09. 5.2008
Graham & Brown Mode Enchant Wallpaper
I usually don't give wallpaper too much thought, but when a print as gorgeous as this one comes around, I immediately start fanatasizing about redecorating. Wallpaper certainly has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years and it most definitely has little resemblance to the prints that were on our walls growing up in the 70s (uck, metallic bronze crinkled paper in our hallway, for example). It would make a dramatic statement on any wall, and interesting for a kid's room too.
Posted by Jenna
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Tags: wallpaper
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09. 5.2008
Thruppeny Bits
Have you ever wished you could lug your breastfeeding pillow out and about with you? Sat awkwardly as you try to hold your baby two inches higher than your lap, on a cafe chair that just wasn't made for nursing? Here's an option you'll certainly want to look at.
The Thruppeny Bit* is basically a bag that becomes a cushion when you choose to insert its removable filling. So, you can take it anywhere with you, sling it on the pushchair or over your shoulder. It comes in a selection of really appealing fabrics to rival any top-notch brand of nappy bag.
So, bingo - an instant feeding cushion when you need it, and when you no longer do, you still have an attractive bag for the ongoing daily needs of water bottles, wipes, spare socks, what have you...
My favourite fact about these cushions, however, is the provenance of their name. If you don't know why they should be called Thruppeny Bits, click through the link above to find out. Cheeky!
* The relevant page cannot be linked to directly, but you'll find it top right on the homepage,
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gear
Tags: bags breastfeeding cushions nappy bags uk
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09. 4.2008
The ducduc Table Highchair
Well, this was a kind of interesting find here. A very good looking highchair, indeed. I personally didn't spend a lot of time figuring out what kind of highchair we needed and actually wound up buying (and being very happy with) the Kuster K2 highchair on a whim. Cheap it was not. Apparently, though, highchairs can be much much more expensive - especially when you are purchasing a specific piece of furniture to mount it on. The Table Highchair ($125-$150) by ducduc is actually specifically designed to be attached to the ducduc table bench ($675-$825). For safety reasons, some websites will not even sell the highchair without the purchase of the bench - yikes! Guess you'd better be pretty sure that this is the highchair you want for all of your babies (current and future).
For what it's worth, the highchair is available and a plethora of cool fabric colors and designs.
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09. 4.2008
Handy sandwich wrapper
How much do you spend in a year on cling-film or tinfoil, I wonder? Or, indeed, how much sandwich packaging goes into landfill with your name on it? If these are the types of issue that worry you, then the simple idea behind the Re-usable Sandwich Wrap should appeal.
Wipe-clean on one side, cotton on the other, and with a Velcro closer, apparently it'll stand up to the occasional machine wash. And while the design does look susceptible to the 'I could make that at home' train of thought, I'm sure there are just as many who think, 'Just £4.50 - well, why not?'.
Posted by Myf
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accessories
Tags: lunch boxes packed lunches picnics
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09. 3.2008
Shinzi Katoh Posters
God, I LOVE these posters from Shinzi Katoh. Actually, I pretty much love anything from this Japanese designer. The Forest poster is sold out right now, but the Hide & Seek poster is still available (love love this one), but only to Australian residents only at Zakkaya. Sorry, I know it's such a tease, but I could not help but post these.
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Tags: japanese posters
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09. 3.2008
Jennifer Dennis Potter photos
Educated as a painter and photographer, Jennifer Dennis Potter is one a many crafty Moms adding a little affordable spice to nursery decor. I just love her whimsical "toy series," which subtly depicts the loving relationship between parent and child. Each 5x7 photograph comes with an extensive white border (allowing for more creative framing) and is signed by the artist herself.
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decor
Tags: art decor Etsy photo
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09. 3.2008
Haba's little glow-worm lamp
Haba. I've raved about them before; I will do again. There's just no company like them out there for the production of whimsical yet safe childhood toys and accessories. I'd love to sit in on one of their production development meetings, wouldn't you? It seems like no idea would be too wild to be completely dismissed. In fact, it's more likely that it'd be chucked out for being too tame.
The Glow-worm lamp (and its companion, the Light Monster) are surely a case in point: torch-cum-bedside light, which can be twisted around into any position. Both a toy, and a useful piece of decor. And, like most Haba products, as soon as you see it, you think, 'Of course! Why wouldn't you have a glow worm lamp?'
Posted by Myf
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decor
Tags: Haba lights nightlights
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09. 2.2008
Place mats from Modern-twist
Ah, the seemingly never-ending balancing act between kid-friendliness and minimalist design. No place is this struggle more evident than at the dinner table, where too often garish Dora dishes clash with Mom's bone china and linen napkins. Yep, I've been there...
Ergo, I was delighted to eliminate at least one offending item from the kid end of the table, with these playful place mats from Modern-twist. Each design features a funky character that is hand silk-screened onto food-safe silicone. The colors are jolly but modern; the graphics are fun yet minimal; and best yet they're easy to clean. Everybody wins!
Posted by Justine
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mealtime
Tags: mealtime place mat
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09. 2.2008
Russell Mackenna bed
Isn't this Russell Mackenna bed great? Solid, useful-looking, yet imbued with just enough whimsy via the fishy finials and wave headboard. You can choose your own colour scheme (and swap the finials for others if you prefer) - and at over two thousand dollars, rightly so, I guess.
Another find via Apartment Therapy.
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furniture
Tags: beds fish
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09. 2.2008
Sebold's Originals' Fitzkins
Meet the Fitzkins, a lovable group of characters from outer space, created from floating clouds of wool and fluff. Each of the 18 Fitzkin characters has its own unique personality (and even a musical talent, as they comprise a sort of bizarre Partridge Family of their own). No two Fitzkins are alike, as they are each hand stitched using a single piece of fine merino felt (like all Sebolds Originals products). They may not look like your ordinary stuffed animal, but I think that's what makes them kinda cool.
Posted by Katie
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Tags: felt stuffed toys
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