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Name: Oliver
Age: 2
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Oliver is barely two years old, but he’s already lived in three different bedrooms on two different sides of the country. He just moved out ...
Remember when we were all "did you know you could buy wallpaper by the yard?" and you were all "(yawn) okay, whatever."? Well maybe this wallpapered dresser project will wake you up to the possibil...
Instead of your traditional bulletin board, you could make a bunch of these and hang them together for a unique display. You need a few old frames minus the glass, some magnet board, and some fabric....
With the sound of crunchy leaves and hoodies and in some places, coats coming out of the closet — you know fall is finally here. For many cities this is one of the last weekends for Farmer's M...
Our growing collection of kid dishes include ceramic, plastic, melamine and stainless steel. Each has it's pros and cons. If you're trying to move away from plastic, want something that can be micro...
We have a sort-of suspicion that, up close, these shelves -- made out of actual shelf mushrooms -- might be a bit too reminiscent of those clocks made from overly lacquered slices of logs, but this ph...
How cute are these lampshades? We came across these delightful pleated shades over at Katy Elliot where she talks about how easy they were to assemble....
Q: I came across this wonderful quote and I'm trying to find a way to incorporate it into my son's room:
you're braver than you believe. stronger than you seem. and smarter than you think.
~ christ...
Just when you thought Flight of the Conchords was the best thing to come out of New Zealand. Fudge Design makes custom name signs in one of the happiest and most appealing typefaces we've seen...
Using "grownup" rugs in kids spaces is a great way to get around theme-y cartoon products, but often times they just aren't fun enough! We came across the Season rug from notNeutral, which is...
These are some toys we really wouldn't mind having around the house. But something tells us a wooden cell phone, pretty as it is, just would not cut it for our little one......
We love the look of this room. It's bright, white and modern, and it offers some great tips for setting up a small shared room. ...
"Her good looks could have sailed a ship; but her will alone could have sunk it." If you know what song that is, then the Indie Rock Coloring Book is right up your alley.
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Name: Nola
Birthday: First
Greeting: Happy birthday, sweet Nola! You are such a wonderful, sweet girl and we love you so much. We hope that your next year is delightful and fun! Mama and Daddy
(Cl...
Do you like surprises? No, do you really like surprises? These parents apparently do because they waited to find out whether their child was a boy or a girl. But that didn't stop them from p...
We love thinking about color and how it affects our moods or reflects our personality, and Fall seems like a great time to think about color in the home. Read on to find out what different colors bri...
Just like Julia, we're big fans of pom pom making! They're just so gosh darn bright and cheerful you can't help but love them! So we were happy little campers when we ran across a new twist ...
We love our Bekvam step stool from IKEA and so do lots of other folks. We've seen it left as is, dressed up, and even used as a mini play kitchen. But check out this awesome alternative use just for...
In our recent roundup of clocks for kids, Ohdeedoh reader Swordspoint commented that she wished there were more clocks with regular numbers, to help her daughter learn to tell time. Consider the ...
Curtains can be a lovely focal point to your child's room -- especially when the color and pattern is a lovely shade of blue with great lines and swirls. Whether your budget is high or low, we've fou...
Q: I am looking for some fun artwork to put in my nursery. I have purchased the Dwell Studio bedding in the pink dot and looking for something the compliment it. I have been looking everywhere and h...
We think modern families will really appreciate this new furniture piece "Embrace" by John Green which straddles the line between adult and child in both size and function. Two pieces of diff...
It's been just over a year since we mentioned the wireless and rechargeable gaming console — Swinxs. It boasts free downloadable games, ability to expand up to 10 players, a water-resist...
We received a "lunch bug" from a friend for our daughter's birthday, and we were pleased to find out Mimi the Sardine carries a whole line of eco-friendly, pvc-free wipeable kids' products includ...
We've discovered yet another great lunchbox for those of you who like to pack a lunch. It's the stainless steel PlanetBox....
We recently spied this boys' bedroom online and have been debating whether or not we are on board with its stripe-on-stripe look.
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Name: Dylan B
Birthday: First
Greeting: Dylan B- the joy you bring us is immeasurable. You are so beautiful and such a blessing to our lives. Happy first birthday baby girl! We love you, Mama and D...
We think kids must love birds because they're accessible and not frightening. We've had birds on the brain ever since we saw this bird artwork collection framed and hung together. We were dra...
Sure, it has its challenges, but we always thought sharing a room with a sibling would've been fun. We found a few inspiring ideas for shared rooms over at Real Living. ...
We love a great book display. (Remember the custom-made book display in Oscar's nursery tour?) It's the best way to store books for young children, but it also can be a great feature for your home....
You may remember Holly from such excellent projects as How to Make a Quillow and How to Make a Dinosaur Playmat. Holly recently launched Stitch/Craft, a site to feature her DIY creations, and we just ...
Name: Annie
Location: Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Web site: Sensible Living
You may remember Annie's empathy poster we featured a few weeks ago. Since we discovered her blog back then, we've ...
Q: I am looking for a duvet cover for a toddler bed but I can't find any I like. The only ones I found are at Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn and they are too classic for me. Do you have any tip...
Name: Mallory Gray
Age: 2 months old
Location: Hickory, NC
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Often parents choose yellow when creating a nursery without knowing if they're having a boy or a girl and it can feel li...
