The reader's favorite posts on Ohdeedoh this week included elegant babyproofed stairs, blue prints for Scarlett's room, books by color in the nursery and a few returning popular posts.
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It's true what they say - everything old is new again. To celebrate 25 years of My Little Pony, Hasbro invited 25 artists, designers and celebrities to re-imagine the look of this iconic (to those ...
Mini Bear Smile Skillet makes us smile. The perfect kitchen tool to break out on weekend mornings to make those pancakes extra special....
Kaley turned FOUR yesterday! She is drew out the celebration as long as she could with a baseball game and a (mostly) pink-themed party. Smart cookie!
Her step-mom, Ariel writes in: Kaley, her gr...
We are HUGE fans of Clare Crespo, author of The Secret Life of Food and Hey There, Cupcake!, and the woman behind The Yummyfun Kooking Series. When we heard that there was a tour of her daughter's pla...
It seems we're on a skull kick. Perhaps it's the Halloween vibe in the air or maybe we're just admirers of Yorick? Earlier, we showed you the Cat and Skull prints by Brandon Dunlap, and now we have ...
Sometimes we're seduced by the sleek sets of play kitchen appliances available in stores. But then we take a look at our space (and a look at some of the price tags) and we pass. A homemade play kit...
To changing table or not to changing table? That is the question. As part of our Scavenger feature, one of the items we see for sale on Craigslist over and over again is changing tables. They hav...
We don't know what you're doing this weekend, but funny girl Frances Cate (aka Franny) is turning ONE and celebrating in style. Her mom gives us the scoop:
This girl is one funny, strong-willed,...
Does this scenario sound familiar to you? It's 3:30 in the afternoon. Your two-year-old has just woken up from her nap, but it'll be at least a couple of hours before your partner is home from work. Y...
Kittens and skulls -- somehow it seems so wrong, yet so right. Artist Brandon Dunlap puts the two together for a great combination we're sure many tweens and teens would get a big kick out of.
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If you want your little one to tote their gear around in a pack that's soft, cute, and ethically manufactured, look no further than these adorable 100% cotton backpacks. Designed by Florence Wetterwal...
Today we have a Britax infant car seat, Peg Perego Aria double stroller, and Ikea Svala set and more from Boston, Chicago, Miami and a few other cities. Check out the rest of our Friday finds...
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Our colleague Aaron of ATNY was recently captivated by these City and Country Blocks at his favorite local toy store, kid o, and shared these photos with us. We really like the modern color palette...
There's been a deluge of cardboard in our home recently as a result of gifts from faraway friends. So we've been trying out lots of projects, mostly spur of the moment and very low-tech. Next up on ...
Not even a remodel can get in the way of Lola's big day! Lola celebrated her first birthday a few days back with blueberry topped cupcakes and friends and family in the front hallway. In true AT fa...
We don't usually like to share our cookies, but we took one look at these paper fortune cookies made by Kimberly at For the Love of Paper and knew we had to pass them along....
Everyone loves a good sale, and if you're the in the market for some new crib bedding Grow Modern Kids has Dwell, Murge Design and more up to 60% off regular price. Woo-hoo!...
Every kid reaches a point where they are fascinated by animals. We're in the thick of it now. Dollhouses hold no interest for him currently so we're thinking about splurging on the FarFar Play Barn ...
Not sure about the non-human model pictured here, but do find the idea of a dishtowel-sized checkered tablecloth as bib from Les Petites Emplettes a lovely and simple idea......
Designed for Kids by Phyllis Richardson is like a Who's Who (and What's What) in kids' design. With over 750 color illustrations featuring the most innovative and best looking design solutions from...
All this talk about activity table conversions sent us on the hunt for our dream play table... the play table we'd bring home if money were no object. We think we've found it......
Try to recall some of the things you ate as a child. Do you remember those foods fondly, or are you clutching your stomach right now thinking, "I can't believe I ate that!" As someone who downed a Do...
Make your Halloween or Day of the Dead brunch extra-spookalicious. Younger kids will love that their usual boring round pancakes have been replaced with faces. Older kids will love strategically pouri...
Ahoy, mateys! Remember Denise of Studio d Sharp? Well she has a way with paper. Not a fan of cutesy-kidsey wrapping paper (neither are we), she fashioned this clever paper boat from an old map to ...
Inspired by this train table conversion, Ohdeedoh reader Libby decided to tackle this idea from a different angle:
Jonah was getting bored with his train table, so we decided to transform it. Jonah i...
Name: Rachel, Brett and Sebastian
Location: Missouri
We have such great luck. We are constantly finding the cutest rooms to feature in our Nursery Tours and this one is no exception. Sebastian's ro...
Customized and personalized non-toxic and sustainable furniture for children. That's the company philosophy of Muu. The company offers streamlined modern furniture with a choice of design panels th...
Everyone is talking about how to do more with less in these dark economic times. Elle Décoration has a feature on a family home where just about everything is second-hand or DIY -- from this home-bui...
Since 1982 librarians, book lovers and freedom of speech proponents have been celebrating Banned Books Week to draw attention to the issue of censorship. Over a thousand books have been challenged ...
Birthdays are a family affair for Eli and Isaac (aka Ike) who celebrated their second and fourth birthdays together recently. We're sure there was enough cake and love to go around!
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Have you been looking for a child-size chair that's as much a sculptural object as it is a seat? Something different from the rest of the pack? The Caprice chair might just fit the bill....
