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These dishes may have been conceived with children in mind but we think they're smart (and snazzy) enough for any age. The Snack Plate seen here comes with two small-portion bowls that lock onto the ...
These dishes may have been conceived with children in mind but we think they're smart (and snazzy) enough for any age. The Snack Plate seen here comes with two small-portion bowls that lock onto the ...
Really small is really cool. One of the most adorable displays we've ever seen was a doll house bathtub nestled in a flower box. The effect was magical and we felt like the tiny garden gnome might r...
Jillian sent us an email: "I am desperately trying to find where I might be able to purchase a 1970's bedroom set called a "Corner Group" bed set. I used to have one in my bedroom, as well as my bro...
We spotted these handmade birds in Time Out Chicago's gift guide, and think they're great for either ornament use for the holidays or general ornamentation (in a kid's room...)....
Start 'em early. This simple dollhouse is stuck in among the curbside tables outside Prairie Joe's, an eclectic diner in Evanston. Before becoming design bloggers, we may have overlooked this random...
Let's say a friend is about to become a parent. An appreciated idea for your baby gift could be to take care of the announcement. It always feels like such a big chore to expect of new parents - th...
When you need a little color kick sometimes a vase or a bookend is just enough. We spotted lots of color in small doses at the MCA Store, including this Circle Worktop Saver ($29). Created from heat...
We spotted these adorable alphabet prints over the weekend at the Flatstock Poster Convention, part of Union Park's annual Pitchfork Music Festival. Allison of Strawberry Luna, a Philidelphia-based ...
Greener Grass Design has a shop full of great gifts for recipients of all ages, but we thought we'd go with the youngest on the list- soft toys for babies. Screenprinted on natural linen fabric, the...
Greener Grass Design has a shop full of great gifts for recipients of all ages, but we thought we'd go with the youngest on the list- soft toys for babies. Screenprinted on natural linen fabric, the...
Ok, it's expensive. We'll get that out of the way first: it is a $265. rocking toy. We have refrained from the high design/high pricetag stuff this month - as a parent we know how it is....but to...
AT:Chicago reader Sa sent in photos of her son Theo's room - a perfect crowning touch to Kids Design month. We think Theo is super lucky to have such a cool room. From the lime green lamp, big blu...
AT reader Roni let us know about Kiddy Cuisine, a service aimed at helping kids learn their way around a kitchen. Instructors Liz Isaacs (former Cooking School Coordinator for Sur La Table) and Juliet...
Found on You Tube, a banned (?!) IKEA commercial apropos of kids month......
Looking for a "most agreeable sitting sensation"? These water-resistant indoor and outdoor modern bean bags, Do Nuts, look best suited for kids, but they also have heating properties appealing to ever...
Toy storage that looks like a toy. These colorful, shiny metal storage bins are available online at Target.com. We found them in the Kid's Room section but can easily imagine them working elsewher...
"Best Products" is a daunting category in the AT archives. In fact, this is the first post I've done that I really had to categorize this way. I have said it to new parents and new parents to be ma...
Yes, it's just called "The Table," implying that this could be the only table you will ever need for a whole family. The design includes several multi-functioning pieces (that are all sold separately,...
Parents have to make the call - disposable or cloth diapers? Here is a product that finally allows for a bit of a compromise; it hits somewhere between the two - it's flushable. The liner goes in th...
Kids design at its most simple - let the kids create the use of the object. Like the amazing lure of another multi-use fun thing, Silly Putty, the Bilibo is all about open ended play. It is a ha...
Kids' Room A little Marimekko design inspiration goes a long way: "A happy mood for nurseries and childrens rooms is provided by a variety of colourful Marimekko fabrics, and duvet covers and bedsp...
Way back during our first week, we wrote about Stephanie Munson and Bruce Tharp (aka Materious, based here in Chicago) and their second Best in Show win from DWR's Modern + Design + Function: Chicago ...
The list of good things about this chair goes on and on. Here goes: It is $198. You can use it for a LONG time (yes, that adult in the pic is sitting in one, although we don't know if we'd use it...
Floor cushions and pillows we don't mind tossing around top our list of necessary objects. These bird cushions are designed with kids in mind, and are sold as a set of six, in limited edition. Each se...
A thought on living with kids: Rooms can magically stretch when you want to share your space with people you like (think about your last great dinner party). Living with kids is the same phenomeno...