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Display Name: Artist in LA LA Land
Personal URL: http://www.melissakojima.blogspot.com
Member Since: 7/25/12

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I've never seen this fish bath toy, but love it. I remember the tug boat and still think it's fun today. The mold is an issue as everyone said above. I absolutely love the duck family. They are wonderful. Like the idea of repurposing kitchen items. Some kitchen things comes come in great shapes and colors for kids.


Modern Classics: Bath Toys
9/25/12 8:55 PM

Oh, what a wonderful fun party. I love that it was so environmentally conscientious and friendly. The cake is wonderful. Sounds like a magical day among animals and nature. Love the party favor bulb. Just really admirable all around.


Best Kids Parties: A Trip to the Farm My Party
9/21/12 2:08 AM

OMG! What a wonderful idea. It's so fun and you can make it so personal. Thanks for sharing how you made it.


How To Make an Alphabet Shadow Box
9/21/12 2:02 AM

Ah, so awesome. Glad it has something for the beginner too. So awesome that the last few pages are some of her designs for whatever you wan to do with them. I can think of plenty of ways to use them. Thanks for the review.


Heather Ross Prints: 50+ Designs and 20 Projects to Get You Started Book Review
9/14/12 1:43 AM

I can see why it has a cult following and sold for such a high price on ebay. Love all the furniture. I can't believe it has Cindy Sherman and Barbara Kruger art in it. Fantastic!


Kaleidoscope Dollhouse Design Flashback
9/14/12 1:41 AM

Oh, I love hearing that the garland has so much sentimental value. Beautiful job of designing her room.


Ruby's Gem of a Room Kids Room Tour
9/14/12 1:39 AM

Wow. Impressive. I'd like to see what the rest of the house looks like if this is only the nursery. The birds on the branches are my favorite touch.


Evie's Cheerful Yellow & Grey Nursery My Room
9/6/12 10:40 PM

Yeah, the 1st gate, Samuel Martin, is wonderful. Can see why it won an honorable mention. Could be used as decor once the baby out grows it. Wonderful, clever design.


Baby Gates That are High On Style
9/6/12 10:38 PM

Yeah, I too l love the long desk that lines the length of the bedroom. All of them are great. I know I loved having a little nook when I was a kid where I could draw, write and do the occasional homework.


Space to Work: Kids' Workspaces to Inspire
9/6/12 10:35 PM

Wow. This is a hot topic. Interesting to hear all the responses. I'm with Aninhas (3rd from top). I'm neither a parent, nor an educator, but I started 1st grade when I was 5 and graduated high school when I was 17. It never really seemed to make a difference and I liked being a little younger than everyone else. Maybe, if I had been athletic and been in sports it would have, but I was the brainy type, thirsting to learn. That's why my parents let me start school so early.


Back to School Considerations: Redshirting
8/28/12 12:40 PM

I like the strangeness of the photos of the baby hovering in the air or balancing in on the back of the sofa. I think it adds some play to these midcentury designs that may be given too much reverence.


Mid Century Modern Baby Photo Project Kristopher Chandroo
8/28/12 12:30 PM

Oooh, gorgeous grayish blue walls make all those mod colors and patterns pop! What a great compromise of baby and guests room. Bravo. Great job.


A Colorful Nursery/Guest Room Combo Professional Project by Sarah Stacey
8/28/12 12:27 PM

Great tips for photographing kids. Sounds like it can be a lot of fun too---I mean exploring, playing, telling a story----come one, that's awesome! I bet these tips would work great for photographing almost any age too.


Expert Interview: Shelby Brakken on Photographing Kids Super Photo Magic School
8/22/12 12:33 PM

Gorgeous rooms for kids! I'd add some of these design touches to any room. The wallpapers are so fun. I just love seeing children's rooms like this because they have so much fun color and accessories and there's unexpected little fun surprises! Like the chandelier and the chalk boxes.


Two Kids' Rooms in a Brooklyn Brownstone Home By Novogratz
8/22/12 12:29 PM

It's so adorable. But yes, like some other commenters said, it may not be the best for a toddler. Maybe, a little older child. Still wonderful idea to makeover a chair with yarn.


Delightful Yarn-Wrapped LATT Makeover One More Mushroom
8/22/12 12:26 PM

Ooooh, so many great places to donate to. Wonderful to learn about them.


25 Places to Donate Your Stuff
8/16/12 12:24 PM

They are really witty. Funny to make "disposables" into precious items.


Not For the Recycling Bin:
25 Faux Disposables

8/16/12 12:23 PM

Oh what an adorable family. I love that they made space for their daughter and found other ways to make for themselves like the computer desk that used the space from the closet. How wonderful. The acrylic shelving, table and chairs are great and wonderful advice of how to use small spaces. Thank you!


Lex, Lynn and Lucy's
Downtown Modern Family HomeHouse Tour

8/14/12 4:18 PM

Oh these alphabet artist prints are so fun. I especially like the ones with animals. The last one is my favorite because the animals are the letters. It reminds me of the Animalarium blog by Laura Ottina: http://theanimalarium.blogspot.com/


10 Alphabet Prints by Artists
Around the World

8/14/12 4:13 PM

It's perfect. I can't believe how you transformed such a small uninviting space into a warm and friendly play space! Bravo. Can I come play too (heeeheeeheee)!


Before & After: Olivia's Kid-Friendly Patio My Great Outdoors
8/8/12 1:37 AM