SmartPlayhouses

SmartPlayhouses are the architectural playspaces we have been dreaming of.  Smart and chic.  Here are our two favorites:

 Illinois

 Kyoto

(via DesignMilk)

The Coveteur

We're predicting The Coveteur is going to be Huge(yes, with a capital H).  Think The Selby peeking into the closets of Fashion's biggest names.  If you're looking for a daily dose of inspiration check it out. . . you might discover your own closet is glamourous after all.

Playgoda

Los Angeles' own Gregg Fleishman has created the Playgoda.  With a slot design, the play structure can be easily rearranged.  

How fun would it be for a school age child to help design and put together her own playground?  Sounds like weekends full of play!

Boot Rack

Keeping a home clean and organized is a constant task and we love anything that simplifies the cleaning routine.  This boot rack is the perfect thing(available at Gempler's).  Hang the snowy, muddy, wet boots before they have a chance to touch the floor.  If you mount it low enough the tots can hang their own.  Love it.

Dream Ball

Let's hope this is the wave of the future. Designers for the South Korea design firm UnplugDesign envision a world where "waste not want not" is fully realized. By redesigning aid boxes that the Red Cross and the UN use to deliver goods to some of the world's most underprivileged, they were able to eliminate waste AND leave children a much desired football ( also known as a soccer ball to us Americans). Living in such extreme poverty children in most of these aid sites were unable to purchase footballs. In parts of the world where many live on less than a dollar a day- the price tag of even a cheap ball could be the equivilent of two weeks salary.  Not to be dissuaded children have been making balls out of palm leaves and plastic bags wrapped together. This inspired the designers to create what they call the Dream Ball. Their gift to all the children of the world. We think it's a gift to all of us!

Selfishly- we want these to become available for purchase too! Wouldn't that be the greatest way to send a gift to every seven year old you know?!