Each child is so different... My parents never had to baby-proof with me, because I didn't get into any thing. My 11 month old son is into everything, so we've had to do quite a bit. We didn't do...

that is the sexiest smoke detector I've ever seen

AT is definitely aimed at an urban, sustainably-minded individual... I live in 1100 square feet with my toddler son, cat and dog (and significant other) and for the most part am happy with this. W...

This one! The giraffe lamp has always been my favorite!

is it more normal in NYC than elsewhere to do so much improvement to a rental? I rented in SF for over five years and felt like it was a big deal to paint, I can't imagine refinishing the floors m...

clancy- I think you can get inspiration from any large garden and then scale it way back. I knew I wanted to put down pavers of some sort since the bark was horrible, lawn would be im...

I feel like they stuck cheap white cabinets in a beautiful architecturally vintage space. This doesn't flow for me at all. I like mixing decades, but the new has to have something in common or so...

I've always considered the difference between art and design that art is inward facing. It is expression of the artist, mainly for the artist. Design, however, is intended for an end user. Desig...

I got a set of glass "tupperware" at Crate and Barrel. It a little heavier than plastic, but with less of the worries. I just take off the plastic lid when microwaving and replace it with a paper...

I love to see what other moms are up to... I started making organic baby blankets and lovies. ( www.piecetextiles.com ) I think a lot of inspiration comes from having a little one and everyone has...

I grew up a few blocks from their Madrona studio and my mom has a few of them. They are absolutely beautiful. For those of you concerned about the $40.00 price tag...they are hand made...

We have the ventless bosch washer and dryer...As said before, mildew is a big problem with the washer. The capacity is small and the loads take forever in the dryer. I would not put the dryer jus...

I got a whole bunch of these at Whole Foods last year and they still look new.

I've been feeding my 10 month old solids since he was 6 months olds-all of his veggies/fruits I've made myself. Many of my tips echo others: -There is really no need for cook books. ...

I am practically your neighbor-I live in the West End Commons on Mandela Parkway about half a mile away. I have a ground floor patio so its a little different in that we were able to change the pa...

I have been looking everywhere for that growth chart! I saw it months ago and forgot where it was from! Please share!

I love the yellow flowers! Where are they from?

I was just out in my itty-bitty patio yesterday, enjoying the sunshine and snapped some photos... http://flickr....

-no changing table, just a pad. Or, if you can stand how ugly they are, pack and plays have a changing table integrated. -Moses basket instead of crib. Or, co-sleeping. -Breastfeed...

I joke (sort of) with my boyfriend that the only reason I want to marry him is so that we can register at Heath. I have a few of their seconds (from their studio shop) and a few of their firsts......