Greetings from the past. Allow me to direct you to the future.

Um...you may have noticed our obvious lack of new posts this morning. It's because we've been in the process of switching blogging platforms, and I'm now thrilled to announce that we're now using WordPress.

With this comes an entirely new URL, so please do update your RSS feeds and whatnot. I look forward to seeing you there!

Related: PSA: Modern Materialist Gets All Trendy and Joins Twitter

 

Nothing like relaxing on the weekend with a nice spreadsheet, right? At least, that's what designer Roma Voroneshski must have been thinking when designing the Gridus:

Read More...

 

The concept behind this bra is pretty hilarious, in a disturbing and not at all sexy way. I'll give you a hint--it's not a ticking time bomb, despite how it looks. Well, not exactly:

Read More...

Dancing on the bar...starting fights...spending hours with head-in-toilet...drinkers are seriously acting like animals.

Then again, animals are also getting into the drinking...

Read More...

 

Do you see visions of David Bowie from the Ziggy Stardust era at night?

This night light would be a fantastic complement to your dreams:

 

Read More...

Truth be told, my commitment to live as a true word nerd (ie spend half my life savings on books and lovingly heave them around with me everywhere I go) means that I'm a little wary of a device like the Amazon Kindle. But the non-Amazon Kindling? I'm in!

Read More...

 

[Photo via]

You have no idea how thrilled I am about the fact that I found this image on Flickr. I mean, the fact that there actually is a street called "Awesome" is the awesomest thing I've ever heard.

I mean, well, it's up there.

For some truly awesome signage, however, I'd like to recommend Mooza Designs:

Read More...

Who would have thought a shark eating a kid's head could be so adorable? Not this guy, for one. But it is, and the one above, unfortunately, is not for sale. This one is, though:

Read More...

[$65, Kiki de Montparnasse]

Taking French lessons is already pretty sexy on its own. But combine learning French with this suggestive lingerie, and you'll be fluent in no time. The Aime-moi panties pictured above translate to "Love Me," and that's about as PG as this underwear comes:

Read More...

 

When I was a kid, I was busy with "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "The Real Ghostbusters" coloring books, but since I'll probably raise my kids as snobs, this book would be very fitting:

 

Read More...

 

[Photo via]

I believe I've mentioned before that my cats have a spraying problem.

I've tried everything. Nature's Miracle. Feliway. Prozac. Even cages.

Nothing worked, and it seemed I was doomed to live in a disgusting, pee-coated condo that smelled perpetually of Clorox wipes and cat urine.

Then I tried this:

Read More...

 

[Photo via]

Wash your hands...or else this child will touch you with his boogery, paint-covered fingers. Or you'll get a cold. Or we'll have to amputate. Or...or...you'll get swine flu!

Read More...

This cabinet is like legos for adults. Not only can you customize the color. Not only can you customize the glass top color. Not only can you choose how many modules you want. But you get a virtually unlimited supply of legs you can snap in and out of the cabinet, so it never looks the same twice.

Read More...

 

[$115, Curiosite]

You know it's time to reevaluate your priorities when you go to the Internet, discover a bona fide ball and chain for sale, and decide to not only blog about it but also purchase one immediately. I kid you not, everybody. This really exists:

Read More...

Well, unless you consider tearing tape off your body pain. Which I do:

Read More...

 

Things I Do Despite My Best Intentions to Save Money:

• buy pretty dresses
• rely on takeout
• decide I absolutely need those prints on Etsy
• not actually put money into a savings account
• cry when I pay the bills every month

Geez louise! I should be using my noggin!

Read More...

In the world of geekery, there's nothing more important than the question, "Who would win in a fight. The answer, in this case, is The Thing.

Read More...

There's been a lot of debate recently about what does and does not constitute "organic." Thank goodness for these stickers, which clear the definition right up.

Read More...

 

 

[photo via StormySleep's Flickr]

Man, isn't it such a pain to have your cookies or biscuits on a plate with your tea cup/coffee mug/glass of milk?

Why didn't anyone think of this sooner:

Read More...

 

 

I LOVE the calendar design from Mike Glazebrook after the jump. So unique but simple, and definitely a step up from the embarrassing calendars I've owned:

Read More...

From the people who brought you the pet rock 2.0, comes something completely useless...yet necessary:

 

Read More...

 

Everyone from Pepsi to Tropicana (which is owned by Pepsi) have gone through redesigns as of late, receiving both posi and negi reviews (IMO, I think the redesigns are great).

How would you feel about a classic brand like Johnnie Walker going through a redesign? Is it sacrilegious to scotch drinkers around the world?

Well, whatever your thoughts are, it's about to happen. . .

Read More...

We've seen a couple of concepts like this one before, but chances are, you're not going to guess this one just by looking at it. Or are you?

Read More...

With spring in the air, I recently planted my urban deck garden. This is also known as my annual attempt to grow things like cherry tomatoes and herbs, which generally results in overwatering, under-sunning, and guilty trips to the grocery store, all in the desperate hope that someday my black thumb might turn a less deadly shade of brown. Anyway, the gardening part would have been a lot more fun with this 4-in-1 shovel:

Read More...

 

I've always thought scrapbooking was cool, but I'm not exactly the artsy type. In fact, my nursery school report card stated that I was "bad with scissors."

But scrapbooking is where it's at, you guys! Maybe I just need the right pair of scissors?

Read More...

I'm kind of in love with the adorable teacups (and other sundry tea accesories) created by Dutch designer Jorine Oosterhoff, like the above T(r)eacups (because they're tree inspired teacups... Get it?), and the below Teatime set:

Read More...

 

Love the sunglasses popularized by Kanye West SO MUCH that you wish you could see everything through those shuttered shades?

Read More...

Usually we here at MM leave our fine footwear posts in Shaun's extremely adept hands (or feet?), but he was kind enough to send this one my way... what with my Vespa obsession and all. So can you guess what makes these sweet Adidas even sweeter?

Read More...

 

Diesel makes some nice stuff and this watch is no exception. However, it fails to do the one function of a watch: tell time. 

Or does it. . .

Read More...

I don't know about you guys, but I think this VW Camper is sporting some serious wood:

Read More...