The reader's favorite posts on Ohdeedoh this week were ideas for a retro-modern Dick & Jane themed-room, a best stroller survey, several nursery tours and tons from Ikea.
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Remember when treehouses were lovingly put together over the course of a few weekends by dad or grandpa? Throw up a crude "kidz only" sign and you were set. Treehouses have come a long way, baby. ...
Just in time for the weekend! We'd forgotten how we used to while away the endless hours spent in the backseat of our parents' Monte Carlo, staving off boredom, carsickness, and squabbling siblings. F...
A mural for the seasons. Inspired by the AT:NY post How to Paint a Tree Mural, Rachel tried her own hand using an easier method and with gorgeous results. Rachel writes, "Like me you probably book...
Barely a month old and already an Ohdeedoh fan. We're welcoming young, beautiful Amelia into the fold and look forward to wishing her happy birthday in the years to come!
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The Otto play mat by Mischa Vos for MVOS is a fun, noise-absorbing figure-8-shaped racetrack rug for toy cars that you can leave out between playtimes... ...
We admit- we use the Internet a lot to waste time. But thanks to Cookie and Mark Frauenfelder, author of "Rule the Web: How to Do Anything and Everything on the Internet—Better, Faster, Easier," y...
During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted will...
Gooooooal! We're joining Paul's family in wishing this Power Ranger, Scooby-Doo loving, awesome karate student (Mom left out handsome!) a super special fifth birthday today!
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We're pretty picky when it comes to the ever ubiquitous wall decal, but we like what Surface Collective has to offer. Their kids designs (above) are whimsical and artsy at the same time. A few ...
There seems to be no end to the trend toward convertible nursery furniture, and the YiAhn bassinet is an exciting entry into the ring. But more than being a multifunctional piece of nursery furniture,...
Yes, we admit we were first drawn to the cute Shinzi Katoh-esque happy fruit faces on these bottles, but then we happily learned they were both bisphenol-A and phthalate-free......
The Baby Kick Counter Counts and Times Movements as You Enter Them, $39.95
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Before we leave for the weekend the Scavenger wanted to share some finds from LA, Atlanta and Boston. Have your own Top Chef at home? How about this wooden play kitchen (stove and fridge) in Bean ...
Have you met Junco, Ludic, Reddy, Ozard and Fluke? They're the Woollyhoodwinks and they're starring in their very own book, The Woollyhoodwinks vs. The Dark Patch.
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It's a table! No, it's a chair! No, it's a table! Wait, it's a... high chair? You have to give designer Richard Hutten (the man behind the Dombo cup) credit. Whatever it is, his cutaway Table Upon Tab...
Strong statements: that's what these real life nurseries we found over at Parents.com make. So, you might love 'em, you might hate 'em - but you just might come away with a few ideas. Think glam...
We heard from the folks at Serena & Lily about their sale, which is currently under way...Jump below for details:...
The Ndebele cardboard playhouse from Italian designer Vittorio Locatelli for Driade is inspired by the geometric patterns and vibrant colors found on the walls of painted African houses.
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This sweet little backpack is the perfect accessory for your budding traveler. There's also a garment bag, duffle bag, tote and cosmetic sized bag in the matching pattern....
In your head you may picture your family on vacation gathered around a campfire or dinner table laughing and sharing stories. But your kids crowded around an iPod, portable dvd player or gaming sys...
Sophia is dressed all in yellow and she has the sunny disposition to match!
I can hardly believe our little munchkin is turning 1! She has brought so much joy to our lives over the past year. T...
During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted will...
Vrrrroooom! We know Etsuko Fuyura for their modern patterns inspired by nature. We only just discovered their foray into vehicular prints. Judiciously used, say in a quilt or on cushions, these fabric...
New takes on family portraits. Stephanie Nielson (aka NieNie) is a great source of inspiration (see some of her projects here and here), and now Cookie Magazine's Nesting blog offers a peek into he...
Naomi wrote us: Any suggestions on what to use to keep my 5 month old throwing his toys out of the stroller? I was thinking of making something with stretchy cord but am worried about the safety haza...
We've never been to Biarritz, a French resort town on the Basque coast, but we'll take Kate Spade's word for it that this collection evokes its essence and aesthetic. She also compares the Biarritz...
We seem to be all about the play tents and tipis (and tee pees, too, for that matter) these days, and why not? They're wonderful year-round toys, indoor and out, and they have a magical hideaway quali...
Name: Katie and son, Max
Location: Southwest Ohio
When we stumbled upon photos of Max's magical room, we couldn’t believe how well every single part of the room was being used. The room is a perf...
What to get for the new parent who has everything? This stunning baby cocoon designed by Dripta Roy for Puur design, based in Eindhoven, Netherlands (they are opening a second studio in Montreal this ...
We've blogged about a Quick Change Crib before, but maybe a more feasible option for many who already have a crib are these QuickZip Sheets. ...
