droolicious : pillows

A Little Cloud for Your Little Sunshine

JeanneSager — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:30:00 GMT

What's better than a friend to cuddle with in bed? A friend that lets you rest your head on him at the end of the day.

Jaya Loves Tekeko organic pillows are sized just right for little arms to wrap around, and soft enough for little heads to lean on and drift off into dream land.

Hand printed, sewed and stuffed, every little pillow sports a sweet and original character, and every little buddy comes with his or her own story. My pick is Leafgirl (redubbed by my daughter as Goldilocks for some unknown reason, but I'll allow that it's because this pillow was just right), but Professor Acorn can offer up an education in why it's important to get to bed early (so you can cuddle with your new friend!), and Eggboy looks so sad there's no way a toddler can resist giving him a squeeze.

Soft as a cloud, the covers are removable so you can wash the Kumo Friends after they've been dragged around the world with your tot. Jaya Loves Tekeko uses all organic material, with PVC-free and phthalate-free water based inks and recyled packaging, so their dreams are painted in green.

Get a pillow from their site for $62.

Saw Logs on the Tree Stump Floor Pillow

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Complete your indoor woodland theme with this awesome-looking, realistically accented Tree Stump Floor Pillow from Etsy seller bebemoon. At 14" tall by 12" wide, it offers plenty of room for kicking back during storytime, or if you've got an upright sleeper in the house, the pillow looks perfect for sawing logs.

$75 from bebemoon's Etsy shop -- if you order from outside the U.S., the pillow ships without stuffing to help lower shipping costs, but as bebemoon notes, you can easily load it up with pillow filler or repurpose old clothing and scrap fabrics for some DIY green stuffing.

Scrap Pack Cushion For Kids

Lisa Estall — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:32:00 GMT

I think this is a pretty wild looking cushion. It's called a Scrap Pack Cushion and could be ideal for those rowdy pillow fights right before bedtime. The price tag for this is around $240! This pillow can be found on Cushlab, which sells other traditional looking cushions for children. I prefer this one instead. Click to see!...

My son would prefer this tractor pillow anytime. It's also less expensive at around $80. Is the Scrap Pack Cushion something you would buy?

March Comes in Like a Lion

Heather Kuldell — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:02:00 GMT

March did come in with a roar — that snow storm seemed to catch everyone by surprise. The weather’s milder, so perhaps this Sleepy Smiley Lion Patchwork Pillow is about where we’re at. Designed for kids three and up, this drowsy king of the jungle is made of cotton, yarn, wool and filled with polyfill. The 14-inch face features embroidered details and patterned cheeks that can be cuddled with even after March leaves like a lamb.

Available a Hijkids for $25.

Big Deal: Fauna Clothing And Pillows On Sale

Chris Ford — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:04:00 GMT

Fauna is the NYC-based company that makes pillows and clothing with animal prints that use photos of actual animals. They're kind of one of those things you either love or hate, and for those that fall into the former category, I just discovered a bunch of their products on sale over at Design Public.

You can get some of the Fauna pillows for as low as $31, but my favorite are the Baby Onesies and Kids T-Shirts. The Cat T-Shirt is $10 off the regular price as well as the Cat Onesie. But there are also bunnies, squirrels and even pigeons to choose from too. All are perfect for your little hipster this spring.

Check out products from Fauna, on sale now at DesignPublic.com

Mealtime Support

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:28:00 GMT

If your baby is on the smaller side or is just starting to use a highchair, he might need a little help to feel comfy and secure.

I haven’t looked at Ikea in a while. But when returning to get a glimpse of the spring collection, the Barnslig support cushion, $3.99, caught my eye. You can’t beat that price! I think it would also be great on to go for those hard wooden restaurant highchairs.

