Have you seen these amazing rugs by Youlka Designs of France? They are pure eye candy, and I’m sure any kids would just love to take all the pieces out (and never put them back in!). So while I’m tempted, I think it’d be a housekeeping nightmare.

But function follows form, right? Right.

I love it when I find a DIY project that truly looks like it can be sold in a store. I live and breathe kids’ crafts on a daily basis, so it is so refreshing to see something so polished, stylish, and useful.

Amy from the b-line came up with these amazing felt storage bowls that can be large to hold toys or small to hold paperclips. And check out her tutorial. You’ll die over how easy they are! Look at this detail:

Found via Li’l Magoolie.

I’m sitting at my desk, next to a bag full of brochures, business cards, and line sheets from both the Stationery Show and the ICFF. So just to wet your appetite with all the goodies that I will be reporting on in the coming week, I’ll pick the first thing that hits my fingertips to share with you. And it’s an owl lamp.

This moody light by Contra Forma is playful and elegant at the same time. It would work in a kid’s space or any other for that matter.

I wonder where that wallpaper is from?

I saw this hot air balloon craft by Curly Birds on B-Kids, and it inspired me to look for more!

 
I love the idea of upcycling light bulbs or drink bottles into hot air balloons. These artful creations are by Souther Salazar. Found via What Possessed Me.

I love this paper folding technique and it works so well for this hot air balloon mobile. Made by Brown Accents.

I know we just passed Mother’s Day and there really is no gift-giving holiday in the very near future, but I thought these wrapping ideas all using butcher paper were post-worthy.

Just brown paper or boxes and yarn. Gorgeous and amazing. Found on Oh Happy Day; from More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts via Melanie Falick Books

Love confetti; hate the mess. But if I got a gift wrapped like this, I’m not sure I’d even open it. From Tokketok.

Use a date stamp to make a graphic pattern on solid paper. I love the thought of stamping someone’s birthday all over their package. Visit Paper, Plate, and Plane for more photos and instructions. (Colored ink might give it more pizzazz. Just sayin’.)