We've just come back from visiting the Central Park Zoo (NYC) and - as a dad - it's the first time I've been since I was a child. What a remarkable little zoo! And how nice to find myself goin...
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The most delicious urge to take a nap came over us when we laid eyes on this beautiful, handmade Princess and the Pea play set made by Manda McGrory and we're quite sure a miniscule pea could not ha...
We absolutely love how Like Merchant Ships describes her bad Craigslist purchase: "August. Pregnant. Shopping the Craiglist classifieds late, late at night." Well, she took what was a pretty hideous...
Summer is just around the corner and that means sleepover season is upon us! Spending the night at a friends house is an unspoken right of passage for our youngsters. They can be scary and exciting...
Our enthusiasm for organization might explain our love of bento boxes. We love the compactness of a bento box with all of the small compartments for different foods. Most bento boxes are packed with...
Make the most of your door with some great over the door hooks. Make the most of your over the door hooks by having some funky little monkeys hanging off them. We spotted these hooks at the Containe...
Tracy is curious: I'm wondering if any readers have purchased this toddler bed from P'kolino, which claims to convert into a chair but uses a standard crib mattress (a mini futon?). As our mattress is...
When we were small our father was the director of the public library across the street from our house. It was not uncommon for him to make "house calls" on the street to collect overdue books from ...
While roaming through our local comic book store yesterday, we came across these great little post cards from Monkey Design USA. You write on the back side of them, attach a stamp and the receiver c...
OK, so instead of a car and shoes, picture something your child might want to save up for. We all have saving/budgeting on the brain these days, and this dream bank is a great way to teach children ...
While recently visiting my friend who is a first-time mother, one thing she raved about and wishes she would have invented herself is this mesh fruit feeder:...
Our biannual trips to IKEA always include a few minutes admiring the fabrics and textiles. We love the color combinations and modern whimsy of many of the designs. We've admired many of the Barnslig...
click thumbnails for larger picsThe classic Oliblock set is all about interlocking magnetized building blocks to create colorful constructions. Among the Oliblock product line you'll find toy in...
Happy Birthday to Adele!
Anna sends this greeting to the birthday girl: Mummy and daddy love you sooooo much! You are such a happy child and you have brought so much joy into our lives.
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Mary, Mary, quite contrary how does your garden grow? Well if you're at LiEr's house, it grows beautifully with hand-crafted flowers, fruits and vegetables! A...
Many coffee tables aren't that child-friendly, and we wanted to keep plenty of open space for our little one to crawl around in so we didn't bother with a coffee table. But sometimes we still need a ...
We're big fans of David Horvath. It's hard not to be with dolls as ugly as these! But one of our favorite things from camp Horvath, is Bossy Bear. Most younger children struggle with being bossy a...
Whenever we can go natural, especially with children, we do. A friend of ours has been searching for some type of natural floor covering for her toddler's play area and came upon Raku's Igusa floor c...
It finally took a cool bed to get our son to want to sleep in a bed all his own. Will Muu's Sam Twin Bed be the bed that works for you? Claiming to be able to "take your child all the way from kinde...
Anne sent in a good question: I am trying to decorate my 2 year old son’s bedroom in dinosaurs and am having a hard time with what to do with the walls. My husband didn’t want me to paint on the ...
You might joke that your kid is "addicted" to video games, but is this actually possible? Unfortunately, yes, say researchers studying whether gaming can be considered a true behavioral addiction l...
We are madly in love with aprons. We have several and use them each and every day and in more than just our kitchen. They're great for adults, but can also be great for kids who are too old for a b...
There are so many possibilities with these paper flower kits. They make a great gift for an older child, a fun project with your own kids, good decor for a birthday table, or just a nice way to acce...
click thumbnails for larger picsPublished in 1962, Henri's Walk to Paris, written by Leonore Klein and illustrated by Saul Bass, continues to endear with a simple message of a young boy seeking ...
We're always interested in a good bath toy or activity. Paints and bath time are a perfect pair - no need to worry about the mess. We like these tub paints from Etsy seller gassnercustomsoap....
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We're fans of oilcloth (tablecloths, splat mats, placemats, etc.) for families because it's so functional, but we've never been fond of traditional oilcloth pat...
Happy Birthday to Isaac!
Issac just joined the one year old club and Danielle writes: Isaac is the love of our lives. He may be tiny but he's got a truck load of character.Isaac is a big flirt, he gi...
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Starting TOMORROW, Ohdeedoh follows up on the classic Apartment Therapy "Small Cool" contest - we're going to kick off another small cool, and this time it's family-style! If you live in a home that i...
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Jennifer sent us in photos of Lila Sage's warm and playful nursery. She tells us: We moved two weeks before Lila Sage was scheduled to come into the world. The ...
As much as we adore paper alphabet prints (and boy do we), this handmade embroidered alphabet has our attention at the moment. The juxtaposition of the simple, modern typography and the traditional...
Name: Ian
Location:Yonkers, NY
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We're rounding out our small spaces theme this month and about to jump into the Smaller Cooler Contest, so it seems a perfect time to highlight Ian's...
Growing up, our younger brother was beyond fascinated with all things mechanical and electrical. Computers, small appliances, phones, clocks... you name it, he wanted to tear it apart to see how it ...
In a small space, a toybox provides the quickest way to clean up and re-transform the playroom into the living room. There certainly are many options in the market now, but the Toybox by Agnes and Ag...
Do you have a bad case of windoze? Is it time to give up the ghost and get new curtains? The real question is what to get. With curtains running from inexpensive DIY to "These Curtains Cost What?" t...
Rani is looking for some info: Could anyone please recommend a relatively lightweight, reversible (front and rear facing) stroller that can be used from birth to 3 years?I need to be able to carry it ...
