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Display Name: KellyBelly
Member Since: 9/12/08

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What a fantastic find!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Look! Handmade Willow Playhouse
2/2/09 8:25 AM

http://www.heirloomwoodentoys.com/Dress-up-Carousel-Natural-pr-18302.html

dress up carousel

http://www.heirloomwoodentoys.com/KYDZ-CASTLE-KING-pr-19037.html
castle, fun!

http://www.heirloomwoodentoys.com/Floor-Model-Theater-chalkboard-surfaces-pr-18016.html

puppet theater, chalkboard

http://www.maukilo.com/categories/pretend-play-toys-37/holztiger-toys-38/index.html
an entire set would be nice

http://www.ape2zebra.ca/wooden-european-market-stand-shop-canada.asp
play market trolley packed with:
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=998859
essential play kitchen accessories

art table
http://store.tagtoys.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=tagsales&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=363002955&Count2=280143380&CategoryID=5&Target=products.asp

the whole shebang
http://www.hertzfurniture.com/Dramatic-Play--Dramatic-Play-Package--5721--mo.html

see through sand and water table
http://www.sensoryedge.com/seethsaandwa.html

and more playroom inspiration
http://www.hgtv.com/search/results.do?hgSearchString=playroom&hgSearchType=HGTV.com


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Good Questions: Ideas for Alyson's Make-A-Wish Playroom
12/19/08 9:43 PM

http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/organizing/movable-peg-hanger-026319 this coat rack would be great for holding dress up items!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Good Questions: Ideas for Alyson's Make-A-Wish Playroom
12/19/08 6:25 PM

Grow lights and real potted trees (mini citrus comes to mind) and other plants to help keep the basement air fresh and filtered as well as provide great ambiance.


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Good Questions: Ideas for Alyson's Make-A-Wish Playroom
12/19/08 6:07 PM

http://www.threesisterstoys.com/t-gallery.aspx how about some natural playroom inspiration...

http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=631729
more natural playroom inspiration

http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/playroom-decor.html
and even more

On to actual playroom items:

Swing suggestion:
http://www.blueberryforest.com/magical_home_decor/haba-ships-see-saw-swing.htm This is a great swing for two kids, mine love it and in this situation I imagine if she is feeling under the weather it might be soothing to just lay down in it and be "rocked" gently. My 4yo can lay down, just curled up a bit and he has on more than one occasion snuck into it at night to sleep. Pricey but good quality, when we are done with it I believe it will still be in good enough shape to donate.

Dress up silks and decorating silks:
http://www.atoygarden.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=68
There are wings and ribbons and canopies... all perfect for any 4yo. I love shopping at A Toy Garden because I know everything Sonya sells is either handmade/mama made or passes her strict safety checks.

back later to add more ... best wishes to the family!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Good Questions: Ideas for Alyson's Make-A-Wish Playroom
12/19/08 5:23 PM

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5984712 These should be added to the list... just adorable and perfect teethers.

The stacking rainbows were a great pick, we've used ours as a decoration for baby when young, stacker for newly exploring baby, tunnels for trains / caves for pretend play as tots and now launches and captures for pieced together marble runs with our 4yo... and I know I will always just love having it on a bookshelf to look at myself when the boys are past playing with it.


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Holiday Gift Guide #1: Infant/Baby Roundup
12/5/08 8:14 PM

Cuteness overload!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Neva's Budget and Earth Friendly Play Kitchen
11/17/08 5:42 PM

That does look like a great base, at a great price!!! It would be a cinch to wrap in ribbons or hot glue fabric of choice... great post!!!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Good Idea: Kallt Chandelier as a Mobile
11/14/08 5:40 PM

Ingenious!!! Very clever and cute!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Look! Improvised Ikea Play Kitchen
10/15/08 7:51 PM

I think it is more about a change in culture than an attack on people faced with poverty. Just a way of showing that we don't "need" a huge amount of space to live in with a family. American culture seems to think bigger is better for almost everything, especially housing. Smaller living environments actually promote closeness in families, save on heating costs and reduce carbon footprints. While I hate that anyone would be forced into a small space by poverty, I am glad to see others making it a concious choice.


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Move Up? Move Out? Families Squeeze In
10/14/08 12:25 PM

Darling! And I love the drawer pulls... very well done Jason!!!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Jason's DIY Crib Solution
10/10/08 1:06 PM

That is just fantastic!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Cardboard Play Kitchen
10/8/08 1:59 PM

I love the name... perfect for the mix of natural wood and shiny colors!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | City and Country Blocks by kid o
10/2/08 3:22 PM

I love the Twig blocks http://www.theopinionatedparent.com/2008/01/02/open-ended-play-with-twigs/ I bought on etsy... they are amazing... great for so many things and just plain cool to look at... It looks like Fat Brain Toys may be releasing them to the public soon... the etsy shop owner who designed them and made them by hand sent me a link to td monthly and if you scroll down you can see they are going to be released soon http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/newtoys/newtoys_results.asp?pro_month_diff=6&pro_year_diff=2008&formType=advanced&age=0&category=26&price=0&gender=0&Submit2=Search&onlyvideos=0

I wish I had better pics of the possibilities with these blocks but from a design perspective, they are great!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Thursday Giveaway: Designed for Kids by Phyllis Richardson
10/2/08 3:18 PM

I prefer this double decker train table chalkboard puppet theatre http://www.trainuniverse.com/product_info.php?cPath=112&products_id=1278?osCsid=eb60276451ecd7cc1de737677a790c82 I've had my eye on it for quite some time and I think the winter holidays might be when I break down and go for it. The drawers above are lovely and I do prefer the natural wood top to a colored playboard but the dd tt has me fascinated by the possibilities!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Activity Play Table
10/2/08 2:42 PM

That is the best playmat I've ever seen handmade or factory... The design is phenomonal!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Amy Butler Little Stitches for Little Ones Entry #17: Dinosaur Play Mat
10/1/08 5:54 PM

I never thought a plastic bottle could look so good!


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | How To: Make A Vase From Recycled Bottles
9/12/08 1:03 PM