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Name: Ozzy
Age: 18 months
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Ozzy’s Mom, Greer, never expected his nursery to become her favorite room in their house. In fact, she never expected to live in the h...
Maybe we should be spending more time at Home Depot. If we did we might come up with something clever like these stackable storage bins made from sono tubes (heavy cardboard tubes used for pouring ...
Who says everyone has to carve a pumpkin? You can start your own family tradition and do something a little different like this "junk 'o lantern" made from items around the house, and perfect if some...
Reusing things that are normally discarded or recycled is always fantastic, especially if there aren't any extra supplies to purchase! These floral patterns and designs are simply made from discarde...
If you live in an older home you may have radiators in each room. Courtney of Two Straight Lines decided to paint the radiator cover in her son's room using chalkboard paint....
We all have our own vision of what we want our family home to be. But does your vision involve eleven years of designing and building your dream home, while your family roughs it, first in a tent...
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! If you're looking for a bit of help to make your child's room a circus-y delight, may we present you with eight decorative items that may or may not bring in...
Q: Hi! I'm helping my friend decorate her son's room with an under the sea theme- he will be 2 in December and LOVES Nemo! Any product suggestions?!
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If your child is tired of (or disinterested in) Pat the Bunny, maybe it's time to take matters into your own hands and make them their own texture book.
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As stores start stocking toys for the upcoming holidays, we can't help but notice the increase in crazy Lego play sets. You can buy all of Hogwarts Castle and the entire Star Wars Death Star, but it...
Right up there with the Hemnes, is the Malm- a simple IKEA dresser that we see showing up in a ton of nurseries for use as a dresser or changing table/combo. Whether minimalist or eclectic, the...
You don't need extra square footage to create a special place within a room for quiet, relaxing or reading. We love this idea we spotted over at Spearmint Baby. ...
We've covered all kinds of playhouses here at Ohdeedoh. Homemade, posh, out-and-out funky -- we love them all. (More to the point, we reckon kids love them, too.) New on the scene, this nifty lit...
Name: Oliver
Birthday: Second
Greeting: Happy 2nd birthday to our sweet boy, Oliver. He is a sunny, cheerful little guy who is fascinated with the moon, traffic cones and clocks, loves anything with ...
Parents who don't plan to use a crib bumper have (rightly) complained that crib bedding is often sold only as whole sets when all they want is the sheet. We were reminded recently that DwellSt...
At some point, we just got really tired of baskets. So, we're always on the search for "cooler" storage containers, particularly for our daughter's books, since we like to keep some handy in just abo...
We love seeing projects that take simple items and turn them into something fabulous with a little ingenuity. These beautiful rolls of stitched crepe paper, when doubled up and sewn, turn into decor...
Richard Scarry's Busytown books were a childhood favorite of ours and now are equally loved by our little ones. Of course when we saw that Holly of Stitch/Craft posted about her son's Busytown birthd...
Practical or not, the Sweet Cake Tub is pretty darned adorable, you have to admit. Don't you?...
File this one under "Why Didn't We Think of This Before?" In a revelation that seemed so obvious, we felt silly for not doing it earlier, we decorated our home for Halloween with chalk....
Q: We recently moved to San Francisco from Athens, Georgia and my nursery/ guest bedroom needs some help. The wall above the bed is still empty because of the earthquake-prone area we live in!! I'm at...
When we saw these blackboard pumpkins we liked the instant drama they could add to Halloween decorating, but - even better - they're an ingenious way for even the youngest kids to safely decorate th...
Leave it to the Queen of Halloween, Martha Stewart to release a line of mix-n-match Halloween Flor tiles. As much as we want to say we'd never even consider buying such a thing, we can actuall...
If you're not up for chalkboard paint- or if you're renting and not allowed to, we were excited to find another option. The store even makes a point of saying that these won't leave any marks on your...
For the mini designer in your life, check out this Home on the Go portable dollhouse. It's a little dollhouse that is easy to clean-up and portable....
Oh, my. We love blocks of all varieties, but we may have an extra-special nook in our hearts for these little beauties. Made from salvaged maple and mulberry branches, these blocks have a fabulous tac...
Name: Emma Adela
Birthday: First
Greeting: All the best to my little punk princess. You bring such immeasurable joy to our lives, I cannot imagine life without you. From the first unknown days in the...
Parents seem to shy away from using purple in their children's rooms. And we can understand why - it's a strong color and if not done carefully could look like you hired Barney as your decorator. ...
We found this list over at the National Fire Protection Association, and thought at first it'd be a checklist for when you host a sleepover, but actually it's a list of things to ask the parents who a...
Just over a year ago, a new blog came to our attention and we've been hooked ever since. Dollar Store Crafts is packed full of inexpensive ideas and tutorials on how to make all sorts of wild creat...
We've been so inspired by Sharilyn and her blog LovelyDesign. Most recently she posted some pictures that got us thinking about kitchen organization....
Who says you need to slavishly maintain a baby journal (or a non-baby journal, for that matter) every day for months and years? This inspiring project, the brainchild of author/designer Ali Edwards (m...
Name: Sean, Emily and Eva Paben
Age: 5
Location: Texas
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We love examples of great looks at even better prices. If you have a knack for finding the right look and still be at, ...
