• Paint By Number Artwork in the Nursery
• Magnolia's Old, New & Handmade Room
• Homemade Donut Crayons
• Wren & Owen's Happy Striped Room

I made a covered wagon out of a shoe box in the 4th grade and this project by the Dahls of Built By Kids reminded me of it. Theirs is a much tastier version. More

A few days ago I posted about my slight obsession with segregating art by theme in each room of the house. Here's more on that score, this time specifically with kids in mind. Would any of these work in your home? More

How did we miss this beauty of a play kitchen last month? For less than $35, Tanya from Dans le Townhouse created this compact play kitchen using an old microwave stand. More

With three kids at home, Jaime is very familiar with the trials and tribulations of those ubiquitous LEGO blocks. From tiny pieces that clog the vacuum to fully assembled projects that require kid-glove handling, LEGO can be both a blessing and a curse in a busy household. In an effort to simplify her life and to help her kids preserve their masterpieces, Jaime developed a truly genius idea… More

Miki is a creative problem solver. Her son was winding up in her bed every night so to entice him to stay in his own, she made him a bed tent. Not only was her son, Uri, thrilled with it, she cleverly devised a super simple way to put it up and take it down - using a single table leg.
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I'm consistently astounded by the ingenuity and dedication of moms and dads who put together brilliant parties for their kids. We love this Nancy Drew party for its unique theme and the absurdly fun mystery that the party guests got to experience. More

Partners & Spade in New York City is hosting a swoon-worthy exhibition of vintage children's chairs. A mini Bertoia? An authentic Alvar Aalto? Sign me up.

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Name: Genevieve (4)
Location: U.S.

My leaning toward natural parenting means that I am always focused on simplicity and environmental stewardship when it comes to family events and my children's milestones. This year at Genevieve's fourth birthday is the first time we have elected to throw her a party, wanting the party to be her idea and about what she wants as opposed to us. It was a great success! More