Category Archives: Home and Garden

Great Kids’ Room Seating: The Trojan Horse Play Stool

Kids: they don’t like to sit and relax so much. Instead they spend 2.5 seconds in one spot and move to the next. That’s why we love this Trojan Horse Play Stool. It makes sitting a game!

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Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall Above The Dresser

Once the nursery turns into a bona fide kid’s room, you can think about placing real accent and design pieces in it. And one bedroom essential: a mirror. If the dresser didn’t come with a mirror–and if you’re working from a nursery furniture set (crib, changing table, dresser), it probably didn’t

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Harder to Find Than You Think: Reasonably Priced Nursery Art

Finding cute, tasteful prints for the nursery can be a major challenge. That’s we love Petit Collage. The art looks as if it was created by hand (and it might be for all we know), the colors are cheerful, and the images are simple and modern. Bonus: Prints like these are only $65:

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Innobaby: An Alternative To Plastic Food Storage

We posted a while back on LifeFactory’s awesome bottles, and the glass options continue to pour in. Again, we’re not pro- or anti-plastic, but there has been an increase in interest in alternatives. That’s why we like these Keepin’ Fresh Glass Containers from Innobaby.

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The Ioline Smart (3-in-1) Changing Table

Ioline makes smart, chic, eco-friendly bamboo nursery furniture. Turns out, it’s also completely convertible. Take for instance the changing trunk. It begins its life as changing table topper, sitting upon the dresser.

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Brand Crush: Hoppop

This brand: It’s amazing. This new European company produces modern, slick pieces in colors that will appeal to any kid. (Because it’s not very nice to let your personal design aesthetic rule your kid’s every possession, right? Right.) Here, a few of our favorite Hopop products.

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Kid-Friendly Dishware You Can Love, Too

There is a time and a place for Winne the Pooh, Spongebob, the Backyardigans, etc., but it doesn’t have to be at the dinner table. While a need might be: plates that don’t break, a want might be: plates that you think are pretty–but are still lively and bright for the under-7 crowd seated to your right.

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Nursery and Kids’ Room Rugs To Last a Lifetime

When shopping for kids’ rugs, you have to keep a few things in mind: Beyond aesthetics, durability is a major factor. Look for wool or cotton blends, as these natural fibers resist pilling and breakdown. Here, a few of our favorites for any and every room size and style. From whimsical to modern, we’ve got you covered.

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The Nursery Investment: A Chic Glider

Yes, it’s over $1K, but my God, it’s worth it.  A Serena and Lily Glider will get you through countless feeding sessions, soothing rocking moments, snuggle-up story times and countless peek-a-boo games.

While a rocking chair or glider is an essential, an uncomfortable one can make any of the above unbearable. In several styles and color [...]

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Say “Yes” To the $60 Bassinet

Bassinets can be a life saver. If you have older kids and need to keep the newborn out of their room until he/she is waking less often; if you plan to nurse and want to keep baby in your room for easy access. Some infants initially just need a snug, small space in order to drift off.

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