Big Deal: Amenity Offers 30% Off Their Site

Lisa Estall — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:03:00 GMT

Amenity's Nursery Collection sells organic blankets, crib accessories, prints and organic mattresses with a nature theme. Right now they are offering 30% off purchases on their site. They only use organic cotton and sustainable hemp in their nursery line and all dyes are GOTS certified.

Everything is printed and sewn in Los Angeles.

Enter code: sunshine for your discount.

Code is active until March 15, 2009

Lovely Little Letters

AmandaHill — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:00:00 GMT

The Lovely Little Letters collection is one that I have come to adore. It's a series of uppercase letters pillows available in blue or even your favorite colors.

Click behind the fold to read more.

The letters can be purchased individually. The pillows are crocheted and then stuffed with polyfill. It would look neat to use the letters to spell out your child's name on his or her bed. These beauties are available at Laura's Left Hook.

Creepy or Cool? The Zaky Infant Pillow

SunnyChanel — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:02:00 GMT

Need a hand? We’ve got an extra one for you…and your baby. If you’ve ever put a infant to sleep, you know the challenge of attempting to extract a hand from their body only to have them awake as soon as you move your limb even an inch. Maybe you’ve fantasized of being able to disconnect your arm and to be able to leave it with your baby while you did things like sleep, bathe or eat. Well, an enterprising mom has created the answer for you, so now you won't have to get the surgical kit out. Let me introduce you to your new arm…The Zaky!

The Zaky by Zakeez is a “therapeutic positioning pillow” that mimics the weight, feel, and look of a parent’s hand. You can also add a scent or warm it up to make it even more realistic. You can pick one up from Amazon for $35 per hand (regularly $67.43).

Valentine's Day Conversational Heart Pillows

AmandaHill — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:00:00 GMT

I love the classic Valentine's Day conversational hearts. So when I saw the conversational heart pillows, I knew I had to post them here. These things are so cute. They would be perfect for your Valentine. In particular, your child sized Valentine. My daughter is thrilled about the upcoming day of love.

They are 9 inches tall and 8 inches wide. The felt is Ecospun which is made from recycled plastic bottles. Recycled and Cute? Bonus! You can order yours from KnittyKrissy's Etsy Shop.

For Their Rock n’ Roll Dreams

Heather Kuldell — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:31:00 GMT

Mini-concerts shirts, Guitar Hero, Rock Band ... if you haven’t gotten your fill of rock-oriented kids’ gear, you can start tackling the decor. Now on sale, these guitar and boombox-shaped pillows are just the thing to get your little ones dreaming of rock stardom. Each pillow is made from corduroy and percale, and better yet, they’re on sale at Pottery Barn for $14.99 each.

Cozy Up on a Tuffet

Lisa Mulcahy — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:30:00 GMT

Kids love cozy corners, whether it’s a secret nook to read a book or a place to lounge while watching toons. Like Little Miss Muffet’s, here’s a tuffet to create an instant place to perch.

Pixie Dust Décor’s Tuffets, $86, are a substantial size at 36-inches round and are slip covered in poplin fabric. They don’t have to eat curds and whey, but the kids will surely like their very own tuffet.

Must-Have Personalized Pillows

AmandaHill — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:30:00 GMT

These fabulous personalized pillows would make a gread addition to any child's room. Aside from being adorable, they are stuffed with eco-friendly eco-fill. The pillows measure 7.5"x 14". So they are easy to tote around for travel. Click behind the fold to learn more about the pillows including the place from which you can order them.

You know, I sort of want one for myself. The pillow cases for the pillows are 100% cotton with wool/rayon blend applique. This dry clean and spot clean only pillow can be personalized with up to 10 letters. Click on over to Li'l Dumplings to pick one up today.

On Sale: RH Baby & Child

Cathy Hale — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:00:00 GMT

You can save up to 75% on select items from Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. I must warn you, it's mostly pink and brown or blue and brown. Not too many color options, but it is all deliciously simple and elegant. Just browsing the site will quell any post-holiday stress. Great savings. Limited quantities. Shop now.