Hello yourself, Jasper! Didn't we meet at that pharmaceutical convention in Phoenix last year? Remember this little guy from his birthday shout-out last month? His mom sent back a report on his fu...
That's right, it's Escapes Month here at Ohdeedoh, and we want to see what you've been up to this summer. We're giving away the official Small is Cool AT Bib to the first 20 entries we post. Deta...
Will your kids care that the designers at Flipper have won several international design awards for their work on these toothbrush holders? Probably not. Did you even know they give out awards to tooth...
Colorful yarn orbs adorn a corner of two sisters' room. Stephanie Nielson (aka NieNie), mama to two daughters, created this simple installation. So sweet and something even we could do over the wee...
We never jumped into the whole wall decal/art trend ourselves. But when you start thinking about having kids, suddenly you really want to add those touches of whimsey and wall art seems like a great...
Chairs, chairs and more chairs. Among the Scavenger's finds in LA, NYC and DC today are two sets of four kids' chairs good for having the neighbors over for playtime this summer. If you're in DC a...
Will grandma and baby have to arm wrestle over who gets to use the Bambini? Its unique design truly makes it a family chair - a high chair for babies and toddlers, a rocking toy for kids and an adj...
Chalk dust be damned, we fully embrace the blackboard trend. And combining chalkboards with sleek storage boxes is a surefire way to win us over. Designer Jennifer Delonge had already earned a place i...
For those having to pack a school lunch every day, whether your child is just starting preschool or a kindergarten pro, often times you're left thinking, "Now what?"
When we discovered Bento lunch...
Like its adult counterpart, Zara Home Kids is a great source for cute and inexpensive bed linens, toys, bath accessories, kids furniture and everything else you need to furnish your children's rooms w...
Cookie has just what you need if you're heading out on your own escape: An Airport Survival Guide complete with kid-friendly spots you should know about before you head out.
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You may be strict about not letting your young children watch television, but you might be surprised to learn that even the background noise of tv can affect your child's ability to focus.
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The owners of Form Code graphic design studio created this modern space for baby T. Michael. With Dwell Alphabet bedding as their starting point, they created this projected the mural design from th...
It's Escapes Month here at AT. Getting away is great, but you know that trying to escape with your kids means bringing along the minimum number of toys with the maximum amount of playability. We think...
Can little ones appreciate great art? Well, it doesn't hurt to get them started. While we love all the great work we find on Etsy, we also like the idea of hanging masterpieces in our child's room...
In August's issue of Real Simple, we saw this idea in one family's house tour. Since the kids had outgrown the Phil and Ted's Me Too seat, they kept it attached to their kitchen table, and used it a...
Here's a question from Becca:
I'm due to have my 3rd child in two weeks. This baby and my son (14 months) will be sharing a room. We just recently moved into a house and the boys' room is nowhere...
Our criteria for a perfect baby carrier are that it be compact, attractive, ergonomically correct, and sustainably manufactured. The Belle baby carrier appears to hit every mark. We like the sleek, no...
Rub-a-dub-dub, little Ginger in the tub! Ms. Ginger celebrated her first birthday yesterday - hooray!
Ginger loves getting wet! Whether in the bathtub, swimming pool or ocean, splashing is her fav...
This tee pee from Serendipity is just one of the featured tee pees from Milk Magazine that made me wonder why they don't make tee pees for the overgrown children among us who need a little at-home get...
There are still plenty of days left to dine alfresco, and it need not be fancy. Grab some cheese and crackers and some wine for the adults, and head out to your backyard or city park. And, if you wa...
All summer long The Land of Nod and Ohdeedoh present the Birthday Shout-out Giveaway. We're giving away 100 free CDs to help add a little music to the mix while celebrating your child's special day ...
Our Dutch friend Aldo turned three yesterday - Fijne Verjaardag!
Mom gives us the full scoop on young Aldo: his favorite pastime is to get DIRTY. Within minutes after he goes out the door he's usu...
Can you believe it's August already? We're trying to enjoy these fleeting days of summer as best we can. How about you? Are you savoring them by spending time outdoors or packing those bags for on...
Last week's posts about Ikea finds and Maya's Ikea nursery tour got us primed and ready for the telltale thwack of the new Ikea catalog hitting the front step. We headed straight for the kids' stuff, ...
The perfect eye candy for a Monday morning. The folks at Cookie Magazine are showing off the beautiful rooms of Tovalisa and Otto Gothenburg, ages nine and six and the children of designer Elisabeth...
Mom calls Adrian an active, feisty, sweet little Leo. We bet this Beatles fan did the Hippy Hippy Shake on his birthday yesterday! Have a great year, Adrian!
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If you're heading out for a road trip with an older child, the Clek LATCHing Booster seat has gotten good reviews at Target, and right now, you'll get free shipping. ...
Today in the Scavenger, we're featuring two vintage Strawberry Shortcake finds, a kid's modular sofa, some Trend Lab crib bedding and more from the cities of Cambridge, Omaha, Minneapolis, Seattle a...
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