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Months ago we saw some of Paul Thurlby's alphabet illustrations and we've been stalking his blog ever since to let you know when they'd be available for sale. Thurlby, a London-based illustrat...
Evening campfires are nice as are picnics at the park, but there's something really refreshing and different about eating your breakfast outside. If you have a porch, a yard, or a balcony, let the ki...
Yesterday we rounded up some of our favorite bunk beds and today we're rounding up the other up in the air bed, the loft. Some lofts reach for the ceiling, some have been hacked and some are k...
The long summer days brings lots of older children to our neighborhood playgrounds, all of them pulling up on their scooters. Once their too big for strollers, the scooter might be their next set of ...
Before he created Plane, iconic designer Ole Søndergaard wrote this in his journal: "Above me, in the distance can be heard the sound of the engine of a little sports plane. It is summer and the air ...
We have to file this one under "Holy bologna! That’s cool!" The gorgeous Ink Calendar, by Oscar Diaz, is one striking calendar. Created as part of the "Gradual" art exhibition at the London Desig...
Q:I have a 2.5 year old boy, and a second child on the way. I'd like to move my son out of the crib before the second one comes home, so he doesn't feel like he's losing his crib to his sibling. I pl...
So far our 1-year old is a terrific eater. We've only found a few things that he doesn't like and we're continually impressed with his willingness to try new things. We haven't shied away from fla...
With the advent of Craigslist, it's easy to forget about our old friend Ebay. Sometimes it seems like more work, especially when you consider shipping and all the bidding that goes down. But ...
Do you have one? A closet shelf or bin where you keep gifts? And the even bigger question really- is it OK to put "regifts" in that gift closet? ...
Name: Penny Lou
Age: 4 months
Location: Portland, OR
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Starting with artwork by Mary Blair, a sea foam green record player, and a love of mustard yellow, Penny Lou's parents Molly ...
Attractive toy storage is a must for any family with children. We love this upholstered toy chest spotted over at Design Sponge. Can you tell what it was in a past life?...
It seems as though nowadays, thankfully, everyone is carrying a stainless steel water bottle. With so many at school, home and in the office, how can you make sure yours is easy to find? The fine fo...
Name:Lily
Birthday:1
Greeting:We had her birthday party for Lily on Saturday. We held a traditional Korean first birthday party with plenty of DIY projects. Here is a picture of her in a traditional K...
Sometimes the exhaustion of traveling with small children nearly negates the restorative effects of a vacation. Perhaps even most so when you're all trapped together in a car for hours on end ...
For this project, gather a bunch of objects of different shapes, construction paper, and don't forget the sun! Couldn't be much easier. ...
Bunk beds have always been well loved by parents and kids alike. They don't take less floor space and allow each child their own bed. We've rounded up everything from modern to traditional a...
Stash - the name says it all. We're enthusiastic about this well-designed organizer by Boon. Use it to store and organize your feeding accessories in the kitchen, baby toiletries in the bathroom, or...
Every time we think we're sorta over decals, along comes a design that changes our mind. How awesome would these be in a playroom or nursery... or, heck, in your living room? With nine colors to choos...
My husband and I have been Star Wars fans since the first movie came out. We clung to the imagination the films inspired in us, and still do. Way before becoming parents, we both began a small Star Wa...
We certainly would agree that babies need a good dose of fresh air every day, but we're fairly certain this is not the best way to achieve it....
Funny names on products or food have always bothered us a little. For instance, ordering a Moons Over My Hammy at Dennys is just too much. The same might be true with this new product ("Honey, wher...
Doesn't it always seem like with each day you're away, the suitcase gets messier and messier? And usually by the time we are ready to pack up to go home, we can't figure out how everything fit in the...
A surprising discovery from L. L. Bean (nope, not clothing, camping gear or backpacks): More ideas for family outdoor excursions and escapes similar to those featured by Budget Travel. While not offic...
Pennants are popular accessories for childrens' rooms. If you like the look but want to incorporate pennants in a different way, this pennant rug by Hable Construction could be right for you....
