Classy Pet Furniture for the Livingroom

Sure, you’d like to stick a dog house of sorts inside your house, but you’re most likely concerned that a pet corner might throw off the general feel of the living room.

DenHaus solves that conundrum for you with a number of dog houses that won’t just blend in with your present décor, but also gives your pet a nice little station of their own inside the family home. The DenHaus TownHaus, for instance, looks miles above your typical dog house or bed.

Made of quality wood designed for extra durability, the TownHaus looks classy and sophisticated, with a dark finish that looks clean and well-disposed to either traditional or contemporary home design. Antique brass hardware gives the dog house an unquestionable distinguished appeal, and matches the formality of most living rooms well. Unlike dog houses that are completely closed off, it also provides good ventilation for your dog, so it won’t be a major source of any funny smells. Several coats of sealer prevents the wood from being scratched to death, and the finish is non-toxic to your pets.

The TownHaus provides a number of variants in terms of design, and you can check out the different colors and sizes. However, they do all feature the same reliable quality. You might even choose to add the TownHaus pet bed, which is made of custom cushions that feature high quality foam. The outer cover is easily removed too, for your cleaning convenience.

Another option from DenHaus is the BowHaus, which unlike the TownHaus is a little more open though no less formal. One of its main advantages is the amount of ventilation your pet gets, and the whole dog house is dotted with starburst cutout designs for a more creative style. A powder-coated steel finish keeps the house scratch-resistant. The BowHaus also contains a cushion that provides extra comfort for your dog.

Imaginative Play Tents for The Playroom

Going camping? Whether it’s for hiding out in in the living room or staking out the front yard on a sunny day, a good kid’s tent will make the adventure a lot more enjoyable.

The Lucy & Michael Play Tent was made to get your kid’s imagination kicking in high gear, and that’s not just because it sports a retro rodeo print (though that helps, too). The tent is considerably large, with five feet square of room and five feet of headway. When closed, the tent measures roughly six feet long, and can be easily bundled into the closet for quick storage. The tent is fully functional, and has red and yellow ticking and tan suede accents, that’ll brighten up any part of the house.

If you want something that looks a little more out of the box, consider getting the Magis Nido Children’s Nest Cave. The Nest Cave has a design that’s a bit more modern and just a little less traditional, but its functionality remains top of the shelf.

The Nest Cave is a vision in bright yellow, featuring two openings that allow for maximum circulation inside, as well as to make for easy entrance and exit. Magis Nido clearly took  a step out of the box in the Nest Cave’s design, banking on sophisticated industrial design to invoke a familiar, childlike qualities—friendliness and straightforward functionality.

The floor of the Nest Cave is green to mimic grass, with grey antennae sticking up out of the top of the cave. The material is made of rotational molded polyethylene, and is water-resistant enough for both indoor and outdoor use. THe Nest Cave doesn’t look at all like a traditional tent, but it serves as a pretty good one, as well as an unconventional and yet uncomfortable hangout when ordinary furniture comes up short.

A Twist on Conventional Diaper Bags

Tired of lugging around big and bulky diaper bags? Never again. Whether you need all your baby’s essentials on that upcoming picnic this weekend, or you need a nice baby bag to take to that garden party, here are some nice alternatives to choose from.

Diaper Dude sure knows how to put the “awesome” back in diaper bags. The Dude Bag comes in several other colors and designs, but the brown and orange combination has just the right combination of parent form factor and straightforward functionality that no ordinary diaper bag can pull off.

The Dude Bag (even the name sounds cool) features a stroller strap that allows you to attach the bag to your kid’s stroller, if he has one. The bag fits comfortably across the chest without putting too much weight on any one shoulder, courtesy of its ergonomic design. The adjustable strap is padded as well, and contains clips that can be easily worked to remove the bag when you need to.

Made of durable polyester, the Dude Bag was built to last longer than your average diaper tote. It contains three outside pockets that can be zipped open or closed, and can be used to store baby items that you usually need within reach. The bottle pocket is especially elasticized to keep a firm grip on any baby bottle, at the same time making it easy for Mom or Dad to pull it out of the bag.

The bag’s main compartment is protected by a zip-closed pocket with a special pouch to hold diapers, and all the extra space is for pretty much everything else. Among others, the Dude Bag also holds a removable cell phone pouch, an interior key clip, and two large elasticized slots.

On the other hand, for fancier occasions, you can take the Lucy & Michael Catch All with you instead. The Olivia variant is particularly nice, with pink and orange floral prints on the outside.

The Lucy & Michael Catch All can be used to carry a number of items, but if you don’t need the full diaper bag, this tote will do just fine for the bare essentials. Keep the necessary baby gear with you and strut it—all with a sense of style.

Cool Places to Sit for Your Kid’s Playroom

Traditional chairs are all very well, but if you ever get the urge to mix things up in the nursery or playroom, consider two of these stylish (and yet extremely comfortable) bean bags for a whole new look.

The Sitting Bull Bean Bag is a vision in dark blue, sporting a modern and yet undeniably homey look, something not every ordinary bean bag can pull off. The Sitting Bull comes in a variety of other colors, but if you prefer a more contemporary feel, the dark blue shade is absolutely stunning. (Also, it’s easier for you to remove stains and clean up on darker fabric.)