We received these beautiful finger puppets as a gift recently and thought it was a shame to put them away in a drawer until we wanted to play with them. We had a few empty vases hanging around (who...
Baby wipes are just a fact of life for those still in diapers and sure we've told you how to make your own (using old receiving blankets and from paper towels), but what if you aren't the DIY kinda p...
Teaching them how to plant something and spending some time outdoors will be so much more fun when the end result looks like a cupcake no? ...
This time last year, we posted a roundup of "good looking toys" -- the results leaned towards wood, basic geometry, and clean lines. Mentioned in the comments was Dado Cubes, a modern building block s...
Instead of fighting against the constraints of small space living, embrace it. We love the idea of creating a sleeping nook, a room within a room, for children. It's cozy and safe and can work well ...
Happy Birthday to Lucia Martha!
Lucy recently turned three and Ann told us: Lucy is so excited about turning three years old! She's been talking about it for months. She has requested a lemon cake wi...
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If we didn't already assume you were sitting down at a computer, we'd advise you to sit because you'll be bowled over by Henry's amazing play kitchen. His dad...
We've been showcasing birthday parties a bit here at Ohdeedoh, but what about all of the gifts you have to get for those parties? We love the idea of giving gifts that don't add to the clutter or he...
click thumbnails for larger pics Hong Kong based Drummond, has rolled Mid Century and Modern together into an amazing line of kids furniture. Wires and clean lines keep the pieces light, while ...
A put together living space is a thing of beauty. To really appeal to the senses, designers often talk about creating a bit of tension in the room to keep things interesting. One way to create tensi...
We met Emily at her home on a cold Wednesday morning when her husband and four kids (all under 9) were out and occupied. We chatted while she showed us around the old Victorian which was quiet and ca...
When you have a small space, even the tiniest change can be appreciated. How about some new wall plates? We think these vintage themed ones, available from Mahar Dry Goods, are a great little way to...
Colleen writes: I recently purchased the Amenity Home Wetlands and Woodlands nursery bedding collections for our baby who's due on Labor Day, 9/7. We don't know if we're having a boy or a girl, and w...
We laughed out loud when we saw these hilarious homemade cards made by Amy Karol. We laughed both at her daughters' bon mots and at the concept in general. What a fabulous way to commemorate and s...
click thumbnails for larger pics Our love for Etsy artists is well documented each week here on Ohdeedoh, but we've also been keeping an eye on the Supermarket lately. Not the price check on ai...
What a fun idea for these springy summery days...in your own backyard or at the park or playground, hand out a pack of these artful cards we found from seller, blynkenandnod, and send them on their w...
Years ago I purchased this set of Eric Carle collage papers for all kinds of little projects (making birthday cards, decorating the beloved "mixed tape," etc.). Meant for kids but great for everyone, ...
A rocking horse (or rabbit, or moose) is a great toy, worth the space it occupies, for young ones to get a sense of movement and balance. There certainly are some great ones to choose from but this W...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe recently heard from Robin of Robin Beth Designs...she's got a sweet new line of handpressed prints that's joining her already established collection of prints ...
Happy Birthday to Jonas!
Shannon writes: What a joy is our little boy. He loves to eat, play in the sand, swim in the pool and give big wet slobbery kisses. He is loved by his big sisters and the s...
click thumbnails for larger pics Lindsay used our new My Party Submission Form to send us in photos of Lucas' wonderful third birthday party. We love the group photo of the birthday boy and his ...
Name: Easton, nearly 3-months-old
Location: Calgary
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Steve and Erin recently welcomed Easton into their lives and are now welcoming you to Easton's room!
Their "lo...
This week my husband wrote "20 lbs of cinnamon" on our grocery list, and no, he is not planning to bake breakfast pastries for the whole neighborhood (although that would certainly make us popular!). ...
It's not necessary to have harbored a childhood obsession with The Borrowers series of books to appreciate the awesomeness of these olive-oil-tins-turned-kitchen-appliances. It's not necessary, but it...
Buying "kid height" furniture can often times feel frustrating. For most children, things like tables and chairs will only last a few years comfortably, before they end up too large for what is usua...
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We love the "Get the Look" feature Etsy is doing and this weekend they featured a nursery! Isobel's nursery is chock full of great Etsy finds from a really cute...
You're so vain. You probably think this post is about you...Are vanities back in vogue? Apparently, they are as we are ogling Ducduc's new Cabana Vanity....
Catie sent in a question for the crowd: We have a Diaper Dekor. Despite all the rosy-nosed claims we have read about the pail, after 15 months of diapers it stinks.
We live in a condo so we can't ju...
Okay, most of us don't have wetbars in our rental apartments but odds are you have some strange or wonky space that you could be utilizing better. (In our 1st floor apartment it's a 4x4 windowed ai...
Home Pets, by Metodot, were designed to be magazine storage for your home. They are part of the endeavor to provide modern spaces something playful and cheery. We think they will make a great addit...
Well, dang. Of course we discovered these cute corner bumpers at Ikea right after finally caving and installing the boring old regular kind around our house. (For some reason, our intrepid one-year-ol...
Last week we featured a living room that showcased kid-inspired artwork. Whether professional, painted by parents, or actually created by your children, kid-friendliness on the walls makes as large an...
Some of our favorite things in our home are those that have been passed down from one generation to the next. Yes, there is a huge modern baby and kids industry out there, but nothing can compare to...
There are two ways our son wakes up in the morning - crying or talking to himself playing with a toy in his crib. You can guess which is preferable. We've taken to putting a small toy in his crib...
Happy Birthday to Gladys!
Gladys celebrated her first birthday with a party over the weekend. Hillary writes:
Turn ons include:
-long walks at the zoo
-dancing with The Wiggles
-eating guacamole
-pla...
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