diy gradient blind

by Summer

This is brilliant. Roller shades are a cheap solution to install in the kid's room to block out that blessed sunlight that wakes the kids up wayyyy too early. But? They're cheap and a bit boring and seem to accumulate way to many sticky finger marks.

So? Naku of the blog Bambula DIY'd it. A can of black spray paint sprayed at the bottom to create an amazing gradient effect.

My project for the weekend!

Visit Bambula for the DIY.

 

miller goodman facemaker

by Summer

Miller Goodman recently released a new set of blocks to compliment the ever popular Shapemaker & Playshapes sets. Meet Facemakers. Graphic shapes on multiple sides of blocks to create the silliest/most serious of faces.

Love it.

Shop Miller Goodman.

white & green

by Summer

I'm inspired this morning by these two crisp white spaces. Photographed by Swedish photographer J. Ingerstedt for Family Living magazine, the vibrant green is so refreshing, don't you think?

Images via J. Ingerstedt.

 

 

mobile love

by Summer

This just might be the most cheerful mobile ever. Seriously. I love the colors, styling, size of balls. It's slightly off-kilter. Love it!

More on the blog Mackapar.

new esthex spring '13

by Summer

To celebrate their 10th year Esthex just released a bunch of fun new critters and cuties, including my 2 favorites, Lex Lion and Blixem Sheep. Way too cute.

Plus new pram activity toys, backpacks and music boxes.

Shop Esthex.

finnish playhouse

by Summer

Let's go here, seriously.  A real playhouse for the children designed & built by their architect parents on the Grandparents' farm in Finland. It even has napping quarters for mom & dad.

C'mon! So many levels of amazingness.

Read the rest of the amazing story on Dezeen.

new! ever/after

by Summer

It's no secret that I love ever/after's amazing kids clothes. Great colors, amazing fit. Nonchalant, relaxed. Black v-necks for kids? Totally.

I'm loving their new pieces for the spring, especially the Pima Slit Pocket Tank (perfect color pop) and the Pima Boxy Boyfriend Tee. And if you grow jealous of your kid's clothes, ever/after has adult sizes too. No joke, Check it out.

Plus? ever/after is an amazing company & a true family endeavor. The Winstons are the family you'd love to live next door to and be best friends with. See?

Shop ever/after.

little spaces: Buckley's room

by Danni Remender

Mummy blogger, Becca Hardesty of life at 1521, gives us a second tour, this time of her youngest son, Buckley's room. You can find big brothers here.

"Buck's room is pretty small so we wanted to leave the walls white, while bringing in color with the accessories. The red shelf is a nice pop of color and, while it was kind of a bold move, we really love it. Both of the boys rooms are such happy places to be in, but also feel relaxing at the same time. My mom saved all of the old Fisher Price toys that we used to play with and now my boys get to play with them. The owl clock really feels like functional art and it looks so perfect in his room. I love that he will be able to grow into his room without us needing to change much"

Thanks for sharing, Becca.

 

source/s

1: shelf by ikea//dresser by babyletto//chair vintage//rug by crate and barrel

3: crib by babyletto//mobile homemade (and awesome)//light by ikea

*all photos by Becca

MAY's deal: 20% back in f&f Rewards

by Summer

Celebrate Spring with 20% back in f&f Rewards! If you've had your eye on the Oeuf Rhea Crib ($670) you'll earn $134 for purchasing that item, good towards future purchases at fawn&forest. Woo!

More info? Here.
Promotion ends May 31st.

NEW stokke tripp trapp colors

by Summer

  

I'm a huge Stokke Tripp Trapp fan and the new colors are like a giant burst of sunshine, don't you think? Fresh for 2013 the Tripp Trapp & Baby Set is available in Aqua Blue and Lava Orange. And? 2 new Cushion patterns - Signature Stripe and my favorite, Grey Loom.

Shop Stokke.