minor details

step up

I like the sweet and simplistic approach behind Jonah Takagi's Stepping Stool

 
 
 

if you build it they will come

Is it possible to fall in love with a treehouse? Why yes, I think it is.

 

go skate

Did you know that today, June 21st, is the International Go Skateboarding Day? It's so very fitting as my daughters birthday present this year is set to arrive any minute. Shhhhhhhh, she doesn't know its a Mini Cruiser Longboard!! 

 

take a seat and learn

Bookhou makes beautiful things. Two of which are the Child's Felt Stool and the laser cut Alphabet.

 

bohemian skyline

How sweet is THIS wall decal.....

yes please

I am loving some of the offerings from Cox & Cox. Some highlights are THESE visual storage bins, THESE camo headphones, THIS game of heads and tails, THIS knight puppet kit, THIS paint your own russian doll kit, and THIS robot buzzer game. LOVE!

   

   

  
  
 
 
 
 

join the dots

I don't know any child that would not love to be able to draw on the walls! How stunning is this Join the Dots wallpaper from Cox & Cox   (via)

let the children play

I am on a playful print kick as of late. I LOVE this one from Nazario Graziano.

 

lets never forget

How to PLAY

 

secret stash

I love this Storage Bedding from Maloe Design!

  

 
 

 
 

family style

I often look to my stack of Edition Paumes books for inspiration when starting a new kids space. I'm very happy to get the latest editions on family and kid spaces in Belgium and Paris!

 
 

 

rolling rustic

THIS wooden storage bin on wheels is just what every rustic playroom needs.

 

step up

This is an interesting concept highchair from OMC.

 

something out of nothing

Krystian Kowalski of Kompott Design created The Something Out Of Nothing Project. It's purpose is to create and build toys with materials readily available to make the statement of individuality and longevity. 

 
 
 

rock it

How beautiful is THIS rocking horse from Kalika ?

 

belle couleurs

I really like the colors in these rooms from Laurette. (the furniture is pretty great too ... and yes, its the same staged room for both pics but the surrounding colors make it really two different spaces)

 

 
 

a soft swing

The ME & U swing from Softline is a perfect indoor swing for the entire family. The removable upholstered covers are great for cleaning and comes in great colors!

 
 
 

imagination playground

David Rockwell is taking his brainchild, Imagination Playground, and making this summer in NYC a bit more enjoyable for the kiddos and the kiddos at heart. Starting this weekend, a 825lbs, 75 piece mobile fun zone will pop up in the garden at the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum. June 6th look for a fun zone in Washington Sq Park and on June 26th, another pops up down at South Street Seaport. On July 17th, another fun zone will grace The High Line. For Mr. Rockwell, it was his mission to promote unstructured play ... allowing the user to design whatever they desire. I cannot wait!

What is Imagination Playground? from Imagination Playground on Vimeo.

   

 
 
 
 
 

3D equals awesome

I love THIS cross-stitched 3D room divider!

 

up, out and about

I was blown away with the design and execution of this children's loft bed, storage closet and shelving piece. The architect and designer, Sandra Courtine of Ciel Architects, did a stellar job. Honestly, it's so refreshing to see work like this. It's a great dose of minimal and well-considered design inspiration for a friday! You can see more pics HERE. (photos by Mirela Popa)

 

 

awesome

Perhaps I'm a bit late to the party but I had no idea that Dry-Erase Crayons existed!

 
 

up in the air

How sweet is this Ferris Wallpaper from Ferm Living?

 

hangin

Another hit from Anthropologie is THIS hammock and THIS chair. C'mon summertime, I know you are around the corner .....

 
 

 

heads up

How beautiful are these Story Busts from Anthropologie. They are made from recycled cement bags and then covered with vintage french book pages. Oh la la .....

  

  
 
 

design responsibility

The eDesk is a designers approach to helping the developing world attain education. eDesk is low-waste and is manufactured from renewable material.  Humanitarian aid organizations can use the design as open source for free.  The eDesk can be produced cheaply but is durable and can provide children in impoverished or natural disaster ridden areas a devoted space for learning.

Ships and transports in a flat panel.  Assembles without fasteners.  Can be fabricated locally or shipped inexpensively. 3 sizes available. Functions as a desk and inspirational tool for any student regardless of geographic location. If you are involved with a Humanitarian organization involved in education please contact HERE for information on utilizing the eDesk.  The desktop has an educational laser etched graphic by Simone Rebaudengo, as well as assembly instructions on the desk side.

 
 
 

a soft rocker

Soft Rocker by Alissia Melka-Teichroew is a rocker stool for young and old. By extruding the silhouette of a standard rocking chair and subtracting the back, a different yet familiar object is created.

This rocker was a collaboration with Palau and comes in many different colours and fabrics! You can view this and many other amazing bits curated by Alissia and Jan Habraken during ICFF at the CITE showroom starting May 15th in NYC.

 

circus inspired

I am totally smitten with Kate Dixon's circus themed bedroom. Images by Chad Jackson and art by Jeff Shumway (via by way of watoto)

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

hung up

THESE Canteen hook and knobs from Very Good and Proper are playful and simple ... and I like them very much! 