Feed your inner Star Wars geek, while you feed your child with the Star Wars Lunch Bag available at Pottery Barn. There's also a matching backpack, too!
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So simple, but so ingenious. Skip Hop's newest offering, Mate, has it all... plate, cutlery, and skid-resistant placemat. It keeps everything neatly in place at mealtime, but snaps apart easily for cl...
The mid-week Scavenger hit Vegas, the San Francisco Bay Area and New York in search of furniture and gear steals and deals. We found several baby chairs for maxin' and relaxin' as well as a few goo...
Name: ElizabethProject: Hip Mama Diaper Bag
Elizabeth is expecting a baby in November and we'd say her nesting instinct has definitely kicked in! This modern messenger-style diaper bag is just one...
Like most city-dwellers, most of the rooms in our home do double and triple duty. The dining table is a hub of activity - the crayons and fingerpaints have to be put away to make way for lunch and th...
Name: KathyProject: Baby Activity Quilt
Kathy conquered her fear of sewing quilts with this beautiful result. Perhaps this will inspire someone else out there contemplating taking on their first q...
Booksellers know that if they want to hustle a book off the shelves, a book presented face out is much more likely to sell than a book placed with just its spine peeking out. So it stands to reason th...
Name: KellyProject: Tummy Time Quillow
We must admit that this is our first exposure to a "quillow." We're quite intrigued! Read more about it below the jump...
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Name: CherieProject: Tea Party Chair
Tea for two and two for tea - Cherie's slipcovered chair lends any tea party some magic and whimsy. See the backside below the jump......
Name: Candice
Project: Collage Skirt & Top
If only this skirt and top came in adult sizes. Reader, Candice, shows us her handy work in this great outfit. Jump below for details......
Karter turned TWO on Saturday and celebrated with one of his favorite foods - homemade ice cream! We hope he's recovered and that the rest of his year is equally delicious!
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Name: PoppyProject: Asher Jude's Playtime Quilt
Poppy got an assist from her 2-year-old son in picking out colorful and interesting fabric for a playmat she made for his young cousin. We agree tha...
We're fans of the blog SwissMiss by designer Tina Roth Eisenberg. Yesterday she opened up her home on Design Sponge and we wanted to show you a few highlights....
Lizzie Allen's London-themed hand-screen printed wallpapers feature a witty and whimsical vision of symbols like changing of the guards in front of Buckingham Palace, the red London telephone box and ...
Name:MeganProject: Upcycling with Amy
Megan's project is like making lemonade from lemons. Small stains? Frou-frou embroidery? No problem! Megan used applique to upcycle her kids' clothes with t...
We consider all Ohdeedoh readers' children part of our fold, but we especially want to wish a happy second birthday to Ursula, adored daughter of AT's Maxwell and Sara Kate of the Kitchn. We hope ...
Name: Holly
Project: Dinosaur Play Mat
What's inside this neat little pouch, you ask? Would you believe us if we told you it's an entire dinosaur world? Look and see......
Name: Elle
Project: "Along for the Ride" Baby Carrier
This lovely baby carrier shows you can wear your baby and be stylish, too. Reader, Elle, tells us how. Jump below for details...
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Child's name and age: Cate Cordelia, due any day now
Location: Redlands, California
With a pair of book lovers for parents, as well as a wonderful literary middle-namesake (Anne of Green Gables fans ...
This rocking cycle is just a concept, but oh what a concept! Wouldn't it be nice if all bikes became easily compact and could also be enjoyed indoors?
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Name: SaraProject: Kimono-Style PJs
This is the first Amy Butler project Sara tried her hand at but she plans many more for the baby boy she is expecting......
Those insidious back-to-school colds are already making their rounds, and our first instinct is to bundle our little ones up in every blanket in the house. Ikea seems to understand this, hence the Bar...
Name: Eve
Project: Little Red Wren's Dress and Pinafore
Wonderful complimentary colors combine with a lovely pattern in Eve's creation. Oh, to be young again! Jump below for details......
Name: KariProject: Happy Bag
Kari doesn't need a diaper bag yet, but with a few small modifications she turned out a smart-looking bag for everyday use....
The weekend is over and it's a new week here at Ohdeedoh. We hope you've been enjoying the wonderful Amy Butler sewing contest entries so far!...
Marie Claire has a feature on kids rooms designed by adults that include this romantic canopy bed made by suspending a lightweight sheet from the ceiling. A satin duvet cover and wall sconces give it ...
Name: KristenProject: Kristen's "So Big!" Growth Chart
We think Kristen reached great heights (tee hee) with this beautiful fabric growth chart.
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M is for Mila and B is for Birthday! We're guessing there is lots of cake in the picture today - yum. Let's all wish Mila the happiest of birthdays to kick off a wonderful year!
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Those folks at 10 Grain Kids sure know how to cogitate outside the crate. When designer Eric Pfeiffer contemplated his daughter's former dollhouse, which, having been retired from active use, now serv...
Every teen envisions their dream room, but how many actually get to have it? Why wait for it happen, when you can do something about it? AT reader, Kim, contacted us to share the news of the budding...
After seeing this wonderful bunk bed-turned-tent in an Ohdeedoh in Europe post last week, we felt compelled to search Stateside for similar curtains. We turned up these highly recommended panels from ...
If you've been looking for a new Sven high chair, Moses basket, Pottery Barn basket liners, Step2 Climber, or items to complete your cowboy-themed bedroom then your search is over!
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