The Sitting Bull Bean Bag features a flexible design that can be adjusted for maximum comfort. However, it does offer a degree of solidity that provides adequate support every time you sit down. The bean bag is stuffed with a special kind of EPS beads that are made of high quality and are especially durable, as most bean bags are made out of standard shredded Styrofoam pieces. The chair’s cover is made of high quality Polyester that’s both water resistant and breathable. What’s more, the whole cover can be easily wiped off with a damp cloth. The yarn is sewn out of 100% nylon thread in a triple-stitched pattern all over the seat. This is practically tear-proof, with UV resistance.

On the other hand, Jennifer Delonge’s Moroccan Pouf in Dark Blue is a similarly ingenious piece of sitting furniture. It’s also available in other colors, but the dark blue shade looks great. The pouf was hand-made in Morocco, sporting hand-dyed leather that’s sturdy and also doesn’t require high maintenance. The Delonge pouf also contains natural plant fiber and high quality Dacron foam.

Dollhouse Acessories by Teamson Design Kids

Think you’ve seen it all? Teamson Design Kids takes it one step further in terms of furniture design, creating tables and chairs for your kids’ doll houses.

The 7-Piece Livingroom Set for Doll House is a classy, elegant collection that was designed to give a different kind of life to any doll house. Sure, they’re essentially toys, but the amount of detail that went to the construction of each individual piece is still noteworthy. The set consists of one coffee table, a couch, two chairs, a fireplace, one end table, and a book case. It’s an unquestionably attractive furniture set, and (barring the possibility of ever using it yourself) could entice you into buying one for your child’s doll house.

Each piece is hand painted and hand carved, all sporting a pear pink finish that lends a quaint but still sophisticated look. The set is also sturdily constructed, with none of the cheap, flimsy feel you might notice in below par toy sets.

On the other hand, if you feel like taking doll house furniture to a whole other level, consider adding the 7-Piece Dining Room Set also by Teamson Design. (Because if you have a livingroom set, where else are your dolls going to eat, right?)

Like the Living Room Set, each piece of the Dining Room set is given a special attention to detail, with each one hand painted and carved individually. The collection contains six chairs, a table, a kitchen cart, and a curio cabinet. Built to be especially durable (even on that small a scale), the 7 Piece Dining Room Set will go perfectly with the rest of the furniture in your child’s doll house.

A word of caution: you’ll need to consider your child is old enough to accidentally swallow small toy parts before getting them either set.

Efficient Crib Accessories by Beck to Nature

Tired of conventional crib mattress covers that are less than top notch quality? You’re going to love what Beck to Nature has to offer.

First up, the Water-Repellant Zippered Mattress Cover offers a great alternative over changing mattresses completely after a couple of spills. The water-repellant mattress was designed to fend off stains and prevent liquid from easily seeping in, courtesy of a special weaving technique mastered by the manufacturers for Beck to Nature. The material keeps moisture and other debris on the surface and prevents the textile from ultimately being ruined over time. The result is a mattress cover that lasts significantly longer than other conventional covers, making it a practical investment for your childs’ needs.

Aside its water-repellant qualities, the mattress cover is also  hypoallergenic, and is safe for long-term use. It’s also soft and comfortable, without the danger of causing skin abrasions or rashes for your baby.

On the other hand, Beck to Nature also brings you the Aloe Vera Mattress Cover.

Made of nice, soft wool, Beck to Nature incorporates aloe vera into the fabric itself. Aside from providing a clean, comfortable place for your child to sleep, the mattress cover also soothes sensitive skin, and is full of beneficial vitamins and minerals that promote health. Aloe vera has a well-established name in the cosmetics industry, particularly in skin and hair care, but it’s also known for its antibiotic and healing properties on skin. Plus, it feels pretty soothing too. Beck to Nature uses natural aloe vera gel in the mattress cover’s fabric; however the cover still remains mild and hypoallergenic—safe enough to use for your child. In addition, the zippered cover helps you keep the edges of the crib mattress tucked in, without any extra flaps hanging out over the crib edges.

Crib Bedding by Aunt Bucky

Looking for the right combination of functionality and style for nursery beddings? Check out Aunt Bucky’s Lemon Strip Crib Sheet.

The Crib Sheet comes in a number of styles, but the Lemon Strip variety offers a nice sophisticated look without too many frills. The sheet is a French Terry stretch knit crib fitted that’s made of 100% cotton. It sports a heather gray background on which there are yellow stripes running along the whole sheet—reminiscent of sunshine rays in summer. What’s more, the Crib Sheet was made to fit all standard crib mattresses.

If you want more of the same style, the Lemon Strip Crib Sheet is one of a number of various designs in Aunt Bucky’s Precious Little Collection. Not to worry—they all sport the same mix and match colors that’ll brighten up your kid’s nursery in no time.

In terms of safety, Aunt Bucky doesn’t disappoint. If you’re worried about your baby hurting himself on the crib rails, ease your mind with their Peter Pepper Pals Bumper Set.

The advantage of the Bumper Set is primarily safety. It prevents babies who are just learning to move around their crib from inadvertently bumping into wooden rails or getting stuck between the bars. Aunt Bucky’s Bumper Set creates a safe, nurturing environment for your child, as well as helps you sleep easy at night.

The Bumper Set features a soft yet durable 100% cotton twill. Design-wise, the Bumper Set doesn’t disappoint, with a hot pink retro theme on one side and orange lattice patterns on the other. One of its great qualities is that the Bumper Set may be reversed when you’ve used one side – definitely an efficiency plus for parents who do their own laundry. The set consists of crib bumper guards (each measuring 10 by 80 inches) that can be easily secured to the rails with four sets of ribbon tape ties.