+ Alissia Melka-Teichroew's acrylic bling_blink ring is now available at Target.

More affordable design from Target. The holidays have come and gone. If like me you live in Canada, you are bracing for two things; the tax man (income tax time, property taxes, etc) and extreme cold weather. Not a time for profligate spending. So, unlike a lot of what is shown usually here, it's time for some affordable design. This isn't a gift guide, it's an opportunity to show that modern design can be affordable and accessible.

Here's what I found in Target's Red Hot Shop:

- Clear Retro Table Lamp, $15.99
- Mesü Measuring Bowls - Set of 2, $14.99 - $16.99
- Wingard Table Mo-bi-le-o, $38.99
- Camo Charlie Luggage Belt and Tag Set, $24.99
- Weplight Bella Lampshade - Blue, $21.24
- SoHo Photo Bracelets, $17.00 - $25.00
- X-Ray Projection Clock, $99.99

And there's more, just do a Target search for any of these keywords, Built, Blik, Bludot, Umbra, Offi, Nuevo, and Propaganda.

We don't usually put prices in posts because we get sooo many emails from people who think MoCo Loco is a store. We're not, but Target is.

+ Red Hot Shop

Affordable design from Target.
It's the week after Christmas and your wallet's empty. This isn't quite a gift guide, it's more like an opportunity to show that modern design can be affordable and accessible. I have a soft spot for Target, the only mass merchandise chain that goes out of its way to purposely partner with and feature object designers. Plus the marketing speaks to me (ex-ad guy here).

So here's what I found in Target's Red Hot Shop:

- Blik Organic Wall Graphics, $19.99 - $29.99
- Wallpaper by Numbers, $84.99
- Wool & Hoop Crewel Embroidery Kit, $14.99
- mesü Serving Bowl Set - 6-pc., $49.99
- Built NY Neoprene Lunch Bag, $24.99
- Confetti Paper Nesting Boxes, $44.99
- Shark-Fin Bottle Opener by Propaganda, $10.99
- Blu Dot 2D:3D Magazine Rack, $59.99
- Inhabit Living Place Mats and Coaster Sets, $12.99 - $17.99
- Wallter Paintable Wall Applications, $39.99
- Tiki Stool by Offi, $42.49 - $44.99
- Loop Tables by Umbra, $119.99
- Mogu Powder-Bead Pillows, $24.99
- Nuevo Drum Table, $74.99

We don't usually put prices in posts because we get sooo many emails from people who think MoCo Loco is a store. But Kevin wrote and asked if we could show prices and "feature some more design that's for sale to us everyday Joes?". Yes, a lot of what's in this site is pricey, but it looks great and often it's innovative. I remember when VCRs were $1500, yet make enough of them and you can buy them for $29.95 at Best Buy. Great design ideas are irresistible, they'll eventually make their way to Target...

+ Red Hot Shop