Here’s my latest post over on Nesting, the Cookie Magazine Blog. Giovanni Bauwens pointed me to two of his designs: Stapelaar and Thumbler. There is not much to be found about the products online yet, but we are sure these modern stools will be available for purchase from one of the big kids’ furniture players here in the US in no time. We can’t wait. (For more information contact Giovanni directly.
Studies showed that children with odd names got worse grades and were less popular than other classmates in elementary school. In college they were more likely to flunk out or become “psychoneurotic.” Prospective bosses spurned their résumés. They were overrepresented among emotionally disturbed children and psychiatric patients.
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“Other researchers found that children with unusual names were more likely to have poorer and less educated parents, handicaps that explained their problems in school. Martin Ford and other psychologists reported, after controlling for race and ethnicity, that children with unusual names did as well as others in school.”
A Boy Named Sue, and a Theory of Names, by Marion Tierney
OPPS are Global Warning Toys and there are four characters in the group. First is “Bhzt” – which wants to come in at night an unplug all your electronics cause he has a serious electricity addiction. Second is “Spsh” – he is here to add a little green to your home. He is a planter in waiting. Third is “Blug” – he makes you think about your water consumption. Lastly is ” Hunh” – he is the strongest of the group. They claim he can actually stop a car. Just place this under your wheels and bike to work.
Via Jennifer of minor details who I had the pleasure to meet yesterday! In the middle of our lunch conversation I screamed, pointed to her index finger and said: THE TATOO! I completely forgot that she’s the lady with the ingenious moustache tatoo. I posted about it a while back here. (please note: I am NOT into tatoos at all, but this, is fabulous!)
(via kitsune noir)
I am having flashbacks from my childhood perusing the Mini Spielzeug site. Mini Spielzeug is a Zurich based store with an eclectic selection of vintage goodies. They also publish and print their own books for children. There’s one of the above tricyles is in my dad’s basement. Love it!
(another fabulous find via minordetails)
Just One More Book is a thrice-weekly podcast – celebrating their 300th episode – which promotes and celebrates literacy and great children’s books. Each weekday morning, we take a few minutes out of our morning coffee ritual to discuss one of our many favourite children’s books. We also feature weekly interviews with authors, illustrators and experts and enthusiasts in the areas of children’s literature and literacy as well as listener-submitted book reviews.
More over at urbanpreschool.com
I simply *love* the idea behind THEBLOG WEEMADE! Like me, the people of THEBLOG WEEMADE find the artwork and creativity of kids inspiring, thought provoking, entertaining, and unpretentious. They think that reminding ourselves how children see the world is a valuable and enlightening process. THEBLOG WEEMADE is a communal effort. They accept posts from anyone and everyone. Scan and post your children’s artwork or your own artwork from when you were child. Found artwork. Anything! Click right here to post now!
(image details: GANG OF MONSTERS | Artist: Desi S., age 5. Space invaders returning home from a hard day’s work?)
Baby clothes with a ‘green touch’ by Green with Whimsy.
My latest post over at cookie/nesting: knitted pouffe toadstool. If there is such a thing as falling in love with a knitted stool, I just did.
How adorable are these Kids Backpack and Pull-a-long
Not sure what to think of SWINXS. I can’t imagine I would have loved to take play-directions from a little talking-plastic-thing. But then again, that might just be my type a personality.
(via minordetails)
DK kids website and lets your little munchkin take an Interactive Drawing Lesson.
(via minordetails)
Pretty impressive if you ask me!
(via BoingBoing)
I have featured this amazing dottie dress before. Enfant Terrible just came out with bigger sizes (hooray, as Ella is outgrowing hers) PLUS they now offer a reversible summer cap in the same fabric. Hoooray!
I am constantly running around with a camera in my hands. Chances are high our little Ella will soon enough have her own. But for now, I might settle for this awesome Camera Onesie!
I bought this Melissa & Doug toy called Wooden Pound and Roll
Henry IV high chair. Love the simple design. Don’t love the price.
I found these hanging globes over at ohdeddoh. Originally priced at $29 for a set of 3, right now they’re on sale for just $12.99 for the set at Pottery Barn Kids.