It's a pillow! It's a blanket! It's a....what is it? We recently discovered the Nap Sac and wish we had one the last time we were on the plane (Why are most planes refrigerated like meat lockers?)...
Name: Amelia
Birthday: 1
Greeting: We'd like to wish our daughter Amelia a Happy 1st Birthday! We had a small family celebration with BBQ and ice-cream-cone shaped cupcakes. She got some fun gifts - ...
We were reminded by a recent (hilarious) post by Katie of Matsutake that when older kids lose a tooth the transaction with the "Tooth Fairy" is less magic and more monetary. But if, like Katie and ...
During the summer months, sometimes a rainy day is actually a good change of pace. Yesterday it rained nonstop here in the NYC area, and we used it as an excuse to play inside. For your next ra...
Some of our favorite vacations when we were younger were to totally science-tastic places. Learning how things work when you are younger is like Christmas every day. So our hearts were a flutter wh...
We love the simple rustic look of this Station One Chair by Make Believe Company. Its dimensions make it perfect for many different activities....
If you're looking for a quiet activity to keep the kids busy around the campfire on your next camping trip, we suggest playing to their fascination with knots. Not only is knowing your way around a pi...
Alice, over at Finslippy, writes what many of us already know -- sometimes having time to take a shower really is a luxury. Oh long shower, how we've missed you!
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Q - I hope somebody out there can help me. I'm terribly disorganised and after forgetting yet another birthday this year, I've decided to look for a nice birthday/event calendar which I can hang in my...
These bibs caught our eye when we were reading Jennifer's blog, The Felt Mouse, because we have this same set of inexpensive, utilitarian bibs from Ikea. After a year of use, however, ours are food...
Changing tables are a way of life when you have a little one still in diapers. But what if your floor plan just doesn't allow a bulky piece of furniture? IKEA has come to the rescue once again, a...
It's amazing what a couple of pretty, bright pillow covers can do for a space. If you're adding the final, unique touches to a nursery- think about buying (or sewing if you can) pillow covers. We gav...
I recently returned from what felt like a cross between a family reunion (but there were *only* 13 of us, so not a true reunion) and a summer getaway camp. Staying at a wilderness lodge in south...
Preschool summer camp introduced us to moon sand. If you're not familiar, it's essentially moldable sand that's perpetually moist. You can purchase it but we found a easy homemade recipe that is mor...
We wish we had more electrical wiring in our home for pendant lamps because we're completely smitten by the Innermost's Delight Drum Shade. Talk about a striking piece!...
Name: Finn
Birthday: 1
Message: Happy 1st Birthday! Our lives changed forever 12 months ago when you came into the world, cone-headed, screaming and beautiful. Nothing has been the same since, a...
Names/Ages: Liam (6) & Dillon (3)
Vacation Location: Yosemite National Park, California
Favorite Baby or Child Friendly Activity There: Exploring while on the hikes and stops while riding bikes was...
Our inner librarian cringed a bit at this, but we're picturing a book headboard like this made with illustrated covers of children's books in the room of a young book lover. ...
If you're planning on traveling with a small baby and you want to save your back from changing him or her on the bed or floor- the Gullunge Changing Pad is relatively portable. The middle portion is ...
We mentioned earlier that one of our favorite parts about camping was the new stuff you received in preparation for your adventure! One of our all time favorite things while camping was our fl...
Reusing glass baby food jars isn't a new idea. The chubby pots make for great containers for all manner of items - craft and sewing supplies, spices, spare change. But we always have one complaint a...
Did you catch these bizarre spaghetti dogs when they were making the rounds of the internet a few weeks back? We saw them on our sister site, The Kitchn, and were definitely intrigued. We're not so ho...
Spring break, summer break, winter break -- if your teen is going to travel, why not do it in style? A good, sturdy suitcase is a great little investment; buy a well-made one once and you're set for ...
Q: I have an Ikea Malm dresser in my daughter's room. I love the way it looks, however now that my daughter is getting into EVERYTHING I need to baby-proof the drawers. I'm not sure what would be th...
