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There are lots of ways to create a feeling in a room with color - some subtle and some, well, not so subtle. Using color in a bold way - an unusual color choice, a striking color combination, ...
Available in December of this year in the US, the Flexibath comes to us from Danish company, A Real Cool World. This has got to be the coolest baby bath we've ever seen. Here's why......
One of the biggest problems we always had when making forts and tents out of the kitchen and living room chairs was getting our blankets to stay put. Inevitably someone would step on a blanket and p...
A few interesting bath toys are essential for a successful bath. But what's the best way to store them when bath time is over?...
We haven't seen Where the Wild Things Are yet, but we still love the idea behind this contest. Booooooom.com challenged readers to build their own fort, just like Max does in the movie. They post...
Smart storage options for a tiny bedroom are a must. We just found the colorful String Pocket Shelving that gives you a place to put things, without taking up a lot of space.
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Q:Desperately looking for Star Wars fabric or sheets. Love the bright blue colors of the prints for the nursery. Where in the world can I find this fabric???
Sent by Anya...
We're always on the lookout for simple, quality toys and even better if we can avoid big brands and support the little guys (and gals). Etsian Prettydream's shop is stocked with lovely wood to...
Ice packs aren't something we always have on hand. Don't get us wrong, we all have a bag of frozen peas or corn on standby, but a real icepack is hard to come by. We came across 3 fun ways to make ...
We love seeing kids being creative in their homes, and that's one of the reasons we love Jean's blog, The Artful Parent. It both challenges us and inspires us to make creating art more a part of our ...
We're fans of pretty much everything Courtney of Two Straight Lines comes up with. She recently shared with readers her simple yet terrific idea for storing stuffed animals....
Based on an original painting by Ruth Baker, this gorgeous wall mural hangs like wallpaper, but is also re-usable. We love the juxtaposition of whimsical birds, butterflies and flowers with a subtle, ...
Name:Zora Helen, affectionately and generally known as Zadie
Birthday: First
Greeting: Zadie celebrated her big day with a few of her favorite things: a low-key picnic (including her two favorite peop...
Whether you're implementing a Montessori philosophy in your child's room or you have safety concerns, many parents choose to put their child's mattress directly on the floor. But perhaps you'r...
Since some of you were enamored with the teepee in this post, we thought we'd point out a few. Whether you make it or buy it, the cooler weather seems like a great time for adding a cozy spot l...
Ohdeedoh reader Melissa was kind enough to send us a photo of her recent diy project. She hit up her local thrift stores for some silver platters and instead of using them for table decor, she added...
We don't see many trick-or-treaters on our street so we like to hand out extra special treats to the few that do come calling. These invisible lollipops found over at Martha Stewart might be making t...
Proving that good design ideas never go out of style, this 1935 ad for Armstrong floors contains some great features that we'd be mistaken to think of as fleeting trends: chalkboards, oversized maps, ...
Apparently, this is one popular Socktopus because he has a ton of adorable friends. We are loving the line of handmade sock monkeys, octopi and owls created by Friends of Socktopus.
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Q: Hi. I'm decorating my kid's room, she wants a bold color with some texture, something she can grow and live with as she gets older. I saw this pic from a fabulous home that was featured in the NYT,...
Not every piece of artwork needs (or deserves!) to be framed and for kids' art especially we like the idea of having a rotating collection. These simple ledges made from vintage yardsticks can show...
For many households, chore charts are a must to keep things clean. We can't help but love this extra stylish and easy to read version that makes it easy to hang in your home and start crossing thing...
We happen to get a ton of afternoon sunlight in our apartment, so when we were thinking about some Fall decor, we had a vision of the sun shining through vellum paper leaves......
No wire hangers ever! Never say never, especially when wire hangers are as cute as these....
We love this idea from Kirsten at Kirsten*Can. Using vintage illustrations, baker's twine, and an embroidery hoop, she came up with this free-form mobile that looks just as fantastic in a playroom as ...
Name: Violet Hope
Birthday: Third
Greeting: Turning 3, using the potty, starting pre-school and about to become a big sister!
What an amazing 3 years it has been so far. Mama & Papi are insanely proud...
This lovely wallpaper tree mural certainly made a birdhouse in our soul. On its own we love the simple silhouette of the tree and the interplay of the subtle patterns, but the addition of a wood bi...
When we were growing up, we remember picking out a couple of prints of women reading for our room. The room above belongs to twin ten year olds who collect vintage lady portraits. ...
We can cruise online articles and pictures till we're blue in the face, but when it comes right down to it, the most inspirational things can be things from our everyday lives. Here's 5 great ...
Sewing clothes for my Barbie doll was one of my first craft projects. A few outfits provided hours and hours of fun....
The rainy fall weather in our neck of the woods has us spending more and more time indoors. Looking around for ways of bringing the outdoors inside, we spotted this beautiful new collection of pr...
