Top 10 Modern Toy Boxes
It’s been a while since I updated my list of modern toy boxes and there have been a lot of changes to the list. Here is my current top 10…
1- Toy/Chaise from Iglooplay- $950
2- Owyn Toy Box from Mod Mom Furniture- $425
3- Pkolino Storage Toy Chest with Chalkboard Lid
4- “Japchae” Toy Box from Cheme Designs- $175
5- Changing Trunk from Kalon Studios- $520
6- Modern Solid Wood and Metal Toy Box from Fabitechture- $850
7- Argington Fuji Toy Box
8- Gracie Toy Box from Mod Mom Furniture- $475
9- APA Storage Box from Ikea- $15
10- Muir Reclaimed Toy Box from Amenity Home- $577
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Before choosing one, make sure you are clear about the dimensions. You don’t want to order one and have it be much larger or smaller than you expected. #3 and #9 for example, are really small.
Do you NEED a toy box? Probably not, as bins, baskets and even closets can do the storage job for you, but there’s something so perfectly old-fashioned about a sturdy wooden chest for storing a child’s playthings. Imagine if our kids actually only had enough toys to fill it up!
Areaware Alphabet Blocks
This set of 26 Alphabet Blocks from Areaware is a spectacular gift idea. The blocks, designed by Pat Kim, are approximately 2″ x 2″ x 2″ and made from Mahogany and Pine.
They retail for about $72.
DwellStudio Poufs
DwellStudio now has you covered in the pouf department. With a variety of popular colors and patterns, you’re likely to find your perfect pouf (ottoman, footrest, stool, hassock) from DwellStudio. These range from $270 to $424. I’m partial to the Stripe and Marrakech designs.
Which are your favorites? For more options, search Surya Poufs.
Tinous Posters from Oeuf
The French illustrator Tinou Le Joly Senoville has created two new posters for Oeuf. They are available in Oeuf’s “Stuff We Love” section, which is just packed full of things you’re going to love too!
Tinou Numbers Poster – $20
Tinou Seasons Poster- $20
Both posters measure 11″ x 17″.
Block Puzzles
They’re blocks, they’re puzzles and they’re super cute.
1- Crowded Teeth Animal Wooden Blocks- Artist Collective Animal Puzzle – $24.95
2- Wee You-Things Blocks from Wee Society- $65
3- Zoo Animals Block Puzzle from Hape
4- Aoi Huber Kono: Wooden Animal Puzzle by Naef Toys- $125
5- Briarpatch SAMi Block Puzzle
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Oslo Crib and Dresser from Karla Dubois
I’m thrilled to add the Oslo Crib from Karla Dubois to our modern crib guide. This two-tone crib with storage drawers is a fantastic addition to the under $500 category.
The matching dresser is equally beautiful and full of useful storage space with customizable panel dividers in the drawers.
You can currently find the Oslo collection at Buy Buy Baby. Both the crib and dresser retail for about $400.
Project Nursery is doing a giveaway of the crib and dresser right now through Friday, May 3rd so if you like this as much as I do, be sure to enter!
Wild Dolls Collection from Sleepy King
Sleepy King recently debuted their Wild Doll Collection.
It features Bella Bunny ($58) and Forrest the Fox ($68). For more Sleepy King cuteness, visit their etsy shop.
New Stokke Tripp Trapp Colors
If their rainbow of high chair colors didn’t include your favorite already…
…take a look at the two new colors for Stokke’s iconic Tripp Trapp high chair.
Lava Orange and Aqua Blue are expected to begin shipping on June 1st.
What do you think? Would one of these fit in your kitchen or dining area?
My Modern Nursery #67: Eco Friendly for Earth Day Sponsored by Lullaby Paints
Inspired by Earth Day, I’ve put together this relaxing, gender-neutral and eco-friendly modern nursery inspiration board. We want our children to be able to live in a healthy environment both on a global scale and in their homes and the spaces they will occupy as they develop and grow.
For so many of us, while we’re expecting our first child might be the first time we start to think about the materials, toxins and chemicals that we use in our homes. When we moved into our new home while I was expecting baby #2, this meant I was also looking for safe and healthy paint, not just for the nursery walls, but throughout the house. We found the best options we could by looking for low-VOC paints, but I wish I had found Lullaby Paints at the time. With eco-friendly packaging, a non-toxic formula and the ability to order reasonably priced sample paint pouches (4 for $10) before you commit to a color, this was JUST what I was looking for.
For this Earth Day nursery I selected Celadon, a fresh, easy-to-use pale green that says spring, and all my other eco-friendly finds fit in perfectly with it.
1- Celadon paint from Lullaby Paints- $69 a gallon
2- Bug Print (Caterpillar) 10″ x 8″- $24
I Love You Print- Aqua 11″ x 14″ from Trendy Peas- $29
ABC Print – Yellow/Gray 16″ x 20″ from Trendy Peas- $39
Hape Quattro Strategy Game in Bamboo
Greenington Orchid 6 Drawer Dresser- $1750
3- Aspect Pendant Lamps- Slender $380 and Squat from Schmitt Design- $430
4- Owl Branches Coat Tree from The Land of Nod- $100
5- Ross Natural Sheer Curtain Panels from Crate & Barrel- $60-$90
Bird Trio Mobile from Petit Collage- $56
6- P. Pod Companion Crib- $1090
7- Organic Crib Sheet from Buttercup Forest (#11)- $60
Gold Circles Throw Pillow from Plover Organic- $40
Cool Chevron 20″ Outdoor Pillow- $60
Peek White Pillow 18″ x 22″- $30
8- Eames Molded Plastic Rocker in Green- $550
Healthy Baby: Asthma and Allergy Friendly Floppy Froggie by Kids Preferred
9- Kids Table and Chairs from Sprout- $200
Green Toys My First Stacker, Colors May Vary
Handcrafted Wooden Truck- $22
10- Upcycle Rug from CB2 8′ x 10′- $600
Thanks to Lullaby Paints for sponsoring this post. I’m excited to be working with them on a series of nursery inspiration boards featuring their premium paints that are safe for newborns and pregnant moms.
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Happy Earth Day
From our favorite frog (who knows it’s not easy being “green”), here’s an Earth Day message from Kermit.
