The reader's favorite posts on Ohdeedoh this week included a a good question about a Murphy bed, wasy closet fixes and a WHOLE lotta play kitchens.
Jump below for links to these & LOTS more hot posts...
Although not specifically aimed at kids, we think these stoneware pieces could find nice homes in kids' rooms as hard-to-tip vases, pencil or marker holders or as very liberal coin banks. They may ...
Happy Birthday to Kahurangi James Lee Barr Cormack, also known as Kahu, who is turning 2!
Kahu lives in New Zealand. We hear that: He's a magical mix of stubborn, funny, insightful, and snuggly. Trul...
We think we've finally found a contender to round out our top ten list of modern dollhouses. Since half the fun of playing with toy houses is in arranging (and re-arranging) the rooms, the Design-By-Y...
Our little guy is missing his time in the sandbox. We're thinking this miniature version can satiate him until the weather warms up again. ...
What? You want them to actually write...with a pen? Show your teen and 'tween that good "old-fashioned" letter writing is hip with this great line of Teen Stationery by Tiny*Prints. There's a style ...
Carrie is looking for some accessory ideas: I need help designing my 3-year old son's new room! I'm designing it around this Angela Adams' rug, which is called "scoot" (i think). The colors are pale b...
You can spend a lot of money on a nice family vacation, but some of your kids' best childhood memories might take place right under your kitchen table. That's the case for Jennifer's kids who recen...
Will we ever get tired of play kitchens? (Answer: Not likely.) For young chefs who demand appliances as bold as their culinary creations, this fire-engine red stove from Swedish toymaker Micki Leksake...
We're suckers for great looking storage. Once the kids came, we quickly learned that our hard- and sharp-edged storage containers were no longer practical. Soft, pliable baskets that look good are w...
New York Social Diary recently interviewed Lisa Mahar, owner of Kid O, as well as showcasing her lovely home -- and what a home it is. We would jump at the chance to visit, jot down some ideas and p...
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Check Out Yesterdays Most Popular Post: Before and After: Julianna's Winning Room...
When it comes to magic there are two kinds of people: those who must know how the trick is done and those who just want to enjoy the illusion. In that same sentiment, we don't need to know how Jenn...
It's that time of year: we're already looking at calendars for 2009. With so many beautiful choices out there, it can be hard to pick. If you have the wall space -- and if you're one of those people w...
What is a favorite tableware choice for baby in our household? It's Papa's camping gear. We use titanium camping dishes from time to time, especially when baby is self-feeding. ...
Available at the Marcia Woods Gallery, Mary Engel's "Kitty" is quite a conversation starter.
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Happy Birthday to Stella, who just turned one!
Mike told us, "Stella started out her bday with a banana pancake from Mike’s City Diner and ended it with a homemade chocolate cake and is looking f...
A good question from Carrie: Oh, how I wish I had a picture for this one! I know you like questions with pictures. But if I had a picture, I wouldn't need your help!
Any suggestions for where to find...
Child's name and age: Declan, almost 3
Location: Farmington Hills, MI
We highlight lots of nurseries on Ohdeedoh, but eventually those babies grow up! Cheryl wrote in to share her nearly 3 year old...
Amy Butler fabric. Environmentally friendly bamboo flatware. What's not to love about this cutlery set? A toddler-sized fork, spoon, and napkin are all neatly contained in a carrying case and just wai...
Did you catch the Winners of our Kids' Color Contest 2008? Julianna's Rainbow Room came out on top for the fantastic use of color Mama Jenny came up with. Did you know we posted about Jenny's plan f...
We sure do loves us some Knitty! They consistently share great patterns by wonderful knitters around the world and the OpArt Blanket pattern is no exception....
When we spotted this glimpse into the home of blogger Andrea of Hula Seventy we were drawn to the ceiling in her daughter's room. The lanterns, parasols and lights give it a touch of magic and seem...
Happy Birthday to Gentry, who turned 4 this week!
His mom tells us that now Gentry is 4, he is more of a little man with a big imagination than a baby anymore. His creativity and imagination surpri...
"They're friends. They eat each other. It's a complicated relationship." Meet the Food Chain Friends. If you know a child who always wants to know who eats what (or who eats whom), and why, a set of t...
We're loving chocolate brown in the nursery. It's rich, warm, neutral, modern and goes with almost any other color. When we spotted these delightful pillowcases over at Fine Little Day, we had to sq...
