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bObles Children's Furniture

bObles children's furniture is now on 2Modern! bObles is a playful interior environment for children - with a design their parents would love to place within their homes. The Tumbling Animals can be used as furniture, but the idea is to enhance the children's motor skills while playing! The Tumbling Elephant has a rocking function where the child is challenged and stimulated while sitting. The Tumbling Snake can function as a table, or turned upside down and used as a boat. The Tumbling Crocodile's most obvious function is as a staircase, but when turned upside down you have an angled surface with a see saw function and the child can walk/lie on its entire straight surface. All bObles pieces are made from easy to clean, eco-friendly firm foam.

New Robin Collection from Oeuf

Check out the Robin Collection - Oeuf's most eco-friendly set of nursery items yet! These items are made in Europe from 100% sustainable wood and painted in 100% natural, water-based paint. The collection features the Robin Crib, Robin Dresser, and Robin Toddler Bed Conversion Kit.

New from Amenity!

New nursery and tabletop items from Amenity! Amenity has introduced new organic cotton nursery items. The Organic Washcloths, Organic Swaddling Blankets, and Organic Feeding Cloths, are made from Made of 100% pure organic cotton that has been independently certified by third-party agency SKAL and printed with GOTS certified low impact dyes. Also new, is the Arroyo tabletop collection. This collection, which includes the Arroyo Salt and Pepper Shakers, Arroyo Napkin Blocks, and the Arroyo Spice Block, is filled with stylish basics that will become more and more beautiful over time.

New from Spot on Square!

Two new collections from Spot on Square! From the minimalist Eicho collection--which features the Eicho Crib and the Eicho Changing Station--to the elegantly modern Roh Collection--featuring the Roh Dresser and Roh Crib--Spot on Square has upped the ante on quality and design, while keeping an eye focused squarely on eco-friendly, sustainable furniture.

New BAM Collection from Argington

All new infant and toddler furniture from Argington! These new eco-friendly pieces from Argington's BAM collection are their most affordable, sustainable, stylish and convertible nursery items. The Bam Crib allows you to extend the life of your Bam Bassinet by converting into a full-sized crib, while the Bam Toddler Conversion Kit allows you to transition your crib to a toddler bed with ease. Argington is also offering their new line in 3 value packages, such as the Bam Nursery Value Package which gives you a full nursery set for less than $1000.

One Sweet Jacket.

Book jacket that is...or Book City Jackets to be more exact! Looking for an update to the classic "brown bag bookcover"? Look no further. This Brooklyn based beauty (started in 2008) has created several styles for those that wish to keep their publication of choice from prying eyes. They "fold-to-fit" standard book sizes and are printed on recycled Kraft paper.

Check out their new "Artist Editions" as well as their original "Bookshelf" set. At just $9.00 for a set of three, you might be tempted to purchase both! (I know I am! Jealous would be the only word to describe my fellow students if I showed up this fall with these lovelies!)

New from Petunia Pickle Bottom!

New from Petunia Pickle Bottom! Petunia Pickle Bottom has released their new Fall designs. Check out the new designs to old favorites, such as the Touring Toteor Cosmopolitan Caryall, or their new offerings, like the Snuggle Set for Boys & the Snuggle Set for Girls. Petunia Pickle Bottom is, as always, a chic baby collection for savvy parents everywhere.

New from Wishbone!

New from Wishbone! Unlike any other running bikes, the Wishbone Bike evolves with a child's different stages of development. It starts at age 1 as a trike, converts to a running bike as the child grows, and by four to five years old, the 'wishbone' frame is flipped, making the Wishbone Bike one of the largest running bikes on the market. With its environmentally sustainable design and innovative 3-bikes-in-1 feature, the Wishbone bike really is the ultimate pre-bike.

Chalkboard out, Whiteboard IN!

While the whole chalkboard/wall trend will always stay near and dear to my heart, the folks at IdeaPaint have really caught my eye. Maybe this would be easier to clean up if you have children that like to write on white walls. With a several different colors to choose from and both professional and consumer durability options,  I can see endless possibilities within retail, corporate or healthcare environments!!

There is no wood, vinyl, steel, resin or aluminum in their product. It's just paint. IdeaPaint is even formaldehyde-free!

Lorena Siminovich & Petit Collage

While trend hunting for 2010 Spring/Summer  I discovered the work of Lorena Siminovich and if your looking for something bright and cheery for your little tike's room, you can't go wrong with the fresh, fun and modern art she creates.

Her shop Petit Collage is a line of modern wall decor and accessories with a vintage twist for children and grownups alike. Siminovich created the company in 2006 out of her love for illustration and design.