THE FEBRUARY EDIT: FAVOURITE PICKS OF THE MONTH

February is here and that means we are through the shortest and darkest days of the year. Hurray for that! This months’ edit is all about the everyday…things you’ll find around my home and a beautiful fair trade quilt by newcomer Kindred Baby.

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16 OF OUR FAVOURITE PLAY TABLES FOR KIDS

Let’s talk play tables! One of the biggest requests’ clients have when we create playrooms is to design a space that will grow with their child. Each item is chosen intentionally for the age and stage that children are in and play tables are no different. While a low kids table is ideal for toddlers and very young children, once kids are over six, I find something a little higher is slightly more comfortable.

While chairs and stools are great to have, many toddlers prefer to stand up at a table and ensuring the right size table is a good start for keeping kids interested in what’s on the table to play with. As we know, entertained toddlers are the happiest toddlers! So, in order to accommodate our youngest clients and also children over 6, I’ve rounded up my favourite play tables in two categories: 

  1. Play tables that are 20” and under; and

  2. Play tables that are over 20” in height

Some come with chairs and some do not so we’ve included a few extra chairs sets to match these adorable tables just for kids. This play table (below) is one of our most commonly asked about tables. It’s the perfect simple white table that will last until kids are 10-12 years old. With no edges to hold in toys, this table works best for arts and crafts, games, etc. and could even be used as a desk.

taller play table in modern playroom

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neutral playroom with teepee and play table
blue and white children’s playroom with low play table

What to look for when shopping for tables:

Size:

When it comes to choosing the perfect table for your little one(s), consider the height, the number of children who can be seated at the table as well as the space you have for the table to fit in. If you are working with a small corner, consider a round table for 2-4 kids. If you have a bigger space (like above), choose a table that can accommodate more. You will find the bigger size useful for little cousins or friends, playdates or making bigger projects as kids grow.

Shape:

While this really comes down to personal preference, a round table allows all children to be facing each other and is well suited to a corner situation. If given the option between a round play table or a square one (both fitting the same number of kids), I choose the round to eliminate sharp corners. A small rectangular table can be placed against a wall and a larger rectangular table can be great for two kids working at each end; especially useful to give kids their own independent space or for arguing toddlers (speaking from experience here!).

Style:

Whether modern or traditional, or a different style all together, a play table can fit with your other home decor beautifully if you choose carefully. I love a simple white table because it is easy to clean and most marks can be removed without changing the colour.

Now that you’ve considered all of the different angles of the perfect play table for you, here are our favourites!

PLAY TABLES (20” high or under):

PLAY TABLES (over 20” high):

EXTRA CHAIRS AND STOOLS TO MATCH:

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THE JANUARY EDIT: FAVOURITE PICKS OF THE MONTH

A little later than usual but our monthly edit is back! If you are new to the blog, each month we choose 12 of our favourite items…from toys to furniture, kids books to something for you!

This month, we’ve rounded up toys we have, the blanket we used in one of our rooms, our favourite lunch box and more.

neutral nursery and shared toddler room

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THE OCTOBER EDIT: FAVOURITE PICKS OF THE MONTH

HAPPY OCTOBER! With Autumn in full swing and the crunch of fall leaves beneath our feet, it’s time for cozying up with our sweet families in the comfort of our homes (ok, ok, I know…we’ve been doing that all year, haven’t we?!). With that, here are our picks of the month from furniture to toys, eco-friendly finds to clothing and more.

kids homeschool room with clock
floral sheet set

THE SEPTEMBER EDIT: FAVOURITE PICKS OF THE MONTH

HAPPY SEPTEMBER! With summer on the cusp of Autumn, the days are getting shorter and here in Vancouver, we are breathing in every last breath of warm sunshine that we can. I spend so much time through a month looking at different items that I thought it would make sense to share my finds with you all! So scroll down for my picks of the month, from furniture to toys, eco-friendly finds to clothing and much more.