minor details

a home collection for the mini

Coming in July, H&M baby/kids Home Collection. (via)

face it

I'm all for freehand face painting but I must admit THIS stencil kit would certainly come in handy!

lay it down

I am currently in love with this playful rug by Samuel Accoceberry for Chevalier. How nicely would this play in a child's room?!?

 

 

 

big pimpin

M'kay, so the guys over at Porsche got wise to the baby making game and came out with The Porsche Design P'4911 stroller ... and it's not that bad ... but is it comfortable and able to 'corner like it's on rails?'

i got lots of love ....

for all you guys! I know my posts have been really few and far between. Life, family and work have taken my full attention these days. One project that I am in the final stages of, is for 2 brothers and their individual bedrooms. I'm going to share a sneak peak of J's room. The pics are a bit rough but you'll get the idea. He's part time rock star, part time basketball player and full time energy. I wanted to make a space that could adapt to his particular interests. This custom unit features a high-loft that you can turn into a lounge area or bed. Below can serve as a bed as well that is on casters in case he wants to move the bed position. Or, if he kept his bed up top, the platform turns into a giant play table. There is also a sliding hanging guitar panel to keep them safe and sound when not in use. He has tons of built-in storage and lighting through-out! Did I mention the basketball court as well?? I'll share some pics from G's room soon! Cheers -jenn

 

 

 

for the modern nemo

Best fish bowl ever! Finally fish get some modern love too!

 

go speed racer

THIS rug is perfect to grace the floor of a budding Danica Patrick or Earnhardt Jr!

 

light it up

Dear Universe, I am on the hunt for a Yves Christin Ballon Lamp. Hope to hear from you soon. Love, Jenn

sitting pretty

These two pieces by Alain Berteau are simply beautiful. The Stool 60 tricycle and Stool 60 Swing are right up my design alley! 

 

poppin

Finally, things to make anyones desk space beautiful, functional and fun. Poppin, I lurve you....

 

appaman

Last summer I was approached, by the fine people at Appaman, to come up with the Retail Concept that could translate into a brick and mortar, a section inside a department store or stand alone kiosk. The direction was to create a balance of Scandinavian design mixed with a hint of vintage, a dash of modern and a nod to NYC street style. I am very happy to announce that Appaman HK just opened it's doors in Central Hong Kong! Below is where the project started and then to it's grand opening only weeks ago! More images HERE.

 

stack.sit.repeat

THIS stacking chair throne from Laurens Van Wierigen is kinda rocking my world right now.

my urbio

Urbio is the magically magnetic vertical urban garden! This little gem could also turn into an awesome art center organizer for the kiddos! Whoot!

 

casaurus

Casaurus was built by student designer Koichiro Hoshino and I think it's genius! He created this dinosaur-themed bookshelf/playground for his senior thesis. I want one of these in my house! More images HERE.

lock the light

Another stunner from Milan is this Birch Interlocking Circle Hanging light from Normann Cohpenhagen 

a 3 string connection

The Loog Guitar is a D.I.Y kit from Rafael Atijas. His kickstarter campaign is going amazingly well! . Its a real guitar, that plays real music! The kit is intended to bond parent and child to build and create music! Given the success already on Kickstarter, you can pre-order your kit for $150. Money well spent i'd say.

small great space

Wow. This is a stellar example of maximizing space with a hugh dash of well-considered design. The challenge was to turn a 2 bedroom apartment into a comfortable and functional space for a family with 4 kids! Bravo MihaDesign Studio! (via BB) Photos : Sadao Hotta

 

 

 

organize

There is something very simple and clean about THIS wall mounted Alphabet Organizer .... makes me want to tidy up!

 

store it

Ive been working with some clients as of late, where toy storage has been high on the to-tackle list. Here are two gems that I wanted to pass along! One is the Kartel Componibili Laundry Basket. Yes, a clothes hamper turned into a dope tabletop with a pull-out storage bin! The second is THIS felt bin from Muuto. Oh la la!

       

           

 

the rainbow house

There are so many elements of inspiration here i can't even stand it. Ab Rogers - you are my hero.

The Rainbow House, London from Ab Rogers Design on Vimeo.

svpply

While browsing one of my daily go-to sites, i found THIS felt hat and THIS tipi. Lovely!

