You may think today's kids just aren’t as crafty as you were back in the day, especially with all this entertainment technology at their fingertips - where's the imagination?! But think again. While
Each year thousands of people take up residence in New York City and many settle down to start families, so it seems like this cutting edge metropolis would be the ideal place to weigh every available
As adorable as the animated characters of stories like “Shrek” and “Toy Story” may be, the trials and tribulations these protagonists go through often carry enough stress to send
Inhabitat set up a booth in collaboration with Touch Studio to showcase the winners of our 2010 Spring Greening DIY Design Competition. Dwell Outdoor showcased an incredible array of green designs
We love multi-tasking furniture, but this piece is exceptionally impressive. Designed by Hans Brockhage and Erwin Andra, the “Schaukelwagen” is a unique kind of hybrid that made its debut well before
Skyline Design unveiled its ultra-fun line of graphic illustrated glass at NeoCon this week and it's a hit - especially with young designers. The material's brightly hued shapes provide the perfect
Could your child be the next Cristiano Ronaldo? The World Cup is in full play, so what better way to get the family going than with this eco-friendly mini-soccer ball from Loomstate?! Measuring at a
We were absolutely enamored when we spotted this delightful tree shaped bookshelf by designer Shawn Soh at this year’s ICFF. Appropriately named the “Tree Bookshelf,” Soh sets up several
We've always loved Rogan for their ethical fashion forwardness, but now we’ve become enamored with their uber-stylish collection of sustainable modern furniture and accessories! One of the latest
One our favorite design organizations Project H just launched their latest initiative which focuses on transforming the educational landscape through design. An organization founded by former Inhabitat
It’s never too early to instill a little pragmatism into your children, but it’s always best when done with a little bit of creativity. Spotted by our intrepid reporters at this year's Model Citizens
Kids grow like weeds and it seems like they get too big for their desks and chairs in just a blink of the eye! That’s why we are grateful that Japanese furniture designers, Sankei Co., unveiled their
From picture frames to even sandwiches, we love all things jigsaw! And now we can add these clever wooden stools to the list! Made from sustainably produced, plantation-grown sheesham wood, each stool
St. Patrick's Day is the perfect day to get in the green spirit! Apart from cladding your kids in green garb so they won't receive any of those pesky pinches, why not give them a little something
Our modern kids certainly don't need to subscribe their imaginations to antiquated Victorian dollhouses. So why not replace those uptight, dim monstrosities with something a little more in-tune with the
When it comes to teaching kids to conserve energy, positive reinforcement is the name of the game. Combine that with a cute and fun toy, and you really can't go wrong. Case in point: Tio, an educational
With the chaotic lineup of professional design events that take place throughout the year, student shows are always such a refreshing reminder of the raw talent and ingenuity that future designers bring
Swedish designers Charlotte Ryberg and Johanna Strand created their Whatchawant stool as a fun piece of furniture that would inspire the imagination. They built this timeless piece, made of plywood, and
GREENPLAY's Airplane Activity Center landed at this year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair; and we think these designers are soaring to new heights with their kid and eco-friendly, uplifting
We've been bringing you the best of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair's most sophisticated offerings all week, but what about the more playful side of this seriously massive trade show? If
Most people view bunk beds with fondness and a sense of nostalgia. But when we spied Argington's awesome new collection of kids' furniture, which included a one-of-a-kind bamboo version of their Uffizi
Brooklyn Designs is one of our favorite design shows, and one reason why is that it boasts an amazing array of eco-friendly kids' furniture. Today, we've been fortunate enough to sneak a peek at one of
At Milan’s Furniture Fair 2009, the Designersblock show was definitely not to be missed. It's a world tour of design that showcases not only the freshest, newest designers but also a wide variety of
They say 'Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery', but children's toy designer Rosa Pomar isn't smiling about the recent unauthorized copying of her signature hand-made dolls by major Dutch fashion
Its never to early to get your kids thinking about where their food comes from, and you can do just that with these cute and cuddly soft food toys from our favorite organic textile company, Looolo.
Want to unleash the inner green builder in your little ones? Check out this eco-friendly wooden dollhouse from SmartGear. This cute dollhouse will playfully teach your tot how to live a more earth
2008 has been a dynamic year for Inhabitots -- after-all this is the year that our bouncing baby blog was born into the world! Although Inhabitots has only been around for five months, we covered a lot of
toy car made from an old milk carton If the souring economy's got you down this holiday season, here's something that will help put things in perspective and remind you how lucky you really are. In
Looking to get crafty and save money with your Christmas gifts this year? If you are looking for presents for small kids, here's a crafty idea that is sure to please the little guys in your life!
Consider the fact that disposable diapers make up the third-largest consumer item dumped in landfills and take 500 years to decompose. Clearly there is a environmental problem waiting to be solved in
