The reader's favorite posts on Ohdeedoh this week included a couple nursery tours, a mural based on Le Petit Prince, new items from DwellStudio among others.
Jump below for links to these & LOTS more...
"I'm shakin' the dust of this crummy little town off my feet and I'm gonna see the world!" If you've got a little George Bailey on your hands, a toddler who's going places, perhaps they'd appreciat...
Name: Trish
Project: My Ultimate Diaper Bag
Check out Trish's handiwork in this beautiful diaper bag she created. Details below...
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Lately, we're obsessed with the idea of carving out new space for our expanding family, without having to move. We're not the only ones with this dilemma, so we've been keeping one eye open for storie...
If you're in the neighborhood (with the neighborhood being between Sixth and Greenwich Avenues in New York), be sure to stop by Kid O this Saturday, September 20 for their second annual "Shop for a Ca...
What's your favorite piece in this room? The white iron bed? The colorful quilt? The chalkboard painted MCM table? The vintage poster?...
Iconic Finnish 1960s industrial plastic design pioneer Eero Aarnio designed the Ball Chair and the Bubble Chair -- as well as this Tipi stool from 2002, a designer-priced whimsical creation for childr...
Name & Age: Zadie, 4 months old
Location: West Virginia
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Zadie's mom, Beth, channeled Tim Gunn while creating her daughter's bedroom: I see the space as a mix of...
This post title made you look, hm? Would you believe us if we told you that after spending a couple of hours trolling the internet, including a rather exhaustive keyword search on Flickr, we were not ...
We feel as though we've become so accustomed to the look and feel of Ikea that we may sometimes become immune to them. While perusing these images of Ikea's Youth Rooms, we were reawakened to our lov...
Is it heresy for us to admit that much of the Small Paul franchise doesn't really speak to us? Which is why this backpack came as a fun surprise. If you or someone you know really, really, really like...
The Scavenger has some great Friday finds for you. We have a Jenny Lind white crib, a genuine Big Wheel, a Boppy cabana pillow among other items. All this and more below the jump.
We're keeping ...
Do you have fond memories of your orange plastic pumpkin from childhood Halloweens? We didn't think so. But these reusable Scrappy Owl Treat Bags have a lot of heart, can be used year after year a...
We've been in a thrifting slump lately. Nothing looks good to us, and if something looks interesting, it's too expensive. Seems like we're alone, however, because look at this great find by Holly at...
To aid in the inspiration department for our current Little Stitches for Little Ones contest here on Ohdeedoh, we're offering a free pattern from Amy Butler's new book to our readers. Jump below for t...
Depending on where you live, the opportunities to craft with outdoor materials may soon be coming to a close. When we saw these adorable Russian dolls at maya*made, it got us thinking that we could do...
We've always had difficulty making new friends. As children, we were painfully shy and even now it takes a while for us to open up to new people. We feel fortunate that our son can say "hello!" to e...
We're always interested in ways to save money. If you're thinking about transitioning your young toddler from a crib to a toddler bed, consider re-using the crib mattress....
Weather too grim to head for the playground? Just whip out this indoor slide designed by Hamburg-based German designer Michael Koenig......
We braved the crowds at the newly opened Brooklyn Ikea this past weekend. Amidst the bickering couples, indecisive roommates and children hyped up on Lingonberry soda, we spied this cool storage un...
Eureka! Many of you inquired about where to find the Buddha bank we saw in Zoe's nursery tour, and were disappointed when it seemed to be universally unavailable. But thanks to the relentless digging ...
Whether you're past origami and are looking to step it up a bit or if you want something easier, these paper models from Creative Closeup are just the thing.
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Name: Tina
Project: Baby Sonny's Diaper Bag
Tina was inspired by an Amy Butler pattern and a fun assortment of fabrics to create this diaper bag with an element of surprise within......
Lorena Siminovich of Petit Collage hit a modern, gender-neutral note with her orange, green and brown Animal Alphabet poster, but now she's back with a twist on the more traditional pink and blue ba...
Hugely inspirational. We own all three books in the delighful series of children's rooms books by Jeu de Paumes. Paris, London and Stockholm (our personal favorite) feature real nurseries and kids' ...
We like a desk that doesn't take its deskly responsibilities too seriously. And with a name like Lounge Desk, really, how could it? Part chair, part table, part storage, its innovative form seems like...
Perhaps it was inspired by the wonderful Dangerous books? Whatever the case, we're really enjoying Scholastic's The Family Book: Amazing Things To Do Together....
This one is new to us. We stumbled upon this easy recipe for do it yourself puffy paint. Three simple ingredients are all you'll need......
After a few months of testing and tweaking, we are proud to announce the launch of our new, separate Boston and DC sites over at Apartment Therapy! Please click on over and say hello to:
>> AT:Bos...
Carton means cardboard in French, and Carton Design has a line of recycled cardboard furniture for all ages, including this inexpensive desk and matching chair for kids aged 3-6, which includes built-...
Name: Melanie
Project: Coop's Crib
Anyone who has sewn for a son knows the fabric industry is skewed toward the feminine, but Melanie's choice of Wallflower in Mustard suits both her growing son and...
