Lions and bears and tigers, oh my! Oh my, were they in abundance this year at the New York International Gift Show! While there was certainly no shortage of delightful gifts for tots and kids of all ages, quite a few items managed to stand out at this year's show. Looking for a gift for an expecting friend or your own child? Take a gander at some of my favorite family finds from NYIGF 2013 below.
MoreIt's probably no news to any of you that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are having a baby. But did you realize that Kanye was an interior design guru? Last year he tweeted up a storm about everything from Versace sofas to golden goblets. Who can even imagine what this nursery is going to look like!?
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If you're a parent, your child's safety is undoubtedly high on your list of concerns (followed closely by having a good internet/cell connection). But tech and babies don't always mix, and there are dangers everywhere we look within our homes. A small number of changes and additions can bring a bundle of safety to your home, for hands both big and small.
We have a small home, so there is no place to hide the typical baby gear that tends to collect when you have a child. As a result, I've been on the hunt for beautiful but affordable baby products ever since I became pregnant with my first child. I definitely wanted a play gym because I know that babies love them, but I wanted something that I could love as well. Here are twenty lovely wooden baby play gyms for every budget (and even a few DIY options!).
This gray and white nursery just oozes quiet contentment — the neutral palette, the touches of nature, the splashes of color. I think I would find myself finding excuses to hang out in this nursery if it were in my house! More
For her twin girls, Abbie created a nursery that had — wait for it — not a lick of pink, and an amazing focal point. Take a look at how how she anchored the room, after the jump!
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I love the combination of grays, warm woods and soft fluffy whites. Something about them together makes me want to fall into bed and sleep the day away. Wait a minute: isn't that exactly what every parent wants in a nursery? More
When I was little, my parents gave me Clever Gretchen and Other Forgotten Folktales, a collection of traditional stories in which the girls are strong, independent, and clever. I highly recommend adding it to your children's library, but an artist's pretty works have made me realize that we could also just swap the genders in classic fairy tales once in awhile. Cinderfella, anyone? More







































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