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Posts By Alejandra Valera

Artist Print Blanket

delias-artistblanketTOPPIC.jpgDo you remember that blue and white "china" your mom purchased from your local A & P when you were five? She could buy a piece a week and as a final gift to celebrate the end of her collection, she would get a free gravy boat. Well, the new Artist Print Blanket, by Delia*s, completely reminds us of those plates - - and that is completely a good thing.

Sunny Nurseries, 380 Square Feet and Birthday Crowns
Hot Posts 11.28.09

Peacock Rug

UO-peacockrug.jpgA peacock's tail has such an unusual and unique look. It's easily one of our favorite animal patterns in the animal kingdom. This great little rug, available at Urban Outfitters, certainly manages to capture the beauty and elegance of the peacock.

Nursery Tour: Ezra's Charming Space

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Name: Sarah, Sandy, and Ezra Weisz
Age: 35, 33, 5 months
Location: Chicago, Lincoln Square

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We first met Ezra and his parents in their awesome tutorial on how to camp with an infant. Well, when Ezra is not out becoming one with nature he likes to spend time in his charming Chicago bedroom. Take the full tour after the jump.

Peekaboo Wild

peekaboowildTOPPIC.jpgLet's hear it for helpers that give you a few minutes here and there and can entertain your child, too. From the folks who brought you the entertaining iPhone app, Peekaboo Barn, comes the latest addition to their app line: Peekaboo Wild. Have phone, will travel (into the wild.)

Catherine's Sunny Spot
Flickr Find

We can only imagine the amounts of fun to be had in this lovely, sunny room. Catherine has created a room that is inviting, with plenty of open space and an definite air of calm serenity.

Expedits, Little P and Projects
Hot Posts 11.21.09

Marlo's Speedy Nursery

Many of you may remember the fabulous handy work of AB Chao when she surprised her daughter, Madeleine, with a gorgeous room makeover. AB's designerly eye has now made its way to the nursery of a very lucky recipient: her friend's daughter, Marlo.

Seventeen Magazine Bedding at J.C. Penney

JCPenney-17beddingTOP.jpgInspired by the vibrant and room decor-conscious teen of today, J.C. Penney and Seventeen have come together to create a fun line of bedding that features animal prints, geometric shapes and 80s-inspired color palettes. So far, we like what we see.

Meet Maya of Maya*Made
Big Blog Family

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Name: Maya Donenfeld
Location: Upstate New York
Web site: Maya*Made

We love the fact that one of Maya's mottoes is, "Finding beauty in each day..." If you've been to her site, maya*made, or have read us oohing and aahing over her work, you know she certainly lives by that motto.

Interview and more photos, below the jump.

The Breakfast Birthday Party

birthdaybreakfastTOPPIC.jpgBreakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why not combine two important things: breakfast and birthdays by creating a breakfast birthday party?

A Tribute to Sesame Street

40. Sesame Street recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. They say that 40 is the new 30, but in Sesame Street's case it is three, four and five. What child those ages hasn't been touched by Sesame Street in one way or another? And not just in our country, but children from all over the world.

Bewitching Rooms and Thunderdomes
Hot Posts 11.14.09

How To: Where the Wild Things Are Birthday Party

Where the Wild Things Are is a popular birthday party theme right now. And, if seeing our recent WTWTA posts have you itching to throw a wild party, rejoice! Sheila and her husband, Nat, recently threw a big rumpus for their daughter's second birthday and the results were fun and completely charming - - and easy to recreate.

Hot or Not?: Tween Mani/Pedi Parties

HNmanipediphotoTOP.jpgWe certainly remember polishing our nails when we were six or seven. Seeing the act as the ultimate in glamor, we would try to mimic what our mom and teen sisters were doing wanting to feel a part of their group; belonging to the mysterious club of womanhood.