droolicious : pillow

First Look: K Studio Family Series Pillows

Nicole Feliciano — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:30:00 GMT

A different kind of family portrait. K Studio offers an appealing option to the stuffy family picture session—a gorgeous hand-sewn pillow.

The K Studio Family Series Pillows are a modern family portrait free from fake smiles and torturous sitting sessions. The K Studio designers use sustainable fabrics for the pillows then personalized them with embroidered characters to represent your family. There’s lots of room for experimentation. First pick your fabric and thread (our pick: Off-white hemp/organic cotton fabric paired with red thread) and decide on the size (the 18” version goes for $152).

Next it’s time to play with the family. We love the long, leggy characters and the whimsical pets. Make the pillow represent the family you want or already have…you select an arrangement of characters and pets. Pick up to six family members (there are a variety of sizes and shapes) and up to two furry friends. This is a great heirloom item with a modern twist.

Odd but Awesome: Peas Pillow

AmandaHill — Fri, 15 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

The Peas in a Pod pillow seen above might do more than look pretty on your child's bed. Maybe the pillow could foster some sort of positive relationship between your child and peas. Maybe? Either way, the pillow is pretty awesome.

Click on over to Diffraction Fiber's Etsy shop to check it out.

Mess-Free Peanut Butter & Jelly Pillow Set

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Food-allergy-proof and mess-free, this PB&J pillow set features our favorite sandwich toppings slathered over two soft, 16" tall x 15" wide "bread slices" made from eco-felt (i.e., 100% recycled plastic bottles). You can get either pillow embroidered with the kiddoes' names, too -- try doing that with the lunch you're packing this morning.

$60 per set from Diffraction Fiber.

A Little Cloud for Your Little Sunshine

JeanneSager — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:30:00 GMT

What's better than a friend to cuddle with in bed? A friend that lets you rest your head on him at the end of the day.

Jaya Loves Tekeko organic pillows are sized just right for little arms to wrap around, and soft enough for little heads to lean on and drift off into dream land.

Hand printed, sewed and stuffed, every little pillow sports a sweet and original character, and every little buddy comes with his or her own story. My pick is Leafgirl (redubbed by my daughter as Goldilocks for some unknown reason, but I'll allow that it's because this pillow was just right), but Professor Acorn can offer up an education in why it's important to get to bed early (so you can cuddle with your new friend!), and Eggboy looks so sad there's no way a toddler can resist giving him a squeeze.

Soft as a cloud, the covers are removable so you can wash the Kumo Friends after they've been dragged around the world with your tot. Jaya Loves Tekeko uses all organic material, with PVC-free and phthalate-free water based inks and recyled packaging, so their dreams are painted in green.

Get a pillow from their site for $62.

Scrap Pack Cushion For Kids

Lisa Estall — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:32:00 GMT

I think this is a pretty wild looking cushion. It's called a Scrap Pack Cushion and could be ideal for those rowdy pillow fights right before bedtime. The price tag for this is around $240! This pillow can be found on Cushlab, which sells other traditional looking cushions for children. I prefer this one instead. Click to see!...

My son would prefer this tractor pillow anytime. It's also less expensive at around $80. Is the Scrap Pack Cushion something you would buy?

Initial Your Pillows

Lisa Estall — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:25:00 GMT

This initial pillow would be a perfect gift for my son Harrison. Since he's too young to appreciate pillows I would just place it somewhere in his room for decoration.

What's great is when you order a pillow from Romp, you can chose which two colors and...

initial you want. Each initial is hand drawn and screened onto 100% canvas. So personally made just for you! The pillow is made of down and feather and has a removable cover so you can wash.

If you don’t want an initial on your cushion there is a heart design. I think this would make a sweet baby gift. Price is $58.

Check it out at Romp.

Initial Pillow

Lisa Estall — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:25:00 GMT

This initial pillow would be a perfect gift for my son Harrison. Since he's too young to appreciate pillows I would just place it somewhere in his room for decoration.

What's great is when you order a pillow from Romp, you can chose which two colors and...

Check it out at Romp.

Eco-Friendly: Hippo + Pillow= Hippillow

AmandaHill — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:17:00 GMT

The hippillow is just what the name suggests: a hippo pillow. It could be the perfect naptime companion, coming in many colors and two sizes. This particular hippillow is the French Curl pattern and the large size. To read more about the hippillow click behind the fold.

One major bonus about the hippillow is that it is printed with Eco-felt. Eco-felt is 100% post consumer recycled and vegan. If you're in the market for a stuffed animal/pillow that is both good for the environment and cute, the hippilow is the answer. The pillow seen in the picture above is 22''x11''. She is durable, washable and only $20. So click on over to Hippillow's Etsy Shop for yours.

Black Cats And Other Animal Pillows From k studio

Chris Ford — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:30:00 GMT

This black cat pillow is one of a few different animal pillows made by design firm k studio. Each pillow is made from green and sustainable materials such as hemp, organic cotton and recycled wool (they recycle wool?). There is a dog, cat and bird versions, but I'm a fan of the cat pillow. Plus, what could be more holiday appropriate right now than a black cat pillow?

