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If Virginia Woolf is right and every woman needs a room of one's own, perhaps every little girl needs an office of one's own. You may dread going to work, but ...
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Name/Age: Russell, Age 3
Location: Capitola, California
Family: Russell, baby brother Everett (5 months), Mom Annie and Dad
Room Size: 80 square fee...
Earlier today we featured our first part of this two part Craigslist scavenger! We have dug through trenches and found the best of the best in EVERY state in The Union (once again, sorry to the mapl...
Once the rain lets up, we're heading outdoors for a low-key picnic. We usually make do with our small cooler and tin foil wrapped food items, but we'd love a nifty set like this one by French Bull....
Are they dishes? Picture frames? Embroidery hoops? These circle wall applications by Wallter are a bit esoteric, but oh so funky and cool. This set of 8 circle wall applications are available in s...
Christie sent in a good question: I am upgrading my son's room from baby to toddler and plan on using some sort of lockers for storage, as he's decided he wants a "baseball room." :) I'd like someth...
When twins Nicholas and Gabby were ready to move to big beds, their mom Michelle decided to repurpose their vintage crib headboards and footboards into chalkboards hung at kid-level. It's a nice wa...
That's right, EVERY state (our apologies to Canada)! We spent last night combing the Craigslist desert (or in this case oasis) for the best that each state has to offer for your kid friendly spaces....
Whether you're trying to make a small space look bigger, make a space calming or cheery, or just express yourself- paint color's a great, and fairly inexpensive way to do it. Maybe you're just plann...
The story sounds a little like Diane Keaton in Baby Boom: After having kids, Denise Henderson went from a career in finance to founding a line of frozen organic baby food. The Chicago area based compa...
It's a safe bet that some time soon, your little one will be asking about make-up. The most irresistible item in our mom's bag was the juicy lip gloss. We found a great recipe to make inexpensive an...
We came across this Modern Nursery bedding complete with real cow skull decor and wondered what parents thought of the wild, wild west look for the nursery. Unlike the ol' skull and crossbones applied...
Happy Birthday to Clark!
Clark is turning two today and Colleen writes: There has never been a sweeter little boy. We love your snuggles and you are amazing. Mama, Daddy, and Jane-girl love you. H...
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Susan kindly shared these photos of Zoe's big first birthday bash. She says: So my daughter's first birthday has come and gone. Such a huge milestone. Since thi...
True, it's not quite summer yet, but we've already inaugurated the backyard and are planning brunches, lunches and dinners with friends of all ages over the next few months. These "fossilliced" ice...
You don't need a whole room or anything quite that luxurious- but just carving out even a little nook might make you feel more like yourself. Find out how to create your own at-home sanctuary below ...
We're back with round two of everyone's favorite game... What on EARTH do the items above have to do with each other? (Round 1 is here). Umbrella strollers are great for getting in and out of cars ...
For many toddlers, stamping is a fun way to create art. To keep our little one satisfied, we've amassed a decent set of stamps and colored ink pads. But we don't have anything quite like these Chine...
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Whose Room is This?: Louie, 1 Week Old!
Location: Jackson Heights, New York
Family: Louie, Mom Emily and Dad
Home Size: 50 square feet
Division: Bab...
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There is just something so chic about a white lamp. Whether your child's room is traditional and classic, modern and bold, or an eclectic mix of old and new, a...
Kaley sent in a good question: Please help me find this bedding that was shown in a recent post on Ohdeedoh. This is exactly the kind of gender neutral bedding that I have been searching for!(Note: I...
Our son was only a few weeks old when we wrote about Mally Bibs last year and now that we've been using one for a few months we consider ourselves total converts. We especially wanted to write abou...
After reading through the wealth of information everyone chimed in with, on our When Baby Showers Go Wrong post (there's currently 58 comments!), there were a few ideas that really stood out to us th...
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Did we ever think a shot of a diaper could look pretty? Not really. Bundle's online store will hook you up with a tailored collection of what they call "high...
click thumbnails for larger picsSydney-based artist Sharon Lee has created a line of artwork for nurseries and kids -- Astropunks:
ASTROPUNKS was created to bring contemporary art to kids and th...
We've always loved the look and dual function of a step Tansu chest - storage and staircase rolled into one beautifully crafted piece. It's an invention born out of necessity in small spaces. Look c...
"Clean up, clean up, everbody, everywhere. Clean up, clean up, everybody do their share." A classic sing-a-long of early childhood, but in busy households it may be easier sung than done! This month w...
Our son isn't even a year old, but he's already obsessed with our laptop. He finds the glowing screen and clacky keyboard irresistible and will crawl and cruise his way over to us at the first soun...
Happy Birthday to Eliot!
Eliot just turned five (hooray!) and Rebecca writes: It's been a big year for our big girl, Eliot, big snow, big science, big sister. Happy 5th birthday Ellie Belly! Love M...
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Rene liked the idea of displaying his son Mateo's name in his nursery, but also wanted something functional so he made a large clock on his wall composed of the...
We would've loved something like this when we were little. Tikatok lets kids publish their very own hardcover or softcover book complete with their own illustrations. And...their book could wind up...
It's a well documented fact that kids and floor coverings are in a never ending battle. Utilizing an outdoor rug in a main play area is a great way to keep ahead of the war on stain fighting. Since...
Our idea to convert the dining room into a playroom is still in the works. In the meantime, we found this bit of inspiration at Tiny Decor blog. It's the porch turned into a fun, eco-friendly playro...
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Whose Room is This?: William, 3 months old
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Family: William, Mom Emily and Dad
Room Size: 126 square feet
Division: Baby...
Names: David and Esther
Age: 3 1/2 years old
Location: Wellington, FL
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It’s often a difficult task to create a room for a child that is no longer toddler-...
