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DIY Toy Market Stall

We'll never stop the lovefest for diy play kitchens, but we have a feeling diy play markets are going to be the next big thing - especially after seeing this beauty! ...

We considered the entire garage our own playhouse growing up, but if buying or building a dedicated playhouse for your kids in on your list for the spring you'll certainly find plenty of inspiration...

Make Your Own Ice Cream Stand
How To

You might not be thinking about cold ice cream this time of year, but you should be thinking about cardboard boxes because this is the best time of year to find big ones (even if you have to dig the...

Design-By-You Dollhouse

We think we've finally found a contender to round out our top ten list of modern dollhouses. Since half the fun of playing with toy houses is in arranging (and re-arranging) the rooms, the Design-By-Y...

Micki Stove by Micki Leksaker

Will we ever get tired of play kitchens? (Answer: Not likely.) For young chefs who demand appliances as bold as their culinary creations, this fire-engine red stove from Swedish toymaker Micki Leksake...

Roundup: DIY Play Kitchens

Okay, by now you get it: we really love homemade play kitchens. Yesterday's post about Neva's sweet kitchen made from recycled cupboards inspired us to round up a handful of our favorite DIY posts. Ma...

Wooden Play Food by Erzi

For the budding foodie who demands exacting verisimilitude from his or her toy food, we recommend this gorgeous selection of wooden play food. They're not just toys: they're art. (Not that this should...

Bambu Kids Kitchen Tool Set

Our biggest beef with most play utensils is that they're either made of plastic (bad for the environment) or metal (bad for our headaches). But then along came this adorable set made of organically gr...

Look! Farnsworth Dollhouse

You want to know how to tell if your children are getting older and you're finally starting to get back some discretionary time? You find yourself building a miniature replica of Mies van der Rohe's F...

Kid-Size Miele Vacuum Cleaner

Let's answer the first question you want to ask: yes, this kid-size version of the regular Miele vacuum actually works. What more do you need to know?...

How To: Make a Toy Kitchen Out of Cardboard

You're dying to know how all these pieces of cardboard conspire to become a full play kitchen, aren't you? There's only one way to find out......

Red Retro Kitchen Oven & Ice Box

For many, pretend play is the cornerstone of childhood. This gorgeous retro kitchen oven and ice box by Pottery Barn Kids is a beautiful addition to any child's play area....