 

hush little baby

THESE vintage baby cradles are sweet and simple. 

rocked

THIS child glider from Colin Bourrelier , c 1969 , would be perfect for indoor or outdoor play!

i see a little silhouette

I'm a sucker for silhouettes. Especially these custom ones from WSAKE.

take your shoes off

Let's put THESE rugs in a child's space!!!

baby its cold outside

Warm up the kiddos with THIS stroller muff

circle around

I like the colors and patterns in this RUG

perch

A sweet, sweet LIGHT

 

holiday shopping

Check out the Minor Details Design Stop over on Amazon. You can click HERE or over on the right hand side of the blog....just up there ... under "Wanna see more?"

hang it up

I like THIS super simple kid's coat rack. In fact, throw a sheet over it and it's an instant teepee

play house

Phoyo is a plywood playhouse that slots together, providing a playful shelter for your mini.

 

 
 

stuff it

Check out P'kolino's latest toy storage box....

 

some minor details

I've been busy as of late so my apologies for slow posts. Ive been working on some amazing projects. Some I can't share just yet, some i've yet to photograph, and some still in the works! In the mean time, I thought I'd share a few sneak peaks of a residential project out in Los Angeles. This is a custom bookcase/storage unit I designed along with the customized indoor play structure from CedarWorks. Take note of one really important feature in this space - the puzzle soft-tile wood grain flooring! More coming soon......

 

 
 

 

  
 

the modern outdoors

San Francisco based designers Gitane Royce and Nisreen Witt are the genius minds behind Modern Playhouse. They set out to design and produce a simple and modern outdoor playhouse that is not too insanely priced. They currently have two models available and also offer furniture and accessories to outfit your playhouse. You had me at sophisticated, sustainable and safe!

When Tina sent me this link, I literally stopped everything I was doing. 

 

    

 
 
 

 
 
  
 

playing with fire

This a is phrase that is usually followed by a stern look of caution ... and luckily, I've yet to muster this to my own child. Yet the list of "phrases my mom used to say" are certainly starting to surface. So, when I stumbled upon this product designed by student Emanuel Cohen, I was impressed to see a candle and crayon making nice. The design is stellar and execution on point. The only question is - how long is the wick? It would be great if the crayon could way out live the candle.  

 
 
 

back to it

Finally, school bags for kids that have nice lines and great colors. 

  

 

 
 

get down

I am loving THESE floor mats from Rice. They could bring bold pops of color to any room.

 

wish list

Please add THIS skateboard, THIS Creative Playthings stroller, THIS tandem child's tri-ski-sled and THIS low rail bookshelf onto my wish list.

   

  
  
 
 

yes please

Not too long ago, I admitted that I had fallen in love with a treehouse. Well, this morning my love grew a bit deeper for THIS outdoor-cross stream-awesome-sanctuary-in-the woods-shelter. It makes me want to move to a place that has a stream in the back yard...... if only to re-create something like this. 

 

reform

On a recent trip out to Los Angeles, I found myself in the dope Silverlake shop  known as ReForm School. I managed to pick up a few Shadow Puppets, Soopsori Rattles and a Felt Bird Purse kit. But what I really wanted to check in at the airport was an Amish Made Scooter.

   

  
 
 

playful knots

While scouting for playful rugs for a client, these two from Amy Helfand really stood out. Her rugs are hand-knotted in Nepal with Tibetan wools and Chinese silks. And yes, they are all hand-carded, hand-spun and pot-dyed under the guidelines of GoodWeave, ensuring that no child labor is used in the production of her rugs.  

 
 
 

room within a room

A house within a house, a room within a room. Dave Keune designed this crib/changing station/dresser combo called Nina's House to solve the problem of making room for baby without having to renovate or move into a bigger place. Job well done! (thanks massi)

 

 
 
 
 
 

greenman

Cordless, waterproof, mini solar paneled and saves energy ..... the Greenman Mood Lamp is perfect for any kids room.

 

colorique

I am totally smitten with the idea of THIS embroidered festoon over a kids bed.

 

times up

Oh c'mon, this lil wall clock from Decoylab is really sweet.... even if he does look a bit smug.

 

shake it

The Timbur Rattle is made from sustainable materials and non-toxic finishes ... I'm totally smitten.

 

get away

Sometimes I wish that I had a wallpapered loft like THIS when I was a kid.  

hold on

THIS Mother Child Bag is just what this summer needs to carry our beach gear and keep together on busy the boardwalk of Coney Island!

 

the good knife

I believe kids should take part in the cooking process and get to know the ways of creating in the kitchen. THESE plastic cooking knives for kids are just perfect for that.

 

a waterfall of colour

I must admit, while I've never been a fan of string curtains, THIS colorful string door curtain could work well in the right kids space.