Cool Modern Toddler Beds

Do you remember how old your child was when they first climbed out of their crib.  You walk into the room and think, hey, that's not where I left you, I totally put you in your crib.

We were lucky, it only happened a couple of months ago with Jackson so he was over 2 years.  Time to upgrade him to a toddler bed, a twin is going to be too big since he and Sloane will be sharing a room.  I would love to get a fab designer bed.  Here are some of my favourites.

The Natural Toddler Bed made by Highland Woods on Etsy for $500 CAD.

Echo Toddler Bed by Kalon Studios for $475

Classic Toddler Bed by Oeuf for $648

R Toddler Bed by Rafa Kids for 550 Euros

Hiya Toddler Bed by Spot on Square for $499

Finding Modern House Numbers

Last year we painted the front of our house.  Bye-bye bright orange, hello battleship grey.  Now it's time to add some accents to complement the architecture of our home. First up is to get some new House Numbers and a Mailbox.

I don't know what it's like where you live, but mid-century architecture is rare in these parts which makes search for appropriate pieces like a treasure hunt.  Here's the results of my web research.

 

 

 

 

Top Left:  Neutra House Numbers in Aluminum from Design Within Reach $24.00 USD each.

Top Centre:   Sausalito House Numbers in Zinc from Chiasso $14.00 USD. Also available in Espresso

Top Right:  Parragon Modern House Numbers from Atlas Housewares $25.84 USD.  4" Stainless Steel on Black Poly Fibre backing.

Middle Left:  Modern LED House Number by Luxello from Surrounding Modern Lighting & Interiors $57.00 each

Middle Right:  4" Modern Font from Modern Dwell Numbers $21.99 USD each.  Also available in Black and Bronze for $28.99 USD each.

Bottom Row:  All from West On Letters
Left:  3" Ribbon Black Annodized Finish
Centre:  4" Ribbon Condensed Natural Satin Aluminum
Right:  5" Ribbon Deep Natural Satin Aluminum

I knew what I wanted and was I ever surprised to find them at my local  Lowe's for $7.97 CAD each.  They are 5" Black Ribbon Elevated Mount numbers.




Click here to see how they look on our house.

Awesome Murphy Bed and Desk Combos

When you are a family of four and you live in a small 3 bedroom bungalow (without a basement), it is really important to use the space you have in the most efficient way.

Sloane is going to be bunking with Jackson in the nursery and I'm still surprised how well all their stuff fit in there.  This means we are going to be able to keep the 3rd bedroom as a guest room / hobby room for The Hubs. 

The room needs a double bed (it's what we have already), a desk & chair, and open floor space.  Immediately, I thought a Murphy Bed would be perfect.  They even make them with a desk for when the bed is put away.  How perfect is that?



The shelf and desk top double as the bed supports so you don't even have to clear them off when guests come over.



Desk on the side is a nice idea, functions independently from the bed, but worry it's not big enough.

The most versatile with 3 different configurations.

Of course, these are all super expensive, into the $5000 range.  We're gonna look into DIYing it.  We'll let you know how it turns out, but it might be a while.

 

New Company Launch: Ten & Co.

Congratulations to my friend Christen who has officially launched her new company Ten & Co.  Working from her background in business education, interior design, and as the principal of Oatley Interiors, Christen and her partner have created a line of luxurious, modern rustic inspired, home linens.

Here are some pics I stole from her website.

These dishcloths are 100% Cellulose (plant based material), antibacterial and biodegradable.

The napkins and tea towels are either Linen or Poly.

All the products are locally designed and made by hand via a silk screening process.  Bravo!

These linens, and much more, can be purchased directly from the company website.  Happy ordering.

Kijiji Finds: Harvest Tables

Recently I saw a house with a very large kitchen where the back of the house was bumped out to create an eating area with wall to wall windows on 3 sides.  It was big enough for a table that could seat 12 to 14 people, and I thought, what a great place to put a harvest table.

I headed straight for Kijiji expecting to find some old, vintage tables people were looking to sell.  What I found instead was a great local cottage industry.  Turns out there are several companies who make one of a kind tables from reclaimed wood, hand made and designed by local artisans.  They struck me as pieces of usable art.  I especially love the combination of the rustic tables with a clean, modern or contemporary decor.  The contrast creates a wonderful dynamic.

 

 
The four pictures above are all from Tree Green Team.  I love them all so much I can't decide which one is my favourite.  Solid tree sized pieces of walnut, maple, and ash are used for these tables.  The character of the wood is preserved by sealing with a clear finish, so what you see is the true colour and graining of the wood, no stains here.  All of these tables showcase a "live edge", meaning the edge of the table is actually the edge of the tree, giving it an organic quality.  Many of the bases are metal trestle type, letting the beauty of the wood top be the feature.  Pairing them with mid century teak and wishbone chairs is brilliant.  Here are the Kijiji links:  Top Left & Right; Bottom Left & Right.


  
These 2 tables are made by AG Designs.  The top of the leg comes right up to the top of the table, you can see the end grain and know it is a solid piece of wood.  This is one of my favourite design details.  The table on the left has not be made totally smooth on the top so the weathering this wood has experienced, as part of an old barn I am guessing, shows through.  It is again paired with clean white minimalist chairs.  Kijiji Link

 
Chaos Tables produces beautiful live edge tables as well.  Here are two examples with an apron and 4 wood leg design.  Kijiji Link

 

This table top is made from "wormy maple" by the Great Canadian Table Company.  Kijiji Link

 

 



 Which one is your favourite?

Kijiji Finds: Chairs

I'm a Kijiji hound. I love vintage and I love a bargain. Lately I've been keeping my eye out for new chairs for my dining room.  Here's what I discovered today.



'Loop-back Windsor' Chair has great lines and looks comfy too.  Click here to view ad.

Wood Tub Chair with Woven Cane Sides.  Not crazy about the upholsterey, recover with an Ikat pattern!  And lose the tufted buttons.  Click here to view ad.

Check out these great Ikat fabrics:

       

Left: Batavia Ikat in Citrine by Dwell Studio; Centre Blue Ikat available on Etsy; Right Matisse Ikat from Ballard Designs.

A sleeker version of a traditional rocking chair.  Click here to view ad.

What great finds have you made lately?