So you can't figure out what your child should be for Halloween, eh? And you feel as though you're running out of options. Allow us to throw a simple solution your way -- keep it in the back of your...
Q: I'm looking for a 30 inch round, 16 inch high white kid-friendly ottoman. Leather or microfiber. I've seen the ones from Room & Board. I've also considering doing a moroccan pouf in that size. ...
Are you burned out reading the same bedtime books to your child night after night after night? You both know the words by heart and, frankly, you've been phoning in your performance. One idea...
Although we've never actually said out loud that we'd like to sleep underneath giant butterflies, we think it goes without saying that doing so would be totally cool. Sure to give you sweet d...
Not only can you get a little practice in, but the kids that you don't want carving with a real knife can do some virtual carving here......
We love a traditional jack o' lantern as much as the next big kid, but this year we're longing for something different. Try something bold like black and white to stand out among a sea of orange this...
Wow. Where to start with this classic-yet-playful room that Jenny at Little Green Notebook made over for her two daughters. Not only did she pull together an amazing array of colors and patterns ...
Name: John Alden
Birthday: Second
Greeting: We could not feel luckier or be more in love with a kid. We hope your birthday is as sweet and sunny as you are. As you would say, "Happy Day!" -- Mommy and...
Birds have been enjoying a revival in the design world for awhile now, but there's one that has flown above the flock in popularity. We're not exactly sure why the wise, bookish owl has captur...
With the colder weather suddenly here, we're looking at a lot more days inside the apartment, and when it looks like our toddler just isn't interested in playing with any of her toys anymore, here's w...
As our little ones traipse about the neighborhoods on Halloween, it's always a good idea to have them carry a flashlight. Larger and brighter ones can be too heavy to carry, but watch the how-to vid...
The chalkboard paint rage is still going strong. We have to admit that we love how dark and matte chalkboard paint looks, not to mention that it keeps crayon marks on the wall to a minimum....
Here's a wonderful space to rev up your engines for our Small Kids, Big Color contest. This room is a classic example of an instance where, if you were to be presented with just the fabric swatch...
No, there is nothing wrong with your computer screen and you're not seeing spots. Well, actually you are seeing spots -- polka dots on pillows. Our favorite room accent combination! These five...
While it's nice that our son eats with such gusto, his gusto ends up all over the table. We have some very cute placemats, but we needed to think bigger. Much bigger. On a rainy day trip to Ikea ...
Normally we bring you thoughts on decor—from fabulous chairs to bunk beds, we cover it all. But this morning we had to break away from that mold a little to share with you these Lil' Vam...
A nice alternative to candy- these are made from non-toxic, recycled crayons....
Last year we blogged about sending your kids something special in their lunch by writing on fruit. Just in time for Halloween, Jessica of Zakka Life creates these mini Jack O' Lanterns....
Name: Em
Birthday: First
Greeting: Sweet baby girl, we can't believe you're one! You are an absolute joy, and we love watching you light up a room. We can't imagine life without you, and we're so exci...
Get out the cigars and pop the champagne because craft savant Katie Steuernagle has birthed a new craft! It's the granddaughter of traditional rug hooking and the way cooler cousin of those latch h...
Nothing brings color and liveliness into kid spaces like kid-chosen things. This beautiful desk filled with a young boy's treasured collection of favorite objects makes us smile every time we look at ...
Repurposing and diy seem to fall into the same category a great deal recently as we attempt to reduce the amount of waste we generate. In honor of the reusable crafters out there, we've rounded up 1...
If you liked our previous posts on Monster Decor and Where the Wild Things Are Design Elements" you'll enjoy these new sets from Garnet Hill....
We remember how excited we were when we first stumbled upon ThinkGeek's glorious Tantaun Sleeping Bag, only to be mercilessly let down to find it was an April Fool's Joke.
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Q: I am a new mom-to-be and am planning my nursey. I would love to have a brightly colored crib-I'm thinking teal or orange, but have been unable to find anything like this!
I have read some nightmare...
Sometimes we're in awe of Japanese products because they're crazy cute, but this looks just a bit...well, crazy. We've never heard of "nagashimen" - trying to catch somen noodles with chopsticks as...
Halloween is full of all sorts of spooky and unnatural things and as we're gearing up for the big day at the end of the month, we've been working on ideas for the best Halloween party this side of th...
We definitely have clocks on the brain these days. In our ongoing quest for fun timepieces that kids can make sense of, we turned up this sweet little number. Check out that monkey pendulum!...
These are just so cute, we had to point them out. They'd make such a great holiday gift for teachers, moms, or a little one who likes to write. ...
Name: Beatrix Anne
Birthday: First
Greeting: You have had so many adventures in your first year; we can't wait to see what your future holds. We love you so much baby cakes!
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