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When we think of a family of four living in one room we think of turn-of-the-century tenements on New York's Lower East Side, not a fab, modern Japanese home. Okay, 'one-room' is a bit of a mi...
There's nothing we like better than a good tea party. We just love the color palette and spirit of this one hosted by Brooke. ...
The Roddler could be the latest and the greatest for all you greasers and hot rod Moms and Dads out there. But this stroller isn't just about being beautiful, being made from automotive grade...
Many of you agreed that the grey-inspired Swedish child's room we featured a few days ago was very nice. We just found more photos of the beautiful house including this understated nursery....
If you're lucky enough to have one, a playhouse is a wonderful thing. It's a separate space for children to experiment with their growing sense of independence - and of course, it's just plain fu...
An inviting, orderly place is much more conducive to a great study session than doing homework on the floor or bed. A desk with plenty of storage and space for papers and journals is a great pla...
Q: Have you ever seen anyone design a room inspired by steampunk? I was thinking of redoing my boys' room with gears/cogs inspiration and came across this style. I also want to include some vintage tr...
A great way to introduce young children to the alphabet (or remind new learners before school starts up again) is to make it fun and make it tactile. We came across this tutorial for making easy al...
We have been wanting to test out Idea Paint ever since we saw the dry-erase tree Shannon Jordan made for her daughter's room.
We wanted to know what the actual painting process was like and now we...
Who hasn't given the old globe a spin with their eyes closed to decide where they would live? A globe is not only educational, but a great piece of decor. We like this illuminated globe for the kids...
This "stylish eco boutique for baby, child and mama" covers some serious design territory. Taking its name from the Hebrew "leshakshek" (meaning to shake or mix up), and inspired by their own mul...
Remember our post about where to store ride-on toys? It's a struggle for those of us in small spaces. By the time the kids are ready to ride a bike, you potentially could have cycled through a ride-o...
Fun colors, winsome designs, handmade, quality recycled items -- all of this and more can be found in Stray Dog Design's gorgeous pieces.
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Name: Wylder
Birthday: First
Greeting: We can't believe our Wildman is one! It has been such a fun year. He loves everything about dogs (even though he's allergic), so naturally we had to have dog b...
Some people have a talent for seeing good bones underneath a disheveled or deteriorating exterior rather than giving up on an object. And exceptional people can even make something amazing from tho...
Had we had this dollhouse when we were little, we definitely would've stayed in the bath until our fingers were pruney. It's made of environmentally-friendly foam, and the pieces can cling to the wal...
Petit Collage woos us every time with their simple, yet retro inspired designs, that appeal to adults and children alike. We love them so much we've talked about them not once, not twice, but three,...
We love the idea of a nice quilt to adorn the foot of our toddler's bed or to hang on his wall. Now that he's older, we want to give him something that he'll appreciate as well. ...
Be still our hearts. Flickr member jblyberg's daughter Emma turned a reading nook in her family's home into "The Blybary." If you, like us, are a book-loving parent, then you know this is the kin...
Well hello there, Pinky Tuscadero! What is it about the color pink that so many women and girls just find so magical? We recently spotted photos of fashion designer Betsey Johnson's Manhattan ap...
Q: My 2.5 year old son loves numbers and I want to teach him to recognize numbers from 21 to 100. He can recite them but can't identify them yet. Any ideas on how I can make them at home? My creative ...
To say UK-artist Jane Foster likes vintage would be a huge understatement. Specifically she's drawn to bright, happy colors and Scandinavian or Scandinavian-inspired vintage designs. She recently...
Everyone loves a good lack hack (we also really like to rhyme but that's a story for another time) and this one is no exception. Lack shelving are great transitional pieces that can carry your child...
Red consonants and blue vowels- sandpaper laser cut and mounted on birch- what a fun way to learn the alphabet! ...
This little guy can go from kids' room to teen's with ease, or transported to any room in or out of the house. We love the smallness (it's the "baby" based on the 1949 Big Ben clock design from LL Bea...
When it comes to babyproofing, safety is the priority. But we've never understood why aesthetics and good design can't play supporting roles. Take a look at the baby gates in your house - we try not...
We have to admit, we first chuckled when we spotted this book -- but then we stepped back and thought it might actually be quite useful for your average teen. The book is Crap, by Erin Elisabeth Conl...
Name: Austin
Birthday: First
Greeting: Austin makes me laugh every day. He's curious and silly and loves nothing more than climbing up on furniture and chasing after the dog. We're looking forward t...
Names: Bella and Lily
Ages: 4 ½ and 1 ½ years old
Location: Leeds, UK
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Do you know Manda? You'll feel like you do as she's put so much of herself into the room she made for ...
Never mind singing, how about studying in the shower? With various subjects and even languages to choose from, your bathroom could turn into a study hall. You can keep your vocabulary fresh, your know...
Make learning fun by creating a family newspaper. Scholastic has a free PDF you can print out to gather your news and interview family members! ...
It doesn't matter if your traveling a long distance or staying close to home, having something to occupy your children for the span of 15-30 minutes can be a lifesaver. Great for road tripping, flyi...
We're still crushing on grey for the nursery. Here is a peak into a home with a Swedish interpretation of grey....
We still regret getting rid of our university-era milk crate bookshelves in a delusional fit of thinking we had outgrown them. This upcycled take on milk crate cabinetry is calling our name. Available...
Forrest Petterson was in need of a makeover for her room which, while spacious and with tons of great natural light, was a bit underwhelming. In steps designer Lela Rose to give Forrest's room t...
