Who knew birds were religious? The Holy Homes designed by Fredrik Roijé for Tuttobene, are tranquil birdhouses made of fine porcelain that resemble quiet houses of worship. You can choose between a christian church or a Muslim mosque to provide respite for your fine feathered friends. We bet these Holy Homes have one hell of a choir.
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There is no mistaking these deranged trolls for a boring old Chia pet! The Rocker Trolls from online store Perpetual Kid sport grassy Mohawks and bad atitudes. Each are named for their offensive behavior but in case you forget, their names are tattooed on their little behinds! They even come with a hat or acorn leaf to cover [...]
Modern Urban Living’s editor Tracy Fay is featured as a guest blogger this week on Green Air. Check out her helpful hints for making composting in the city simple and rewarding. Read all about it here.
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In Sweden gnomes are known as Tomten and they are notorious for their immense strength, mischievous behavior and retributions towards unappreciative farmers. In general gnomes or tomten are known to be easily offended and reluctant to change, so it’s refreshing to see the Urban Gnome by designer Vitamin for Generate looking so modern and bad ass. His pointy hat and long [...]
Dreaming of your own rooftop garden oasis but lacking the space or funds to make it a reality? Start small with the Idyllic Table Garden available from online store Kikkerland.com. The kit comes with smal bricks and miniature urns so you can start designing your own little slice of outdoor heaven.
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Ole Jensen designed this whimsical soft Rubber Tub for the Mindcraft 2008 exhibition held in Milan. Modeled after his famous washing up bowl, the Rubber Tub is made of the same EPDM rubber as his bowl making it extremely durable. The tub, like Ole Jensen bowl is sturdy but pliable so it collapses when not in use, making [...]
Just because we live in the city doesn’t mean we urban dwellers don’t enjoy our time outdoors. You’ll be hard pressed to find a patch of grass to call your own at any of one of the city’s parks during the summer. So if your going to take the time to stake out your claim to a sunny [...]
With the rising price of gas, We’ve all been noticing more scooters and bikes on the road lately. This Vespa in Louis Vuitton print was photographed outside of the Bon Marché in Paris this weekend. Let’s face it it doesn’t hurt to look good but come on. Does anyone else think this has “steal me” written all over it?
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My friend Lars is visiting us from Sweden this week, so my friends and I thought we would throw an All-American BBQ in the park this weekend. As you know, I have been researching BBQ grills for urban dwellers (check out BBQ on the DownLow) and when some friends and I decided to BBQ on Memorial day, I found a small disposable grill at the local drugstore [...]
I don’t know what is harder to believe that they exist or that someone actually buys these. After the popularity of the Fake Bonsai we posted a few days ago, I decided to check out a bonsai for my own home and I ran across this website-Bonsai Crash. The company recreates mini realistic car crashes for your bonsai tree. Artist John Rooney takes model [...]
My friend buys a new bonsai plant at least twice a year. He does not own, what one would call a green thumb and inevitably he ends up killing the noble little plant. Never a quitter he tries and tries, hoping one day to master the art of bonsai. If you too are a bonsai killer, why [...]
A recycled egg container becomes a sweet little vase in the hands of Brazilian designer Patricia Naves. Look for more of her invovative designs on her company Oiti’s website.
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This is a great idea for apartment dwellers who love fresh herbs but don’t have the space to grow them in. The Bean Pod adheres to your window using a strong suction cup so all you need is a flat glass surface, a little daily watering and in a couple weeks you’ll be enjoying your own fresh herbs. The Pod [...]
At first glance these planters resemble a simple and serene park scene but if you look a little closer there’s more going on here than meets the eye. Designer Tristan Zimmermann was inspired by the art of bonsai when he created his Park Planters but it seems as if the park he modeled his works on [...]
The weather hasn’t exactly been warm in NYC this week and I am finding myself yearning for those lazy summer days. One of my favorite summer activities has always been to barbecue however city living isn’t exactly conducive to cooking outdoors. Friends have told me if you’re smooth about it and you can find a [...]
