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Everyone loves Toyz! Toys for kids, babies and 32 year olds.
Madelyn is a blankie lover.  She always has a blanket with her.  There are a few exceptions I suppose, but she's attached.   When I took Madelyn's minky Princess Blanket out of the package, the first thing she did was rub it on her face.  That's become a regular thing now..
Furniture that works both for adults and children is essential to make a small space work for a family. The Toy Box/Low Table by Nonjetable falls into this category. The low profile and bleached solid oak make for a great coffee table in a modern living room.
Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Bed Cave Curtains Name: Laura Time: Two Weekends Cost: $120 A perfect (and fun!) solution for a shared bedroom. Click above for pics, below for the how-to and be sure to give Laura a THUMBS UP if you find this project helpful....
Valentine’s Day is over, but that doesn’t mean you have to go back to wearing sloppy sweats to bed.  Treat yourself and your mate to sexy lingerie year-round and keep the romance alive.  And don’t worry about not having the same body you had before baby.  Flattering...
Going out to dinner with the family after work and looking for a fun activity for the kids?  Our friends at Work it, Mom! have found a reusable, mess-free answer that will keep kids entertained, Water Wow Books.  Here’s what they have to say about it: The beauty of Water Wow is...
i'm off to the oscar's gifting suites at the sls hotel in beverly hills.it's going to be warm there. i wish i was wearing this alexander girard dress by anna sui. it's embroidered on silk. (click image to enlarge) i'll keep an eye out for mom sally fields!!!
Pretty. Modern. Affordable. When it comes to throw cushions for kids' rooms, these adorable pillows from Robin's Egg Pink push all the right buttons. And as an added bonus, some of the sale proceeds go to support local charities.
Click on the Thumbnails to View All Project Photos Title: Re-Frame: Kids Art Area for the Kitchen Name: Carina Time: 5 hours (over 2 days) Cost: about $35 A bright way to create an activity area in the kitchen.
One of my 3-year-old's favorite new toys is the Poingo, a pen-shaped reading device that allows "readers" to touch images on Poingo interactive books and have their favorite stories come to life with words, sounds and music.
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Patch Together WIP Shots

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Patch Together has posted up a couple of work-in-progress photos of two new resin figure sculpts that they are sure to release. Above, is Monica in earphones (from Wapsi Square) and Robin Desanto (from Shortpacked) is pictured below.

MY Plush You! LA! Experience

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Alright peeps, I am gonna admit something.  I was really scared to go to LA!  I have never been and I guess I had a warped sense of what LA means.  And boy was I glad to discover that I was all kinds of wrong!  LA was great!  Michal let us stay with her for the first three...

Yellow Dino’s Custom Jouwe

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The Indonesia-based artist Yellow Dino will be a part of the upcoming Jouwe Custom Show, which takes place in Germany this coming October. Above, you can check out some in-progress custom photos from the artist.

Try a Recipe from Norah O’Donnell & Geoff Tracy’s Cookbook, Baby Love

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Courtesy St. Martin’s Press Earlier this week we told you about Baby Love, a new cookbook from NBC’s Norah O’Donnell and her chef husband, Geoff Tracy. The how-to outlines easy ways to make baby food at home, with footnotes from Tracy offering tips on preparation and more.

Spotted: Robin Thicke’s Babe In Arms

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Demis Maryannakis/Splash News Online What a doting dad! Julian Fuego Thicke, 5 months next week, makes his adorable public debut on dad Robin Thicke‘s shoulder Thursday during a stroll through New York City. “I’ve been inseparable from him so far,” singer Thicke, 33, said recently.

Stokke iZiSleep – a car capsule for the V3 Xplory!

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Many pram manufacturers are carving out a place in the car capsule arena and now Stokke has released its new offering to the northern market! Meet the brand new Stokke iZiSleep by Besafe.

Fabric Flavours – dishing up retro character tees

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Despite your most stylish intentions, at some stage kids want a t-shirt (and a windcheater and pyjamas) with some sort of character on the front – give up the fight and grab a retro character tee from Fabric Flavours.

Google – putting baby names on the map!

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Google world domination is surely upon us and here’s yet another wonderful tool to which I’ve just lost half an hour of my life, the Baby Name Map.

Beijing’s Water Cube re-invented

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Personally speaking, the most memorable part of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics was the architecture.

Maclaren Introduces Beatles-Inspired Buggy

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Courtesy of Maclaren Are you a Beatles fan? Then you’ll love the brand new Beatles Yellow Submarine Buggy ($280) from Maclaren‘s Objects of Design series.

Nicole Richie: I Take Responsibility for My Own Life

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Courtesy InStyle UK No one is responsible for the choices Nicole Richie has made in her life — except for the 28-year-old herself. “One thing about me is that I’ve always taken responsibility for my own actions whether they’re good or bad.

The Artist Sisters: Miss Mindy & CJ Metzger

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The September, WWA gallery presents The Artist Sisters: Miss Mindy & CJ Metzger's first exhibition together in almost 3 years. The opening reception will take place on Friday September 10th 2010 from 7PM until 10PM. The show will be on display until October 9th.

Toy2R’s PURE Qee Series

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Toy2R has introduced a new Qee Designer Series named PURE. PURE will explore the depth and detail that makes Black and White artwork so compelling and exquisite. The collection features designs from: • JonPaul Kaiser • PO!

