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Posts tagged “Flickr Finds”

Flickr Finds: Jack and Sam's Display Wall

We can honestly say we've never seen cinderblock used to such great effect. This inexpensive building material is frequently used in modern construction, but we've never seen this simple trick: arrang...

Flickr Find: 1962 Glidden Ad

Clown masks, ladders, gigantic butterflies, ruffles, canopies and beige, beige, BEIGE -- all to be had in these fun ads from Glidden circa 1962. ...

Flickr Find: Whimsy Studio Teen Bedroom

You may have noticed that we've been writing more older children and teen posts lately. We realize that families have children of all ages, so why not present items and ideas that will appeal to ever...

Flickr Finds: Carolyn's Playroom

Playdate at Carolyn's. Remember how beautiful her first birthday party was? We love the painting (by Carolyn's mom!), carpet and table and chair set together. ...

Flickr Finds: Wrapping Paper Storage Solution

We like to keep an assortment of wrapping paper on hand, but hate how much space the rolls can take up. So we really like this simple storage idea which uses ceiling closet space. This idea would ...

Flickr Find: Refinished Bookshelf

We found this absolutely beautiful refinished bookshelf on Flickr and just fell in love. The lovely shade of green, along with the decorative elements, just make a bold and sweet statement that any c...

Flickr Finds: Handpainted Murals

We hope you're enjoying our Now You See It, Now You Don't! Storage Contest. We've been having a great time admiring all of the great ideas Ohdeedoh readers have come up with to meet the constant cha...

Flickr Find: Stencil Shirt Tutorial

Do you have a drawing you're crazy about and wish you could put it on a T-shirt? Well thanks to this great Flickr Find, Flickr user Ukaaa shows us a thorough and detailed tutorial on how to stencil ...

Flickr Finds: Pinka's Playkitchen

Another great homemade playkitchen, this time by Karin (aka Pinka). Karin used an IKEA bedside table as the starting point. ...

Flickr Finds: Cloink's Nursery

There's just something about Cloink's nursery which we find so refreshing. Maybe it is the funky chicken curiously perched next to an indoor trellis? Perhaps it's the use of muted -- yet fun -- col...

Reader Tip: Ikea Gulliver as a Co-Sleeper

Ohdeedoh reader, Veronica, sent us an e-mail the other day alerting us to a great co-sleeper made from the Ikea Gulliver. Good catch, Veronica....

Flickr Finds: Cram Cream as Art

We are huge fans and collectors of Cram Cream, especially the mini washcloths. They are soft and perfectly-sized for baby's bathtime. Plus, we really enjoy the high-impact graphics and colors. So w...

Flickr Find: Yvestown Boxed Letter Cushions

Yvonne, from the blog Yvestown, is one talented woman. Her beautiful boxed letter cushions made us all weak in the knees....

Flickr Finds: Rocking Horse Rehab

Time and again we've seen how a little bit of paint can transform something from ordinary to eye-catching. That's the case with this rocking horse we spotted on Flickr....

Flickr Finds: Handpainted Nursery Adornment from Portugal

We still haven't crossed "learn Portugese" off our to-do list (Val Q are you here?), but pictures speak louder than words, right? Flickr user Morgy from Montijo, Portugal created this nursery for h...

Flickr Find: Hello Naomi Cupcakes

Can Naomi be our friend? If so, then maybe she can make some of her fantastic Pac-Man cup cakes for us....

Flickr Finds: Bookcase Dollhouse

When we were kids a neighbor down the street had the Barbie Dream House (and the Corvette - don't get us started!). As much fun as it was to use (come on, the elevator was pretty cool), we had just...

Flickr Finds: Two Painted Cribs

Color inspiration! Why settle for a crib that's just white, blonde or espresso when you can punch it up with paint? We found two people on Flickr who did just that. ...

Flickr Finds: DIY Growth Chart

We found this fabulous DIY growth chart on Flickr and thought it fit in perfectly with our January Resolution Renovation theme. It was made by Karin Knowland, a mother in Ohio, who modeled it after...

Flickr Finds: Jenny's House Shadowbox

We love how you can find so many great things on Flickr, from beautiful rooms to wonderful craft projects. We recently spotted a fabulous shadowbox made by Jenny Heid aka Jenny Holiday which she ma...

Flickr Finds: Lilah's Colorful Decals

How wonderful to be able to wake up to this beautiful, colorful room every day! Lilah's mom purchased these flower decals from Scribble on Walls and arranged them along one wall of the nursery....

Flickr Finds: Carolyn's Crib

This crib is like a collage of color. Carolyn's mom made the pillows, and used a vintage 70's sheet for the dust ruffle. We love the hot pink paper dolls strung across the back....

Flickr Finds: The Giving Tree

What do you do when it is time for your child to give up their beloved binky? Susan, from The Kitchen Designer, discovered the Giving Tree on a recent trip to Copenhagen, and we were astonished (and...

Flickr Find: Doll Bed and Bedding

The cuteness just won't stop! Kristin, the talented creator of Baby O's nursery just keeps going. Her talent shines through with this adorable bed that is a perfect fit for Baby Os Ugly Doll. ...

Reader Tip: Alphabet Decor

ABCDecoration! AT: Nursery Reader Tara shares a great find with us that's perfect for this month's Adornment theme. For her daughter, Tara says: My daughter is two and is beginning to learn her le...