"Dogs are just like kids, they give you no personal space. You're sitting on the toilet and they walk right up. 'Make me a sandwich,' they say." Read more about this on Fussy's hilarious post, Day ...
Stef sent us the above photo collage along with her good question: I would love to hear Ohdeedoh readers' fabulous, stylish and festive alternatives to, or tips for, having a Christmas Tree with a 1 y...
If your local park or playground is your home away from home are you feeling a bit panicked as the days grow shorter and the temperatures get colder? We're determined to get outside every day in th...
We always dreaded bathing our babies when they were infants. Struggling to hold their floppy little bodies upright. Trying to empty the plastic tub without spilling water everywhere. Figuring out wher...
The woodland theme is on its way to becoming a mini-trend for children's rooms. Remember the pink and green woodland nursery we featured recently? Very pink, sweet and enchanted. And here is anothe...
Creams, lotions, pastes -- so many sundries, so little space. And although times have changed, just as many of the items we stock in our children's medicine cabinet have, some staples remain, like ba...
All parents know that their kids' favorite toys are not the ones that cost the most or are even the most beautiful. Ohdeedoh reader, Kathy, staved off a potential "toddler meltdown" at a Michael's ...
It's a lunchbag... no, it's a backpack... no, it's a Munchler! Designed by Built NY in collaboration with award-winning children's book illustrator Stephan Savage, Munchlers don't just schlep your kid...
Do you remember this Clean + Modern Nursery we featured previously? Two of the features we loved about this nursery were the color palette - brick red, fiery orange and a cool blue - and the modern c...
Happy Birthday to Eli, who turned one on November 13!
Rachel writes, "Eli is a delightful little boy who loves to giggle and sometimes claps his feet together in glee. For his birthday, we're taking...
Somehow, it's always the juice cup that gets knocked over. Are we right, or are we right? Well, with these great melamine juice cups, designed by Jackie Shapiro, at least you don't have to worry abo...
Patty has a question for the crowd: One nursery (shown above) in November's Domino Magazine features a Murphy bed-style changing table. Has anyone done the same concept with a play table? (Note: Inc...
Are you planning on making some of your own holiday gifts this year? We recommend Happy Gloves, the follow-up to the popular Sock and Glove (both by Miyako Kanamori). We can tell you from experien...
Okay, by now you get it: we really love homemade play kitchens. Yesterday's post about Neva's sweet kitchen made from recycled cupboards inspired us to round up a handful of our favorite DIY posts. Ma...
We love partaking in Chinese dim sum - the yummy little tapas-portioned snacks that eat like a meal. Dim Sum, particularly the assortment of dumplings, are a favorite of little ones. Thanks to Ets...
We have had some experience with home births. One of our good friends had two of her children at home; our pediatrician is a home birth specialist; and our son's birth was supposed to be a home birth...
When Katien set out to create a DIY play kitchen for her daughter Neva she had these four goals in mind: to spend under $50 total; use as much recycled materials as possible; limit my driving to acq...
When we spotted this little girl's room as part of a tour of Seonna's home on AT: LA, we had to highlight it over here. Seonna describes her house's decor as "modern toy box" (how great is that descri...
In honor of our November theme of all things food-related, check out these yummy Cheerio treats. We don't always have Rice Krispies, but what house with young children doesn't have Cheerios in the pa...
Purveyors of "happy things for kids", we recently received the latest newsletter from Oh c'chou and were completely smitten by their November line-up of items. Designed by Nicole Maubert, these adora...
Robin sent in a good question: What is the best way to adhere wall art such as this? I don’t want it to be permanent or to damage the walls and I don’t want to frame them. Any ideas?(Note: Include...
Despite the stockings and garlands that have already taken over drug stores and shopping malls, it is, technically, still fall. Maybe these charming owl cupcakes will put you back in an autumnal mo...
For the budding foodie who demands exacting verisimilitude from his or her toy food, we recommend this gorgeous selection of wooden play food. They're not just toys: they're art. (Not that this should...
FLOR carpet tiles in the nursery is not a new topic here at Ohdeedoh. A big part of why we like them for children's spaces are the endless configurations you can create. We love these striped FLOR t...
While visiting the Blueberry Forest Web site, we noticed that HABA offers a small selection of children's furniture and playful storage items. Who knew that besides toys, HABA could also help you fu...
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