December 2010 archive

Advent Calendars

| Decor, DIY Home, Everyday Crafts, Gifts, Grown-Up, Holidays

I’m a huge fan of advent calendars, and I think they can be used for way more than the countdown to Christmas. You can countdown any special occasion…a birthday, a wedding, or a baby’s due date. Here are some of my faves, both products and DIYers.

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Here is my new favorite! It looks like this adorable and simple countdown calendar is made from cans. I just love it! Found on Room Envy.

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How cute and graphic is this advent calendar made from metal tins? Found on Twig & Thistle.

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I was amazed the first time I saw this toilet paper tube calendar by Maya Made. So clever!

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You can buy this lovely advent calendar at Pottery Barn. Found on Oh Happy Day.

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This is one of my fave advent calendars of all time by Pickles…little gifts hanging from plastic rings. A child’s dream…snowing presents! Found via The Crafty Crow.

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You can make your own embroidered felt calendar with the help of the Purl Bee.

 

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Baby Mobiles

| Baby, Decor, DIY Home

Oliver hasn’t had a mobile in his room because I haven’t found one that I like (read: not plastic). Until this week! Check it…

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The Woodours Wood Musical Crib Mobile has it all…music, cute stuffed danglies, and it has a wooden arm! I mean, how hard is that? Oliver is really digging it!

Here are a few others that I found…

Media.nl How gorgeous is this knitted mobile by Bla Bla Kids? I think Oliver needs one over his changing table.

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Artistic, graphic, and compelling for both baby and adult. These modern art mobiles by Puka Puka are gorge. Found via Design Mom’s Babble column.

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I love the simplicity of these bamboo mobiles by Petit Collage. But would they make my baby giggle and coo? I’m not so sure. Perhaps I need this one hanging over my own bed. Found via Design Mom.

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