• Ozzy's Bright Safari
• 30 Dumb Inventions
• Oliver's Well-Traveled Bedroom
• Ava's Colorful, Handmade Haven
• "A Week in the Life" Project
• Another Use for the IKEA...
Maxwell recently gave an interview all about kids and smart storage. He kicks it off with an observation: "Children, more so than adults, are natural collectors of stuff. Parents should not be surpri...
We used to dream of having a fireplace, but now that we have a (clumsy) toddler we're thankful not to have to babyproof one. Christie of Childhood 101 devised a clever way of keeping her daughter o...
Whether it's a separate playroom or just a space in their room or the living room, there are a few tried and true items to help you create a relaxed and creative space for learning or play. ...
Back in the day, we spent our 9-5 hours behind the counter at our local bank. One of our favorite things to peruse while taking lunch was the banking supply catalogs (we didn't get out much ok...
Remember the Birdcage Chandelier we featured previously? We just found another bird-themed lighting option that would look great in a child's space....
These stunning playhouses were made for a gallery exhibit, but we see no reason not to draw DIY inspiration from them. Each of the nine houses in this collection were inspired by the idea of usin...
One of our favorite lines from the movie Mermaids is "Know your fabrics and your colors, that's what I tell all my girls." Well, we found this little collection of rooms that certainly shows kno...
Q: A friend of mine is looking for a larger rocker/glider for herself and her son (who's now 4). As he's gotten older he's also gotten bigger and her old rocker is just getting too small. Do you hav...
It's a bib, it's a placemat, it's a table cloth, it's Bavettone. If you don't have children this product must look ridiculous, but if mealtime equals laundry and mopping in your house, maybe, just ...
It doesn't matter how young or old you are, nesting dolls are just plain cute! The best part is, you can now design a set of your own. A perfect idea for gift giving and holiday times, click throug...
Even if you're not super into Halloween, this is such a fun idea and a great way to build community in your neighborhood or even apartment building. Here's how you "boo" someone......
Candy and other sweets definitely are in the Halloween line-up. But what other treats can you hand out this year? How about an adorable paperdoll complete with Halloween clothes...for free?...
"Heirloom" isn't just a clever name for this gorgeous line of children's furniture. Made with the same workmanship and attention to detail as quality furniture for grown-ups, these pieces are des...
Name: Sofia Isabel
Birthday: First
Greeting: To my sweet Sofia who forever changed my life a year ago today. I could not have imagined a more beautiful or sweet little baby face as yours. Thank you fo...
We don't go crazy with our seasonal decorating, but we do enjoy bringing a little nature inside as a nod to a new time of year. When we saw Veronique's pine cone creatures we knew they fit the bill...
Most of the organic textiles we come across for children are neutral or pastel, but if you want to have your colorful, organic cake and eat it, too, you might want to check out Jaya Loves Tekeko. ...
Depending on how ambitious your trick or treaters are, you may wind up with a lot more candy than you care to see them eat. Here are a few ideas for other ways to use that candy, and even the wrapper...
Awhile back we talked about the Banana Bunker, although most of you weren't super on board with it's... um... suggestive shape, we still like the idea of keeping our fruit protected from the dark de...
Not finding the crib linens that you want? Or maybe you've found something you like but the price is too steep? Consider sewing your own crib sheets like many Ohdeedohers have. Jaime of Prudent Baby...
This idea we spotted at This Vintage Chica has shot to the top of our must-do list. Inspired by the plentiful spiderwebs around her home at this time of year, Eren and her children made simple nail bo...
We were gushing over Oeuf's new Robin collection this past summer, but another new Oeuf item has caught our eye. We love the beauty of simple, geometric shapes and their Circle Garland is no exceptio...
Q: My mother is asking what the grandkids would like for the holidays this year, and I've got a few ideas to give her. I hate -- HATE! -- toys, and generally suggest books, DVDs, art supplies, clothe...
Put a little ABC on your tree this year. OK, it may be a little early and we hate to rush things- but how cute would an alphabet themed tree be? ...
The weather may not give us another chance this year but we've had urban camping on our minds. It's a great Friday or Saturday night "getaway" that doesn't require any travel time....
Depending on where you live, it may be a bit late in the year for swinging, but it's never too early to get a jump on the next swing season, right? To get you started, industrial designer Christina Fe...
Name: Millie
Birthday: One
Greeting: We had a blast at your first birthday bash and love you more every day. I promise next year we won't make you cry by singing Happy Birthday to you. Our Bad. Millie...
We have to admit it...being native Chicagoans -- a rare thing nowadays -- we're completely biased when it comes to this group of tours. From the Windy City, the City of Big Shoulders, the city t...
We're thinking about re-painting a small playtable for our son and remembered the fabulous golden yellow chalkboard menu painted on the wall of this play kitchen. Time to pay a visit to Hudson...
We have a thing for cute pillows shaped like houses and we've seen a few recently that are worth pointing out. Nothing says home like a little pillow shaped like one right? ...
When we were little we used to love making collages and playing with different papers and materials. We're so glad that there are companies still keeping the tradition alive....
