The reader's favorite posts on Ohdeedoh this week included the new Target Orla Kiely collaboration, loft bed trends, President Obama's Air Force One, a Post-It calendar and more.
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We spotted this vibrant rainbow cake over at the Kitchn and thought how many kids would go ga-ga for it. And, we promise, it's not hard to make.
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File this one under "I Can't Believe I Didn't Think of That Myself." We don't consider our tote bag terribly girly... until we see our husband carrying it. And yet it's never occurred to us -- or him,...
Anytime good looking, functional storage crosses our path, we take a good look. We like this new furniture piece by Oeuf. Called Toy Store, it has tilted open storage bins to allow easy access and f...
The daybed: its versatility really makes it shine in the nursery. From a place to crash when you fall asleep nursing your newborn to a spare guest bed, to a twin bed for your growing child- it's a g...
Ceri has a good question: Do you have any suggestions on how or what to do with recalled crib parts? I have this beautiful wood from my crib that was recalled and I HATE to throw it out. I am trying ...
We finally have a Good (affordable) Answer to a Good Question from last year about wood play gyms. Ikea has just released a simple, birch gym for about $25.
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If you're looking for artwork that is both beautiful to look at and safe enough to hang near a crib or play area, these prints, featuring iconic graphics by Alexander Girard screenprinted onto plywood...
DwellStudio has teamed with Fisher-Price to debut a small collection at Target. It's an unlikely partnership between a veteran maker of baby gear and the new face of nursery textiles, but it's one th...
"Natural. Fresh. Real." is their motto. Clementine Art makes beautiful art kits that also happen to be organic. Even the packaging is made of recycled materials. This play dough kit is all natu...
Happy Birthday to Charlie!
Charlie turns one tomorrow and we hope he has a wonderful day. Best wishes from everyone at Ohdeedoh!
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Allison wrote in to tip us off to the fantastic UK-based design and print company, Bold and Noble. Their work has everything we like: great color, modern graphics, clean lines and alphabets!
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Perhaps it's because, in the current economy, people are reluctant to upsize their homes to make room for new children. Or perhaps it's because parents want their kids to have the special closeness (c...
Instead of counting the days until Spring arrives, we've decided to embrace the cold weather. We haven't seen our first snow fall yet so the sledding will have to wait but we can still make use of fr...
A lovely example of great design and craftsmanship, the Garland Light is an unusual handing lamp that can add magic and charm to your child's room.
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Isabel is looking for adviceHello! I'm redecorationg the living room and need advice: I want to marry Designers Guild wallpaper very rococo style with a waldorf-inspired playroom area. Do you think th...
Do you live in a "passive house" (not to be confused with a passive-aggressive house)? Each year when we make our winter visit to mom's big, old, drafty house she makes a big deal about turning on ...
We're kind of surprised we don't run across more teak furniture for kids. It seems like a natural fit. Teak is rugged, long-lasting, beautiful AND suitable for outdoor use. Case in point: this trio of...
The question most asked by our friends with children is how to incorporate all of their "stuff" into a small space. The second question is how to do it without ruining the look of their home. It's a...
We have memories of the bar our parents built for the basement rec room, and the Julius Monkey Stool, by Paul Frank, is definitely reminiscent of the stools that accompanied our bar.
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Happy Birthday to Hood #7!
According to se7en, I don't use my kids names on the internet , they are all called hood
#1 through to hood #7 on our blog... but I know her siblings would love to see her ...
We've seen quite a few rooms with a splash of hot pink or fuchsia, and we predict we'll see more of this color in nurseries in 2009. A few of our favorite uses below the jump......
We don't homeschool, but we can still be inspired by the at-home classroom created by Heidi for her three children. She recently posted a tour on her site, Mt. Hope Chronicles. The room contains work ...
A little early for Easter? No, these aren't dyed eggs. And they aren't jelly beans. These are Egg drawer pulls by Nest....
Happy Birthday to Ford, who is turning one today!
Maryanne says: Ford loves books, his doggie, jogging with mommy and green beans. We love him so much and can't believe our precious boy is already...
Name: Ali and Simon, almost 7
Location: Eugene, Oregon
We received a glimpse into Simon's room in our recent color contest and just loved how cheery the room appeared. We asked Simon's mom, Ali, ...
Chris sent us a good question: I’d like to get working on our nursery this weekend, but am stalled on paint color. We’re going for a vintage meets modern vibe. The room is small (about 8’ x 9’...
This is a new item from PB Kids and we really like the idea. What we're not so keen on is the price... $249....
In a perfect world, we'd all buy eco-friendly bedding and furniture all the time, but in this imperfect world the pricetags can get kind of steep. That's why we get excited by sales like the one that'...
Happy Birthday to Theo, who is now two!
Holly tells us: Theo is such a little rock star! He adores playing his mini guitar, banging on his drums and dancing to his dada's iPod. Neko Case, Kid Rock an...
Using sheepskins in the nursery is a hot trend. If you don't like the idea of using animal products but like the look and feel of sheepskin, consider the Pomeroy Throw....
Have you heard? Beginning February 1st, Target will feature yet another designer collection. This time around, they feature the awesome work of Orla Kiely. Yes! Orla Kiely! ...
Happy Birthday to Natalie!
She loves making funny noises with her sister, wrestling with her older brother, and giving everyone hugs.
Natalie shared her birthday party with her Dad, who has a bir...
We love to hear from the Ohdeedoh readers. We're always on the lookout for great nurseries and children's rooms to feature on the blog and this is our newest, easiest way for you to send us photos and...
Looking to commemorate such a momentous day? While this airplane looks plenty of fun to play with, we imagine your kids might really appreciate it as a keepsake too. (And who knows what its future...
We opted to register online and avoid the often confusing walk around the store with scanner in hand, but the Wall Street Journal registered at all the popular spots and did a comparison. ...
With our kids, we always wear our hearts on our sleeve. We like this Hanging Hearts Mobile from PBKids to remind them how much love surrounds them....
Are you looking for finishing touches to wrap up your recent room remodel? Or maybe you're just searching for something small to give your room a little oomph? Anthropologie is having a sale of vase...
Leigh sent us an email:
I would LOVE to find a round, wool area rug for our baby's nursery. It's in the tiny second room of our 950 s.f. home, so five feet or smaller is ideal. We bought a few piece...
Anna sent us an e-mail wanting to share her wonderful work with us. Her life as a designer began with creating her own children's room. Color and movement fills each space and we love the details th...
If you've been admiring the Tripp Trapp chair, but it was a bit out of your price range, this chair from One Step Ahead might be a similar, more affordable option. ...
Happy Birthday to Ava!
Ava turned two just last week. Her mom Marlene says, Here are a few of our favorite pictures from our recent trip to Tombstone, Arizona in our Airstream.
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We're live blogging to you from the Inauguration! Okay, not quite, but how amazing is this Lego Inauguration on display at Legoland? We imagine your kids are plenty excited about today's big event...
Happy Birthday to Henry!
Henry James (aka Baby Hank) turned one last month. Best wishes from all of us at Ohdeedoh - just look at that smile!
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