I love houses that are aesthetically pleasing yet have room for kids too. So often people sacrifice their personal style to fit kids into their lives when there's really no need to do so.

Here's a few inspirational shots of my favourite kitchen right now - light, bright and airy. I'm absolutely loving the fireplace in the corner! So cozy.

Found via Emma's Design Blogg.

Room Inspiration

A few favourite kids rooms...

Fabric Love

What sewer doesn't love fabric? Shopping online has opened up a whole new world for a lot of us - it's easy to find designer fabric, Japanese prints, and retro and vintage fabric online when local stores just don't have the selection.

I just received 2 really fun yards of fabric from Etsy seller Kind Supplier. Located in Seoul, I know they have all sorts of fabric that I won't find locally!

I know I'll think of something to make from them...

Check it out:

For Meal Times

Here are a few cute child/baby utensils. If you have a picky child, sometimes a cute utensil does the trick to distract from the broccoli you are shoving scooping into his mouth!

Hasn't everyone done the "airplane trick" at one point? (Or at every meal!) This fork makes it easy for your little one to imagine an airplane flying above their head and "coming in for a landing!"

 

Cute little dinosaur set of utensils made of organically grown bamboo. And the best part? There's no dyes or bleaches, making it safe for your little one to chew on.

These Play and Learn Baby Spoons are perfect for the baby who is just learning to eat on his own. Having a spoon on both ends gives baby twice as much chance to get it right! They also feature a lip to stop baby from pushing the spoon too far down his throat and gagging (and potentially throwing up all the broccoli that just made it down).

Modern Play

It's sometimes hard to find toys that don't look tacky in our home and the kids want to play with. That's why we love this drum set for toddlers. Wood and a pop of colour always looks good.

 

And this dollhouse is pretty much the stuff that toddler girls' dreams are made of...

This rocking horse is also something I would love to add to my home.

Sweet Beets - Etsy Love

I've been a fan of fellow Canadian Etsy shop Sweet Beets for a long time now. They have such a cute selection of letter-press prints and cards. Who can resist letter-press??

They've recently added to their already great shop by offering printable announcements and invitations. Here are a few of my favourites:

Modern Birds

Living in the countryside, we love to attract birds. There's nothing like seeing the swallows soar overhead when they return at springtime, or the bright flash of a goldfinch in the tree next to our house. My kids love to watch the birds through the window flitting back and forth from the trees to the feeders.

We've always had a number of feeders surrounding our house, but have just recently begun to mount birdhouses throughout our property. Last year we had 3 pairs of nesting tree swallows and two pairs of house wrens. This year, we'll be trying to get more birds to call our yard home!

Why compromise style when there are so many modern bird houses and feeders out there? Trust me, the birds (or at least your neighbours) will thank you.

The Bird Box:

Popoutz Peanut Feeder:

Perch Bid Feeder

Modern Birdhouses:

Ferm Living - Wall Stickers

Ferm Living has a cute selection of wall stickers. What a cute way to customize your nursery or playroom with a modern feel. Check them out below:

Momoll: Modern and smart things to inspire your kids.

Outstanding wooden modern toys and furniture at Momoll, a Swiss based company with beautiful European styling. And the good news: they have retailers across the world. Maybe there's one in your neighbourhood!

I was especially drawn to this little car garage...

... and this simple playhouse.