alphabet poster

jon at standard motion and his lovely wife mindy are expecting their first child this fall. in preparation jon designed this cute alphabet poster for their soon-to-be son. i personally like the "N is for Noodles" picture but you can check out the full piece right here and shop more of jon's fantastic work.

little girl's room

speaking of little girls, who wouldn't want to live in this room? i would have loved that pink curtain by the bathroom and the bunny posts on the bed- it's so sweet and girly.

new from boodalee

boodalee was one of my favorite new companies showing at icff this summer. in a sea of children's bedding and furniture designs, their bright colors and bold patterns stood out as a cheerful alternative to the rest of the pack. so i was excited to hear from jennifer at boodalee that they'd just launched four new collections (which debuted at the abc kids expo this weekend) full of whimsical patterns that are sure to please both child and parent. the new collections (seen above and below) includes: "space", "castle", and two color versions of a pattern called "world" printed on 250-thread count 100% combed cotton percale. you can view the new collections, boodalee's existing line and shop online right here. enjoy! [thanks, jennifer!]

animob

beautiful limited-edition puzzle from french-australian design group, mobilet. [thanks, antonia!]

celery

i've mentioned celery before but i wanted to share this gorgeous picture they sent over. good product photography is such a bonus for designers and this one's a beauty. all of celery's furniture is made from sustainable bamboo and comes with this fun little bamboo mallets to help you disassemble them. click here for more info.

for the little ones

despite the fact that my reader survey says most of you don't have little one (yet), i get a lot of requests to cover design for children and babies. so i figured, why not devote a week to it at house & garden. the magazine's theme for the month is designing with families in mind so we decided to cater to the little ones in the family this week. i've devoted both of my weekly columns to products for children (under $100 and things we love) as well as an additional three slideshows of my favorite bedding, cribs/beds and a round up of our web editors' favorites. here's the breakdown, i hope you'll enjoy it all.

• a beautiful slideshow of children's rooms for inspiration
• under $100: 5 fantastic finds for kids, all under $100 (check out wren handmade and the lovely kid-friendly paints)
• things we love: some of our favorite designs for children (one per day for the week)
• interview with amanda moore: an eco-conscious nursery expert
• a slideshow of the best new cribs and beds
• a slideshow of the new bedding for kids
• a slideshow of our editors' favorites (i love the chalk wall dots)
• eco kids: a slideshow of eco-friendly design for kids

argington

one quick post before i go back to bed- i'm loving argington's new uber-modernist bunkbed for kids. sure beats those bright red steel ones i remember at friends' houses growing up. the uffizi daybed comes with several finish options (those shown as well as a birch or walnut option) is set to debut at both brooklyn designs and icff. click here for more info on argington. [i'd love to see the bed in warmer colors, though. hopefully they'll expand the line to include some warmer colors like yellow or a nice pear green]

for the little ones...

cheerful modern artwork from yoon kids. yoon kids' collection combines the activities of modern children with graphic patterns adults will appreciate. you can even selection the background and accent colors on each canvas print (as well as adding a name or birth date). click here for more information and to shop online. [be sure to check out the silhouette and patchwork collections, i think those are the cutest by far]

d*s at hg: area home

area home just launched a beautiful new collection of linens designed for children and babies. i'm loving this pink "globes" design above- the stitching is so soft and the pink is faint and delicate. perfect for a baby's room...click here for the full post and shopping information.

baby time

just in time- for those of you who were psyched to see a little bit of baby content on d*s the other day...apartment therapy has launched a baby site! plenty of baby goods, design and advice for all to see. click here for the first day or at: the nursery. [chair above at sparkability]

super natural baby

i don't normally post baby things but these were too fun to pass up. the market for indie baby goods is slowly growing and i thought these were a fun addition. crib sets by san francisco's super natural baby ($320 each)- a new company that specializes in "big design, small sizes". click here for more info.

for the kids

not all design is for grown ups- sometimes the little ones need designs made especially for them. i'm loving these new bedding patterns from nurseryworks at sparkability and these super cool pendant lights at moderntots. i'd even consider the lights for myself if my house was a little funkier.

mahar dry goods

jen corace is a phenomenal artist so when i heard that she'd designed the website for mahar dry goods, i was all ears (and eyes). robert mahar wrote to tell me about his great new site that sells really unique vintage and artisan crafted goods for children. i don't usually focus on design for children, but these pieces are really unique and special. and the site, well, jen corace did it so it's amazing. very vintage and inspired by a 1930's children's book cover. all of the products at mahar were made in home and studios by artists, designers and crafters so check it out if you're looking for some unique kids gifts or just a glimpse at some more great jen corace work. [thanks, robert!]

rock star kids

jennifer delonge, wife of blink-182 member tom delonge, has created a really nice line of furniture for children. d*s reader lynn saw the chairs in people magazine and thought we might like them. of delonge's work, the ava chair is my favorite. it is available in ultrasuede, cotton and a great range of vintage fabrics, which are my favorite. often children's furniture is blobby and plastic so i really love that these chairs blend into a modern home without having spongebob plastered all over them. chairs run $300-$400 and are available right here. thanks for the tip, lynn!

modern play shed

some fun photos of the modern playshed in action at last week's ca boom 3 show. the modern playshed was designed by the gang at velocity and designer ryan grey smith. click here for more info. darn those lucky modern kids.

nursing room o+

this just came to my inbox without much explanation, but i'm intrigued. nursing room o+ is a collection by nika zupanc debuting in milan this spring. i'm assuming it's an "ironic" look at motherhood and the pieces involved in it. when i have more info, i'll post it. but this is one heck of a modern (and totally goth) rocker. click here to see nicka zupanc's site. [it's certainly not everyone's cup of tea]

ducduc rokers

fresh modern rockers from ducduc at sparkability. if you're expecting a bundle of joy (or already have one) or just need a place to rock away in style, check out these options from new york design firm, ducduc. rockers start at $1295 and go to $1350.

brooklyn designs preview [igloo]

igloo, children's furniture designed by lisa albin, will be on display at brooklyn designs, as well. fun, modern and functional, igloo's furniture brings clean lines and modern form to the world of kiddy design- no more inflatable chairs here- just bent ply and tasteful veneers made of cherry or birch. click here for more info.

strings crib set

for all you modern parents- check out denyse schmidt's fresh new line of classic baby quilts with a modern spin. the 3-piece set includes the crib quilt, sham and bumper for $199 at modernseed [whoops! $199 not $120, i'm blind]. enjoy!

the modern playshed

stylish playhomes for the modern child have just arrived- courtesy of grey design studio and velocity. the modern playshed is a child’s prefab playhouse with clean, modern, customizable design. designed by ryan grey smith (architect and parent) in collaboration with velocity, the playshed is, "thoughtfully constructed to be as much fun to put together and decorate as it is for playtime".

each playshed is pre-fabricated and requires fairly simple assembly. basic tools required are: a power drill, level, hammer, tape measure, small wrench, utility knife (optional), caulk gun (optional for sealing windows or attaching optional floor tiles). in addition, a foundation is not required- a simple level surface (like a bed of gravel) is all that is required. for the seriously modern child, it certainly beats those plastic playhouses from toys r us. prices start at $2,995. click here for more info.