If you have a little Picasso at home, you'll appreciate this great idea for displaying and storing his artwork. Maya of MayaMade came up with this great DIY frame. Jump below to find out how to make...
Do we have words to describe the awesomeness of these hot dogs? No, we don't, but we'll try anyway. Using just franks, mustard, and store-bought biscuit dough (or you can make your own), you can whip ...
Having always lived in small apartment buildings we had no idea playrooms could be such hot button issues in large co-op and condo buildings. A recent article in the Times unearths dirt on the freq...
We are often torn when it comes to buying new products. One side of us thinks, "Ooooh Shiny!" The other side says, "Find me two paper clips, some chewing gum and a can of spray paint and I can make...
Moustache's are HUGE right now. Everywhere you turn there's a stick, hat, glove, sock or whatever with a mustache on it. Believe you me, we're loving it and these new mustaches are great addi...
We've been searching for the perfect way to string some Fall around our apartment, and we love the realistic colors created on these paper bag leaves. ...
Apples and ABCs seem like a natural pairing. Both make us think of Autumn and back to school....
Grace at Design*Sponge gave a recent sneak peek inside her own home, and the second we spied the cool alphabet poster in her dining area, we just had to track it down. It turns out that Oddhero, ...
Name: Julia Annabelle
Birthday: First
Greeting: Happy Happy Birthday to our sweet little girl. She loves to point out all animals, eat cheese and peaches and organize her toys. It's hard to believe y...
We were recently dipping into Amanda Soule's books again looking for handmade gift ideas for the upcoming holidays. Her books and blog give a sense of the warmth and respect for each family member ...
If you're not up for spending the money for your own Dyson, maybe you can splurge for the kids. This one actually suctions up small pieces of debris, (not sure if that means they'll be helping with t...
We double plus love the idea of a downloadable coloring book. Not only is it something that can be duplicated time and time again (say for a birthday party) but can also provide years of enter...
Are you in the midst of decorating your home for Halloween? If you're looking for an easy project for this weekend, check out these haunted Halloween houses....
We often tout bunkbeds as a small-space solution for a shared room, but what if your wall height doesn't allow for bunks? Built-ins are a great idea, as evidenced here. Being closer to the wall, they ...
Ohdeedoh reader, Amber, sent us an e-mail telling us about a great shadow puppet theater she worked on. What a classic toy -- and a beautiful creation, too...
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Q: Has anyone had any luck with Oeuf customer service? My classic dresser is absolutely falling apart. Please let me know as i would really like to have it replaced!
Sent by Samantha...
Kids can use their imaginations to make lots of things from basic shapes, but try as we might we haven't been able to make a passable mustache from our son's block collection.
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There's those products that even though we know there's no way they could really be a good idea, that we still have this itch to try them. We ran across these self-adhesive mirrored tiles and though...
Some items just don't store well. We usually use basic brown kraft paper and ribbon for wrapping gifts, but we receive many of our gifts in gift bags. We recently received a whole bunch for our daug...
If pirates were the new ninjas, and robots were the new pirates, perhaps Vikings are the new robots? Either way, we're loving this pair of melamine plates by collage artist Sandra Monat. These are the...
Name: Evan Jacob
Birthday: First
Greeting: Happy Birthday to my little man. You have such an amazing personality and it grows everyday. You are walking (close to running) and talking (dadadadada and q...
Logs and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! We're suckers for a woodland motif and these accessories - log pillows and a huge bear bean bag chair - struck us as both humorous and sweet. ...
The shortest legs in the family are the ones who usually end up occupying these small awkward spaces at the tops of our houses. We love the intimacy of a pitched room, but they can often be a bore w...
Located in Johannesburg, it's kind of like daycare, but stay at home parents can drop their child off for a few hours on any given day without being registered for a full time daycare program There a...
Name: Ava Florence
Age: 2 years
Location: Birmingham, UK
Ava's mom, Joanna, is an interior designer who firmly believes that, when it comes to kids' rooms, the only color rule is that there are no ...
As we are still grieving over the news that Cookie is folding, we try to cheer ourselves us by taking a look back at a trio of great rooms that were featured on their Web site.
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Q: Do you have any ideas for creating a Robot-themed nursery? Anything DIY? Inexpensive?
Sent by Jenn...
Looking through an historical gallery of "dumb inventions" at LIFE, we had to wonder what products or ideas of today would make such a list in another half century or so. And, to be honest, if...
It's flu season and we're all trying hard to keep our hands washed and our mouths covered, so the plush nature of these scientific "toys" seems like quite the contrast. It's not often you get ...
After two consecutive weeks of missed dental appointments (lesson learned: never schedule appointments for first thing Monday morning), I'm at the point with my increasingly busy family where I need t...
Happy Birthday Billy. As this ubiquitous shelving option turns thirty this year, two special limited edition designs will be available from October 1 until January 31, 2010, or until they run out- wh...
Hanging out in local playgrounds is pretty much a daily event for me and my kiddos. We try to mix it up by visiting different parks, but there's a certain ho-hum sameness to the new-but-slightly-...
Name: Niels
Birthday: First
Greeting: Our little Niels is turning one! I never could have imagined how exhausting the first year with you would be but you are well worth every sleepless night and ever...
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