The reader's favorite posts on Ohdeedoh this week included inspiration at Didden Village, a wonderful photo essay on the Hutson Family and toddler friendly white rooms among others.
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Congratulations to Julia, one of our original Ohdeedoh editors, on the birth of her daughter, Audrey! Best wishes to Julia and Dan on this happy occasion from everyone at Ohdeedoh and the whole Apartm...
If stylish babyproofing sounds like an oxymoron, think again. When Jora and her husband purchased a gorgeous 1962 "mid-century modern" home in San Diego last year they were thrilled, but with two y...
We strive for order - there's a calm in the evening when the kids are asleep and the toys are all put away. But there's something about this room that we love. All of the toys are out of their hidin...
Name: EmilyProject: Mother Carrying Baby Matryohska Doll
As a fan of babywearing, Emily was inspired to create these mother and child Matryohska softies. What a darling pair they make......
Sure, few of us have anything as lofty as a weekend home -- or even a shack in the country -- but a house is a house, and designer David Weeks' weekend abode, as presented in a new house tour on Cooki...
"Mrs. Rachel Lynde lived just here the Avonlea main road dipped down into a little hollow, fringed with alders and ladies' eardrops and traversed by a brook that had its source away back in the woods ...
We despise the itchy labels on the backs of baby's shirts and pants. When possible we usually cut them out which sometimes leaves us wondering whether we're looking at the front or back. So we're th...
Domestic's line of panoramic wallpaper by artists from all over this crazy planet can look a little insane through an adult's jaded eyes. But this magical "Forest" wallpaper designed by Mark Verhaagen...
Ida Pearle's sweet alphabet cards make frequent appearance in Ohdeedoh Nursery Tours and now her work can appear in your child's bookcase.
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Name: elledesign
Project: All Aboard the Imagination Book
Elle's very first experiment from Little Stitches was Amy Butler's Imagination Book, and we think you'll agree it was a great success!...
The Toti Bunk might just be the perfect small-space solution for young children. Bed, storage, work table, even a space for lounging... what more do you need?
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Name: Sara
Project: Modern Playsuit
Reader, Sara, submitted this charming playsuit. We love the color palette. Jump below for details......
When we were kids, Halloween was, hands down, our favorite holiday of the year. The costumes, the jack o'lanterns, the candy, the general sense that, if only this once, kids owned the nighttime. For u...
This Friday edition of Scavenger is brought to you by the letter B as we're checking out Baltimore, Boston and Brooklyn in our quest to find bargains and treasures. We're starting off with this Kit...
There's something just...happy about these new hooks from Urban Outfitters. The colors are chipper and though not sold as a set they seem to all like each other and get along. Just looking at them...
Name: Rachelle
Project: Snuggie Wrap Blanket
We like the name of this one - definitely snuggie. Check out details after the jump......
We keep thinking we should be tired of the kooky critter trend in kids' toys... but we're not. These new imports from British designer Donna Wilson would look right at home alongside our collection of...
Who says building blocks are only for infants and toddlers? We think these funny vintage blocks, which spell out Dork, would be appreciated by any teen....
A pet without the responsibility. That's what Jonathan Adler's website says about these beautiful and classic animal-shaped leather footstools....
So your little one wants a cat and you're allergic? Why not compromise with this glow-in-the-dark set of cat's whiskers, which add a bit of mischief to a dark hallway? More virtual pet stickers and ot...
Your web browser doesn't have an anti-pink filter either? Hey, we're all for breaking the tradition of pink for girls and blue for boys and think every little boy deserves a feather boa in his dre...
The Coosh is described as the perfect gamer's chair, but as lifelong bookworms, we took one look and dubbed it the perfect reader's chair. Both elements are cut from a single block of high-density foa...
"Try a hairstyle that you'll one day regret. I'll get over it." "Have a signature dish, even if it's your only one." " When it comes to shoveling snow, the earlier you start, the easier the job." ...
Ever wonder what a typical day is like for a homeschooler or unschooler? According to Amanda Soule, of Soule Mama, there's really no such thing as a typical day. But she snapped this evocative shot of...
Design trends often have a trickle-down effect and sometimes they trickle right down into children's rooms. Organizing books by cover color is a trend we've seen plenty of, but this is our first ti...
If tackling home improvement projects is too daunting, start small. We found this dollhouse makeover posted at Allsorts blog to be inspiring. See after pics below the jump......
At first glance, the Hiya Rocker might strike you as similar to a few other cute, likeable little chairs that are floating around the kids' furniture scene. But a closer look -- revealing the neato bo...
Flickr member, Girlleastlikelyto, has a goal. She is photographing 365 days worth of dolls and toys from her collection and adding them to her Flickr photo stream. With everything from Blythe, Betty...