Q: I have a design question I would love to put out to the community. Its for my 8 year old son, George's room. George lives in a teeny tiny room that used to be the 3rd floor kitchen in our house wh...
We always look forward to seeing what perennial favorite DwellStudio has in the works for kids and babies and, let us tell you, they've been busy! Introducing three lovely new designs and a wi...
We're big fans of illustrated art in the home as we've always been a sucker for books with amazing pictures and spent hours of our time doodling when we were younger. After the jump we've rou...
Have you heard of a "Sip and See?" To be honest, we had not. It's basically a little party after the baby is born where the parents get to show baby off a bit and get out of the house. Whether or n...
It's a favorite online music source for adults, but how about Pandora in your child's nursery? Some of our favorite Pandora "stations" have come from friend recommendations, so if you've created the B...
A few weeks ago, we came upon these little packets at our local Trader Joe's. Called "crushers" the packets contain applesauce that you squeeze and eat/drink from the capped spout. ...
Anything that doesn't have superheros or sports teams on it -- and that looks cute in my son's room -- is certainly on the top of my decorating list. Sadly, any mother of a boy can tell you that...
Although not double decker-style bunks (like these beauties) we're enamored with these built-in bunks inspired by the sleeping car of a train. By nestling the beds against the wall and not making t...
Barbie duvets, sheets, pillows...but not for Barbie's house, but for yours. If it's possible to do a Barbie themed room tastefully, PB Kids makes an attempt in honor Barbie's 50th Birthday....
The most inexpensive way to makeover a room is always paint. Even when purchasing lower voc options and premium paints, it's still hands down the biggest way to freshen up a space and transform the ...
Our first family vacation to the beach was a success. We're hardly pros but we learned much about efficient packing for a day spent on the beach digging holes and building sand castles. What's on ou...
If you're tight for space and you want to squeeze more life out of your crib mattress, a toddler bed can be an invaluable transition to a full-sized bed. But it can be hard to rationalize the cost of ...
Imagine going away to camp and leaving your cute -- but dated -- room behind, and coming back to a sophisticated cool-as-heck new room? That's what happened to 14-year-old Madeleine when her mot...
There's something thrilling about receiving mail as a kid. Unfortunately this thrill wanes with age as your mailbox is increasingly filled with bills, catalogs and coupons. Kids also love to send ...
Encyclopedias. They feel ancient anymore don't they? With the internet being used for everything, they seem to have all but disappeared.
When we were younger they were our favorite thing to flip...
We showcased a few writing nooks to inspire you yesterday. But what's a writing nook without great supplies to stock it with? This also makes a birthday gift for a young writer....
Back in April we highlighted Jim and Kari's kids' backyard stage, as one of our favorite parts of their Evanston house tour. Their son's room is also a lesson is stylish restraint for kids. It's...
Compartmentalizing seems the way to go with lunchboxes these days. And we love all of the compartments in the Goodbyn. There is a place for everything - an 8-ounce liquid container, a top container ...
Zigzags are all the rage -- part Missoni, part Charlie Brown -- they add a winsome, yet modern touch to your decor. Why not take a stab at creating your own zigzag rug? Ready Made magazine shows us ...
Name: Becca
Birthday: Second
Greeting: Becca had a birthday shout-out last year and our friends in far away places loved it! This year, Becca turns the big 0-2 and, while we're reluctant to find out w...
Ashley sent us these photos of her son Andres' nursery awhile back and we're happy to share it with you now - she wrote: We are so excited for the arrival of our little guy -- Andres Matthew -- ...
We must not spend enough time at the hardware store because it had never occurred to us that you could make your own laminate table. And why would you want to? Laminate is great for kids because i...
A good friend was recently telling us that she'd love to create a big piece of wall art for her boys' room, and we enthusiastically promoted the idea of a tree mural or some other kind of tree ar...
Vinyl decals have been around the block and then some, but more often than not, we're frustrated with their sky high prices! But not any more, we ran across Ohdeedoh reader, Eve Trombley's Etsy stor...
We've shared Jennifer's workshop before, but in response to her photos on her blog, she received numerous photos of other great writing spaces. While we focus on learning at home here on Ohdeed...
What do you get when you clear out a closet and add some great accessories? How about a lovely play area? We came upon this terrific little before and after project and love many of the ideas it gav...
Q: What to pack for a one month overseas trip? I don`t want to rush into anything so I was hoping you could give me some ideas as to what to avoid. Any help would be appreciated. I am very grateful...
Besides a few casual meetups in the park, we haven't made any official play dates for our son so we've yet to wade into these potentially treacherous waters. Ideally we imagine a play date in which...
Around our home we have a pretty equal amount of story books to educational books about people, places and things. More often than not you have to look for them online, but they are a treasur...
Last month, we featured a hack of the Ikea Kura loft bed, beautifully executed by Ohdeedoh reader Vanessa. She scored the bed on Craigslist, then switched out the rather institutional blue panels...
Designed and crafted by Laszlo Balog, the faMUNKA line of children's furniture combines traditional woodworking techniques and style with more modern clean lines. Based in the Netherlands but designed...
A breastfeeding doll from Spain: girls wear a colorful top with "flowers" from which the doll nurses. Vote below the jump......
Summer seems like the perfect time to start some small DIY projects. The longer days, the slower pace -- why not pick up some gorgeous organic fabrics to jump start your latest project?...
Name: Elliott
Birthday: First
Greeting: Our teething machine of a son and his 12 teeth (yes, 12!) have no doubt given us a run for our money! To say Elliott is adventurous and intense is an understate...
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