We took Fred to the Bust Craft Fair in Brooklyn a few weeks ago and she insisted on picking out her own accessories. Here is the Brooklyn diva- post styling.  Read More →

The fantastic folks at Bobby Berk Home are giving away a beautiful Dwell Studio Paper Dolls Crib Set ! And all you have to do to enter is submit your idea for a unique baby name. The Paper Dolls collection features sweet cut-outs reminiscent of the dolls you played with as a child. The crib set includes:a Bumber, Fitted Sheet , Crib Skirt and Play Blanket. Submit your winning name by commenting on Bobby Berk Home’s  Read More →

Sisters Charlotte and Victoria’s sweet little toadstool nightlight provides a comforting glow that will help drive away those bedtime night frights.You can find it at one of our favorite online stores ROMP . Hand painted earthenware features woodland scenes and fairytale elves and friendly animals.  Read More →

We heart, heart, heart us some Todd Oldham! How cute was he in NEW YORK MAGAZINE last week? He was promoting his new book, Kid Made Modern . We love hate his bushy beard but how it ages our Toddy! Beard or nor beard Todd Oldham will always be a sweet hunk of modern man. His boyish charm and gentle smile wins us over every time. He’s the Mr. Rogers crafting. Totally original, totally simple, totally Todd Oldham. The book has projects inspired... 

Father Sascha White loves his child so much he decided to make a $10,000 trike for his little tot. Indulgent? Hell yea! But if your a modern parent unaffected by the economy and want to spoil your child, why not? The trike comes complete with a Brooks leather saddle, cro-moly frame, headset from Campagnolo, front hub and rear wheels from Phil Wood and front end forks fashioned from stainless steel. Not sure you can get one before Christmas but... 

No TV until 2-years-old?  Read More →

Freddie is a free spirit in that she doesn’t want to wear shoes or bows. She loves the idea of shoes, but keeping them on?  Read More →

  The Times Square Alliance, the Fashion Center BID, AREAWARE and the Port Authority of New York have joined forces to present ‘Design-to-Go,’ a pop-up shop at BLANK SL8 in the Port Authority.  Read More →

It’s Miss Modern Urban Living’s birthday today! Happy Birthday T. – for your present I promise to blog more, even when we’re teething, sick, or just plain wiped. Have a lovely dinner with Dan Kim, who took this photo of our birthday grrl.  Read More →

Organic plain white baby onesies with a vintage tie applique. Made by Pumpkin Girl ,  the ties are ‘upcycled’ and get a new life with the younger set  Read More →

Dance clubs are part of the modern urban experience.  Read More →

Yellow Label Kids is our go-to for fair trade toys, clothes and party supplies (check the eco-friendly reusable banners) handcrafted by of-age artisans earning a living wage. I’m eyeing their winter hats and sweaters, featuring cozy styles with emblems like peace signs and lively flowers  Read More →

MUB has a mothership, and her name is Jonathan Adler. Walking down adorable Atlantic Avenue, I stumbled across this miraculous bit of news returning the impending arrival of His Most Mightyness: See below for more lulz (but spot-on) reasons why JAdler is swoonworthy. Welcome! We love you!! Do baby things!!!  Read More →

Dear Jackie Ashton, Your Baby Brain app for iPod  is the best idea in the world. I know, because I also thought of it  Read More →

We have a houseguest, and she brought two darling infant outfits from Denmark! The hip and trendy brand Smafolk creates wearable design, with graphics worthy of gracing even the most discerning of tots. I can’t wait to put Fred in the onesie, with its cuter than usual kitties on a fuschia background.  Read More →