April 2009

Baby Shower Gifts

Ali's Picks: Dwell Studio Animal Banks

In these tough economic times, everybody can appreciate the need for saving. And Dwell Studio gives some great incentive with their cool and playful animal banks. They’re a splashy way to stow spare change, with bright colors and iconic shapes that make them a great addition to any decor. Whether it’s the pink hippo or [...]

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Baby Showers & Parties

Etsy Find: Print-at-Home Baby Shower Decorations

  I’m a bit amazed at this simple concept – download PaperandCake’s Bird’s Nest Baby Shower Collection design from their Etsy store, and you’ll get a complete set of decorations, invitations, thank you cards, snack wrappers, a banner, and even a goodie bag design that you print on your own home printer.  All for just [...]

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For Moms

Mother's Day Gifts that Give Back

[The Cradle]  With the economy being particularly tight, many people are refusing gifts and opting for charity donations instead. For this upcoming Mother’s Day, how about doing a combination of both? Here are some amazing Mom gifts that you can feel good about purchasing because they give back to some great causes… Read the full [...]

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Art

Etsy Find: Papercut Illustration Prints by Roadside Projects

Illustrator and artist, Jayme MacGowan, creates handmade papercut illustrations that are sold as originals and as prints via her site, Roadside Projects at Etsy.  Go behind the scenes at Jayme’s blog to see detailed closeups of her work and get some insight on her creative process.  Plus visit her Roadside Projects Flickr page for more [...]

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Decor

Baby Bamboo Mobiles

Petit Collage takes an eco-friendly approach to mobiles for your nursery with their new laser-cut bamboo mobile designs.

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Toys

Vintage Mattel Putt-Putt Toys

You must know that we love wooden toys, so how could we resist this pair of vintage Mattel Putt-Putt wooden toys ($25 each) from Three Potato Four….

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Decor

Mighty Oaks Growth Chart

A hand screened growth chart from England’s Bold and Noble via their Etsy shop….

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Quick Picks

Etsy Find: Dreaming Spires Playhouse

If you’re lucky enough to live within 100 kilometers of Farnham, England (map), then basket maker and willow weaver, Judith Neeham, will deliver her Dreaming Spires Playhouse personally to your home.  Makes me wish for a backyard worthy of…

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Quick Picks

Coming Soon: Pure Clean Escape Flick – Disney's Earth

After seeing just the trailer, I’m sure Disney’s new movie Earth will be a great way to forget all about the economy and any other burden I’m carrying for a couple hours.  Releasing on Earth Day – April 22nd. Earth…

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Quick Picks

Quick Picks

We haven’t done a quick picks post in a long while.  Let’s give it a go today.8 Design Finds for Modern Parents [Real Simple]Dreamy Packing Tape [Decor8]Kari Herer’s Nursery Art [Cookie]Good Looking Baby Walker [Design Mom]3 Easy Ways to Garden…

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Art

Jack & Lulu Monogram Wall Art

Love the simplicity of Jack & Lulu’s personalized wall art for kids – bubblegum and tugboat designs shown above.  More customized monogrammed art here….

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