minor details

life size colorforms

I am loving PANYL and the dope colors / wood grain finishes they offer for your IKEA furniture. Yes!! It's like playing with Colorforms in real life!

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!

a playful lounge

How stunning is THIS playspace that was hand knitted by hand by Toshiko Horiuchi Macadam?!? This is part of the permanent collection of the Hakone Open-Air Museum in Japan called Woods of Net.

 

 

create something

I am absolutley looking forward to Avant Garde Preschool with Julia Chiang this Sunday at Partners and Spade! I hope to see you there. The last one my daughter and I attended was a Dissertation on White Noise with Thurston Moore and we had an amazing experience.

 

 

landscape

Oh how I love this little Landscape Dinner Set.

(found while strolling thru pinterest)

 

 

 

rollin

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, from Cantata 147 never sounded so dope! (via one of my new favs!)

incog-neat-o

Looks like I've found my Halloween Costume

 

Sunglasses (see more black shades)

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

 

 

 

may i help you?

There is something sweet, simple and inviting about Caroline Gomez's Bonjour Madame shop....wouldn't you agree?

the beauty of balance

How dope are these high gloss wooden 'magical beans'? Form and function, with a dash of modern beauty that both child and adult could enjoy.

go speed racer

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

 

leander

Totally digging the new Leander Stool Set. Are you?

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! 

 

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.

all aboard

Tomm Velthuis is taking the excecution of the Train Table to a whole new level....and I think I like it.

 

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.

green play

For Earth Day, I'd like to give a shout out to Sprig Toys, a kid powered, battery free and eco-friendly toy company. You should get up all in that! 

for the budding viking

I know the weather is finally getting warmer but c'mon, THIS viking hat is awesome any time of year!

 

 

 

magnetic building

I am totally smitten with this colorful magnetic wooden blocks by Tegu. They are eco-friendly, colorful and provide limitless possiblities. You can purchase yours HERE!

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

 

 

 

catching up

Hey gang! I just wanted to say hello and let you know that I've been a busy little bee. A ton of special projects brewing and some pretty stellar things in the works. I thought I'd share a few selections from current works. One is an indoor play structure , a custom storage unit / bunk bed and loft bed / secret above-the-closet nook! I promise to post more pics and details soon! In the mean time ... here is are a few sneak peaks. 

 

Oh, did you guys get a chance to see THIS TimeOutNY Kids piece?

 

restoration

A wee bit blown away by Restoration Hardware's Baby & Child line of playtables and chairs. THIS Vintage Schoolhouse table & chairs as well as THE Mason activity table totally made my day. 

 

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 brick thief

Happy friday! (via)

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!

 

rocked

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

stop n shop

How sweet is THIS vintage play supermarket from the 60's?

stacked up

How sweet is THIS stacking rainbow arches set?

pins

I'm really liking THIS organic wooden bowling set.

take your shoes off

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

playful nesting

I have a little thing for nesting dolls ... and THESE are really cute.

built it

THESE Build-it Kits are dope

 

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?"

house call

I'm digging THIS natural wooden doctor's play kit from Soopsori

rethink / reform / rebuild education

REDU is all about education reform. This has needed attention and focus for a long time now. The amazing people behind RE:FORM SCHOOL are launching this public awareness campaign in New York City by bringing together the creative community in a call for the reform of the American Public School Education System. Some participating artists include Swoon, Shepard Fairey, Friends With You, Maya Hayuk, Chris Johanson and many, many more! To find out more, click HERE.

 

Saturday October 9th - 11th 2010

233 Mott Street 

NY, NY 10012

10am-6pm

A full schedule of daily activities will be available HERE. Bring the family down for tons of arts, crafts, music and dance! 

play house

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

 

 
 

things that go

World Of Motion from Colin Hesterly on Vimeo.

playreport

I'll let this video speak for itself.......

Shall we NEVER forget how to play. Learn more about Ikea's Playreport HERE

ill get the ice cream

A charming and endearing look at what happens when mom leaves to get ice cream and dad is on watch duty (via) ....

stuff it

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

 

beauty

How beautiful is THIS silk tutu from Wovenplay?

 
 

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. 

 

    

 
 
 

 
 
  
 

pieces

THIS is a beautiful wooden puzzle toy

 

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.  

 
 
 

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.