The reader's favorite posts on Ohdeedoh this week included Meg's playroom, Baby M's budget nursery, granny squares and a Holly Hobbie kitchen renovation.
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We thought 2008 was the Year of the DIY Play Kitchen, but Ohdeedoh readers weren't done! Here's a terrific one from Surya and Dave who lovingly made this for their daughter. They were inspired by...
Happy Birthday to Esme!
Esme recently celebrated her first birthday "with an afternoon party including cupcakes and good friends. Esmé loves giving kisses, playing Pat-a-Cake, and knocking down b...
We desperately wanted to write about these blocks last month, but they were -- not surprisingly, given how cool they are -- out of stock during the holiday shopping season. But now they're back in sto...
Happy Birthday to Amelia!
Amelia recently turned one and it looks like she really enjoyed her celebration. Susan says, "She had an amazing vegan-friendly cake courtesy of our sensational babysitter...
There is lots to love in this shared room. Where to start? We love all of the mismatched vintage pieces from different eras, the high shelf, the one little random cupboard, the hits of color, and th...
Three cheers for Liad!
Best wishes on your first birthday from all of us at Ohdeedoh - hope you had a wonderful day (it sure looks like you did!).
(Click through to see LIad in all his glory!)...
We love the clean lines and bright colors in this modern nursery. It's warm and inviting, while still being modern and minimal. Who's nursery is it, you ask? One very lucky doll in this very speci...
Ronica is looking for a review or two: We live in a small home, and since our daughter's uncle works for a plus toy company, we have lots of stuffed animals, monsters, puppets, dolls, etc. populating ...
Long popular in Europe, running bikes have taken hold in the U.S. and this is the prettiest one we've seen. A product of Wishbone Design Studio of New Zealand, the wooden bike starts as a tricycle,...
When it comes to helping our children get the best sleep possible, we're not necessarily proponents of feng shui. We are, however, proponents of giving anything a shot in the hopes that it might work....
The PBKids catalog came in the mail the other night and we gave it a quick look. We were pleasantly surprised to see an old favorite - Dr. Seuss - has become the theme du jour. ...
Felicidades Rio!
He turned one and "celebrated at Tree Frog Treks with all of his friends. He hung out with turtles and had his first ice cream cone, what a grand day for Rio!"
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The Today Show has a nice list of resolutions for your family and your home, but we'd like to point them out more for ideas you can try to institute all year long in your home starting with one of ou...
Happy Birthday to Nessa, who turned three!
She enjoyed a vacation to Key West and we hear that "her love for nature helped her stay entertained: wild chickens, hemingway cats; dolphins and shark at t...
Name: Walton, 3 months
Location: Arlington, VA
We haven't had the pleasure of meeting Walton so we can't attest that his soothing room, painted in a placid blue, has rubbed off on his temperament, ...
Happy Birthday to Hattie, who celebrated her first birthday this week.
Stephanie says, She is a very happy baby and smart too! She knows and uses 30 signs. Ha! Do I sound like a typical mom?
(Cli...
If, like us, you have the best of intentions when it comes to teaching your children the value of sending thank-you notes, but, like us, you tend to fall down on execution, this creative idea from Amy...
Happy Birthday to Willow!
Welcome to the two-year-old club from all of us at Ohdeedoh - we like the Little Red Riding Hood look.
(Click through to see Willow in all her glory!)...
You know we like to get our hands on all types of kid-sized dishes and food containers. Over the holidays, we saw this Little Bento Box at a friend's house and had to have it for ourselves.
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While Polaroid film has sadly gone the way of the dodo, you can still honor its memory with the free Poladroids software. Capture the look and nostalgia of the classic Polaroid with any of your photo...
Nicole has a question for the crowd: I'm wondering whether you have any ideas on how to make a pink room gender-neutral. My 3.5 year old boy insists he wants his room to be pink, and has maintained t...
Despite the mixed reviews this idea got over at ATLA, we think this is a sweet idea to decorate a kid's room or use as a quick, pretty birthday party decoration. And it's so easy that your kids (th...
We wrote about this issue last month, but it bears repeating. With the holidays -- and the end of toy shopping season -- over, it's easy to become complacent about the forthcoming legislation that thr...
Since having our first baby a short 2 1/2 years ago, the modern baby furniture industry has come a long way. Despite the numerous cribs to choose from, some of you might be looking for something more...
If Orla Kiely and Charlie Brown produced a pattern together, it would be PB Teen's Zigzag. We love the fun movement of the pattern combined with the lovely colors. If you are enjoying this pattern a...
As soon as you have a baby, you learn quickly how much "stuff" you accumulate, and that includes toys. We've received our share of of stuffed animals from well-meaning gift givers, and we've also fo...
