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Look! Easy, Last-Minute Halloween Costume

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...

Look! Easy Halloween Decorations

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....

Look! Personalized Thank You Cards

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...

Look! Tissue Paper Pom Poms

You probably remember the Martha Stewart Pom Poms from this nursery tour. Well, we were eager to try to make them ourselves, and once we got started- we couldn't stop!...

Look! Skwish Toys

One of Sam's favorite toys is the Skwish, a simple, timeless toy all about color, movement, shape and touch:...

Look! Vintage Emotional Baby Faces

There's a certain level of expectation when walking into a antique store. There's bound to be an iron rooster, mid century dishware, a box of records and so forth. So when we rounded the corner and...

Look! Modern Bunkbeds in a Shared Room

Bunkbeds are ideal for small-space living. Not only are they a delight for kids, it helps to free up premium floor space for play. Check out the new shared room unveiled over at one of our favorite ...

Look! Paper Doll Chains

After being inspired by our Cootie Catcher, we've been delving into more paper arts projects at home. ...

Look! Alphabet Card Display, Take 2

If this adorable set of animal flash cards looks familiar, it's because we've shown them to you recently cleverly displayed on a canvas. But these Jenn Ski alphabet cards are so appealing, they've in...

Look! Improv Water Table

It's been a relatively mild summer here in New York, but the last few days have been hot, hot, hot. Left to my own devices I would be splayed out in front of our a.c. all day long, but my 14-month-...

Look! Striped Bedroom Set

We walked into a design showroom yesterday and this window display stopped us in our tracks. Literally. The side of us that wants to support artisans wanted to buy it on the spot. But the diy si...

Look! Watermelon Keg

We spotted this incredibly fun and summer-y idea, perfect for our next cookout. It's a keg made from a watermelon!...

Look! Keep Things Neutral Yet Personal

One of the easiest ways we know to bring a group of mis-matched photos that don't seem to be blending color wise, it to take them black and white! It makes, what could look like a circus of colors, ...

Look! IKEA Table with Chalkboard Paint

We were at a friend's daughter's first birthday party this past weekend and snapped a shot of this IKEA play table and chairs in the playroom. ...

Look! Grey in the Nursery, Swedish Style

We're still crushing on grey for the nursery. Here is a peak into a home with a Swedish interpretation of grey....

Look! Collected Educational Books At Home

Around our home we have a pretty equal amount of story books to educational books about people, places and things. More often than not you have to look for them online, but they are a treasured pa...

Look! Birthday Time Line

For our son's fifth special day, we made a time line for his classroom birthday celebration. As part of a Montessori birthday celebration, teachers usually ask parents to construct a simple time lin...

Look! Creative Wall Hook Decor

Jackie and Joe, the owners of this Washington, DC home, cleverly repurposed hooks found throughout their old house into decor. They carefully hung the wall hooks throughout the entryway and kitchen. ...

Look! Upholstered Toy Chest

Attractive toy storage is a must for any family with children. We love this upholstered toy chest spotted over at Design Sponge. Can you tell what it was in a past life?...

Look! Mess-Free Sunny Activity

For this project, gather a bunch of objects of different shapes, construction paper, and don't forget the sun! Couldn't be much easier. ...

Look! Boggins' Window Cribs

We certainly would agree that babies need a good dose of fresh air every day, but we're fairly certain this is not the best way to achieve it....

Look! Book Headboard

Our inner librarian cringed a bit at this, but we're picturing a book headboard like this made with illustrated covers of children's books in the room of a young book lover. ...

DIY Play Kitchen: Savannah's Cosy Culinary Nook

Have you ever wanted to design a kitchen for yourself, but decided to build a prototype for the kids first? That's what Ohdeedoh reader Stephanie did, using bits and pieces from Ikea to transform an o...

Look! A Summer Porch Makeover

Maybe you're not planning on traveling anywhere this summer, or maybe you're just looking for a different space for the kids to play in. Either way, if you're lucky enough to have a porch, consider g...

Look! Daddytypes Makes His Own Crib

Finally. Greg of Daddytypes has been teasing everyone with updates about the modern crib he designed and crafted. He's done and is showing pictures. It's called the Juddy Crib, inspired by the mini...