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Posts By Julia Cho

A Modern Thanksgiving Table

110609moderntday.jpgThis one comes to us from founder of Dwellstudio, Christiane Lemieux. She decided to go with a black and white background letting the colors of the meal itself stand out. She's also got a few ideas for the "kids table"...

Thanksgiving Awards

110609turkeydayawards.jpgBesides the standard, "We go around and everyone says something they're thankful for," do you have any special Thanksgiving traditions in your family? Here's one fun idea...

Good Idea: Try a Taste Test with Your Kids

110509tastetest.jpgWhy? Because people are interested in giving their opinion on things. So, the next time you're trying to get your kids to eat fruits or veggies, why not try a taste test?

Slatted Rocker from West Elm

110509rocker.jpgWe were flipping through one of the slew of catalogs we seem to be getting daily and discovered this chair new from West Elm. With a couple of soft cushions, it seems like a modern, affordable option for a nursing chair.

Survey: Do You Toss Your Pumpkin?

110409pumpkin_seeds.jpgIt seems like many Americans forget that the pumpkin is food and toss it sometime after Halloween. If you've used a bunch for decorations, consider making pumpkin puree or roasted pumpkin seeds before you toss!

Pin Up Polaroid Frames

110409pictures.jpgA modernized version of the classic design- these frames allow you to rotate photos whenever you wish. They come with snap-in tacks for the bulletin board.

Black Belt Party

110309karateparty.jpgWe're all about parties this month on Ohdeedoh, and this is a great reminder that you don't have to wait for a holiday or birthday to celebrate- big and small achievements deserve a little celebration as well!

Chalkboard Door

110309chalkboarddoor.jpgWe've seen lots of different uses of chalkboard paint, but we have to admit, being prone to allergies, we're a little hesitant about having a whole wall of chalkboard inside the house. But maybe a door...

Fun and Free: Personalized Eye Chart

110209eyechart.jpgWe found this on our vision care plan member page of all places, but we thought it was pretty cool. Plug in whatever words you want to create your own eye chart.

Closet Organizing Tips from the Container Store

110109closet.jpgJust when you finally had your own closet organized...you had a baby. And as it turns out, there's a whole other plane of organization necessary when it comes to baby stuff. There are just a few things to keep in mind though...

Cleaning the Sippy Cups

103009wippy.jpgIt's an age old question- how do you clean the straw cup really well? It's a question we've been asking ourselves, and it came up today on one of our local mom message boards, so we thought we'd share a couple of ideas.

Nursery Tour: Nina's Bright Vintage Room

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Name: Nina
Age: One month
Location: Montreal

Mom Marie was initially inspired by the turquoise color of an old bathroom cabinet she found at a flea market, and the rest of the room took off from there. She threw in a bunch of toys passed down from grandmothers and parents, and created a room that exudes character.

Green Idea: Fields Organics Cleaners

102909fieldscleaner.jpgWith flu season upon us, we're all looking to keep things cleaner- esp. in areas where children are playing with toys- or just putting them in their mouths.

Etsy Scavenger: Prints by Luckybluebird

There's been a lot of rain here in the NYC area the past two days, but here's one "Rainy Day" we wouldn't mind keeping around. LuckyBluebird prints are great pieces for the nursery.

A Kids Series

102809harrysroom2.jpgAmanda over at Swish and Swanky has been posting a fun "Kids Series" that includes brief interviews with the children whom the rooms belong to.