Stylish, comfortable, affordable rocking chairs are a frequent topic of conversation around these parts and we wanted to throw this option into the ring. It's simple, classic and the nylon webbing ...
One of the best parts about going on vacation when you're younger is all the neat stuff that goes along with it. It could be a new shiny flashlight or sleeping bag, but in this case, it's a to...
The Petite Flaneur Dollhouse is fresh, charming, humble, and modern all at the same time. The outside reminds us of the row houses in Holland, but the inside is very modern complete with wallpa...
Hand crafted photo frames by Jessica Goldman make up Giggles and Grins, an online resource for limited quantity designs and customizable frames (add a name, monogram or phrase, pick your colors ...
The lack of a sturdy tree in the backyard doesn't necessarily mean the end of your treehouse dreams. Check out the beautiful modern INDOOR treehouse created by Jennifer of Minor Details for a client....
Names/Ages: Lily (8 months)
Vacation Location: Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Favorite Baby or Child Friendly Activity There: Green Animals Topiary Garden. It's a small county estate that boast over 80 p...
If our Older Children's Bedroom Roundup left you feeling inspired to begin changing your child's room from a nursery to a big boy/girl room the best place to begin is with a bed. A great bed is a per...
Name: Aine
Birthday: 1
Greeting: Our second born Aine turns 1 on July 1st. Affectionately dubbed sharkbaby (because if she stops eating she gets in distress), she's the perfect addition to our ...
Names/Ages: Gemma (4 - pictured), Clover & Kieran (1)
Vacation Location: London
Favorite Baby or Child Friendly Activity There: Walking around. We bought the child's storybook, This Is London and w...
We've got some (s)links for your viewing pleasure today: What's black and white and slept all over? Here's someone not afraid of black in the nursery. If your kids are old enough not to throw plat...
In the heat of summer, a blue room can be as soothing as a cool bath. It evokes placid lakes, calm seas, endless sky. Take a refreshing stroll through these nurseries and kids' rooms from past Oh...
We've talked before about adhering your photos to wood, but what about blocks? Print off a few extra copies of your favorite vacation photos and you have yourself an afternoons worth of play time. ...
Our first thought when we saw these- cute, but do we really need "cute" electrical outlet covers? And...wouldn't the colorful designs make the baby even more likely to reach for them? But the invent...
We love how the quickest way to change up a room is by merely adding a rug. You can liven up a room, or change the look of it completely with just the right rug. We've rounded up 5 fabulous rug...
Q: Hi, I'm working on putting my nursery together for my first baby. I'm really having trouble figuring out which direction to go. I got this Pottery Barn Hayden rug in Red to use but I'm afraid ...
Binth's Alphabet Poster was one of the first we featured here on Ohdeedoh and it's still a favorite. We know you like it too and several of you have mentioned designing your nurseries around it. B...
We must have spent hours upon hours in the car when we were little. It seemed so much easier to pack up and head out for a weekend full of fun, back in the day. But one of our biggest problems was ...
Adorable as these kitschy little signs are, we didn't think of them as fodder for a kids' design blog... that is, until our four-year-old spied them on the computer screen and asked if we could get th...
Mae sent us this tip on inPRNT, an online resource representing artists and selling prints in three set sizes at set prices. The selection of prints varies greatly in style, with a slant towards...
We highlighted the modern playhouse at Dwell on Design a couple of weeks ago, but it's worth pointing out this Mod Rocker as well, which apparently was rarely unoccupied throughout the weekend....
Names/Ages: Ollie and Rory (6 months)
Vacation Location: Seal Beach, San Diego
Favorite Baby or Child Friendly Activity There: Playwerx--- An amazing play structure facility with coffee bar and fre...
Charmingly winsome is the way we love to describe the 50's Birdcage duvet cover available at Urban Outfitters. A little bit of kitsch, some colorful graphic elements and birds come together in this g...
Name: Keller
Birthday: 1
Message from Kara:Our firecracker Keller turned 1 this July 4th. He was born 8 weeks early so we never expected an Independence Baby like him. He truly is living up to ...
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