Tag: furniture

Wish List: Artek for Kids

by Jen Rabulan-Bertram

In the madness that has been our family moving and transitioning, one fun facet of the whole process has been plotting our the renovation and decor of our home.  As with everything, I’m thinking practical, sustainable, while keeping a classic and modern aesthetic.  And did I mention affordable?

But as most design fans know, sometimes the sleekest pieces aren’t always the most cost-efficient.  But man, are they gorgeous.

On my never-ending hunt for beautiful children’s furniture that would fit our casual, but modern taste, I’m currently in love with Artek’s Children furniture.  A mama can dream.

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Jonathan Adler Introduces Kids Line

by Jen Rabulan-Bertram

With our moving day pretty imminent, I’m decidedly in design mode.  Since we’re not only transitioning from the city to the suburbs, this is will be our first “real” house.  So, let the designing begin!


 

Jonathan Adler, perhaps, one of my favorite modern design influences, has recently unveiled a kid line, Jonathan Adler Junior.  The line, reminiscent of his signature straight lines and whimsical, yet modern designs, is softened for the kiddie set.  In addition to the playful ceramic animals, the Junior line has some sophisticated items that are making parents swoon, like this fucshia Junior Templeton chair.

P’kolino Introduces a Chalk Table

by Jen Rabulan-Bertram

P’kolino, best known for their modern and innovative children’s furniture and toys, has added a Chalk Table to their product lineup. The Chalk Table, which has a cool pair of bench-style seats, features a reversible tabletop that hides a clever storage space underneath. Can this table be any more perfect for a budding Renoir or Matisse?
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Always a fan of clean aesthetic and functional design, P’kolino’s Chalk Table would complement any stylish preschooler’s room—boy or girl. I’ve been a longtime admirer of P’kolino’s Klick Desk and Little Reader, the Chalk Table is likely to find its way on to my shopping list, once we move to a bigger space. I’ve seen the great quality of a few P’kolino products in person, but I’ve yet to see this one, since it was just introduced. Once I have the chance to see the Chalk Table for myself, I’ll be sure to report back.

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The $90 P’kolino Chalk Table is available for pre-order now and starts shipping on January 20th…and it looks like they’re offering free shipping, too!

Cariboo Kiwi Cot Collection is modern and green

by Jen Rabulan-Bertram

Cariboo (yes, the same New Zealand manufacturers of that gorgeous bassinet that’s a hit with several celebs) has a collection called Kiwi Cot Collection. The high-end kids’ furniture line features handcrafted pieces made from sustainable Radiata pine with a biodegradable finish, available in either teak or espresso. The collection has a modern and European look, but the soft edges give it its timeless and classic appearance.

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Grow old(er) with me

by Jen Rabulan-Bertram

Speaking of great design…while we were in the City over the weekend, we, of course, had to stop at our favorite baby store.  It’s such a fave, that the cashiers told hubs they recognized me and even remembered what furniture we bought 2 years ago.  But I digress…The store had several new displays and promotional materials, but one in particular caught my eye—the Oeuf classic crib to toddler bed.

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I love the clean lines and modern look of the Oeuf, which means egg in French, as well the sustainability of its grow-with-you function.  The crib, which can accommodate the optional changing station, comes in white sides with either a natural or walnut stained base. The birch base and environmentally friendly eco-friendly MDF are made of recovered wood fibers and non-toxic white water-based finish.  Many cribs out on the market come with the option to convert to a toddler bed, but not too many look as sleek as this. This is what I’d call a good egg!