Q: Do you have any suggestions for a sturdy ( yet not very expensive) table and chair set for young kids to sit at when they draw and paint? I need to seat 6 kids between ages 2-6. I'm open to using ...
Even if you're afraid of bugs, we're betting you'll be won over by Amy Ruppel's series of State Insect paintings and prints featuring many of kids' favorite crawling and flying creatures. She'...
We love color and the new life, that a little extra elbow grease can bring to a piece of furniture. This dresser has had a multi-color makeover and we just love it! Details after the jump... ...
There were a lot of different opinions expressed with regard to whether or not birthday presents for a one-year-old should be opened at the party. Well, having had a fairly large party- we were defin...
The usual options for a nursing rocker include wood, upholstered and even plastic. But don't forget about rattan!...
Part toy box, part table, part play structure -- the Agnes toy box is an ingenious piece that is as fun as it is multifunctional. With its various drawers, cubbyholes and cubes within cubes, it c...
Name: Aaron
Birthday: First
Greeting: A huge happy birthday to our little guy! You tickle us with your love of bicycles, music and anything that flies. Your curious, fun-loving spirit is so contagiou...
We've been seeing banners made of all sorts of materials hanging in homes and kids' rooms so why not crochet? Whether your hands are itching to crochet yourself or you'd prefer to let someone ...
Has anyone noticed how Halloween seems to have gotten bigger and bigger lately? There are entire stores dedicated to Halloween decorations. You can consume less and still have a happy Halloween! He...
The Easidream is a new bit of technology aimed at getting your little ones to sleep sooner. There's a glowing sheep with a heartbeat and an air mattress that moves. Now that we think of it, it kind...
We offered some space-saving tips for a shared room. But there is another thing you might want to consider when planning that shared space....
There's so much to love in this serene room, but we're especially enamored of the photo wall. It's a look that can be achieved easily with a handful of inexpensive frames. You could fill each frame wi...
When we were 20 and lived in our first apartment, we thought it would be a great idea to paint our living room walls red ("It'll be so bohemian and chic!"). Little did we know, we'd be standing ...
Q: I have a one-year-old and am planning a play area for her to use during the winter when the weather is too bad to venture out. I'm considering buying either......
It's always a little awkward at the playground as parents near you are pulling their kids out of dirt and puddles while you let yours get wet and dirty. Are they overprotective? Am I too cavalier?...
Have you ever had one of those moments when you're reading one of your favorite blogs and you catch yourself saying out loud, "Oh no they didn't!" Our heart sank as we came across the misuse of a re...
OK, so you've got the costume part figured out- how about the perfect handmade trick or treat bag from Etsy seller Reclaimed Threads? ...
A color combination we're always drawn to is blue and orange. We love a cool, serene blue punctuated with blasts of hot orange. It's perfect for a nursery belonging to a boy or a girl....
We can't imagine many images more soothing than these dreamy, simply embroidered hot air balloons. Available in several sizes, all mounted on wooden embroidery hoops, these would be sweet on thei...
Name: Zoe Jaimes
Birthday: First
Greeting: Zoe is one sassy lady. She's 1 going on 13! But, we couldn't even imagine our lives without her. Happy 1st birthday, Zozo!
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If you follow the decorating adventures of Young House Love's Sherry and John you know that they always come up with clever and inexpensive solutions to decorating dilemmas. So it's not a big surpr...
We featured Etsy seller Almost Sunday's birth date prints in a recent roundup, and were compelled to peek around their shop a bit more. It was worth the extra visit, as we spotted these adorable bird ...
And the even bigger question really- at what age do you start giving them chores? Do you think your toddler age 2-4 could help make the bed, take laundry to the laundry room, or dust with socks on th...
Being novice seamstresses, we're always so envious and impressed by those who can sew and then some. We happened upon Sew Sew by Audrey Perrott and saw so many whimsical, sewn goodies, Audrey has ins...
Q: I am looking for suggestions from readers on sleep options for kids. We have a very small cabin and need something for our 5 year old to sleep on that we can preferable store when not in use. I kno...
Whether you're planning a Halloween party or just like the idea of having some fall treats around, Beth's take on a Pumpkin Peep is easy, fun and only takes a few minutes.
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We've tried to control our excitement for Where The Wild Things Are, but alas, we're failing miserably. So just in case you're looking to add a little bit of the Wild Things to your children's...
It's October! Which means we can finally start talking openly about Halloween (one of our favorite holidays) without people looking at us like we're crazy. Having taken our share of blah Halloween pho...
Conde Nast is closing more of their titles - it was announced today that Cookie, Gourmet and Modern Bride are all slated to fold. We've long been fans of Cookie here at Ohdeedoh - their mix of style a...
With the change of seasons, we're always inspired to change things up inside a bit as well. Whether it's a massive decluttering or just rearranging some furniture, change feels good. Here are a...
If you're a work-at-home parent with children at the "Me, too!" age, you can take inspiration from this wonderful space sent in by Ohdeedoh reader Jennie. Taking cue from the Hollywood Regency st...
Name: Natasha & Gabriella
Birthday: First
Greeting: The twins American grandma coined the phrase "Twinkies" for because Natasha and Gabriella are so sweet. Our Norwegian-American little ones have cele...
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