Family Fun | Wrapping Birthday Presents

A Subtle Revelry

Such a fun idea for wrapping gifts.  All you need is white wrapping paper - white butcher paper works great.  Go to A Subtle Revelry for templates or get just have your kiddos draw a face with black marker.

Favorite Things | Notebooks and Pens

These Muji notebooks and pens are seriously my favorites.  I typically stock up on these items when I travel back to Asia, but since they just opened a location in San Francisco, I won't have to.  Now, I'll always be stocked.  Here's to journal writing and list making in 2013.

Design | Wish I were 4 again!

I want to PLAY!  Modern Playhouse, started by two San Francisco moms to create sophisticated havens for your little one.  These dwellings invite creativity by virtue of it's simplicity and are constructed from sustainably sourced and non-toxic materials -- making them perfect for eco-conscious, modern families.

Design | No Blade Fan

They've done it again - took something ordinary and made it extraordinary.  The Dyson "Air Multiplier" has no blades, which means no finger hazards to worry about and easier to clean.  This thing really works.   With warmer weather, fans are a staple in our household so this is definitely going on our list of "musts" for the summer.

Design | Why not a Fishcondo?

Mamaista is one of our favorite sites for all things baby, tots, and moms.  They had featured this great modern home for your pet fish which I just had to share.   The Fishcondo as it's called by designer Teddy Luong, is sure to fit into your modern home.  Available at unicahome.com.

Design | Not just any old blocks ... these are modern, eco-friendly version.

I stumbled upon this great toy as I was searching for gift ideas for a birthday present.

Traditional block set + precision cut = endless opened ended possibilities = FUN!!!

These blocks can be stacked just like traditional blocks, but there's more ... with the hollowed out middle, it adds a whole new dimension to "just" blocks.  These areblocks and tinker toys combined!!

What kids wouldn't want to receive these?  And since these blocks are made using sustainably-harvested woods, non-toxic coloring and come in recycled packaging ... what parents wouldn't want to gift these?

Design | Hoot! Hoot!

I love owls -- anything with owls, really.  I am always on the lookout for cool owl items.  With Valentine's Day right around the corner I'd thought I'd share with fellow owl lovers two of my favorite items.
Butter cup bloom:  beautiful, whimsical plush owls with a pocket in the back for special messages.  I think I'm going to get one for my daughter to use as a tooth fairy pillow.
sweet tooth designs: very cool eco-friendly jewelry - my favorite is the owl collection.  I got one and my daughter who shares my quirky obsession with owls got one of the smaller ones as a graduation gift last June.

Anyone else have any cool owl items/sites to share?