minor details

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.

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.

 

all aboard

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

 

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! 

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!

organize

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

 

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)

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.

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

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......

 

 
 

 

  
 

pieces

THIS is a beautiful wooden puzzle toy

 

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.

   

  
  
 
 

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.

   

  
 
 

rainy day fun

I am digging this homemade marble run from Made By Joel

 

 
 

shake it

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

 

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!

   

   

  
  
 
 
 
 

rolling rustic

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

 

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. 

 
 
 

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.

   

 
 
 
 
 

nesting

I am a huge fan of Nesting Dolls (or rather Matryoshka Dolls). So when I stumbled upon Irina Troitskaya's custom nesting dolls, I became totally smitten.

   

 

     
  
 

 
 
  
 
 

you spin me round

There is something so beautifully peaceful and quiet about THESE wooden tops. (via *)

   

 

  
 

 
 

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)

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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. [*]

 

  
 

 
 

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.

 

 
 

play with me

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

 

vintage play

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

 
 
 

yes please

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

 

 

  

 

 

 
 
 
  
  
  

a little piece of happiness

Eva Schildt designed THIS sweet little dollhouse for Playsam!

 
 
 

just sayin

"Children have the right to beautifully designed and well-considered objects and space. If we deny them of those things, we are only doing our children a disservice."

The opening lines from my post over at le blog ephémère du Little Fashion Book (part of VOL 4). Check out the entire post HERE.

Also, for my UK readers, grab a copy of the next issue of Junior Magazine and read more from Minor Details!

sketch a move

Ok, I have no idea if this is real or if someone is just using a remote control or perhaps you draw and then use a control to activate it? How ever it works .... it's awesome. Louise W Klinker and Anab Jain came up with the concept for Mattel Hotwheels called Sketch-a-Move. Basically you draw a direction on the top of the car and then it moves on by your hand drawn command. The video is a low-tech prototype made to communicate the idea. (via)

ok go

This video for This Too Shall Pass by OK Go is an amazing visual of perpetual motion meets the domino effect.

press!

So I'm excited to share a few pieces of current press. One is in the March Issue of Fit Pregnancy. I'm featured in an article, by Amanda Moore of re:place , on designing a nursery. (page 100)

The second piece is from the Current issue of Time Out NY Kids Spring Issue. If you flip to page 28-29 for the article or click HERE to read online. As with all press, I am humbled. When I was approached by the editors for some kid spaces, I was happy to send along this super fun project!  HERE and HERE are pics of the space before and at almost complete. and below are some images from the completed room. Note - the white table was custom made by Minor Details! (photos : Dan Hallman)

  

 

  
  
 
 

"for display only" does not apply

The design team behind Brinca Dada believe that toys should be beautiful and fun. I could not agree more. Say hello to their ultra modern dollhouse called the Emerson House. 

Newly listed, the Emerson House is the perfect home for the modern family. The home has six rooms including a living room, kitchen, library/office, master bedroom, bathroom and child's bedroom. With its large, open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows, the Emerson House enjoys year-round sunlight. The modern house features many extras including mitered-glass corners, two fireplaces, sliding glass doors, solar panels, and recessed LED lights. Finally, the house is easy on the environment with only non-toxic and lead-free wood stains and paints

  

  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

jitterbug

Hey Ryan McCaffrey - I think this could make for a really great child's toy. Keep me posted!

(Space-filling rhombic units cut out of pine wood. Connections made with white duct tape.)

Little Fashion Book vol 4

When my dear friend Marie, of Little Fashion Gallery, asked me to contribute for volume 4 of the Little Fashion Book, I felt so honored! The book is now live and you can click HERE to view the stunning spreads and content. Bravo Marie!!

  

 

 

 
 
 
  
 
  

 
 

toy story - the reality

Let's not kid ourselves, THIS is what really happens once we leave for work and school ....

make something

This wooden Syokunin tool set is awesome

 

kitchen fun

One of my favorite online shops is Chigo. I adore pretty much everything on the site. On my latest visit, I fell smitten with their Kids Tableware Series and THIS set of painted plates. Another is ONE KILN ceramic lunch plate. Lastly is the Playthings Kitchen Set.