Preparing for Labor Day

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When I was pregnant for the first time, Eli and I took an amazing class in the Bradley method of childbirth. Our teacher hosted a class reunion for all her students every year on Labor Day. Get it? Labor Day? Labor? I’d never thought of it that way before, but I loved it.

Spotted: Liv Tyler Totes Her Tot

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INF A lollipop and a lift from mom! Milo William Langdon holds on tight while Liv Tyler carries him on Wednesday in the Big Apple. Milo, 5½, is the only child for the actress and her ex, rocker Royston Langdon.

Is Ali Larter Expecting a Boy?

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Oshikazu Tsuno/AFP/Getty And the confusion continues: Weeks after the expectant actress was spotted picking out blue and white baby clothes, Ali Larter — pictured here in Tokyo on Thursday — dropped another hint that she may have a baby boy on the way after all.

The League of Extraordinary Nannies

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I promise Sean Connery isn't involved in this elite nanny placement service we just discovered. So that's one point in its favor, right? There are a few more too, especially if you're looking for extensively screened, college educated nannies who have a list of qualifications a league long.

Name Your Color of the Year: Win a Goodie Box

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At the end of 2009 we launched a fun app to let you the people define and share what color you saw representing 2010. Well this year isn't over and we still want you to name the color you feel best embodies this year...

The Flock and Timber The Forest Spirit

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Jared Deal has dropped a sneak peek at the two new resin figures that will be released at New York Comic Con. Jared will be doing all of the design, sculpting, and casting on these projects - The Flock and Timber The Forest Spirit.

Wootini Gallery Roadshow and New Gallery Space Opening

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Wootini Gallery has announced the opening of the Wootini Gallery Roadshow, a group exhibition of work from artists from the Wootini Art Tour, curated by Jess Wootini (aka “Team Sweet“). For two weeks this summer, Jess hit the road, traveling to Raleigh, NC; Philadelphia, NYC; Boston, MA; Chicago.

Belle and Boo Wall Stickers from Chocovenyl

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True to form, Belle & Boo always have more than one delight up their sleeve. Following the release of Bubbles Before Bed this week they have released a series of wall stickers with super sticker creators Chocovenyl.

Taking a Look at Tartan

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From Highlanders to hipsters, tartan--or, in a lot of cases outside of Scotland, plaid and check--has been one of fashion's favorite textiles for centuries. "It's a cloth of duality," said Dr. Jonathan Faiers, author of Tartan: Textiles that Changed the World.

Focaccia

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I know I live in France but sometimes it is nice to have some bread other than a baguette. I found this recipe for Foccacia the other day and it is great. It is by one of my favourite cooks and food writers, Nigel Slater, who has written some fabulous recipes for the Guardian.

CJ Metzger & Miss Mindy ‘Pie in the Sky’ @ WWA Gallery

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The awesome artist sisters and my pals, CJ Metzger and Miss Mindy are coming together for their first joint show in a few years- Pie in the Sky at WWA Gallery in Culver City. Check out the WWA website for more details. Opens September 10th!

Erick Scarecrow’s Little Axe Snow Forest

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ESC-Toy will be releasing the Little Axe Snow Forest by Erick Scarecrow. This colorway is limited to 30 pieces worldwide and is a Vince Toy Studio & Shop Taiwan exclusive.

Tiny Tea Time Tutorial

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It's my birthday again! Which can only mean one thing... a new paper tutorial for everyone to have fun with! Ray!This year's lesson shares an easy technique I developed for creating the tiniest tea cups, saucers, and plates I've ever seen.

Celeb Moms Love Glug Baby! Plus: New Fall Styles

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Courtesy of Glug Baby What do the kids of Jennifer Garner, Gisele Bundchen, Halle Berry and Gwyneth Paltrow have in common? They’re often decked out in Glug Collection‘s cozy cotton tops and bottoms ($20 to $50).

Electric Zoo goes artsy

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To add to the overall artistic experience of Electric Zoo: New York’s Electronic Music Festival (taking place September 4th and 5th), some of the area’s most renowned artists will be putting their own personal stamp on the event.

Framed! Framed, I tell you!

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still remember that excitement of putting together a little soft photo album for my babies.

Hot shop: Dinky Vintage

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As the song goes, I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it… so I just had to tell you all. A vintage children’s shop has opened in Brighton, called Dinky Vintage! Be still my beating heart!

Felt Pacifier Holders

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I love the look of these fab pacifier holders from famed Hamburg company Djou-Djou.Whether dreaming of stars.... or preparing your little one for a lifetime of Rock & Roll.....Djou-Djou offers beautifully handcrafted, felt embellishments, for every suckling superstar!!

Gold Belgium (also) for eldest

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Gold is now divided on two ranges: you will have to browse Gold Belgium for the 0-2 years and Gold Piece for the 2-10 years. Fortunately, as the world is well done, the same shops provide the two collections, which are as each season delicious, delicates and irresistibly tempting!

Gold Belgium (aussi) pour les grands

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Gold se divise en deux pour se multiplier: il faudra désormais chercher Gold Belgium pour les 0-2 ans puis basculer sur Gold Piece pour les 2-10 ans.

Wood Log Bolster Pillows

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Last year I featured some very cool tree stump floor pillows and now thanks to BG reader Ellie, we’ve discovered another Etsy delight, these wood log bolsters by Hong Kong based crafter Nature of Sin Lane.

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