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They thought of everything! HABA brings you the indoor swinging tent.

Kids like to hide and feel like they have their own space; they also like to swing, and to feel soothing motion when they rest. Here they have that all in one creative decor item. Lift the flap to crawl inside, and let the make believe begin! The soft fabric tent attaches to the ceiling with included hardware so that it can swing freely. Your child’s friends will all want to come over to play when they see this whimsical masterpiece.

The colors are beautiful and the designs lovely. Flower vines and butterflies adorn the tent in applique, and the green and blue back ground brings the grandeur of the natural world into your little tykes room.

The tent swing can support up to 80 pounds safely. It is recommended that parental supervision be used for children under age three, but from three on up, this will keep them busy and out of your hair.

For a complete and cohesive decor theme, add other items by Haba, like the bean bag chairs that match the design on the tent swing, or the fabric shelves, or the blossom and butterfly mobile.

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HABA has done it again. This German company has made a beautiful soft, colorful, decor item that’s sure to become the focal point for your nursery or child’s room decor.  The Butterflies’ wings are quilted applique, and free to actually flap when your toddler grabs them. The beautiful sky blue back ground is quilted with flower patterns, and the different sized and colored butterflies become a symphony of cheerful beauty. What could be more fun to snuggle into and sit on, than this soft and whimsical bean bag?

Parents will appreciate furniture like this, because there is nothing hard or pointy to step on, run your shins into, or worry about your baby banging her/his head on. All furniture should feel this good, and be so easy to live with! When you want to clean under it, it is easy to lift and move. The bean bag is very light, as it is stuffed with polystyrene balls. In order to protect the environment, you can order the empty outer cover, and replace the inner sack with a stuffing that does no harm, like buck wheat hulls. The outer cover is removable and washable.

This bean bag looks great together with the mobile and other HABA decor items.

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Here’s the perfect decor item for an aspiring young fire fighter. Your child will love the versatility of this chair that folds out to become a mat. Not only is this Fire Truck sofa soft and comfortable, it looks cool and lets them imagine that they are responding to emergencies –heroes come to save the day!

The soft, plush cover is removable and washable. The inside is durable foam. Wide enough for two preschool aged kids to sit on together, and long enough to sleep on when folded out, this sofa bed is a very practical addition to your child’s room. You can have sleep over parties, story book time, a soft place to wrestle, and a place to fantasize about heroic adventures, all in one convenient piece of furniture.

If you practice Feng Shui, the red color and fire theme would be a perfect addition to the south side of the room, according to the traditional Compass School. If you are using the Western School orientation of the Bagua, you’d want this decor item against the wall opposite from the the wall containing the door through which you enter the room, which is the fame and reputation zone.

This sofa makes a great gift!

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You’ll feel like a Raja in this meditation chair. This one also provides the perfect place to practice the art of baby massage, on or between your outstretched legs. Several other uses for this comfortable extended throne come to mind, but you’ll have to use your own imagination. If you have a baby, you must have figured it out at some point (wink).

Responsible use of forest products and finishes for woods is advocated by “Harmony In Design” . Towards this goal, they have created an entirely new line of meditation products made out of Mango wood and other sustainable resources. After 20 years the mango tree stops bearing fruit, and can then be harvested for timber. Since mango trees can be plantation grown, they prevent the clear cut practice that is damaging rain forests. Multiple uses of the Mango tree, make it a win win crop, providing the delicious and nutritious mango fruit that so many enjoy.

Look at the beautiful rose carved into the wood. The Raja boasts elegant craftsmanship from every angle, and yet has a tastefully rustic quality that makes it easy to incorporate into your room decor.

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You can’t go wrong with organic cotton…

and they make great baby shower gifts!

The Naturepedic line of organic cotton bedding gives your child a natural and chemical-free alternative. All fabrics are breathable, machine washable, and durable . The 100% organically grown cotton crib sheet variety pack ( 1 Ivory, 1 White, 1 Flannel) features an elastic perimeter and fitted design for a secure fit.

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The Naturepedic  contoured changing pad cover features 100% organic cotton fabric with a clear  waterproof coating that is so non-toxic, it is actually rated food grade (100% polyethylene)
The hypoallergenic and easy-to-clean pad is stuffed with organic cotton filling, so it is pure, natural, and chemical free. The pad also features the Air-Core support layer, made of non toxic environmentally friendly, 100% food grade polyethylene. The Air-Core network of closed cell air pockets provide a firm and comfortable base, without the toxic emissions of polyurethane foam vinyl, PVC or phthalates or the allergenic properties of latex rubber or wool. The pad has an easy safety buckle to keep your baby secure while changing.