 
 

the baby sitter

byBo design is the one behind THIS dope wall mounted changing table. Now they have come out with The Baby Sitter. Not only does it look amazing, but it also adjusts up to a 45 degree angle and is springy!

 
 
 

recession design

Recession Design is all about D.I.Y. design. It is a collection of objects created using everyday DIY products that are processed and assembled using common utensils and accessories. Such is the case with their Giocattolo Toy Truck and Divano Leto Sofa Bed. [*]

 

  
 

 
 

candyfloss in the jungle

Dumbo is a timeless classic ... that led to the song Nellie the Elephant ... that led to the question  - "where could you buy candyfloss in the jungle?"

These very things were the inspiration behind Betsy Benn's Nelly Elephant print and i''m totally smitten.

 

cradle rock

Rockid is from the design studio Onterpduo. Nothing sounds better then being able to read a good book while rocking your mini to sleep. This is the same studio that made the fantastic Marbelous table! (via)

  

felt up

THESE felt rugs from Peace Industry are so charming. They could certainly make any nursery feel soft and cozy!

   

   
  
 
  

swing

I agree with you Tina, this Swing necklace is awesome!

 

let the beat drop

OTTO is an electronic musical instrument developed by interaction designer Luca De Rosso. Just plug it into your computer, drop a beat into it and feel the music with your hands. I really like seeing these types of advances in technology that are both intriguing for adults and children. (via)

 

OTTO ~ Getting Started from Luca De Rosso on Vimeo.

twist and lock

Harry Thaler designed this crate storage system, called Twist and Lock, so that the owner could design it to suit their needs. Although crate storage is not a new concept, I really dig that adaptability of this design. This could make for great, low storage in a kids space (images via designboom)

 

 

 
 
 

munch

This is a fun little plate for the kiddos. The Din Din Stainless Steel Bus Plate can be found HERE. ( thanks One Hungry Mama )

 

therapeutic beauty

Yesterday afternoon, I was thrilled to see this event, that just so happen to take place in a store that I really love....Partners and Spade. I was so very thrilled to be able to see and touch Renate Müller's line of Therapeutic Toys. Originally designed back in the 1960's and 1970's, these were reproduced back in 2008. The jute, which is an open weave material, lends such an understanding to the complete tactile experience. Not to mention the use of the calming colored leather is stunning. The pieces are not only large in size, but a grand and important symbol for therapeutic design...... done extremely well. The toys were used for balance training  and orthopedic exercise as well as for sensory exercise and hand-eye coordination for mentally and physically handicapped children. You can email Partners and Spade for information on purchasing these toys HERE

 
 
 

press!

I am thrilled to see the Modern Indoor Treehouse that I designed last year grace page 244 of the current issue of ELLE magazine. (Taylor Swift is on the cover - US edition) You can read the whole article on my amazing client, Stacey Bendet-Eisner of Alice + Olivia right HERE.

 

 
 

for the fast and curious

JOYRIDE is a classic soapbox cart concept the unites parent and child threw creativity and excitement. It's made of 10 elements and self-locking pegs for easy construction. The kit is geared towards kids aged 3-9 and was created by Swedish designer Per Brolund. (via)

 

 
 

play with me

There is something very sweet about THIS wooden infant play bar hanging in the back of this picture.

 

hang it

THESE cloud and owl wall hooks make me smile.

 

tough trike

THIS limited edition tricycle from James Perse is dope. Too bad it's sold out! (via)

 

vintage play

I'm smitten with THIS collection of vintage lunch boxes, thermoses and beach pails. (via)

 
 
 

work it

Studio GORM have come out with a sweet interior piece of fun called Construction Quilt. It works as a carpet, a couch cover and can be converted into a landscape for toy cars or fort to play in. It works off a simple grid of triangles made of dense foam and covered with wool felt. 

 

yes please

Actus has a nice children's collection of seating, tables, beds and storage.

 

 

  

 

 

 
 
 
  
  
  

playtime is the right time

According to french designer Ludovic Renson, Playtime is an invitation for children to live in a contemporary space. Playtime is a collection of children's furniture made of wood and felt that includes a desk, chair, table, cupboards and storage containers. I think I'm in love....

 

  

  
 
 
 

a playful menagerie

Bholu designer Jodie Fried is collaborating with Porter's Paints on a vibrant new range of wallpaper designs. This collection, which holds true to the brands message, is inspired by the drawings of children in underprivileged communities in India. The collection is called Menagerie, has some pretty playful designs. (via)

 
 
 

 

  
 

take off your shoes

I think THIS collection of modern kids rugs from Oliver Yaphe is simply lovely. I also love seeing the Bed 3 from Nume in this shot!

 

 

 

 

  
 
 

hello mr kaliski

Mr Kaliski worked in the fashion industry, studied sculpture at The Royal College of Art and now makes extraordinary designs in a London workshop. Two of which are the Cinch Seat boaster chair and the cardboard Billy Rocker.