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While we are sad to see our month-long look at cool kids' rooms in small homes come to an end, we are very happy to be able to celebrate and congratulate our winners. Without further ado, let us annou...
Brought up on Helpful Hints from Heloise, we didn't know a home "how to" book could be so...cool. Hand written and illustrated by Raleigh Briggs, Make Your Place is a gem of a book full of informat...
Or yard sale if you don't have a garage, or a stoop sale for all of you city folk. Now that spring cleaning month is just about over, maybe you have a bunch of clutter you're ready to get rid of. E...
Earlier today over at Apartment Therapy San Francisco we shared a series of chairs with faces from P-Arch. Their chairs are delightful in their own right, but their cabinets and storage pieces are j...
We have a small collection of sectioned plates for serving kids' meals and snacks, none of which are as interesting as this one. This dinner tray is called Sing Sing. Sound familiar? Yes, as in the...
click thumbnails for larger picsWe're big fans of Amy Butler and were so excited when we learned that she has teamed up with Welspun to produce some lovely organic eco-friendly cotton bedding. ...
Congratulations to our semifinalists! After three weeks of sharing wonderful kids rooms in small homes, we've found the readers' top three picks in each of our age divisions and now, you'll choose fro...
We swear Rae Grant must have spent time at our house growing up as her books Crafting Fun: 101 Things to Make and Do with Kids and Cooking Fun:121 Simple Recipes to Make with Kids brought back a rus...
As you might have noticed, we've been keen on cleaning ideas this month and with June knocking on the door, we thought it would be a great time to roundup some of our favorite ideas when it comes to ...
It's been a really rainy, grey week in the NYC area- the kind of week you'd want to snuggle up under a pretty quilt like this guy is doing. Nothing's cuter than a small softie with its own quilt and...
Name: Frances
Age: 14 months
Location: Chicago, IL
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Don't let "camel-clad" fool you. Frances' parents are not interested in decorating in themes or overdoing any one idea. What t...
The mobile over the changing area in our nursery is a lifesaver. A light tap sends the entire thing in motion and makes changing time drama-free. If you're looking for a great looking mobile for you...
Last summer, we highlighted Simple Mom's advocacy of chore charts for preschoolers. With so many ways to construct your own child's charts and plans, it's nice to also have so many sources out there a...
Happy Birthday to Pascal!
Pascal turned two yesterday and Aimee writes that he is a total joy--he truly is his namesake--the "spirit of Spring." Cal's favorite things are "reading" books that feature...
Child's Name: Little K.
Age: 2
Location: Missouri
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We love having a little boy, but when we saw the room Nathalie put together for her daughter, Little K., well - it hurt a little! ...
"Be" stands for "Bienvenido Entusiasmo," loosely translated "Welcome Enthusiasm." A great name and great style. Can you see how the crib above might turn into a desk? See the desk below the jump.....
We've always loved smart design and this Offi Paket table is no exception. It's marketed at adults in small spaces, but we think it has great uses for kids as well! An impromptu coloring session or...
We are drooling over this room within a room concept seen over at Naif Magazine. It features a boxy miniature "house," complete with a door and window, and an open wall on the other side. ...
Designed to inspire the "the kid in all of us", we recently discovered SODA by Amy and fell in love with her charming collection of mugs and paper goods. Who says the children get to have all the nic...
There are two great things going on here: One is a a good look at part of the Jenn Ski-designed line (including these Actopus to Zelephant cards) being sold at Michael's. The second is the ingenui...
We used to think we were pretty good at testing a product's duarbility until we saw what the folks over at Olympus put their new Stylus Tough cameras through (a daycare full of kids). We'd like to i...
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It's kind of a surprising source, but we found a nice selection of affordable nightstands and end tables at The Company Store. The prices and styles vary, but o...
click thumbnails for larger picsFor kids who are exploring some more detailed crafting, an introduction to embroidery can start out simple and build to more complicated levels. The napkins featu...
The works of Enzo Mari really speak to us. We've admired his Fruit Prints, especially La Pera. One of his best designs is the Sedici Animali wooden puzzle created for Danese in 1957....
If you're starting a preschool named Willow House it can't hurt to have an actual willow house, right? Kristin (who keeps the wonderful blog Kleas) is doing just that and her family made this terri...
Happy Birthday to Jane!
Three cheers for Jane who turns 4 today! Colleen writes: We love our Jane girl. She has grown and grown so much this year. We are so proud of her and just love our beautiful...
This horse won't win any derbies with its wide girth, but we're gaga over its sleek lines, beautiful wood and modern edge colors. Its broad stance is actually something we like in terms of comfort ...
Who knew sippy cups could have a showdown? Well, since we're just introducing our daughter to her first sippy cup these days, we were interested in the results including the world's worst sippy cup....
We're having trouble deciding if these little wooden families are too cute to play with! You can purchase one that matches your family or individual people as well as blanks to paint your own. You ...
Drawing on the walls usually is not an activity parents encourage. But when the results are as impressive as what we saw at Coochicoos, you might want to re-evaluate. Jump below to find out how to c...
