apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

This week, we took a look at the feature from New York Social Diary on the home of Kid O Owner Lisa Mahar. The result? Beautiful photos and LOTS of comments on parenting styles.

We also showed off some Thanksgiving decorations, a magical secret clubhouse, a great looking burlap storage bucket and a British kids room. All links below:

We posted 46 entries in our annual Kids' Color Contest this year. The readers chose the amazing top nine semifinalists (check them out right here), and then, the judges had the challenge of narrowing it down to the three winners. One of them is shown above...click on over to see all three.

This week we also looked at home births, simple toys, DIY play kitchens and some lovely looking Lillbergs. All links below the jump:

This is the final week of our annual Kids' Color Contest on Ohdeedoh and, just like in the grown-up version, there are tons of great ideas and color inspiration to be found (and to be bookmarked for future reference!). While we wait to announce our winners, we rounded up all 46 entries - click on over to find your favorites.

This week we also took a peek at a Parisian kids room, discovered a baby's room done in GOLD, took a look at mealtime and toured a nursery in Charleston. All links below the jump:

Quote of the Day: I had some trepidation in getting involved, since my place is so far from anything I see on AT. But the feedback is so encouraging and I'm definitely motivated to make some changes. I even scrubbed out the kitchen cupboards today, a miracle in itself!
- Ephcee (also question below from Ephcee)

Ok, it's Sunday, time to dive in or at least start to reflect on what you've been doing this weekend (or are in the middle of doing). Here's also A LINK to a week 2 Flickr thread started by East Village Amy that you shouldn't miss. I'm going to update the news now.

Are you ready to spread the real word on living green at home to a big daily audience? Well, we are looking for you. It's time for Re-Nest to grow just a little bigger as we near our first birthday. Our original small team of bloggers is based on the West Coast, so we are hoping to find someone from the East this time around... Interested? Jump below for details:

The editors of our site about homelife with children, Ohdeedoh, just wrapped up a contest all about a subject that is just as challenging for small spaces dwellers as it is for busy parents - where to put all the stuff. Here is Part Two in a series featuring some of the best ideas of the contest - great looking, smart and design minded reader-submitted solutions that could easily be translated into more grownup storage. Click on the photo links above or jump below for a closer look:

Whirlpool is getting into the green game with a futuristic kitchen design...but most importantly, it has the potential to turn wasted water and energy into fuel.

Psst....know a parent? Then pass this on: at Ohdeedoh, Apartment Therapy's site all about modern homelife with children, we're teaming up with Cookie Magazine to find some great solutions for the STUFF that comes along with kids, particularly toys, clothing and the entryway.

Here's the scoop: Were giving away nine prizes from DwellStudio and all the winners move on to a second contest on Cookie...have a storage solution to share? We're accepting entries now!

At Ohdeedoh, our site all about modern homelife with children, we're teaming up with Cookie Magazine to find some great solutions for the STUFF that comes along with kids, particularly toys, clothing and the entryway. Here's the scoop: Were giving away nine prizes from DwellStudio and all the winners move on to a second contest on Cookie...have a storage solution to share? We're accepting entries now!

Apologies to HandyDan! He sent his entry to Chicago, but it was meant for NY.

Name: HandyDan
Location: Sharpsville, PA
Time: This can be done in 2 or more weekends. You can take your time and stretch it out over a longer , or if you have the time you don't have to wait til the next weekend to finish it. Work out your own comfort level. It took me about a week, but you are supposed to have fun doing it! - And You Will !!!
Cost: I spent about $60.00 but still had enough supplies let over to start another project or finish 1 or 2 small ones.

Dan says: "I decided to give the bathroom a little update and I had a few dollars to at least get started. The only thing worth salvaging was the vanity cabinets. 2 side cabinets with a formica board covering them and a sink in the center...." All the pics, tools, how-to and VOTING are below...

• A Shared Nursery in Vancouver: Clean lines and lots of great decor details.

• Top Ten: Ways to Remember Your Reusable Tote

• Nursery Tour: Celeste's Wonky, Wonderful Room

• Nursery Tour: Little Purl of the Orient