When it comes to Halloween, about the only thing to be counted on is its messy aftermath. Susan Fornoff, writing for the San Francisco Chronicle gives 5 tips for dealing with Halloween mess, 3 of which concern cleaning.
Treat candy apple stains by rinsing the fabric in warm water, followed by rubbing liquid detergent into the [...]
Finally, chalkboard table placemats that you can draw on have arrived. It’s ok. Mom’s not watching.
Zookies. Good for kids of all ages. The single mat comes with 2 pieces of chalk and a sponge for cleaning. Washable. 12” x 18”. $18. At Barneys, via BLTD
This colorful serving set for kids doubles as a puzzle to keep them from flinging utensils about the room while you’re not looking. Good luck. Made of lightweight melamine, the plate, cup and four utensils fit into specially shaped wells, which simplifies bringing a child’s meal to the table. The tray also features nonslip [...]
The Plastic Fantastic Series by Jasper van Grootel is not new, but in the spirit of our outdoor worthiness series, we are honor-bound to report.
Each piece of furniture in the series is reconditioned perfectly before being treated with the rubber Soft Skin coating.
The Voltaire Dressoir (above) is $1,215
The lounge chair is perfect for the well-meaning, [...]
Clean+istry was not allowed to touch a wall with bare fingertips until the age of 21, so we are always curious why kids are perceived as enemy #1 to a clean and orderly home. In Parent Shock: Kids are Not Decor, parents cope with the loss of high-style dreams once Junior arrives.
Clean+istry is not opposed to the concept of children, just the mess.
When we saw the Napfnapf at designSpotter we thought that perhaps we would invite our friends, and their kids, to stop by for a brief visit.
Napfnapf is a double-sided suction cup made of food-safe silicon and it
enables any kind of plate to be fixed [...]