Why do people die? Where do babies come from? What are drugs? Oy. There are some questions that children will ask that, while we know they are on the way, still leave us with our mouths hanging ope...
Lisa is looking for ideas. She writes: Hello - I've been looking for a cute, not-too-expensive, recyclable indoor playhouse for my son. I found this cute barn on the Target web-site, and I figure I c...
Not only did Mandy answer her own Good Question for baby-proofing her concrete hearth, she utilized a crib bumper to do it! Actually, Mandy's brilliant mother-in-law gets the credit for this clever...
Wee See is launching their new website today and although we had intended to hop over to check things out, we hadn't planned on spending 20+ minutes watching their ridiculously soothing and playful v...
They don't get your credit card- you approve or deny their online request. Vote below the jump......
My mom always used to tell me that only boring people got bored. I believed her and definitely didn't want to be boring. It seems I haven't uttered those words since childhood (or maybe I just assign ...
We don't normally notice kids' helmets for bicycling or scooting. But on a recent shopping trip for helmets, we saw these by Nutcase and really liked the design....
Happy Birthday to Juliet Eloise!
Erin and Derek tell us: Juliet (a.k.a. Jules, Miss J, Mini Mummy, J) will celebrate her first birthday on Sunday in her loft surrounded by her loving family and frien...
Besides our house cat, birds were the first animal our son showed interest in and it doesn't seem to be a passing trend. From pigeons in the park to the cardinal that likes to visit our back fence,...
OK, maybe it's not this bad, but we all have a few things we have to toss in the closet, in the hamper, or some other hiding spot when people come over. And once you become a parent, that list becom...
Storage solutions from Via Toy Box Company can and should be stretched further than just wrangling in toys. Our favorite uses for these customizable designs are for closet organization, under-the-bed ...
Just because our favorite thing when we were younger was a cardboard box flipped upside down making a house, doesn't mean that we're above loving a super chic, non-diy version. We're not sure if it'...
These days, our Lego pieces go everywhere with us - to the dinner table, the playground, the bath. When sticky to the touch, we usually soak them and brush scrub them with some soapy hot water but wi...
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This past weekend was the first time my son and I have ever flown a kite. Luckily, my husband and nephew had some kiting experience and were able to show us the ...
Katie sent in an email. She writes: I'm gearing up for my two boys' summer birthdays and I think the perfect present would be sleeping bags. I found one that I love from Anorak (kissing stag) in the U...
As we found out recently when we were putting some of our son's newborn things away, breastmilk really is the gift that keeps on giving. In his first few months our son spit up a LOT - on himself, ...
Madilyn Hall takes riding lessons once a week on her her 4 legged friend Turbo. The freedom and joy she finds during her activity has her focusing more on her responsibilities and duties at home. H...
That's the headline. The moral of the story: don't fall asleep while you've got an auction site open on your computer, or you may wake up to find your toddler has made one very large purpose- a $12,...
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Name/Age: S, 2 years old
Location: Albany, California
Family: S, mom Lena and her partner
Room Size: 90 square feet
Division: Baby
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Astronauts, outer space and rockets are everyday topics for discussion in our house right now. Scoring some space-themed stickers for craft time, longer car trips and impromptu play dates would make ...
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Name/Age: Mel's son Tibet, due in May
Location: Los Angeles, California
Family: Mel and E.T. (mom and dad) and Tibet (any day now!)
Room Size: 100 s...
City kids may spend more time on subways, buses and trains than in car seats, and these small wooden Munipals take traditional toy cars to a new level. Based on the NYC subway system, each toy train l...
Happy Birthday to Cooper!
Cooper recently celebrated his first birthday. Faith tells us: I really can't believe how fast the time goes. He loves music, books, pancakes, wheels, Boo kitten, pillows, ...
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Name/Age: Jack, 2 months
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Family: Jack, mom Laura and and dad
Room Size: 100 square feet
Division: Baby
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Name/Age: Adélaïde, 2
Location: Paris, France
Family: Adélaïde, her mom Estelle and her dad
Room Size: 160 square feet
Division: Inte...
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Name/Age: Pippi's soon-to-be-born daughter, Baby "M"
Location: Greenland, New Hampshire
Family:Soon-to-be mom Pippi, Soon-to-be dad Jeff and 2 dogs
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Name/Age: Branson, 7 months
Location: Plano, Texas
Family: Branson, his mom Magda and his dad
Room Size: 82 square feet
Division: Baby
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Name/Age: Olivia, 3
Location: Laguna Beach, California
Family: Olivia, mom Tracy and dad
Room Size: 90 square feet
Division: Kid
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Name/Age: Evie, 5 and Jazz, 1
Location: New York, New York
Family: Evie, Jazz, Mama, Daddy, Dayna the dog, and Clementine and Sunset the fish
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Along with our wishes for a peaceful Memorial Day, we are bringing you six new contest entries today. Check back throughout the day for all the wonderful small rooms and be sure to "thumbs up" your fa...
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