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Mom's Day essay contest is here!

Don't forget MOM on the 10th!
To Moms everywhere - enjoy your day the 10th, we know you deserve it.
 
After Mother's Day. . .tell us about it and you might win a class at The Tulip Grove! Or if you are not from the Bay Area a gift certificate for $50. It's an essay contest for Mom! We want to hear about your day and how you liked it in 200 words or less.

Our team of mothers at Modernseed will pick the most unique Mother's Day experience. Moms - you have one week to get us your 200 words. It's basically one paragraph, you can do it! Don't over think this one; just tell us about your day. Send your entry via email to momsday@modernseed.com.

Have Fun, and Happy Mother's Day!

Our seeds have sprouted, and the garden is growing!

The garden is growing at Modernseed! We are pleased to announce our partnership with The Tulip Grove!

Just in time for Mother's Day, May 10th! Shop now and save 10% for mom. Enter NEWTG10 at checkout to save!

Shop online to save for Mom at Modernseed.com!

What started as a simple conversation one day. . .turned into an exciting partnership! The owners, four design-driven and business-savvy moms realized they had many things in common and shared a common vision of providing the best for baby.

We believe community is a vital part of providing the best for MINI + MOM. With this new partnership we can expand and provide these essential resources to new and expectant parents during this incredible time.

For all of the local Bay Area folks...

Come and meet other new and expectant parents in one of the professionally facilitated classes. You'll feel welcome in our comfortable, relaxing, and supportive setting where you can swap stories, ask questions, and find camaraderie and lots of laughter on a daily basis. Discussions range from parenting styles, newborn sleep and feeding challenges to finding childcare and preparing to go back to work.

To view the site and learn more about our new resource center, please visit at:

The Tulip Grove - For new and expectant parents

New products are sprouting!

We have been busy spring cleaning and adding lots of great new products!
If you are anything like me, when spring hits, I see 10 times more dust, cobwebs and things that need to be fixed and or replaced. Why not start in mini's room?
Pull that bed or crib out from the wall. . .and clean. . .and take a good look around. Does it need to be replaced? Time for a big kid bed? notneutral BB2 twin bed is a great place to start, low to the ground, soft corners, and storage at the foot for books!

Check out the rest of our new products and get your rooms clean and inspiring!

Spring has Sprung

I always like this time of year. Trees turn and begin to fill out, dinner is later, and days seem longer.
The kids get a little itchy for summer, and we all crave to be outdoors.
One of my favorite things to do is to hang with the kids in a sunny spot on the FatBoy Outdoor

And it SHIPS FREE!! Until June 1st. Find yours online at www.modernseed.com

Happy Spring!

Modernseed turns 5!

birthday wish :  all things modern for the mini®

We all know that time flies when you are having fun. . .or when you have
children! Here at Modernseed we feel the same, we can't believe
that we are 5 years old!
We couldn't have made it without you and your loyal support. Our birthday
wish is that you continue to be educated, enlightened and inspired!
So, thank you to all of our fabulous customers, friends, designers and
suppliers, you have made us what we are today!

Hey Dads, still lounging in that old recliner?

Or Moms for that matter. . trying to get rid of that ratty old recliner?!
It doesn't happen all that often, but it is happening now—

Save 10% on all Herman Miller® - for the Family:
Saturday, June 7, 2008, through Saturday, June 21, 2008!!

Modernseed brings you some of our favorite modern classics from Herman Miller! Our Herman Miller for the Family collection includes some of the greatest design of the 20th century from legends like Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson.

True to Modernseed's mission Herman Miller for the Family is a collection of products with a rich design legacy to be treasured for a lifetime.

So go for it. . get that Eames Lounger that you have been eyeing for all these years and cherish it for years to come, and then pass it down to the children you held, burped  and napped with while lounging!

Shop for all Herman Miller products on Sale at Modernseed

Fancy Pants (or Jacket...)

Recent family events like holiday celebrations and graduations have led to a real love/hate relationship with "dressy" clothes for my kids - in particular for my boys.  There is nothing better than seeing your kids looking clean, hair combed and all dressed up.  The agony lies in trying to find something that doesn't look like a school uniform, isn't itchy and doesn't result in a complete boycott in the event, not only by the kids, but by me as well.

Thankfully this spring at Modernseed, we prepared ourselves for just this situation.  The khaki pants with just enough edge to keep them from looking like the dreaded "slacks", the polo shirt with the fierce tiki man on the back, and best of all, the hip madras blazer (that my son likes to wear ala Don Johnson) are fantastic options for the warmer weather occasions that call for a step up from jeans.

Check it out at http://www.modernseed.com/fwwpb.html !

Not too hot?

Well, it is that time of year again! It always hits just when the kids are itching to finish school. . . warm weather. Spring is on its way out, and we are hitting the pool more often. I know I am not alone. . it is easy to pack the swim suits and towels, but do you always remember the sunscreen? I am the WORST, but a good friend of mine makes it known how important it is and literally pushes the stuff on me, (not complaining in any way), I am glad for TSS!

Hands down, the Kinesys Family Pack is the BEST sunscreen for the family. It goes on smooth, and stays on. It smells nice and a little goes a long way, so be sure and load up and you won't forget it for the rest of summer.
Enjoy!

The cover of a gifted Mom

We are fast approaching Mothers Day! If you haven't written that thougthful card, or sent those flowers, booked the spa day, or thought of the picnic to pack. . better get to it!
If you are having trouble coming up with ideas of your own, Modernseed has some great ideas in the Gifts for Mom section, with a coupon to boot!

This time of year my thoughts always go back to the memories of my mom and my childhood. The things I made for her. . .including an embarrasing cassette recording of "how much I love mother", doily cards, thank you's and I love you's. All very special, but I tend to treasure the things she gave me. Like the love of design, space, color and texture.
The notion that I can change an entire room in a day and be completely satisfied, even if I can't walk the next day because I am so tired and sore. My mom is one of those talented interior designers who can walk into a room and know what isn't "working" in an instant. She can transform a space with little resources and her own two feet and hands, and a station wagon. I grew up thinking this was the way all moms were, and now as an adult, a Mom and wife. . .I know differently! She is unlike any other. Not many other kids would come home after school with a new laundry room, or a completely wall-papered bedroom!
So, when I take on a mountainous project. . .and think back to my mom in her bandana tied around her hair. . .working tirelessly to make her home beautiful. . .I say, I can do this, and like it, even love it in the end.

This photo is of a vintage Terrence Conran book we had in our library as a kid. I used to pour through it, over and over. . .I think it is a hallmark and in one of many ways responsible for me choosing to be in an industry that is inundated with furniture, fashion, color, texture and a lifestyle surrounding your environment. So, thanks mom, for having this book in our home growing up, choosing to be in a profession that taught me to love furniture, and for leading me to believe that it is possible to transform an entire room. . in a day!

Happy Mother's Day!

Did you make it to the Maker Faire?

Wow. . .this past weekend I had the pleasure of going to the Maker Faire. Our good friends brought my husband last year, and now after attending myself, I have a feeling that this will become a must-visit for years to come.

My kids, ages 8 and 6, both found multiple things they couldn't pull away from. It was a truly amazing experience with so much to touch, learn and quite literally - gawk at. I think I have described it to many since as the carni-explori-erector-gorge (festival food!) faire.

Next year I will go more prepared. . like buying tickets online in advance, we waited in line for 40 minutes. And will bring more cash. . .lots to purchase at the Craft area of the fairgrounds.

Here is the website Craft : Make : Hack : Play, see for yourself, and I'll see you there in '09!