The reader's favorite posts on Ohdeedoh this week included a play kitch from Fresh Direct Boxes, a sad farewell to Wondertime, vintage look photos and more.
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This month we're doing it again - inviting all of you to join us and the can-do folks at Etsy as we each tackle one household project and get it done now. We're als...
Here's a darling and clever spin on decorating with baby clothes. Jenny of Allsorts uses Ikea shadowboxes to display vintage doll dresses. In this case the clothes belong to dolls that have been i...
In case you'd missed the news, it bears repeating: it's DIY month across the entire Apartment Therapy family. Earlier today we posted a roundup of great projects for around the house, and we thought i...
We saw these interesting lunchboxes last year but they weren't yet available. They're now for sale and we're tempted to get one for ourselves. This Dutch beauty passes the parent test: it's food sa...
What do you think? Would you outsource any of your parenting duties? From baby planners to baby proofers, all the way to sleep trainers and professional potty trainers, many parents are doing just...
A question from Tricia, Peter and Poppy from San Francisco. Tricia writes: My husband and i were at a local mall where they have a family lounge area. In the middle of said lounge area is a cool, sim...
It's Small Projects DIY month all across Apartment Therapy and we hope you'll consider showing off your own great house project by entering it in The February Jumpstart Project (prizes by Etsy!). I...
Once again the monthly "Forest Finds" feature at Fawn & Forest does not disappoint. This month, we were charmed by the Corkels line of wheeled toys by Ben Blank for DCI. Cute, affordable, and eco-frie...
It's hard to miss the surge in popularity of nurseries featuring trees, branches, or an otherwise woodland theme. We spotted these Elmhurst Branch Shelves in the PBKids catalog that arrived yesterday...
Just the title alone will get most kids interested in this encyclopedia...the amazing photography will keep them flipping through the pages- learning as they go. ...
Happy Birthday to Cooper and Chase who celebrated their first birthday this week!
Mel writes:They REALLY loved their first cupcakes (Chase is favoring green this season, and Cooper blue) and required...
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Click on the Thumbnails to View All the PhotosWe heard from Jiye, who is putting the finishing touches on the nursery for her soon-to-arrive daughter Audrey. She writes, "I was really excited to ...
It's clementine season which also means it's the time of year when we stack up our empty crates with the best intentions to reuse them and, inevitably, get busy or lazy or both and end up throwing t...
This is the kind of idea we always have... too late. Fortunately, Gavin's parents -- two self-professed geeks -- are a fair bit faster off the block than we are. Their goal was to take a picture of Ga...
OK, Eating Light month is safely over, so now we can get back to telling you about sugary desserts and chocolate decadence. All in moderation, of course. Take this Oreo Cake, for instance. You really ...
Given that we're still in the thick of winter, we've decided to embrace it rather than fight it. Unfortunately, we haven't enough snow in DC to pull off this winter project, but those of you who do p...
Long ago, in a galaxy far far away lived very small children, who grew up to be the coolest Star Wars geeks in that galaxy...Being total and complete Star Wars geeks for as long as we can remember (Wa...
Doug sent in a good question for the crowd:
Do any stores sell restaurant-style highchairs like the one pictured here but in colors such as red, blue, green, etc.?
(Note: Include a pic of your pro...
We're always shocked at how expensive bean bag chairs are in stores. They don't have structure or complicated construction and are made from relatively inexpensive materials. What gives? If you'r...
We're not sure the feng shui experts would approve of placing images of volcanic activity in a child's room, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do, feng shui be damned. For this awesome poster ...
The right rug for the nursery has been on parents' minds these days. Everyone wants something comfortable and practical and good looking. We've seen our share of pastels and primary colors during ou...
We wish we would have found these four years ago. As we begin to mentally prepare for our son's birthday in June (How did our baby suddenly turn into an almost-5-year-old?), we think we'll be adding ...
Happy Birthday to Aidan, who is now one!
Kaarsten tells us: On the day he was born he brought joy into the room and into the world. Aidan’s disposition is perpetually bright. He loves to ROAR lik...
Child's name and age: Dakota, aka "Koko", 2 1/2
Location: Oakland, CA
Koko's dad, Emil, is a scientist, and mom, Kat, is an artist (check out her Etsy shop), so it's no surprise that her room is a mi...
New at the Gift Fair this year, Bholu was a breath of fresh air visually and emotionally. This new company, was founded by Australian, Jodie Fried, and carries a lovely, light design sensibility as we...
Lesson the chance of head injuries with thudguard. Vote below......
We don't normally write an entire post on one store's sale news, but Entertaining Elephants is a favorite. Located in Los Angeles, it's small but it has great style and a hearty online presence. When...
It's a well-known fact that "free" is our favorite price. When we saw these enchanting vintage-inspired paper toys, designed by the good people (and amazing artists) behind The Toymaker and available ...
Look at these little flowers, so sunny and pretty! Turns out they are made out of dried fresh pineapple, which sounds so much more appealing than food dye Yellow No. 5, doesn't it?