Guitar Softies: The Axes You Can Throw

Aaron Burgess — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:30:00 GMT

Add the finishing touch to your little rocker's room with one of seven different Guitar Softie pillows -- each a handmade design from the U.K.-based team of Jami Gigot and Nicolas Worth (a.k.a. The Grateful Thread). Custom orders are also available, and besides having obvious cozy appeal, the life-sized guitars are also perfect for rocking out at playtime.

$40 via The Grateful Thread's Etsy store.

Custom Silhouette Pillow

AmandaHill — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMT

These custom silhouette pillows would be such a great way to capture a child. The would even be a great item to have around through the years. When choosing your silhouette, you can pick the colors and the background. The pillow is an 18" by 18" square. Also, the outside is washable and comes off in case you need to clean it. Additionally, you can personalize your pillow with a name or initials. It's totally up to you. This pillow could be an awesome item to have in your home. You can order yours from Craftsbury Kids.

Sleep Tight Sale: 20% Off Nap Mat

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:28:00 GMT

Ahh, my favorite part of the day, nap time. I cherish it and don’t know what I’m going to do when my toddler decides it’s time to toss in the towel on naps. But for now, it’s my slice of heaven everyday.

Since my son has made a habit out of pulling all my couch cushions onto the floor to rest his head I think this nap mat, $64 from Restoration Hardware Baby & Child, might be right up his alley. It’s so much cushier than traditional nap mats and the fabric slips right off the pillows so they can be easily washed. Get it now while it’s still 20% off.

In the Nursery: Oh My Deer!

elizabeth leach — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

This pillow would make an adorable accent for a nursery. Designed by the Parisian design team, Mini Labo. Another pillow by Mini Labo after the jump...

Both pillows are a 12" square and are $38 each at Basic French.

Portable Breastfeeding Pillow from gr8x Baby

Erin Behan — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:09:00 GMT

Last time I wrote about a portable breastfeeding pillow, I said I still hadn't gotten the hang of public breastfeeding. Breastfeeding in public is still a chore for us, but now for a totally different reason: Every noise, every flash of light, every anything that is not the status quo of white noise must be investigated with a craned neck or a twist of the body. I'm confident, however, that there are women out there, somewhere, whose babies can quietly, happily nurse in public. And, those women now have another comfortable option in portable breastfeeding pillows. This one from gr8x Baby ($49.99) is self-inflating and comes in a small drawstringed carrying case. Choose from three colors--black, green and pink stripe.

In the Nursery: Babylicious is so "Licious"

elizabeth leach — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:06:00 GMT

The new Babylicious website is so beautiful that you are immediately coaxed into the land of “icious” from the moment you see the homepage. All words that end in “icious” are very, very good words. “Droolicious”, being just one of those words. In any case, follow me into this delicious world…

If you’ve heard of Babylicious it’s probably because you’ve seen it at Target, but now they have their own website so many more colors and styles are available. Choose from bedding, hooded towels, bibs, burp cloths, wash cloths, décor, sleep sacks, and pillows all in modern, funky patterns and colors and all affordably priced. (My favorite words are "modern" and "affordably priced.") Here are a few of my top picks...

The hooded towels are luxurious and fun. With 10-oz looped cotton terry, they're extremely soft and absorbent. The above photo is in the "Groovy Blue" pattern. ($26.50)

I’m a huge fan of sleep sacks since babies kick off their blankets when they sleep. I love the "Go Fish" pattern (above photo) in chocolate and pale green. 100% cotton with snaps at shoulders, front & bottom for easy on and off. Choose the lightweight or winter weight options and prices range from $14 to $55.

The "Zoo" pattern (above pillows) is so much fun and babies love it! It's like a picture book! (The pillows are $21 each.) The matching crib sheet, with different colored polka dots, is my favorite in the entire Babylicious collection. The colors remind me of Fruit Striped gum! (Crib sheet is $23.10.)