Last night we completed our first ever Homies Awards, celebrating the best in home blogging in 2008, and it's my pleasure today to announce five six winners.
It was an impromptu, get the ball rol...
If you've ever been frustrated by the fact that most alphabetical toys and games stick pretty closely to the English alphabet, then you should check out Toypography. It's a set of blocks whose many fr...
Sometimes we notice that toddlers need a comfortable place to perch but they don't necessarily want a chair. We're considering a couple of these Square Chairs for our play area....
Perhaps you've been inspired by these lovely yarn balls or the appeal of round paper lanterns and you're also itching to do a DIY project. Well, the String Theory pendant we found at ReadyMade may be...
Jackie is looking for suggestions: My daughter has a large bedroom. It is 12'x13' We are having trouble making 2 separate spaces, one space for sleeping and one for play...(Note: Include a pic of yo...
We were perusing the cozy crafts section of Martha Stewart and found this relatively simple project that might be good for a rainy day like today. All you need are a few old sweaters you don't wear ...
It's easy to find a stylish crib if you're able to shell out a couple grand for it. Finding cribs that marry affordability with good design is another thing altogether. We found this list of best budg...
Colors, letters and baby's name -- these are ingredients you can find in many nurseries. If you're looking for a way to get all three into one item, check out this Large Block Alphabet Print by Etsy ...
We were perusing the Container Store site looking for shelving ideas, when we came across the Ladoro shelving units.
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Dear Ohdeedoh Readers,
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This time we're specifically focusing on small and creative uses of space. I...
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A hutch in the bedroom? Why not? It's a great use of space for displaying vintage or breakable items, a few books, a stuffed friend or artwork. You could also use small bins on the shelves for ad...
Do you and your family make New Year's Resolutions? Are you vowing to clean out that closet or get the playroom organized? Or do you prefer goal setting all year round? Tell us your take on resol...
We're fans of Sweet Fine Day, the blog created by Jenna (a designer) and Mark (a pastry chef). Recently, they participated in a photo shoot for a Japanese magazine featuring their wonderful Brooklyn ...
If one of your new year's resolutions is to de-clutter and organize your entryway (perhaps something along the lines of Ginger's Bargain Foyer For Four) then Haseform's Dachshund Coathanger might be ...
Visakha has question: Our son will be 1 year old in a month, and we're looking for ideas on how to celebrate his birthday. We'd like to invite some friends and family, and there will be a few children...
Friends of ours are architects and most years their firm participates in Canstruction. What is Canstruction you're wondering? It's a traveling design/build competition where teams of architects, e...
We had seen this pretty chandelier from Pottery Barn in a magazine, but it's even prettier in person. We got to check it out over the holiday weekend and decided it would make a lovely centerpiece f...
We're still drooling over the incredible creativity of our readers when it comes to play kitchens. So many of you have hacked different furniture pieces, toys and household items to put together a fu...
We spied these new items at UO, and loved the muted tones and nice lines of several pieces. If your teen has a bedroom makeover in store for the new year, perhaps one of these items may fit the look ...
With each image in this "House Voyeur" tour on More Ways to Waste Time we were increasingly inspired by the wonderful color choices and combinations the inhabitants made (even the exterior colors ar...
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Thanks to all of you who sent in nominations for this year's best Kid's Design Blog. We received 23 excellent nominations...
One of the first things many people renovate when they buy a new home is the dated kitchen. The same, it would seem, holds true for play kitchens. Valerie sent us some photos of the amazing conversion...
If you're looking to get organized in 2009, Real Simple has a nice list of tips to go through for managing your home this year. The checklist is divided up month by month so you'll find things like...
Perhaps you're ready to start some new sewing projects this year: a couple pillows, some curtains, cute outfits -- whatever your project may be, we think these gorgeous finds, at the appropriately na...
Kate sent in a good question: My giant baby (29 inches, 22 lbs... at 6 months) has outgrown his Oeuf bouncer, and we need a chair for him. I'm hoping you have a good cute/stylish not-quite-toddler cha...
We've been really happy with our decision to buy Flor carpet tiles for our living room six months ago. They were a cinch to lay down and have held up well to our foot traffic. So now we're looking...
It wouldn't be a new year -- and this wouldn't be a design site -- if we didn't start out with a few predictions about what the year will hold in kid-related design. The past couple of years have seen...
If you haven't gotten a new calendar yet for 2009, how about this Bubble Calendar? You and the kids can begin or end each day by giving it that satisfying snap on this giant calendar. ...
This little guy had us chuckling the moment we laid eyes on him. Maybe it's the mono brow or the little gold chain? Who knows?! ...
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