droolicious : fish

Wall Decor: Glitter Fish

AmandaHill — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

The Glitter Fish seen above are just another wonderful wall accessory for a nursery, bedroom, playroom or even a bathroom. They would really a complete a beach or fish themed room.

The fish are available in blue, lavender, green and yellow.

Click on over to Koo Koo Bear Kids to check them out.

Zooguu Fugu: 100% Toxin-Free Cuddliness

Aaron Burgess — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:30:00 GMT

You don't need a specially trained chef or a death wish to enjoy this delightful little fugu from Etsy seller Zooguu (formerly Sweetestpea), and though we don't recommend nibbling on it, you're also not likely to get a tingling sensation when you do.

Being your happy little snuggle buddy, on the other hand, is totally doable where Zooguu's fugu is concerned: at 9" tall, with a generous 31.5" waistline, the little puffer even has soft fabric eyes for added cuddliness.

$90 from Zooguu's Etsy shop -- a little steep, yeah, but hey, you can have it custom-made in any color.

7 Days of Outdoor Fun: My First Real Fly Rod

Chris Ford — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:04:00 GMT

I realize this one's fairly specialized, but I think it still qualifies for 7 Days of Outdoor Fun. My First Real Fly Rod is exactly that, a fully functional rod for "the next generation of fly fishers." Details after the break.

My First Real Fly Rod is a "mid-flex" 8'6" graphite fly rod, with chrome guides and an aluminum reel seat. A legit fly fishing rod also comes with a legit fly fishing price. You can buy just the rod for $89.00, or get the whole outfit (reel and rod) for $149.00. Someone to teach you how to actually fly fish is extra.

Check it out at Orvis.com.

New Teething Rings without BPA Look Like the Old Kind

elizabeth leach — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

My daughter's favorite teethers are the plastic, water filled ones that you put in the refrigerator. Even now that she's not teething, she still likes to play with them and chew on them. I've even started as using them as a distraction toy when I'm feeding her because they are so easy to clean and they are such great distractions. But up until now I haven't found BPA free ones that look like this.

The new Natursutten Apple and Fish Teethers from Giggle are made without phthalates or chemical softeners. These even have the tiny bumps to sooth sore gums. They're just like the old kind but without the all the bad stuff. Hopefully, one day, we won't have to worry about our baby products but for now at least we have choices! ($12.00 each.)

Cute Summer Clothes from Kit + Lili

Chris Ford — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:52:00 GMT

Last summer my baby lived in dresses and rompers, and I've recently found some cute baby clothes (including rompers) worth checking out from children's clothes designer Kit + Lili. Short tank tops (with chubby legs hanging out) are the perfect thing for the summer heat.

Kit + Lili make products for children, and the textile prints (on clothes specifically) are my favorite. There are some cute dresses, rompers and onesies in all kinds of patterns - from fish (pictured) to polka dots.

Check out their web site KitLili.com, or check out some of their new products (like the Fish Romper, $44 pictured) at BlackWagon.com.

The Babble Review: George Nelson Zoo Timer Clocks

Chris Ford — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:43:00 GMT

I mentioned in my post yesterday that some of my favorite things I've put in my girls' rooms have been things that I can imagine them taking to college with them someday. These wall clocks designed by the great George Nelson are one of those things.

Made by Vitra, these have been classics since the 1950s and they still don't disappoint. You can choose from four different animals, Omar the Owl, Elihu the Elephant, Fernando the Fish and Talulah the Toucan (pictured). The clock mechanisms themselves are not completely silent, but unless you've got the baby monitor cranked way up you won't notice a thing. I've got two of them and both of my girls love them - the littlest because it's an animal she can name, and the oldest because she can work on telling the time. They're not cheap, but they're gender neutral, modern classics you will have for many years to come.

$130, available lots of places, but Highbrowfurniture.com has Elihu the Elephant (which a lot of retailers don't).

Wall Art: Joy to the Fishes

chrisjordan — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:02:00 GMT

Joy to the World. All the boys and girls.

Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea.

Joy to you and me.

That song is stuck in your head now, isn't it? You're welcome.

This original image is printed on 8 1/2" x 11" acid free archival "honeycomb" textured fine art paper.

Available at Makristababy for $20

Droolworthy: bObles Romping Animals

Mir — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:02:00 GMT

If money were no object, I'd fill a room with these bObles romping animals and celebrate the "furniture as playthings" concept wholeheartedly. Right now you can pre-order from the myriad of choices at Urban Kids Play for shipping in late October; six animals and various colors from which to choose, $32 to $129 depending on your selection. And then? Sit, stand, rock, build -- whatever your kids can dish out, these animals can take.

Good Night Light

Meredith Broussard — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:30:00 GMT

A few years ago (and by 'few' I may mean a number in the double digits), these spinning night lights were all the rage. I remember walking by a novelty lighting store on lower Broadway and looking at the nightlights in the window and wishing I had a good reason to buy one. The one I loved was an aquarium scene, and as it spun it projected multi-colored fish and coral and crabs and leafy greens through a rice paper screen. I probably would have broken down and bought one for myself, but my sister had a baby and saved me. The baby, once she could talk, insisted on having her fish lamp turned on every night before bed.

It's hard to find these online in the US, but they seem to be common in the UK. Pirates, fairies, and the coveted fish are available for £32.99 at Great Little Trading Co.

Dental Hygiene: Something's Fishy

Meredith Broussard — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Scary fish with big scary teeth! Yikes! Beware the terrifyingly toothy piranha!

Admittedly, this plastic fish holder is at least 15 times as expensive as the dental floss it contains, but I'm willing to try anything that might get my kid hooked on regular flossing.

$15.95 at Wrapables.com.

Gone Fishing

Kelly Mills — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:03:00 GMT

This soft toy boat ($15) from Latitude Enfant comes with four bright orange fish and (best part) the boat makes foghorn sounds. Someone better tell those fish to get out of the boat, though. They'd be safer in treacherous waters. Hey, I've seen Nemo.