2010 April | Inhabitots

Inhabitots Link Roundup of the Week

by Beth Shea, 04/30/10

Dog-eared book pages, make way for African creatures who leave their mark! We’ve added these sweet ‘Savanna’ book markers spotted at LMNOP to our list of faves. Re-visit one of our previous link round-ups to view additional animal bookmarks we love.

Ohdeedoh helps us think outside the box (literally) with an easy, green play idea for tots – let your kids decorate a three dimensional box instead of flat paper during art sessions, to give them a new perspective.

Minor Details shows us this cool twist and lock storage system made out of crates!

Growing Up Green helps moms in labor and postpartum look and feel fashionable during their hospital stay. How is that possible? Check out this fabulous find: organic cotton Hot Mama Gowns!

Shak-Shuka unveils these decadent vegan baby shoes from Dimmalimm Kids! Sign us up for several pairs!

Image Credit: Ian MacPherson

BKLYN Designs Sneak Peek: Iglooplay’s Throwing Stones Pillows

by Beth Shea, 04/30/10

Modern eco style for green families is literally just a stone’s throw away with Iglooplay‘s new Throwing Stones pillows. These plush pebbles are set to debut at the upcoming BKLYN Designs exhibition, May 7th-May 9th in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Imbued with the spirit of river stones, Iglooplay’s sculptural cushions are designed for children and adults alike — for multi-uses as chic and cushy floor seating, lounging pads, and stacking toys. Throwing Stones are upholstered in 100% wool slip covers over a bamboo fill, and encased in a cotton/bamboo liner. Available in nature inspired colors of amber, granite and stone. Check out our other Iglooplay design favorites: toyChaise, craftWork table and chair, Mod Rocker and Tea Pod!

+ Throwing Stones

+ Iglooplay

+ BKLYN Designs 2010

Meet The String Doll Gang from Kamibashi

by Julie Seguss, 04/29/10

The String Doll Gang is just one of the full-of-character offerings of Fair Trade company Kamibashi — the collaboration of Asian artists and a North Carolina couple who were formerly teachers in Japan. They find quirky handmade creations such as The String Doll Gang and partner with the artists to sell their wares online. With more than 100 different personalities to choose from (a word of warning: some are more child-appropriate than others), kids will love these mini 2 to 3-inch toys that make for fun little surprises when traveling, or anytime!

+ The String Doll Gang $10 each

+ Kamibashi

Grandfather Creates Geodesic Toys From Trash to Teach Kids Green Design

by Kristi Bernick, 04/29/10

Crafty green-minded architect and grandfather, Ron Aarons AIA, inspired us with a great example of innovative sustainable design for kids: the geodesic dome building blocks shown above are constructed entirely of used plastic bottles otherwise destined for a landfill. Aarons’ Toys from Trash concept teaches kids about recycling/upcycling while laying the conceptual groundwork for children to learn the fundamentals of green design. As if that weren’t awesome enough, Toys For Trash also encourages cutting back on consumerism and using what you already own for entertainment and enrichment!