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We're very fond of incorporating family mementos and keepsakes into children's rooms to give children a sense of connectedness and family history (like the handkerchiefs passed from her grandmother ...
Whether you're a fan or not, Ikea remains a mainstay in the design world, and especially where the kids are concerned. It just makes sense when so much of what they need is for such a short per...
Names/Ages: Gabi (3)
Vacation Location: Paris, France
Favorite Baby or Child Friendly Activity There: All of the city parks are spectacular. Favorites include the Luxembourg Garden and Tuilerie Gar...
Having space indoors for a playhouse is rare luxury. But some creative thinking made this beautiful indoor playhouse possible. Look closely - the playhouse is built-in....
"Choose, build, play!" That's the motto of Netherlands-based company design firm qb. (FYI, we think it's pronounced "cube".) Their innovative process lets children design their own play house - c...
We were recently in Room and Board and fell in love with their awesome Merrick Twin Bed. We love the simple lines of the bed, the soft inviting look it emits which is contrasted with the bold, vibran...
Our son is young enough that any concerns about him being naked around the house relate to his lack of potty training, but in many households clothes are optional for kids - sometimes to the constern...
Names/Ages: Frances (21 months)
Vacation Location: Sauvie Island, Oregon
Favorite Baby or Child Friendly Activity There: Berry picking - it's cheap, it's outside, it's a fun activity for kids and i...
That's the title of this video that we think will start your weekend with a laugh. We've found watching the development of a language one of the most amazing parts of being a parent so this video m...
Designed by Lawson-Fenning, this striking and pricey traditional/modern combo of a changing table would stand out as a nursery's centerpiece. Details below:...
At some point in a baby's life, he will want mobility above everything else. (Of course, we know that desire will continue well into the teen years!) We shied away from buying ride-on toys for a lon...
We love a great vintage find, and we try to shop at independent stores with wares by indie designers as much as possible, which is why we love My Poppet. It incorporates several vintage scores with a...
Happy Birthday to Elena Sofia!
Elena is now 4 and Yvette tells us: She had fun at her Hello Kitty birthday party in her backyard with all of her friends. Elena loves fairies, ballerinas and cheddar c...
Sometimes the charm of an old toy you pick up at a garage sale or flea market is that it has that well-worn, well-loved look. But sometimes it's just a great toy that you wish you could clean ...
It's one of the most important things you need to figure out before you travel anywhere- where will they sleep? Depending on the age of the child of course- there are only a few real options. Tell u...
Names/Ages: Natalie (10 months)
Vacation Location: Modena, Italy
Favorite Baby or Child Friendly Activity There: Rides on the miniature train in the park....
We just learned that Oeuf has introduced a new crib and dresser to their offerings. The original Oeuf classic arguably set the standard for modern crib design but the price left a lot of parents in t...
We'll be the first to admit that our knowledge of Mexican wrestling begins and ends with Strongbad, but you don't need a deep knowledge of the luchadore-ian arts to appreciate this awesome poster by E...
It's rare that we feature a threesome High and Low, but this trio definitely seems to go together like peas and carrots. We love the look of the Curvee table and we recently noticed the equally cute ...
Q: I have a 5 year old daughter and am expecting another this fall. My girls will be sharing a room and I was wondering if you have any innovative ideas for making space for our newest family member. ...
So far the only traveling we've done with our infant son has been in a car and we're always amazed at how much stuff we feel like we need to bring with us - portable crib, portable high chair, strol...
Names/Ages: Eleanor (2.5)
Vacation Location: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Favorite Baby or Child Friendly Activity There: It's been a great experience for us to learn about another culture with Ele...
If you're not into washing your plastic sandwich bags, ReUsies are another good option. A couple of Seattle moms started the company when they realized just how many plastic bags their families went ...
We've seen some great kid-sized cleaning supplies, but this dust bunny hand duster can get your kids starting on the cleaning track even sooner (not much coordination required). Ease of use (just wear...
We previously mentioned that without a proper yard, we've taken to container gardening. If you don't even have the space for a few pots and containers, don't despair. ...
With single colors being the main option, it's often difficult to find fun sheets for older boys. Decidedly, the market is definitely geared towards girls. But who says boys' sheet sets have to ...
Name: Hudson
Birthday: One Year
Message: "We celebrated with a 'Where The Wild Things Are' party! What a fun time celebrating such a special little man!"
~ Laura (mother)...
Whether you're looking to add a little dramatic flair to a bed or create a little reading hideaway for your kids, Aimee has a great idea for making an easy canopy. Can you guess what inexpensive ch...
The giclee prints from Papers' Edge are simple and modern, but with one word and image, they really capture the magic of childhood. ...
Artist and Mid-Century Modern fan Jenn Ski has moved from two dimensions (remember her alphabet cards?) to three with these affordable, colorful, wood mobiles. They're not a bit babyish so could ha...
Glam and luxe usually aren't the first words that come to mind when describing a changing table. Add convenience and you've captured the essence of this custom designed changing table featured on Pro...
If you're looking for a special gift for the new parents in your life, or perhaps a first birthday gift for a special little someone (one-year-olds can be so hard to shop for), a birth poster is ...
Name: Wille
Age: 15
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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We know that when it comes to room decor and clothes, boys often get the fuzzy end of the lolly pop. As the mother of a boy,...
Miranda writes: I've read about and seen numerous photos of combo guestroom/nurseries, but I was wondering how well they really worked. My husband and I are moving into a two bedroom apartment, and w...
While we don't have a playroom, we do use bins in an Ikea Expedit for storing our son's clothing. The bins take up most of the shelf so it's hard to see inside and our husband is constantly complai...
It seems like parents are usually stumped when it comes to art work in a nursery or small child's room. I think I found some of the cutest, well drawn illustrations that I'm almost thinking ab...