We haven't seen many nurseries covered in stripes. A few stripes and lines here and there but nothing full on like this one....
Featured in Living Etc. magazine, this colorful boys room has Cath Kidston wallpaper, an Eames rocker and a timeless striped rug. In this design-conscious, comfortable North London family home, even t...
Madhu wrote us hoping to get some good leads on some art for her son's room: I would like to get a graphic French alphabet poster for my DS' room. Any suggestions? All the ones I have found are too...
Name: KirstenW
Project: Birthing Quilt
Not only did KirstenW make this lovely quilt to have with her while she gave birth, she finished it in the hospital the night before her little one was born!
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In case you haven't noticed, Halloween is coming. And, in case you're not sick to death of it already, and you are even considering throwing a Halloween party we think these invites by Tiny*Prints wi...
We've complained before about how challenging it can be to meet your little one's demand for "car decorations" without caving to the usual multigazillion-dollar franchises. Kelly Ventura is a Chicago-...
Are you a real mom of Orange County? The Scavenger made a stop in your stomping grounds and found a neat desk and chair combo and a modern lounger. We're also bringing you pocketbook-friendly find...
Growing, growing, gone! We recently heard from reader Sunny: I'm looking for a unique growth chart for my baby's room. I'm having trouble finding one that isn't filled with licensed characters. ...
The cool down has us excited about back-to-school season. Here comes another container to help parents pack a nutritious lunch....
We're just about halfway through our Little Stitches for Little Ones Contest and we're so impressed with the projects so far. Jump below to check them all out - diaper bags and quilts, a Butler-style ...
File this under A for Awesome. Juan decided to make a half-scale version of the iconic Rietveld Red Blue Chair for his son Hugo's first birthday... ...
Mary Ann sent us an e-mail: My son, who is 10, has a nice bunch of books and we're looking for a good place to store them in his room BUT the catch is, we don't want to use bookcases. Call us kooky, ...
Don't throw that cardboard box in the recycling bin just yet. Instead, cut and slot it together to make these cute, modern dollhouse pieces. Anna of Forty Two Roads shares her Liliputian creations w...
Not sure why this handsome, clever convertible mattress costs as much as a couch, but if money is no object, here's a nice solution that allows your kids to have a reading chair in their rooms that ca...
Name: Kristina
Project: Maclaren Stroller "Butler" Style
Kristina's Maclaren stroller definitely stands out from the crowd with her Buttler-patterned cushions. What a great way to customize your str...
For a non-insulated container, our Klean Kanteen does an okay job of keeping our drinks warm or cool, as the case may be. Still, for those those really hot or really cold days, we were happy to see th...
Photographer Todd Selby takes the photo home tour a bit deeper. On his Web site, The Selby, we enter the homes and studios of artists, designers and other creatives -- but more so than just their ho...
We love that so many classroom materials, especially cool pieces like this modular science center, are becoming available for the home market. At first glance, you may think you don't have room for th...
When we spotted this gorgeous high chair at ATNY we must have looked like a cartoon character whose eyes pop out of their head on springs at the excitement. It's been awhile since we saw a high cha...
It might be time to upgrade to a rowhouse in the city. Check out these printed dollhouses by Petit Flaneur....
Almost every modernist we know harbors a secret (or not-so-secret) longing for an all-white room. Most kiss that dream goodbye once kids enter the picture. But why should they? Considering how many cl...
Visiting the Doe SF Web site is like visiting the bedroom of your sister's best friend, circa 1984. Everything is pretty, absolutely sweet, it looks like it smells great and you never want to leave. ...
French design company Domestic's Measuring Souvenir stickers are a clever and graphically striking way to measure your kids' growth, using iconic buildings from both sides of the pond......
“It has been said that guardian spirits watch over and protect small children, and that may be so. But there are also stories of children who find the courage to protect themselves.” So begins ...
Most of us know George Nelson for his beloved Ball Clock, which was originally designed in the 1950s. But how many of us knew about the lesser-known series of children's clocks that Nelson designed a ...
Name: Patt
Project: Cats and Dots, Oh My!
Cats and dots, oh my! Cats and dot, oh my! A bevy of felines surrounded by playful dots make up this quilt submitted by reader, Patt. Jump below for detail...
Pam wrote in with a question we've been wondering ourselves:
Are there safety scissors that don't suck? It seems like every type I buy either has a metal blade, which I'm told is a no-no, or else the...
Welcome to a new week of Scavengers! This time around we have a Bumbo, a vintage rocking chair, a small assortment of John Lennon nursery items and lots more.
With items from Chicago, Las Vegas,...
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