Read on to find o...
More proof that a beautiful nursery can be created on a budget. We're charmed by the nursery created by Ali Edwards for her baby girl. Most of the items in the room are from IKEA (e.g., Gulliver cri...
I got an email last week about a new online service that helps people lend things to one another. It's called Lendaround.com and was founded by Tim Jackson, who is a "venture capitalist, entrepreneur,...
When last we saw Emmett's room, we were admiring the great balance between modern pieces and vintage touches throughout the room. Recently, his room received a bit of a switcheroo -- it was moved to ...
Kate writes: I have been searching for a co-sleeper for my bed which is pretty low to the ground. It is an IKEA Malm frame and the Arm's Reach co-sleepers are much to high to be safely attached to our...
OK, the husband is insisting this isn't the greatest name for these, but they are cute. Each doll slips in and out of their own little bed. ...
One of our all time favorite tours on Ohdeedoh is of Oscar's room - bright green walls, great looking furniture and totally original accessories. His mom, Hillary, is the creative mind behind Wee Wond...
We recently blogged about Everyday Life With Children and how to incorporate all of their "stuff" into the house in a beautiful, cohesive way. Here's another example of the seamless inclusion of new ...
We recently perused the Haciendo el Indio Web site and found an array of adorable characters and decorative items that will certainly add an element charm to your child's room. The brainchild of illu...
Happy Birthday to Finley!
Finley joined the three year old club last week and Julie sent us in a few photos to help the big boy celebrate his big day.
(Click through to see Finley in all his glory!...
We know how much you liked the French alphabet poster so here's another one for the Francophiles. French, (and Spanish and English, too!) alphabet cards with vintage flair....
Whether we're actually looking for a paint color or not, we're always drawn to those paint chips in hardware stores. Sometimes we just pin a bunch of them up on our bulletin board to add some color,...
One of the essential items in a home is a well-stocked first aid kit. You'll be glad to have all of your supplies in one location in the event of a cut, bruise, splinter or tick. To stay organized, ...
Stationery and paper goods are great items to stock up on, especially when they are on sale. It's not as though they will expire or go bad. It's great to have a stack of thank you cards, invites and...
Emily sent in a good question: I found this room in the January 2009 issue of Living Etc. It has become the inspiration for my daughter's "big girl room." I love how creative and inspired it is. So fa...
The year was 1973. Nixon was in the White House, Deep Purple was on the radio, Hawaii Five-O was on the tube, and the mini skirt was all the rage. Man, this photo brings us back - back a few weeks...
When you have a baby, you find yourself taking a lot of pictures. Putting them into proper albums is another story. We're making an album that captures our favorite things baby did throughout her f...
We love changing the crib sheets in our nurseries. Not the physical labor part. But the part where it changes the look of the room, especially when it's a small room. We like the organic crib sheet...
Tell that special someone that you choo-choo-choose them with one of these adorable Valentine's card packs we found at Quiet Hours and Ruby Lane. Each one with the perfect touch of nostalgia for gro...
Happy Birthday to Blaise!
He just turned two and we hope he had a wonderful time! He took a birthday portrait this year with the same prop (amber necklace). His mom, Amy, plans to take one each yea...
Isn't this lovely? Erin Jang made this fabric poster for her sister's baby shower. We love how versatile this project is - use leftover fabric scraps or have fun picking out colors and patterns th...
When it comes to Valentine's Day craft projects, the creative palette seems kind of limited. You've basically got hearts and, well, more hearts. Despite this, creative Valentine's Day how-tos abound a...
With four children, Hanne Larsen and Angus Dobbie transformed an open loft layout in Tribeca into a family home that is both inspiring and functional. ...
If your teen is going to keep the sun out of their room, they may as well be extra cool while doing it. Tell the sun to "Hey Ho, Let's Go" with this kitschy fab Ramones window shade....
Click Here to See All the Playroom PicsCandice sent us a email: We have an old victorian house in Toronto, and use the once formal dining room as a play room for our 18 month old son River. It's ...
Losing a baby tooth can be exciting, but also slightly traumatic. Sometimes it's quick and painless and other times you can spend days wiggling that loose tooth around with your tongue waiting and ...
Photo: Itty Bitty Hedgehogs at Beneath the Rowan Tree
Here's some good news to start the week: the new Consumer Product Safety Commission legislation that would have driven countless small toymakers ...
It definitely helps to have some kind of system for all those little clothes. Here's a simple closet divider that you can make on a budget of about 12 bucks. ...
Earth, Fire, Water and Air -- wasn't that a 70s Chicago R & B band? No, wait...that was Earth, Wind and Fire. Close enough! We love Nova Natural's Four Elements Blocks which come together to unleas...
Happy Birthday to Haley, who just turned one!
Ben writes: Haley is such a wonderful daughter! It's hard to believe it's already been one year.
When she's not hanging out with her friends at stroller...
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