What do you get when you mix your favorite geometric shapes, a puzzle, a marble run and a magnetic field of awesome? Bernhard/Burkard’s 2d marble run – a uniquely interactive game for kids and adults alike…
Stylist/Blogger/Mama in the Midwest.
ART + DESIGN
unbelievable paper hats.
Face it; the party hats you purchased for your tot’s last birthday simply don’t measure up to the paper creations of Stuart McLachlan…
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columns
bookmark it.
Happy Friday, friends! I’m headed to my nephew’s birthday party this weekend and wrapping a fun film project to share on Design for MiniKind next Monday. What are your plans? (As always, this week’s submissions and fun Internet finds are below!): 1. Oh Dier’s faceted ring boxes are simply gorgeous. 2. Congrats to Andrew Holder
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toys & games
a laundry sorting game.
Crafty Mollie of Wild Olive transformed these pen cups from Target’s dollar bin (how glorious is that section, by the way?!) into an educational laundry sorting game for her kids…
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myKind
a diy neon animal garland.
I had a crafty moment this weekend and married two of my favorite of-the-moment design trends: neon spray-painted animals and diy garlands. Trust me, the ceremony was fantastic. Follow the [super easy!] tutorial at HGTV.com!
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personal
thank you, mothers.
I already shared this on Facebook yesterday, but I’m so, so thrilled to have joined Babble Voices as a columnist documenting my pregnancy and [slow but steady!] entry into motherhood. And my first post is for you, mothers. Because although you might not realize it, you’re mothering more than your children. By sharing your stories,
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products
a patterned coat hanger.
Whoa – rad alert. Every closet needs these amazing patterned hangers made from traditional textile belts in Ukraine. In fact, everyone needs 30. LINK: BERNHARD / BURKHARD
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Miscellaneous
good read: hippopposites.
Hippopposites(which is nearly impossible to spell, I might note), is the international debut book from French graphic designer Janik Coat. Adorably modern, Hippopposites introduces opposites and vocabulary in a design-driven fashion (and in the most charming way!). I’m adding this one to my favorite baby books list asap! Purchase Hippopposites for $15 at Amazon.