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The naturepedic 100% Organically Grown Cotton sheet features Luxurious 250 Thread Count Sateen. The Fitted Design and Elastic Perimeter Provide Secure Fit for15″ x 30″ x 2″ bassinet mattresses , both rectangular and oval (featured in the previous post). Of course the sheet is machine washable. Grown and made in the USA.

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They also make sheets for a portacrib measuring 24″ x 38″ x 2″

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Protect your mattress and provide comfort with the Naturepedic Airflow Sheet. It is a crib Mattress Pad + Sheet in 1. The  top and bottom layers of the sheet are made from 100 % organic cotton fabric. The Airflow technology increases air circulation. This advance in design allows the Airflow sheet to breathe and  improves temperature control. These features help to reduce sweating so your child will sleep peacefully. For increased comfort, the internal lattice structure helps to relive pressure points. Pop the Airflow sheet in the machine to wash and dry; there’s no fuss. The fitted version employs a full elastic skirt. The quick release version features snaps so there is no need to lift the mattress. Great options for your convenience!

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With wonderful wood furniture, you’ll need a wood preserver by Howard. The Naturals collection provides everything you’ll need to keep your wood furniture looking its best for generations to come. The wood preserver shown here will bring out the luster in your favorite decor elements. The best part? The Naturals line is completely non toxic!

When you follow the Naturals Wood Cleaner and Polish with the Naturals’ Wood Preserver, your furniture will be be gorgeous and protected from the ravages of time and wear. The wood preserver  combines vegetable derived ingredients, Brazilian carnuba wax and beeswax  with essential oils. This product will enhance the beauty of all types of unfinished and finished woods.

This is great for wood doorways, window frames, paneling, cupboards, and any other wooden house hold items, as well as wood furniture.

While other people are spraying or rubbing carcinogenic chemicals on the indoor surfaces of their homes, and exposing them selves and their loved ones to dangerous emissions, you’ll be showing them a better way. With Howard Naturals line of products, you’ll breathe safely, and the only fragrance will be the lovely scent of essential oils. What better way to freshen your house for spring cleaning? Practical, safe, and pleasantly uplifting, this line is just what you need. The icing on the cake? It’s very competitively priced. There is just no excuse for exposing your family to toxins when the eco-friendly alternative is so affordable.

Packaged in 12 fl oz, these products were made in the USA.

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Do you need a place to focus on one experience at a time, to truly savor the flavor and texture and temperature of life, and help you to be fully present and in the “now”? Do you simply have great taste in decor, and hold Japanese traditional home design in high esteem ?

Harmony In Design has done it again!  They’ve brought us just the right furniture piece to complete our room design, and they’ve done it the eco friendly way. Their new Tea Table is made from the same sustainable Mango wood as the Raj meditation chair (shown in the previous post).  The petite size and shape of the traditional tea table allow it to be versatile enough for a variety of functions. When not using it for a tea ritual, it can be used as an end table, or coffee table. The traditional round Zafu cushions store neatly under the table when not in use. This is a great help in saving space and in keeping the cushions clean. The table is available in 2 non-toxic waterbase finishes (Natural and Espresso) and the cushions are available with 2 different washable covers (Cream and Mocha). For descriptions of the pillow materials, see the post below this one.

You can feel good about Mango wood products.  The mango tree stops bearing fruit after 20 years, and is then a good source of  timber. Plantation grown mango trees are a responsible alternative to damaging  rain forests. By eating the delicious and nutritious mango fruit and then building from the warm and beautiful mango wood, we do not waste any part of the tree before replanting.

The masterful craftsmanship of this elegant and understated table is truly harmonious. By choosing a round table, you also protect your shins from getting bruised and allow the room’s Chi to circulate gently. You will feel well in a room with such mindfully designed furniture; they help you to reach a state of no mind.

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This beautiful seat will make you want to meditate more often. You’ll want to sit cross-legged for longer when you are this comfortable with soft cushioning under you and at your back for support. But you don’t have to meditate to appreciate the beauty and comfort of this loveseat. Purely from a design and decor perspective, this is a gorgeous  piece of furniture with flowing harmonious lines , and no sharp corners to bang your shins on.  A toddler crashing into this love seat would not be hurt either.The Chi will flow smoothly around and over the EcoPod, for better Feng Shui.

The materials comprising the Harmony In Design meditation furniture are fast growing seagrass and banana leaf weaves. Both sea grass and banana leaf are highly abundant and sustainable materials grown in the region where they are locally manufactured. To seal the pieces HID uses only clear water-based finishes. This adherence to ethics helps to eliminate harmful toxins polluting the environment and prevents your home from being filled with carcinogenic emissions. Finally HID cushions are stuffed with soft silky kapok from the flowering of the Kapok tree and 100 % cotton covers.

Don’t you agree that using these materials is better for the health of both the planet and the individual?

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