The reader's favorite posts on Ohdeedoh this week included Simon's room, a bold rainbow cake, inspirational shared rooms and more.
Jump below for links to these & several others hot posts from the la...
Sadness and dismay over the shuttering of Domino dominated the blogosphere yesterday, but we have our own heartbreak to contend with. Parent company, Disney, has just announced that the March issue...
Playhouse weather isn't quite here for us, but still -- wow -- we just had to share this fabulous handmade playhouse we recently spotted on Etsy. According to its designer, "I designed it when my daug...
Teething is still a sore spot for us. We shared with you a recipe for homemade teething biscuits and enjoyed some of the tips readers shared. Since we still have a lot more teeth to cut, we're consi...
We love the somewhat subdued color palette and the relaxed combination of the FLOR tiles in this room. The peacock wall decals and peacock pillow add just the right amount of umph! ...
Our readers have shown time and again that you don't need a degree in woodworking to make a great play kitchen and now reader (and pal!) Joanne proves that you don't even need wood. A little ingenu...
You know how it is when your child develops an obsession, and then that obsession transfers to you, and then you start seeing it everywhere? Our little guy is VERY into penguins these days, and now, n...
We recently wrote about replacing knobs on a plain or old dresser to give it a new look. We saw this great dresser/changing table makeover at Design Sponge. It's a dramatic example of repurposing an...
We found photos from Boopalina and Bebe over at Flickr and really liked their style. Their modern art like this one is a fresh take on vintage children's items. It's friendly and affordable....
Ohdeedoh Open Thread ...join in with questions and answers
Check Out Yesterdays Most Popular Post:
Look! A Peek Into Dooce's Nursery...
Remember the Pippi Longstocking inspired school we wrote about last year? Our colleague Amy over at ATNY found this Swedish Pippi-inspired home in Sköna Hem magazine that we wanted to share with y...
"Träd is a shelter, a personal space where children carry out their fantasies and games. A place that allows them to feel safe, to learn and to imagine. That enchanted wood where one can dream of her...
We don't have much time for crafting from scratch these days, but we still like to add our personal touch to stock items. You can quickly customize plain store-bought items with these fabric iron-on ...
Known for his tongue in cheek "cute" imagery, Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara cleverly and seamlessly combines the sweet with the not-so-sweet using popular culture and manga to complete his vision. H...
Ann sent in an email: I'm hoping to find some good resources for putting together a communal play room in my co-op building. Anyone have any good examples or resources? Also, any ideas on how to run...
No matter how many times we tell our husband that yogurt containers aren't recyclable in our city, we still regularly dig them out of the recycling bin. And we notice most of the tenants in our bui...
Our good friend Shona recently stumped us with this question, so we're putting it out there to you, our erstwhile readers: We are creating a kind of reading nook for the wee ones, and I wanted to ask ...
Skip Hop's new Tubby is challengingBoon's Bug Pod and Frog Pod for king of bath toy storage. Tubby is a stretchy pouch made from neoprene with mesh panels. Both materials allow for quick drying. Ju...
You know those instances when you want to keep your little one entertained for just a bit, perhaps while you are at the bank, in line at the store, doctor’s waiting room – only a few minutes would...
Just incase leaving the tooth under your pillow isn't "official" enough, your child can fill out this letterpress certificate of deposit and leave his/her tooth in a silkscreened cloth deposit bag. ...
We love the full title of this post at the Naughty Secretary's Club: "Vintage Baby and Kid Rooms Ranging from Glambiguous to Badassical." Many of the rooms featured (and there are many) will make you ...
As often as we can, we check out Dooce. We were thrilled to see that she recently updated her daughter's bedroom and shared some great photos on her blog....
Happy Birthday to Matilda, who recently joined the one-year-old club!
Laurie says that when Matilda celebrated her big day, she tasted chocolate for the first time, and seemed perplexed by it.
P...
Do you have a child's birthday party coming your way? Are you a bit nervous about what will work and what won't? Fear not! Blissfully Domestic has some great tips for your next kiddie party.
See w...
Nicole has an interesting question: We are moving into an apartment above my Grandparents house. They have a kitchen downstairs but we do not upstairs. We are also due with our first child July 20th. ...
We agree with many of you that the NY Times article we blogged about yesterday did a lot more confirming than clarifying. Yes, it's confusing trying to weed through all of the information on organic...