Carrie writes: Hi! As we're getting ready for our baby to arrive, we're looking for a special crib for our nursery. I have my eye on the ducduc Cabana Canopy Crib (pictured at the link below). I lov...
Now that we're a mom, we have to chuckle when we think back on all the off-the-mark gifts we've given our own mother for Mother's Day over the years - perfume, fancy soaps, books of flowery poetry -...
We've had banisters in several of the homes we've lived in over the years. Long twisty Victorian ones, short and square Craftsman ones and "If this wasn't a rental I would so rip it out" ones! So w...
"How to Throw a Super Fun, Super Cheap Event" is the subtitle here, so we're not talking extravagance here. We're talking good ideas like throwing a retro party where you play pin-the-tail-on-the-do...
It's no surprise that we're all Mrs. Meyer's fans at Apartment Therapy. The all-natural queen of clean and straight talk (Thelma Meyer, grandmother, age 76) recently shared some childhood memories wit...
The trend of laying down sheepskin rugs in the nursery we blogged about is still going strong. But if you and your little one long for a punch of color in your sheepskin, you aren't out of luck. Che...
Happy Birthday to Cady!
Cady just turned three and Diane writes: Dear Cady, Thank you for your excellent help today watering the flowers in the yard. I do not think it was for modesty that they turne...
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"Donuts for sale! Get your fresh, hot donuts!" In our fantasy life, an adorable little girl would be walking around, preferably in our living room, with a sel...
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Whose Room is This?: Zoe, 7 months
Location: Redlands, California
Family: Zoe, Jess, Derek and Sir Charles in Charge (the Boston Terrier)
Home Size:...
You may have to help them out a bit, but Crafty Crow has some really cute ideas for Mother's Day gifts including this child's art pendant. The other gifts she showcases are paper flowers, a sewing bo...
click thumbnails for larger pics We've always had a soft spot for murals in terms of kids rooms. There aren't many times in your life you can get away with having giant bold crazy graphics on y...
For some parents, no matter how modern and stylish baby accessories are (and we've come a long way), they still won't do. If you wince at the sight of baby elephant artwork or owl-shaped lamps, don't...
Louiza writes: I'm just wondering if anyone out there has a pine colored crib and white colored dressers/furniture? Would that combination work? I was after a white colored cot but the shop said it wo...
Here are a few things catching our eye around the web today: a padded designer rocking chair, a sling that could accomodate two, kid-shaped mirrors and a delicate paper butterfly mobile. Jump below...
Outdoor spaces are where all the best mystery happens when you're a kid. Tall grass becomes a jungle, a bit of mud or a flower bed becomes a dinosaur excavation site and common household pets become...
Everyone knows babies love seeing their reflections (and yours!) in the mirror, so why not take advantage of it and use mirrors in the home in all the right places? Here are a few ideas......
Naming toys is a little bit like naming pets: I just got a dog (hooray!) and named her Birdy. During a recent chat with a friend, she told me that her son had named his rocking horse Birdy (or Birdie?...
Oh, how we loved shopping Habitat when in Europe. We weren't yet parents at the time so we never paid attention to the childrens' items, but feasting our eyes on all of the wonderful toys and furnish...
Carrying several plush toy collections and infant accessories (like hanging stroller toys and animal blankets), MiYim's organic toy designs have the cuteness factor turned way up. Made from certified ...
Happy Birthday to Olivia!
Olivia's proud parents pretty much said it all when they told us: We plan to hold every second of our time with her with joy and love.
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We're always keeping our eyes peeled for new alphabet prints and posters and here are five we're excited about at the moment. French, robots, nature-themed and...
Bees have made headlines a lot in the past year. (In a nutshell, bee populations are down between 30 and 50 percent worldwide. Kind of a big deal, considering one-third of our food supply comes from p...
We stay clear of fashion here on Ohdeedoh. There's thousands of other blogs that catalog the category quite well, but one thing we are big proprietors of, is keeping things clean, tidy, organized an...
Remember when you had to hunt down your immunizations at your old pediatrician for your college or grad school applications? Well, you could make things a lot easier for your child if you keep good ...
We are loving AT LA's tour, Anna Spiro's Brisbane Abode. Her home has a charming mix of antique and vintage pieces paired with modern ones, nestled against pops of color and bright white walls.
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Molly sent in a "blogger dilemma" question: I'm the mom of two girls ages 3 and 8 months. When my first daughter was born I started a blog for family members and friends that do not see us often. Wh...
Our husband really enjoys using the Swiffer mop and dusters - hooray! But refills (even the non-Swiffer brand drug store versions) are expensive. And, throwing the dusters and mop pads in the garb...
We attended a baby shower this weekend that left us, well to be honest, left us a little frustrated. Showers are usually wonderful things; they're full of presents and babies, laughter and typically...
We can't imagine ever abandoning our beloved childhood teddy, but apparently some heartless folks do. This is where "textile taxidermist" Tara Logsdon comes in. Tara saves unloved teddies from their f...
These handmade little guys start with a piece of solid maple and end up as a music loving, headset wearing, painted piece of joy. Get yours customized (like the one shown above) or just the way Bubble...
We've blogged about Shaklee cleaning products before, but now they've introduced Shakleebaby. Seems like every brand is jumping on the baby wagon lately......
We like to think we're on top of new nursery trends, but we recently saw something called "crib fringe" at Target and weren't sure what to make of it. It's marketed as an alternative to crib bumper...
Happy Birthday to Chase!
You may all remember Chase's room, featured on Ohdeedoh last summer. Well, the lucky resident of that space just turned one! Mary writes: Our little baby is turning one and w...
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