Shop Babylicious.

In the Nursery: Introducing Whistle & Wink

elizabeth leach — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The concept behind Whistle & Wink is an interior designer look for less than what you'd pay a designer. Whistle & Wink can give you that finished look with coordinating window dressing, bedding, and pillows. This updated, classic style is both whimsical and luxurious; a fresh take on the typical nursery that is sophisticated and playful.

And if you don't want the coordinated designer look, Whistle & Wink's quirky patters are perfect to mix in with what you have. I would love to add a few of their pieces to my more modern nursery. The patterns that leave me breathless are “China Doll” for it’s hot pink and black pagoda toile (above photo) and the very charming “Pink Pagoda” (below photo). Both are gorgeous!

If it reminds you of Pottery Barn Kids, it should. Bridget Kelly, Whistle & Wink's VP of Design, Merchandising, and Brand Creator, was asked to create the aesthetic for PB Kids and worked as Creative Director for the brand before making the decision to start her own business. It does have a Pottery Barn Kids look but it's definitely more unique (all the collections are created with original artwork) and much more luxurious. These are heirloom worthy pieces with incredible handcrafted details. Definitely droolworthy!

Visit Whistle & Wink.

Create A Natural Modern Nursery (and Get Free Shipping)

elizabeth leach — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Tiny Décor is a new on-line shop with an incredible selection of eco-friendly, modern nursery furniture and accessories. Not only do they sell furniture by Spot on Square and Mod Mom, but they also sell their own line of accessories that are handmade and eco-friendly. Get free shipping on all orders over $50 (Code is after the jump...)

I’m especially impressed with their pillows made from Mod Green Pod organic fabric. (I’ve salivated over Mod Green Pod's fabric but never had the guts to buy any because I can’t sew.) Another stand out are the whimsical curtain panels ($88) and storage baskets ($38) from the Tiny Décor line.

Shop Tiny Decor and get free shipping on all orders over $50 through Sept 22 (excludes all Olli and Lime products) with code: FREESHIP50.

The below pillow is made from Mod Green Pod's "Butterfly Jubilee" for $88.

Hand Made: Not Big Bird, Big Red Bird

Erin Behan — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:28:00 GMT

I don't look at Etsy enough, and whenever I hit up the website, I'm amazed by people's creativity (and passions). Lily's Rooster has a passion for our feathered friends. The L.A.-based mom uses natural fibers in her handmade toys whenever possible--cotton and wool yarn and bamboo stuffing. Anyway, back to her awesome big red bird pillow ($40), which would be a great accessory in a kids room, and might even fly if you have a sense of fun elsewhere in your home.

PJ Hide-a-Way

Lisa Mulcahy — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:28:00 GMT

Toddlers never tire of stashing things away in odd corners and crevices. I’ve found everything from tupperware tops to drum sticks tucked neatly in my couch cushions. Maybe this “pillow” will make PJ time a bit more fun. (Right now it involves a lot of kicking and carrying on.)

With a design that mimics a Japanese anemone box (which is traditionally used to hold family heirlooms) the PJ Pocket Pillow from Modern Twist is a clever hiding place for everything from pajamas to pacifers. It comes in a wide variety of adult and kid-friendly colors and styles.

$85 at Grow Modern.

7 Days of Kids Rooms: Accessorize with Pillows

Erin Behan — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:15:00 GMT

Often it's the accessories that make the room as much as it's the furniture or color scheme. But in a child's room, it's important that the accessories match the young-at-heart aesthetic as much as it is that they match the room. The blossom tree pillow by Three Sheets to the Wind, available at Elsewares for $68, does both, albeit at a higher than desireable price tag. There are four print colors to choose from and you can choose either white or off-white as a background color. If spills in bed are an issue, it's good to know that you can hand wash the 12 x 20-inch pillow cover and dry clean the pillow insert.