2Modern Design Talk - Modern Furniture & Design Blog

Small Paul by 10 Grain

Just for the summer, all Small Paul by 10 Grain items are 20% off at 2Modern! Sale ends July 31.

Loopa Spill Proof Bowls

In case there are any moms reading, I thought I'd share one of the products I've been needing to get for my son (although it may keep him from spilling his snacks, I don't think it will keep him from throwing them at me). 

I thought this was a really innovative idea. This bowl was designed to keep it's contents from spilling and consists of a weighted inner bowl that spins 360 degrees on an additional rotating outer bowl. Created by a Mom and her engineer husband, it's the perfect solution for parents with little ones who like to spill their snacks. The plastic 3-piece bowl comes apart for easy washing, and at just under $10, I think it's well worth the money.

For info on the Loopa Gyro Bowl and where to get one for yourself, click here. 

 

10% off Spot On Square!

Exclusive 2Modern promo! Receive 10% off all Spot on Square items during the entire month of May. This adorably modern kids and baby line is Eco-friendly and made in the USA. Product ships fast! Use promo code: SPOT10 at checkout to receive your discount.

Baby Star Price Reduction!

Baby Star has just lowered their prices on 2Modern! Times are hard, and Baby Star is doing their part to help you save money!

Does your baby need to be sedated?

Then you gotta check out Rockabye Baby ! A cool little shop that takes the likes of the Ramones, ACDC, Bob Marley, Beatles, Metalica, Coldplay and more and turns them into lullaby's. Although we all like the old school lullaby's,  hearring the the music of Joey Ramone in a soothing cradle song pulls at my heart strings.

Staffed by music lovers from all corners of the world. Headquartered in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Silver Lake, the label was born of the need to make children's music cool--not only for babies but for their parents too. Turning to their record collections for inspiration: punk, metal, classic rock, the resulting albums are revolutionary yet reverential. In other words, the perfect gift for a newborn, new parents, or yourself.
 

 

 

Monte on 2Modern.com!

Monte is now on 2Modern! Monte Design Group was founded by designers Ralph and Michelle Montemurro who envisioned comfortable, functional and design-driven products for the nursery and home. Their furniture line aims to be pure and uncluttered, yet warm and welcoming. Each piece includes clean lines, superior quality, and exceptional comfort. Offering gliders, such as the Luca Glider and Low Rider Glider (with matching Luca and Low Rider Ottomans), as well as the Alto Rocker, Monte brings you beautiful, well-crafted, Modern luxury for you and your child.

Pattern Tales by Alan the Gallant Studio.

From Barcelona Spain, this design studio creates prints and patterns for wallpaper, textiles, appliances, furniture and more.

Their website, www.alanthegallant.com, is creative as well as chock full of all the patterns and colorways you could ever hope to think of as well as ways to use it.  They offer endless designs in four different ways: commissioned upon brief, final product on demand, creative consultancy and pattern licensing.

From handmade designed wallpapers to lithograph artwork, all objects come in limited edition series.  Seen in the New York Times as well as having made the round of many of the major design blogs, Alan the Gallant's prints and pattern ethos crosses that divide from 70's wallpaper into modern design. 

New to the scene, we've only just begun to hear from the creative minds of Alan the Gallant.

Bugaboo Friends

The stroller brand unveils a social network for parents. 72andSunny has launched a community section on the official site of Dutch stroller brand Bugaboo. The "Bugaboo Friends" section lets parents connect by creating profiles, uploading images that highlight their Bugaboo usage and offering tips on experiencing global adventures with their kids. The site also features short documentary films that follow three families and their journeys through various locales like London, Brussels and the Puerto Rico.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

2009 will certainly go down as a very memorable one, to say the least. I think there will be a lot of reflection on what exactly transpired over this past year. There is no need to rehash it all, the Media does a great job at keeping us up to date with every detail possible.

I guess the one thing that I can decipher from all of this is this...if you are in a position of power, and your decisions impact several people, then make sure that you are acting with other people's best interest in mind. Make sure that your integrity is in check and that you are as concerned with other people's well-being as your own.

CEO's, Politicians, Hedge Fund Managers (Ponzi Scheme Operators), Teachers, Parents, etc...we all inherently know right from wrong. We all know when we are looking to 'just get ours', regardless of the end result of our actions on others.

I am sure I am preaching to the choir...as most of the people that are the root cause of some of these current global concerns will likely never read this, let alone have it sink in. Maybe if we start giving more attention to the people that are doing good things for people, doing the right or selfless thing when no one is even watching, then things will start to change in a positive direction. I hope that good behavior is rewarded and bad behavior isn't in 2009. That is my wish.

I sincerely hope that all of you out there have a very Happy, Healthy (and Conscious) New Year!

Greg

Q Collection Junior on 2Modern.com!

Q Collection Junior is now on 2Modern.com! Q Collection Junior is the first children’s furniture & bedding line recommended by Healthy Child Healthy World, the leading non-profit organization helping parents find non-toxic and environmentally-friendly products for their children. Check out their cribs--both the Cielo & Solare--their bedding (Elephant Parade & Galileo), & their Solare Armoire pieces (top, bottom, & bookcase).