September 2009

Decor

Etsy Find: Growth Charts by Willow Creek

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Order Willow Creek’s woodland creatures or space-theme growth chart customized for your child’s room in 29 different colors.

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Furniture

Tree Bookshelf by Shawn Soh

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Who says books belong on rectangular book shelves? This tree bookshelf is beautiful by itself or stacked with books where by designer, Shawn Soh, states “a tree becomes a book becomes a tree”.   Love it, but note – we don’t know how to order one.  See more pictures and send inquiries to the designer’s website.

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Art

Paul Thurlby ABC Prints via Ohdeedoh

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London-based Paul Thurlby has created a limited edition collection of Giclee prints covering the alphabet.  He’s currently offering a sale when you buy two prints and you’ll get a third one free. Thanks Ohdeedoh!

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Furniture

Spot on Square's Roh Crib with Clear Acrylic Front

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Spot on Square showed off their Roh Crib at this week’s ABC Kid’s Show that featured a stunning durable half-inch, BPA free, phthalate free, 100% recyclable, clear acrylic sides.  Now you can look in on your baby with an unobstructed view. Thanks to Kate Benjamin for the tip.  If you’re a cat lover, make sure [...]

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Furniture

Art Nouveau for Baby Nursery? Argington's New Bam Collection Says Yes!

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Husband and wife design team Jenny Argie and Andrew Thornton developed the Bam Collection™ with an art nouveau aesthetic in mind. The line is offered in three finishes—ebony, white and solid bamboo. Built with longevity, sustainability and innovation in mind, the furniture compliments any household while bringing peace of mind that everything purchased is environmentally [...]

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Baby Shower Gifts

Etsy Find: Fawn by Enormous Champion

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Fawn is part of The Kingdom Animalia from Brooklyn-based design studio Enormous Champion.  While adding this beautiful handcrafted piece to any room in your house, make sure you note from the designers’ Etsy site, The Fawn is NOT a toy. It is sturdy and solid wood, but is still fragile, and may break if dropped. [...]

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Decor

Baby Elephant Clock

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Love this baby elephant clock ($48) from Modern Dose.

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Art

Where The Wild Things Are Mural Painting Time Lapse

Cool time lapse of an dad/artist who paints a “Where the Wild Things Are”

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Baby Gear

Britax Blink Umbrella Stroller

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My family of 5 has been through a lot of strollers. With three children, our strollers have each seen their day. As my youngest is out of a baby carrier now, I’ve been looking for a stroller that’s not super bulky, but also can withstand the push and pull. And I think I’ve found it [...]

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For Parents

A Sexy BPA-Free Water Bottle – Kor One

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My wife said, "That’s ridiculous," when I told her this beautiful looking BPA-free water bottle by Kor One costs $29 retail.  In this economy, I’d have to agree, but you can’t take away from this stylish alternative to the safe drinking containers from Sigg or Klean Kanteen.  Plus, what price would you pay to have [...]

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