We are big fans of the tea pot in our house, especially during these winter months. The last couple of weeks though we have noticed that our trusty little stainless steel tea pot has lost it’s whistle. It got me thinking that maybe it’s time to start looking for another. That’s when I [...]

I admit that I am addicted to dinnerware. I love all the different sizes, shapes, colors and patterns. Thats probably why all of our plates and bowls are either flat black or flat white, because I just can’t decide what I want. CB2 has got another hit on their hands with these [...]

I think it is generally accepted that Ikea designs and produces some pretty good looking affordable modern furniture. The question is, can that same knack for affordable and modern transfer over to architecture? Ikea would like to think so, and has been working diligently to make pre-fab townhouses and apartments for middle income [...]

If you live in Salt Lake like I do, you know that there is a select number of modern stores at our finger tips. One of the newer kids on the block is Modern Materials and Design. I have been following them since they opened in Sugarhouse, and then moved up the road [...]

Katrina Kaye knows vintage. She has been making wonderful handmade bags out of vintage material and army bags for some time now. I am lucky enough to have one of her bags, and I use it every day. Not only is it a truly unique bag, but the quality is great too. [...]

I know that radio’s are so old school now, but if you are lucky to live in an urban area with some good radio stations they can still be a good deal. While this portable radio doesn’t compare with the iPod when it comes to technology, it’s 3.5″ x 2″ x .75″ footprint comes [...]

While we absolutely love our Nurseryworks Storytime Rocker and Arial Crib, we will be the first ones to admit that some ot their stuff isn’t the most affordable. It has been extremely durable however, and we still think its a good purchase, especially if you can find it on sale. Sparkability is having [...]

Kitchen trash cans aren’t cheap. While your best bet for something inexpensive is to get a small one and keep it under the counters, some of us don’t have the luxury of having that extra space. If your trash can has to be out where everyone can see it, it makes sense to [...]

This sleek and simple stoneware vase from Wrapables reminds me of a really good skipping stone turned vase. Sitting approximately 2.5″ tall and 11″ wide these wonderful vases come in olive or lime. To be used as a flower vase you would either need a cast iron floral arranger shown in the picture [...]

Open source is a word I like even more than grassroots. In fact, now that I think about it, maybe I should have named my website opensourcemodern.com (anyone want to buy that domain for me?) and not grassrootsmodern.com. Open source means you are sharing your knowledge for the greater good, free of [...]