your email address or blog link, so i can contact you when you win)

dutch chair for children :: ergonomische kinderstoel


dutch chair for children :: hanke ergonomische kinderstoel

via designspotter

fredflare.com :: my favorite sunglasses


fredflare has my favorite sunglasses for $9!!! mod*tot has this style too.

furutristic vital sign monitoring cuff


vital monitoring system :: blood pressure, pulse + temperature cuff
"effortlessly take + record a patient's vital signs"

patient swipes temperature sensor across forehead, which activates blood pressure + pulse sensor inside monitor next to wrist. data is sent wirelessly to a paperless charting system that records + logs patient's vital signs.

these cuffs would be in my dream doctor's offices + first aid kit at home.

via yanko design

how to organize a party mod illustrations

how to organize a party :: love these mod twinkle illustrations
mod*tot loves to go to parties. today's her great grandma's 94th
via flickr: rickydd77

mod*mom giveaways :: reminder




mod*mom giveaways :: reminder

enter my friday the 13th contest before midnight

twig :: candeloos

mod*mom giveaway :: children's shoes of your choice at skimbaco



mod*mom giveaway :: children's shoes of your choice at skimbaco
mod*tot wants these lellikelly fancy shoes. if you'd like to win a pair of shoes, tell me in the comments, what are your favorite shoes at skimbaco?
(include your email address or blog link, so i can notify you when you win!) before monday, july 16

San Francisco, September 2007 - Dwell Conferences - dwell.com


dwell magazine + dwell.com conference :: san francisco, september 2007
i can't wait! i hope it's as fabulous as last year! i really enjoyed the design speakers + exhibits + products sneakpeeks + mingling + meeting designers + architects + store owners + house tours + ... here comes mod*tot

time to scope out your lemons for signs of breast cancer

time to scope out, scan + squeeze your lemons for lumps + signs of breast cancer. i'm off to the oncology office for a clinical exam + blood test.
even though i've been having a lot of fun this past week + weekend, i'm having an extra hard time concentrating + i think it's partly because of this exam. i'll be relieved when it's done. it's been 1 year since my mastectomy + underarm surgery + 7 months since my last radiation + chemotherapy. my arm is still a mess + i'm out of shape, but my heart is getting stronger + i'm excited about the future. well, here i go to the chemo office.

felt club: july 15th


felt club is july 15th + gluey gluerson wants to give you a preview
read all about it + watch a video at junior society

It's What the Founding Father's Woulda Wanted!


mod*mom giveaways :: 4th of july winners



mod*mom giveaways :: 4th of july winners


oyikes diaper/laptop bag :: jules of virginia
kimthings kitchen set :: kailani of hawaii
dwell twin bed set :: lynette of gold run, california

happy 4th of july!!!!


happy 4th of july!!!!

mod*mom giveaway :: candeloos



mod*mom giveaway :: candeloos

twig is a new mommy-owned online boutique with clothing , toys + home accessories. to enter to win a pair of candeloos, tell me in the comments, what is your favorite twig product? deadline: midnight, friday the 13th
(include your email address or blog link, so i can contact you when you win)

mod*mom giveaways reminder :: enter by midnight 4th of july