This fabulously modern snack set from Swedish design company Sagaform contains 3 cool little serving bowls, each with thier own unique serving spoon/fork combinations… $40/set at aplusrstore.com. (Great gift idea!)

Congrats to Vané of Brooklyn Bride on the launch of bklyn pillow – her brand new line of contemporary, handmade ring pillows! If you’re looking to add a modern, unique touch to your big day, head over to bklyn pillow to check out all the fun designs!

More cool new kitchen & dining finds from MoMA Store in sleek silver, black & white:

1. Pop-up Bottle Cap Remover – designed by Alessi, one of my personal favorites – this egg-shaped bottle bottle cap remover uses a pressure mechanism to open bottles with ease… and flair!
2. Hanging Demitasse Spoons – Cleverly designed, these stainless-steel spoons are bent to hang on cups and dishes.
3. Ramen Spoon/Fork Set – In keeping with the eco-friendly mindset – these 2-in-one utensils are intended to eliminate the waste created by disposable chopsticks.
4. Palette Serving Set – Express your inner artist with this creative way to serve your favorite appetizers & dipping sauces!

…and pictured below: fun pressed-vinyl Bubble Placemats:

Modern-twist really does crank out some amazing home & dining products! Check out today’s Simply Stated: Celebrations post – Modern-twist: Innovative Product Design – for a closer look at their contemporary collections.

Pictured above: clever Doileez surface covers – and pictured below: 5 favorites from the super-artistic Modern-twist Placemat designs:

(Pictured above: Owl, Monster, Pebbles, Matrix, and Kat in the City – all available at Velocity Art & Design)

…absolutely loving these fabulous Jardins Japonais and Fruits Deguises paper placemats from French design house Atelier LZC!  At $20 & $25 per set of 8 though, I might be more apt to frame these and hang them as art – or decorate with them in other ways that might go a little further (wrapping vases, creating table runners, etc).  Available at bunnymaxwell.com.

Style + Affordability = Reasons to love Urban Outfitters. Here are a few favorites from the current collection: Mod Blossom Square Potholder and Round Potholder ($8 each)… the perfect accessories for this fun, retro 50’s Lightning Apron! ($24)

Pictured above: more fun textiles to style up your kitchen: colorful Birdie and bold Polka Dot Berries Tea Towels.

Pictured below: Frying pans for fashionistas!  Fanciest Fry Pans – available in Blue Floral or Red Bandana – $25 each.

Add some artistic flair to your glassware collection and sip from these fun, graphic Front Porch Tumblers – available in Birds, Leaves, Tickets, Water Tower or Ferris Wheel prints.  ($6 each or 4/$16)

And speaking of sipping…these are not your grandfather’s flasks! Pictured below: Alternative Fuel Flask, Cut Out Heart Flask, and cool safari-style Fauna Flask. ($18 each)

Today on Simply Stated: Celebrations – find 10 Modern Bird-Inspired Entertaining Finds, including 5 favorites from the always-creative Etsy shops!

These make me so very happy just looking at them! Wish Come True Mini Figurines…$9 each at Fred Flare.

Work them into your party decor (maybe sitting on upside down bowls or votive holders all the way across the table or placed next to colorful blumebox vases filled with lollipops), and turn them into a party with one of these coordinating partyware sets:

Multidot partyware, Milestone Birthday partyware, and Plastic Red Cutlery, all from platesandnapkins.com.

These Rocket Pop Molds are so much fun for kids… of all ages!  Each set of 6 reusable molds comes with a custom mold stand and drip guards. $16 per set at Urban Outfitters.

When you arrive at the website of Sandra Isaksson’s gift & home accessories line – ISAK – you’re greeted by a little sign that says “welcome to our world of beautiful, happy things” – and that’s exactly what you’ll find there! The ISAK products feature wonderfully cute, creative & contemporary patterns that you just can’t help but swoon over a bit…  A few favorites are pictured here – check out isak.co.uk for the complete line & retail info.

Pictured above: Kids Animal Cups, Kids Animal Tray and pink & yellow Daisy Plate. Pictured below: Tulip Cutting Board, Bird Plate, Apple Cutting Board, and Blossom & Bill Tray.