When we were little, our mom had handwritten notes taped all over the house reminding us to wipe our feet, wash our hands, turn off the lights, and do all the things that kids (and some grownups) rout...
It's hard to forget the beautiful images from this Woodland Nursery we featured. So we were glad to hear from Jennifer Talbot recently about a new project she completed featuring this modern nursery ...
By merely taking one look at Lanni’s room, we can say we probably would have been great friends with her back when we were 19. Her room takes us back to the glorious 80s -- filled with bold colors,...
Leaving a loving note in your kid's lunch box is taken to a new level by one work-from-home dad who makes lunch and a robot creation each day for his wife and son.
...
When we were expecting, we did a ton of research on crib mattresses. While we were very happy with our Gulliver crib from Ikea at $99, we decided we could splurge on an "organic" mattress. But we h...
If you're looking for a touch of vintage in an otherwise modern nursery, consider the Dick and Jane Lampshade. Etsy seller hibernatedesign uses fabric inspired by vintage childrens' books to create t...
Sometimes, you just need a little inspiration to get your Room Makeover Self into action. An inspirational kick in the pants, if you will. Elle Decor recently featured some children's rooms which ar...
Martha sent in an email: Wondering how to use these adorable little houses I got from Scarlet Fig. I bought like 10-12 of them in a fit of glee, thinking they'd be great wall decor in my toddler daugh...
Your child is done with the crib. Maybe they're too big. Maybe they're too good at getting out of it. Either way, you know it's time. What now? Take our survey and see what everyone else is doi...
Another fun and easy activity for these winter months from Small Notebook...family interviews that create a lovely keepsake at the same time. ...
Happy Birthday to Isaac, who turned two on the weekend!
Sarah told us that he likes robots, helping cook, drawing and big slides. He's a super busy boy and is always up for an adventure!
(Click...
Ohdeedoh reader Henri wrote in to let us know about his homemade play kitchen stove. He fashioned this beauty from one sheet of plywood, a few dowels for the handle and a sheet of plastic for the ove...
Who says monsters have to be scary? We think this motley crew of monsters, from Toronto, are more goofy than scary. Meet Andy, Bradley, Colin, Douglas, Kyle and Mr. Jefferson.
...
Happy Birthday to Chloe!
Chloe is turning two today. Best wishes from all of us at Ohdeedoh on the big day!
(Click through to see Chloe in all her glory!)...
Do you need a pop of modern in your room? Or perhaps a modern touch of pop? Ryan combined her two favorite art aesthetics- art and pop - to create ModernPOP. Her prints are fresh, colorful and ma...
We love that the new Spoling highchair from Ikea can be folded for easy storage. We have to admit, though, that we're not super excited about the pattern used for the seat, mostly because we can't see...
Happy Birthday to Hassan!
Kenesha writes: I wanted to say Happy Birthday to my little Baby-Man, Hassan! He is turning two years old on January 23rd. Hassan loves to sing, drum, dance, and make co...
Because nothing's cuter than a baby or toddler with ears on their hoodie, here's a simple project to do at home on a dreary winter day......
Happy Birthday to Leif, who just turned one!
Gretchen tells us: Born with laughter on a rainy night under a full moon on January 23rd. Known to melt hearts with his smile and perpetual positive demea...
Anna sent in a good question: I'm on what seems like a neverending quest for a rug for my baby's room (he's due any day now). I can't spend much more than $500, and would prefer to spend less. I'm loo...
If you love a bargain and don't demand perfection, we have a hot tip from two readers, Vanessa and Carla. The Netto Cub Crib and Changing Station are being offered on Overstock at a substantial di...
No, it's not terribly high-concept or cutting edge, and it probably won't win any international design awards. What it is, however, is a simple, solidly built toddler bed made of sustainably harvested...
We can see this getting a lot of use, in the playroom for arts and crafts, a place for snacks during a sleep over or camp out, and hey, maybe even breakfast in bed for mom on Mother's Day? ...
Birth announcements are a wonderful keepsake letting the world know your beautiful child has come. Why not add a little something extra to your announcement with FIN + ROE's Magnet Memento Cards?
...
Happy Birthday to Redford!
Redford just celebrated his first birthday - we hope he had a wonderful celebration. Catie says that he loves balls and his red wagon and carrots and water and books and ...
© 2009 Apartment Therapy