Although we usually know Kate Spade for her women's wear and accessories, she also has a few baby pieces in her line up. Usually we aren't too into designer items, but we think these pieces ha...
Sure, everyone jumps on the spring cleaning bandwagon, but what about Fall cleaning? There's that crispness in the air, summer quilts are exchanged for down duvets, and it's time to settle in for the...
The poshest of the posh can still inspire those on the strictest of budgets. These nurseries are designed to sell as a unit (but available as separates), and although we prefer more mixing and ...
Our baby got his first haircut yesterday and I instinctively kept a lock of hair as a keepsake. It's definitely something we want to keep but what do we with it?...
Do you remember all the stages of mitosis? Can you think back to high school biology and name them? Perhaps Kevin Van Aelst's uber charming photos can jog your memory.
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Name: Taylor Grace
Birthday: First
Greeting: Happy First Birthday Tay! You make everything about life sweeter. Our little Boo loves cheese, blocks, peek a boo and tickles. She is the best thing to eve...
If "rainbow" brings to mind loud tie-dyed shirts of the 70's or gaudy cartoon characters of the 80's, you might want to rethink those associations. Check out this sophisticated take on a rainbow (a...
Something different from the bunting we see so much of lately, this garland features Victorian wood type strung on a pretty ribbon. ...
Does being green make you part of the eco-elite? What happens when you can't afford to eat all organic all the time? How far am I willing to take it? Should I have my children's toys tested to see i...
Take a close look at this menu. Sounds like it's from a nice French bistro, non? It's actually a French school lunch menu....
We're regular visitors to Amy Atlas's blog, and were over the moon when she recently posted photos of her son Zachary's space-themed birthday party. A professional event planner, Amy kept the gue...
O.K., we don't know a lick of Swedish but we found this terrific DIY bed and storage unit over at Hus & Hem. We love the bold color choice and all of the details that come together to make this great...
Q: We are thinking about a handheld video game for our son who will be turning 4. We are not huge video game fans but we have a Wii at home and enjoy the active component of it. Our son loves the W...
As apartment dwellers we're always on the lookout for multifunctional furniture so we were intrigued by this new British product - the Babysitter - which serves as a cradle and swing for young babie...
It's a well documented fact that we love blocks of all shapes and sizes. So it's no surprise that our love for the little wooden shapes extended itself to cover this ridiculously cute video on how G...
Sometimes just seeing things in writing can make a big difference. If you're tired of nagging, "Turn off the light in the other room," Ecominders are a simple way to leave little reminders for your f...
Maxwell's handmade indoor swing for Ursula was such an inspiring way to bring the outdoors in during cold months. Since his DIY we've seen other examples, great for yards, playrooms, or even as...
We love to see great looking and creative tree branch shelves for the nursery. This new tree bookshelf by designer/artist Shawn Soh really fits the bill....
Now here's a great example of using your head(board). Who would have thought that a door could be spruced up in such a way to make this lovely little headboard for your child's room?
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Name: Obree
Birthday: First
Greeting: Happy Happy Birthday to the happy little man!! Obree is a smile junky. He loves all things plants: trees, flowers, bushes, leaves. Another favorite is sunlight an...
Some of our favorite decor projects are those born of frugality. Reader Jaime spied some beautiful pompom trimmed curtains in a magazine, but when she tracked them down she discovered they cos...
We field a lot of questions about how to manage burgeoning collections of stuffed toys, so when we saw this gorgeous stadium-style modular storage system in a model nursery created by designer Ni...
Although plastic tubs and totes from your local big box store work great to store, stash and hide whatever you need them too, they are often fragile and we can never find the right lid for the ...
There's nothing that makes us more excited than a great room makeover -- unless that room makeover is achieved on a fantastically affordable budget. Ohdeedoh reader, Tirzha, sent us an e-mail te...
Q: I found this vintage metal baby doll crib at an estate sale and knew my girls had to have it. (Sofia, pictured, is 3 and Lola is 2). There is a fair amount of corrosion so I definitely want to...
Do you remember Patricia's Alphabet Flash Cards? Well, she's made a matching set of numbers flash cards to round out your kids' at-home learning. For a little global appeal, you can get the number...
You might recall a few weeks back when Vonnie wrote to us asking for a decorating starting point for a shared bedroom for her two sons. She's caught the creative bug and has started a great repurpos...
We posted a great top ten list of clocks for kids a couple of years ago, but as they say, time goes by. We still stand by that list, but there have been some newcomers to the time-telling scene. ...
Revisiting the beautiful paper arts from Famille Summerbelle, we loved the family tree but love these prints (based on original hand cut paper maps) of Paris and London even more... ...
We really enjoyed a post over on The Inspired Room about keeping your home "clean enough." Once you have a baby, anything more than that becomes a real struggle- at least for us. She lists a number ...
We recently saw the movie A Home At The End Of The World again, and we really love the all-white bedroom of one the main characters in the movie. The bedding, walls and furniture all stark white...
Name: Matilda Louise
Birthday: First
Greeting: Our Matilda Louise is turning the big o-n-e. We cannot even believe that a year has passed. Tilda is our little superstar. We're so proud! She loves her ...
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