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Jason's DIY Crib Solution

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We're awarding Jason a DIY merit badge for conceiving and building this Oeuf-inspired three-walled crib for his daughter Annabelle. He and his wife Shannon own a small home in D.C. and, like many families, needed to transform their office into a nursery. Being a few inches shy of the space needed for a traditional crib got Jason's DIY gears turning to create a solution that would be both functional and beautiful. We hope this crib solution will inspire others with small or awkward spaces. Click through to see the "before" space, "in-progress" photos and the adorable crib occupant, Annabelle.

  • carrie
  • October 10, 2008 05:00PM
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IKEA Gulliver Crib Now In Birch

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The Gulliver is the most talked about crib on Ohdeedoh. We've seen it in white, as a co-sleeper, painted and hacked beyond recognition.

  • janie
  • October 10, 2008 04:30PM
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Happy Birthday, Isaac!

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Isaac is a very happy little guy, who loves trucks and music and spinning around and around on the kitchen floor. He was born eight weeks early, but you'd never know it now. For last year's birthday party, I taped three boxes of baking soda together and wrapped it in shelf paper, to make a brick that weighed three pounds and was 15" long, just like newborn baby Isaac. He was so tiny, but still very much Himself.

We wish Isaac the happiest second birthday ever!! His mom, Sara, also added that Isaac is having a robot cake this year. While surely fabulous, will it top the "poo-flinging" monkey cake her friends made him last year? We're serious here folks, click through to see it...

  • carrie
  • October 10, 2008 03:30PM
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Owyn Toy Box

owyn-toybox-1.jpgWe're pushovers for furniture with nature motifs, and the Owyn toy box is no exception. The leaf-shaped lids of this sleek birch plywood box are designed to be like puzzle pieces that are easy for small hands to take off and replace. And the observant among you will already have noticed the midcentury-inspired legs. Swoon.

  • tammy
  • October 10, 2008 03:00PM
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Milk Jug as Kid-Friendly Planter Project
Slinks: n. (slingks) Surreptitious web links to other good sites

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Our sister site, Re-Nest, is currently asking readers to submit their best repurposing idea for their Creative Reuse 2008 feature. We spied the Milk Jug as Kid-Friendly Planter Project post and thought it was super cute.

  • alex
  • October 10, 2008 02:00PM
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Designing A Nursery

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Planning and designing the nurseries for our babes was fulfilling and just plain fun. We all do it differently - some are meticulous planners, others just put it together on the fly. We like this nursery color board found over at Making It Lovely.

  • janie
  • October 10, 2008 01:30PM
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Porcelain Nursing Ring
Ohdeedoh in Europe - Paris

nursing-ring.jpgThis double-sided porcelain nursing ring emblazoned with "left" and "right" was designed by Ysabelle Podguszer as a chic, grown-up memory aid for breast-feeding women. It's part of her Poup'ké collection of double-duty jewelry/baby accessories for the new mother who has everything...

  • kristin
  • October 10, 2008 01:00PM
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Good Questions: Making an Upcycled Bear

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Reader "The Diving Belle" wrote in with an interesting DIY/How To question:

A young couple I know (and love) have just announced they will be parents in the Spring. As they are very eco-aware, I'd love to make their baby a "green" teddy bear, using recycled fabric and such. Any thoughts on locating a good pattern and materials? Many thanks! I'm SO excited about this baby!

(Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted first. Email questions and pics with QUESTIONS in subject line to: nursery(at)apartmenttherapy(dot)com)

  • carrie
  • October 10, 2008 12:00PM
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Happy Birthday, Emerson!

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Scientists have shown that smiling and giggling increase 28% by age two. Need proof? Emerson Kate turns TWO today and look at her! Happy, happy birthday!

  • carrie
  • October 10, 2008 11:30AM
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How To: Make a Dinosaur Playmat

dinomat-open.jpgAfter seeing Holly's dinosaur playmat in our recent Amy Butler contest, many of you wrote to ask if it would be possible to get a tutorial on how the mat was made. The playmat is Holly's own custom design, and she's been kind enough to write up detailed instructions -- along with additional photos -- for all you fellow dino-enthusiasts. Keep reading...

  • tammy
  • October 10, 2008 11:00AM
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Roundup: Rose Accents

rounduproseaccents.jpgNo matter how modern your teen may be, many are still traditional at heart and nothing speaks to them more than a rose. We've gathered a few lovely rose items with everything from bedding to lighting that is sure to touch any romantic heart because a rose by any other name, would smell as chic.

  • alex
  • October 10, 2008 10:00AM
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22 of the World's Most Creative Alphabets

alphabet-trucks.jpgIf you've been looking for an alphabet poster for your child's room, and you want a bit more edge than the alphabet-poster market normally provides, look no further. Yael at Reuben Miller has rounded up 22 of the most unusual alphabet posters out there.

  • tammy
  • October 10, 2008 09:30AM
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Ohdeedoh Scavenger: Best of 10.10.08

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TGIF, right? We're kicking off today's edition of Scavenger with this Orange OFFI Friend Bench in Minneapolis. We'd say there's room for three young friends on it at least. We also found two different rocking bassinets - an Orbit and a Ninna Nanna. Click through to see these and more finds in Minneapolis as well as Austin and New York.

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  • carrie
  • October 10, 2008 09:00AM
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Open Thread 80

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Questions, Answers and Chat
  • carrie
  • October 10, 2008 08:58AM
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The Cheekeyes

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It almost hurts a little to discover these at a time when we, along with the rest of the country, are tightening our purse strings. They're called Cheekeyes and are the creation of Dutch designer Rogier van Zijp. We love that the simplicity of the beautiful wood is enlivened with a bit of color including a friendly pink cheek for each animal. Click through to see the Dino, Forest and Africa sets.

  • carrie
  • October 9, 2008 05:00PM
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