We've seen some enthusiastic cake eaters before, but Sammy well...takes the cake!
We celebrated Sammy's first birthday a few days early by having our good friends and their kids over for a backyard...
We know this is a popular crib so we wanted to help spread the word about a recall issued this morning of Simplicity Drop Side Cribs. There have not been any reported injuries, but a problem with t...
There's a tragic irony in the fact that vintage toys and books make such fun decorations (and, er, things to play with and read) for kids' rooms... but parents have the least amount of time to do the ...
Teens Today with Vanessa Van Petten discusses 6 Ways to Teach Manners to Teens. Why, thank you Ms. Van Petten!
What else is going on in the Parenting Blogosphere? A reminder to cherish the "whys",...
When we wrote about Kid-O's Exploring Fractions toy last week, Ohdeedoh reader monika1 pointed out that it's very similar to Montessori materials. This inspired us to dig around the vast (and we do me...
The Scavenger is racking up frequent flyer miles today. In Denver we found stylish sleeping options for every stage: cradle, crib and toddler bed. Honolulu has a cheap Pack N Play in good conditi...
(Photo by Orrie King for the Times)
Get in line for computer time - your babies are busy chatting up the interwebs. Does your baby Twitter, keep a Kidmondo journal or have a Totspot page? If so, ...
We grew up with buckwheat pillows in the house. They are fun to snuggle and can be heated in the microwave for extra warmth (or chilled in the refrigerator for days like today!). After baby #1 came ...
We know Plan Toys for the amazing miniaturized world they have created with their cities, vehicles, and people. Now the company, known for its clean-lined aesthetic and sustainable manufacturing pract...
Louise sent us an email: Instead of putting dressers in my daughter's room (she's 7), I was thinking of putting a trunk or two in her room. She could use them as clothing storage and as a table top. ...
If it weren't for the fact that the tea set is fabric, we would not have guessed this party was meant for a younger crowd. The Lela Kids Chair sets a sophisticated atmosphere for an afternoon of sipp...
Lisa Bengtsson's "The Family Wallpaper" is a cute way to show off and rotate family photos or children's art that's playful enough for kids and sophisticated enough for adults......
DwellStudio unveiled new products and new patterns at the recent ABC Kids Expo in Vegas and while they're known for their bedding, they've broadened their vision to create what they call "a complete...
Child’s name: Nina Lou, almost three
Location: Ville La Grand, France
If we were to try to describe - without showing you pictures - a child's room that combines a '70s wall mural and period French...
Name: Katie
Project: Happy Elephant Pull Toy
An elephant never forgets and there's no forgetting this Elephant Pull Toy which reader, Katie, submitted. Jump below for details...
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We're only two weeks into the school year, and already our preschooler's lunchbox is starting to look suspiciously identical day after day. Fortunately, Cool Mom turned us on to iLunchBox, so there's ...
We've had a fascination with the Dutch Bakfiets ("bike with the box") for awhile, yet it seemed more like a European fantasy than a practical, affordable mode of transport. But in progressive, bike...
We're diggin' DwellStudio's new patterns for crib bedding. "Geometry" is our favorite. Shown above in primrose......
When we first laid eyes on the Family Pillow, we thought, "Aw, cute" (mostly because we're suckers for any product with the word "family" in it). But when we realized that each pillow is custom-made t...
If you live in Manhattan and have children, chances are you've visited Yoya or Yoyamart. The stores, owned by couples Cristina and J.S. Boujnah and Stephane and Gena Gerbier, feature children's cloth...
Today is the day - we're excited to be kicking off a contest inspired by Amy Butler's new book, Little Stitches for Little Ones. It's such a treat to create projects for children - colorful, fun and f...
This great idea from the blog Inchmark got us excited. Mama Brooke captures the funny things her children say......
Meri Von Rentel is a Paris-based Finnish designer whose Nonjetable furniture for kids (and adults) has a simple philosophy: high-quality, eco-friendly, long-lasting hand-finished furniture with a mini...
Reader Pennycarnival posed an interesting question in this week's Open Thread:
Has anyone ever heard of a fitted crib blanket? Not a fitted sheet. A blanket. I've noticed my 11 month old sleeps bet...
The hair does not make the man - or the boy! Birthday boy Liam is showing off two looks here - we love them both. We hope he had the happiest of birthdays!
(Click through to see Liam in all his...
There has been a recall of nineteen models of Haba puzzles, rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys, due to choking hazard caused by small parts coming off. Luckily, of the fifteen reported cases...
We've covered quite a few lunch boxes here at Ohdeedoh -- one for every taste whether you prefer metal, oilcloth, green, characters, no characters. Here is a roundup of favorite lunch box posts......
Can you believe September's already halfway over? We're in the thick of back-to-school month, so in addition to our usual posts about design and home life with children, we're also featuring books and...
Welcome to a new week of great Scavenger finds. Today we have a vintage crib, an Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper, a wooden art desk among other items. See more of our finds after the jump...
Do you feel l...
The school year may have started, but summer still lingers on, both in our hearts and in the many, many wonderful photos you sent in of your beautiful children (along with their rather dashing parents...
Thanks so much to everyone who shared their photos during Escapes Month. We're already looking forward to next year!...
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