Pretty much from day one as a new parent, you've got sleep on your mind. But if you really want to make things interesting, leave home and cross over a few different time zones with a baby or a toddl...
Mother and daughter duo Candice and Katie create custom hand painted wood letters, perfect for kids' rooms. The 6" round wood letters are hung by ribbon and push pins (stars or flowers)...with s...
What does this photo have to do with a changing table you ask? Look closely and you'll see the IKEA Sniglar changing table upcycled into this vintage-y pottery display. Jump below to see what has be...
Everything old is new again -- and while it pains us to admit it, John Hughes' 1980s teen classic Pretty in Pink is almost 25 years old! And now, there's a new generation readily embracing the m...
Names/Ages: Micah (18 months)
Vacation Location:Rainbow Park at Crested Butte, Colorado
Favorite Baby or Child Friendly Activity There: Swinging on the swing with the back drop of Mt. Crested Butt...
Happy Birthday to Emma!
Emma turned two and Ellie and Kenneth send birthday wishes: Emma you are our beautiful and bright little fairy, we love you with all of our being. We are so happy to be able t...
Kids and sleep is always a tricky issue and usually more so when you travel. So anything you can do to ensure some Z's during the trip is worth it. Here are four great tutorials for making ki...
Who knew rain gutters could be so useful inside the house? We noticed a neat post on using them to wrangle computer wires on Unplugged a few weeks ago, and now this: using them to make really cool b...
Getting kids outside, keeping them active, engaged and connected to nature is a topic we like to visit and revisit here at Ohdeedoh so we were really interested to come across BoysAlmanac.com: One Y...
Who doesn't love a beautifully-styled magazine shot with everything just so? But when kids are part of the household, the only shelter porn that does it for us is the kind that reflects how we live. ...
"Smallness is probably the spatial quality that reminds us of childhood nostalgia when we can access most of the small spaces in our home. We can no longer play under the table, hide behind the c...
Help! I need some lighting. Help! Not just any lighting! Help! You know I need a bulb. Help! O.K., we'll stop. This quirky lamp from Lamp-in-a-Box features the Fab Four on a fun little shade. ...
Leanne sent in an email: I was wondering if there is a way to take the ugly logos off of baby bottles safely? I've successfully taken the prescription names off of those free pens from the doctors of...
It's great to see so many kids using reusable water bottles at the playground and out and about, but (as Tammy pointed out) there are a few popular brands and it's easy for bottles to get mixed up w...
What do you think of this Baby Dam? It's a way to turn your bathtub into a baby bathtub as a way to save water and inevitably money. ...
We really like the clean and classic look of Shaker peg rails. They're a great solution for storage if you always find members of the family are leaving their coats or bags lying around. The Period...
This mod, pod-like chair could make for a great kid's seat...a cheerful, cozy spot for curling up with a good book. Made from a recycled playground slide by up-and-comer Evan Dublin, the frame was the...
Where do you turn if you're looking for some unique crib bedding that is inspired by the vintage-French-Japanese-modern-look? Maybe that's not a look per se, but it's how we describe the crib bedding...
Names/Ages: Trevor (5)
Vacation Location: Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe
Favorite Baby or Child Friendly Activity There: Playing in the water was his favorite activity. We all had so much fun just explori...
When we first spotted this adorable piece, we thought it was a table covered with a lacy table cloth. We were surprised to find that it was actually a side table with elaborate cut outs in it. What ...
Happy Birthday to Amelia Lynne!
Amelia turned one and Corey writes: She is just a joy to be around and we are very lucky to be her parents. She loves kitties, her stuffed chimp Clarence, and trying o...
Throughout July, we'll be posting "Adventures and Outings", reader submissions filled with great tips and ideas for traveling with children. Want to join in? Click here for all the info.
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Allyson mentioned in the comments of a recent post that she had wallpapered her nursery in ferm LIVING Kid's Dotty wallpaper. We had to see! Not only did she send photos of her darling room, ...
A couple of years ago, when we were creating a play area in our home, this storage bench from Ikea was exactly what we were looking for. Too bad it didn't exist then. If, like us, you're looking for r...
Not to be confused with these Lunchbots, LunchBots offer an alternative to plastic for food on-the-go. Perfect for school lunches, it's summertime so we're thinking this could be our new vade mecum...
Name: Tessa
Age: 2 weeks
Location: Central Florida
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If you've been following along with Ryan and Cole as they awaited their daughter's arrival (photo documenting Cole's growing bell...
Just a little something fun for your Monday afternoon...everyone does it- when you're going through those lists of baby names, you're always trying to think of ways the kid could be made fun of if you...
When last we checked in with eeBoo, we were admiring their awesome composition notebooks. This time around, we've perused the rest of their stock and are equally excited. ...
Food inspired toys are some of my favorite because they're easily recognizable to children. Kids are always going to know what an ice cream cone and cupcakes look like. I played with food inspired...
Drive-in theaters were on the wane even during our childhood, but we still nostalgically recall our family visits. These days, you may be hard-pressed to find a drive-in in your area, but it's still p...
For you bowlers out there, is it ever too soon to start?! This amusing set of plush owls is intended for age 6 months and up. Each "pin" is made from various materials (corduroy, satin, sherpa and vel...
Sure, there are tons of practical things you've got to remember to pack before traveling, but there are also those fun things that are just as important because they keep little ones entertained. The...
Is your teen or 'tween completely into Twilight? Have they read and re-read all of the books (We have to admit, we've read the books too.) and one thing that would make them be over the moon wo...
Happy Birthday to Jude!
Jude is now one and Joe and Jessica tell us: Jude loves listening to, dancing to and making music. He loves trying new foods, splashing in the bathtub, and snuggling up with M...
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