Editors' Best of 2007: Art & Decor

Art Kristen : My son's walls are decked out in Avalisa art (at top) and we both couldn't be happier. Her modern designs and custom color combos were a no-brainer. Liz : Ida Pearle's custom alphabet prints are so charming, they're fast be…

Editors' Best of 2007: Art & Decor
Art Kristen: My son's walls are decked out in Avalisa art (at top) and we both couldn't be happier. Her modern designs and custom color combos were a no-brainer. Liz: Ida Pearle's custom alphabet prints are so charming, they're fast becoming my go-to new baby gift. (Just ask Kristen's son.) Plus, you've got 26 to choose from. Honorable mention: Robin Rosenthal's counting birds poster which brightens up any nursery. Nursery decor Kristen: Our toys are happily stored with love in our ModMom Mid-Century toy box. Mom and designer Kiersten Hathcock knows what she is doing. Damn lucky toys. Liz: The mix and match storage cubes from Via Toy Box are brilliant for small spaces or the organizationally-challenged. (Hello!) They stand on their own, or configure to become a play table or even a toddler bed. Make sure to check out our archives for more fabulous art and furniture. 

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