This is such a perfect wall graphic for a child's room.

[posted by kris]

More proof that today's kids have cooler stuff than I did growing up.

From play blocks fashioned to look like a giant swiss cheese to a ‘smell tunnel’ designed to delight the senses, each item of furniture bursts with colour and vitality. Perfect for domestic, public and educational settings, PLAY+SOFT embodies one simple idea: children have a right to beauty.

Each piece is made from our patented ecosoftx® fabric - an eco-friendly material that contains no PVC or rubber latex. As well as being soft to the touch it is also fireproof, wipe-clean and extremely durable. PLAY+SOFT is a unique collaborative project, drawing on the experience of experts in education, textile development, product design and manufacturing.

Prices range from £25 ($50) to £1600 ($3200) excluding transport (and approximately £30/$60 to £2000/$4000 including transport), Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Not a bad way to fill those minutes waiting for food, but if you're over the age of 12 I'd suggest you check with any dinner companions before you pull out your chalk.

"Draw while waiting for your meal. Perfect for at home and restaurants. This single mat comes with 2 pieces of chalk and a sponge for easy cleaning. Washable."

Also available in Blue, Yellow, and Green.

12" x 18"

[posted by katie]

Check out this modernish mobile...there are some fun colors to choose from as well (if your purpose is to enthrall children, might I suggest the 'Fire Fire'):

In Japanese, puka puka means "an object gently floating in space". Every Puka puka mobile is an original, handcrafted piece, balancing the forms and colors to ensure each mobile is one of a kind. Invigorate your interior with a Puka puka mobile. The play of light, shadow, and color will enliven any space. Let the fluid movement of the mobile relax you and enthrall children. Materials used: stainless steel, coated stainless steel wire, silver, polypropylene. Size: 15"W x 26"L.

Available colors: Fire Fire, Leaf, Smokey, or Spectrum.

[posted by katie]

This is just about the cutest storage box I've seen.

"A stylish storage box with a playful twist. Irresistible design with sweet rabbit-ears on top - a small friend to storage the children’s toys in. A practical storage box in three different sizes, the two bigger ones can even be used to sit on. On the lid there are two sweet rabbit-ears in natural leather that works as handles."

Material: Varnished MDF, bottom in birchtree.
Color: white, birch and natural leather.

Small: W 21,5 cm x H 31 cm, $132.73
Medium: W 29 cm x H 41,5 cm, $181.21
Large: W 39,5 cm x H 56 cm, $229.70

[posted by katie]

Here are a couple of great wall graphics by Elly Nelly.

Walk This Way wall graphic, $26.00, Buy it here.
Safari wall graphic, $33.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Here's some pretty cute (and sumptuous) crib bedding from Dwell Studio. Lots of other designs to choose from too...

Oval Dots Crib Bedding:
"...combines vivid patterning with the latest nursery trend. Specially designed to fit oval cribs, this Dwell baby bedding features chocolate-brown polka dots against a creamy vellum background."
Materials: 100% combed Egyptian cotton, 320 thread count.
Oval Dots Crib Sheet, $33.00
Crib Set, $327.00
Buy it here.

Cowboy Dusk Nursery Bedding:
"This down-home crib bedding set adds a touch of rustic charm, featuring Old-West inspired patterns in vivid earth tones. This unique Cowboy Dusk baby bedding is sure to inspire admiration and conversation among all who visit."
Materials: 100% combed Egyptian cotton, 320 thread count.
Cowboy Dusk Boudoir Pillow, $33.00
Cowboy Dusk Crib Fitted Sheet, $33.00
Cowboy Dusk Crib Set, $347.00
Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Man, kid's furniture is a lot cooler now than it was in my day, and the stuff by Nume shown here proves it.

bed1: "This dreamy canopy bed can also be used as a sofa or play area."
Birch ply, water-based finish; Mattress filling: pure English wool; Sides: felt wool; Canopy: natural cotton
Size1: 60" x 48.5" x 51.25", $1999.00
Size2: 80" x 48.5" x 59", $2499.00
Buy it here.

Washing Machine & Stove: cardboard,
12" x 12" x 18", each $38.00
Buy it here.

pouf1: "This charming, soft play stool is filled with kapok, a natural vegetable fiber. Upholstered in cotton or wool, and available in three different patchwork color combinations as well as in several solids."
23.5" dia., $329.00
Buy it here.

table3: "Gorgeous and simple, this rectangular table with a contrasting drawer is enough to inspire the De Stijlist in all of us."
pink or blue top.
27.5" x 15.75" x 19.75", $419.00
Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Mobiles are an excellent way to take advantage of all that empty space above our heads. Plus, watching a mobile move slowly around is supposed to help you relax, and who doesn't need that?

Camber Mobile (left): "gently curved elements in walnut (shown) or maple veneer."
40" d x 30" h, $168.00, Buy it here.

Rift Mobile (middle): "composed of gently curved wood or bamboo elements. Rift shown here in a mix of natural and amber bamboo elements."
$248.00, Buy it here.

Samara Mobile (right): "composed of gently curved wood or bamboo elements. Samara shown here in a mix of natural and amber bamboo elements."
Small, 30"d x 18"h, $144.00
Medium, 48"d x 22"h, $166.00
Large, 78"d x 30"h, $220.00
Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Herman Miller has a new space aged heating and cooling solution which uses a patented, energy-efficient thermal technology to deliver both heating and cooling from a single, compact unit which consumes 90% less energy than a typical space heater.

"The C2 not only improves your comfort level, it filters the air around you by intercepting particles of dust, pollen and dander as small as five microns.

And, because the C2 is not a space heater, it doesn’t contain any exposed heating coils, chemicals or harmful emissions. No filling with water or recharging is necessary, and the filter is removable for cleaning. The unit will shut itself off after four hours, as an added energy saver. UL listed and plugs into a standard 110v AC. The C2 Climate Control is a fully licensed product of Herman Miller®, Inc."

[posted by kris]