Modern Modular Eco-Friendly Indoor and Outdoor Playhouses for Kids.

Play Modern designs indoor and outdoor easy-to-assemble modular playhouses for children. Made of FSC Certified wood, the outdoor models are made from high quality, weather-resistant, marine-grade plywood and the indoor models are made of Baltic Birch plywood.









The finishes are non toxic and the products comply with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards, which are among the most stringent in the country for indoor air quality.








Even the railings are made from aluminum that is 100% recyclable and has a high recycled content.



above: Custom House letters, aluminum hanging boxes and magnetic chalkboards are available as accessories.


above: the Cuba in Baltic Birch requires no hardware to assemble


• Modern, modular playhouses with limitless possibilities
• Environmentally friendly materials
• Made in USA
• Outdoor and indoor modules available
• One or two story
• Quick, easy assembly with minimal tools
• Expandable to grow with your child
• Ships flat; Stores compact


Learn more and/or purchase here.

Radical Russian Nesting Dolls by Designer Katya Malakhova.

Russian freelance graphic designer and photographer Katya Malakhova has designed a series of Modern Matryoshkas which combine items that at first seem contradictory.


above: Katya with her "Brain" matryoshka

Using imagery that one would think incompatible with the well-known Russian souvenir icon, Katya has turned medical organs, superheroes, Playmates and S&M Dominatrices into Nesting Dolls.



Her stylized Batman Matryoshka:


The Gene Mutation Russian Doll turns a Cheburashka into Mickey Mouse:

Corsets, lingerie and breasts decorate her Playmate Matryoshkas:

Swarovski Crystal Russian Nesting Dolls:


A special thanks to Collabcubed for bringing Katya's work to my attention.

See all of Katya's work at her website.

Proof That The Love For Ryan Gosling Has Reached Epic Proportions.

The memes, the Hey Girl sites, the fan clubs. And now, Time Warner Cable has a dedicated genre channel to the Gos. That says it all.

Modernist Healdsburg Home With Pool on West Dry Creek Road by Dowling Studios.

This lovely modernist 3,500 square foot custom home with detached carport and a swimming pool in Healdsburg, California has expansive views of the Dry Creek Valley.



Designed by Julie and Leslie Dowling of Dowling Studios, the modern home with double sided indoor/outdoor fireplace is positioned atop a knoll on an 8 acre site.






The steeply graded property is lined with fir and oak trees and has a private driveway leading to an open hilltop site with panoramic views.



The Central great room opens to the pool and covered patio with expansive vineyard views to the south.



The bedrooms on the north and west sides of the home face more wooded views. Sustainable design was a high priority and every attempt was made to use the most energy efficient systems and materials.







The beautiful project was completed in July 2011.

Julie and Leslie Dowling:

all images and information courtesy of Dowling Studios