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KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | June 16, 2009

Invite Garden and Jungle Creatures to a Kid Brunch

These pancake molds should be a hit at your next family brunch or the morning after a sleepover birthday party. They may need a little practice so make sure to try them out a few times before you use them for a crowd. Make sure to brush with oil or butter the griddle and molds. [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | June 8, 2009

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A to Z Prints by Jenn Ski for my Creative Monday

You already know that I have a thing for alphabet art prints for a nursery, a kid bedroom or a playroom. The modern style of Jenn Ski drawings are appealing. They are whimsical without looking childish. The giclée prints are made available on archival quality, 100% cotton rag, acid-free paper, and are printed using UV-stable [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | May 26, 2009

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Ole Sondergaard Designed Planes for Normann Copenhagen

Designed for children of all ages, these wooden airplanes are almost too exquisite to be a toy. The shadows of their silhouette create a Wow factor when you gather them to form a mobile in a nursery or a toddler room. These wooden planes were designed by Ole Sondergaard for the Normann Copenhagen brand. The shape [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | April 28, 2009

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Green Living Toys for my Eco-Friendly Tuesday

We are never too young to learn to principles of green living. Pretend games were part of my favorites as a kid. These days, we can find green doll houses and city life accessories. The toys also have to walk the talk and be made of organic or eco-friendly materials. If you have an upcoming [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | April 20, 2009

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Double Duty Modern Cribs for my Organizing Monday

Since I went to a baby shower last Saturday, designing a nursery inspired me to write this post. I am into modern cribs. Since modern cribs tend more expensive than the traditional cribs at Pottery Barn Kids, why not go for convertible cribs or cribs that serve two duties? It is more eco-friendly to extend [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | April 20, 2009

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Circus Party Theme for a Boy Second Birthday by Caroline Armelle

Every kid is fond of the circus. This festive kid party theme never gets old. For the busy mom, a circus party is ideal since you can easily buy the basic elements. Make sure to custom the theme. How you assemble everything is a great way to start. With the help of the computer and [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms

March 30, 2009

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Flag Banners and I Robot Hooks Invade Kids Space

These pictures illustrate perfectly how richly patterned flag banners bring a festive look to a simple playground. There are a must for kids birthday parties. 24 cotton pennants in 12 designs compose each banner. The banners are hand made in Netherlands. I found those at ROMP, a kid store born in Brooklyn that now resides [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS products, TABLEWARE

March 26, 2009

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Cheerful Kids Dining Matches their Regular Tableware at notNeutral

Those are sets that your kids will want to use from their first baby food up to their pre-school age. With their cool look, you will not mind using them even when you have guests over for a casual family diner. The notNeutral Solid Color sets are available in three color combinations: red/black, orange/yellow and [...]

BABY showers, KIDS + BABY, KIDS party

March 17, 2009

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Custom Made Kids Party Essentials For a Stress-Free Event Planning

These options are for the busy mother who do not have the time or is not inclined to create her own. Forget the big chains and visit Etsy to shop for your kids birthday essentials. With all the talented stationery designers on Etsy, it is an amazing source for cute and unique party themes. The key [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS party

March 17, 2009

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Ready to Print Kids Birthday Party Set by Happy Papers

You do not have to be a good graphic designer to get a custom look at your kids party. More and more designers are selling pdf templates that you can print at home or at local printer shop. Printable party themes range from invitations, labels, stickers, coasters, placemats up to even party hats and favor packaging. [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS party

March 10, 2009

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Pom-poms and Balloons for a Boy First Birthday’s Party

I like the simple yet effective party theme that Deb of Mumbo Jumbo devised for the first birthday of her son. She crafted red and white pom-poms in different sizes. Her grouping looks great for a boy’s birthday. It is clever to base your birthday party theme around a shape that speaks to a [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS products

March 10, 2009

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Beautiful Textile Baby Goods at oktak

I bought a couple framed handbags from the New York designer oktak. I enjoy them. With the baby boom I see around me, I more inclined to show you cool baby goods that would be perfect for baby showers. You can find an array of baby gears in an array of stunning fabrics. The octopus [...]

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