Cat Pillow, $110 from Design Public.

My Family, the Cartoon Version

Lisa Mulcahy — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:35:00 GMT

I guess I’ve been out of the loop, but recently I’ve noticed cars, minivans and even personal checks emblazoned with cartoon versions of families. I don’t think I’m the type to slap a sticker on my car advertising what an ideal family (and pet) I have, but it’s an idea I do like on a pillow.

Designed by Shelly Klein, a veteran of the contract furniture industry and now owner of K Studio, the 4 Person Plus Cat and Dog Pillow, $152, is a sophisticated take on what could otherwise be a little cheesy. Each piece is handmade and has a zipper closure for easy removal and cleaning.

DwellStudio Crib Bedding On Sale

Chris Ford — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:07:00 GMT

If you couldn't justify that incredibly expensive crib you wanted to get for your baby, maybe expensive sheets seem a little more reasonable. Design Public has discontinued DwellStudio Baby crib sets now on sale for $190.

The pattern on sale is "Clover Blossom", and you can get some of the other pieces too (including the "Small Dots Blossom" crib sheet). Limited quantities are available.

DwellStudio Clover Blossom Crib Set, $190 from designpublic.com

14 Days of Nursery: A Peaceful Pillow

Leigh-Ann Jackson — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

This is Eve, dubbed "A Peaceful Dove." With her hand-embroidered features and vintage John Kaldor fabric, she'd give a blast of retro color to a rocker or glider.

Here's the back. Each Eve is one-of-a-kind. For more unique throw-back decor, check out designer Fock Space's cat and guitar pillows.

$15, Indie Fixx Shop.

Fauna's Onesie & Pillow: Who You Calling Dumbo?

Sarah Verdone — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:00:00 GMT

You've probably seen Fauna's animal photo prints on organic cotton pillows, T-shirts, and onesies (if not, it's time you checked them out). Now designer Ross Menuez has added a few new beasts to the kingdom, including this saggy, baggy elephant. Kids can wear -- or cuddle -- their own pint-size pachyderms. The kitten pillow is pretty sweet too. $40 for onesie, $55 for small pillow, $30 for pico (extra small) pillow.

Oeuf's Tooth Fairy Pillow Might Make 'Em Brush

Sarah Verdone — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Look, Ma, no cavities! Even if your child isn't old enough to start cashing in on her canines, Oeuf's Tooth Fairy Pillow gives her a cute and cozy incentive to brush (some day, my dear, this tooth's pocket will be filled with gold!). Made of 100% pima cotton, the molars are knit in Bolivia by indigenous women in a Fair Trade program. Thanks to their work with the lovely couple behind Oeuf (Sophie Demenge and Michael Ryan), these women are able to send their kids to school and get them medical and dental care. A tooth for a tooth, anyone? $28.

The Floor Nanny from 2 Moms LLC

Mir — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:05:00 GMT

I want to like this product. I do. The floor nanny is mom-designed and sounds like such a logical thing; it's a little pillow-nest where a pre-mobile baby can lounge, a beginning-to-sit-up baby can wobble without danger of smacking her head (unless she works her way to the edge, I suppose), and a mobile baby can chill out and relax. It has handles for easy toting and comes in a variety of cute fabrics.

On the other hand, it'll cost you $71.55 at Amazon, and I'm thinking a dog bed would be a lot cheaper and serve the same purpose.

Sweet Dreams with a My Bambino Tooth Fairy Pillow

Mir — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:01:00 GMT

I'm still having nightmares from this monstrosity, so I had to smile when I spotted these cheerful gingham tooth fairy pillows over at My Bambino. They're cute enough as it is, really, with the tooth itself doubling as the pocket for those offerings to the tooth fairy, but you can also have them personalized for that extra-special touch. True, they're $19.99, but at least they don't scare the bejeezus out of me like those other ones.

Spit Up: PetuniaPetunia Tooth Fairy Pillow

Mir — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:02:00 GMT

I guess I'm alone in my thinking, because according to their site, this tooth fairy pillow from PetuniaPetunia has been featured on both MSNBC and CBS as being fantabulous and loved. And, sure, it's hand-knit and the price isn't bad ($12). But the first thing I thought when I looked at them was that the tooth was bleeding. (Tasty!)

The second thing I thought of was the uncanny facial resemblance to a blow-up doll. Yeah. G'head, buy one for your kid with that image stuck in your head.

Green Baby: Woodland Bedding

Meredith Broussard — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:34:00 GMT

Woodland creatures! Organic bedding!

Introduce your urban baby to Mother Nature with the darling deer and charming turtles on this line of forest-inspired organic bedding and accessories from Amenity Nursery.

Coordinating sheets, blankets, bumpers, floor pillows, and wall art are available. Amenity textiles are made with organic natural fibers and and printed with low-impact dyes; the floor pillow is stuffed with spun, recycled plastic bottles that are manufactured locally.

I find the green and brown palette curiously restful. Perhaps your child will, too. Prices start at $40 at 2modern.

Beatrix Potter Personalized Keepsake Cushion

Mir — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:05:00 GMT

File this one under lovely but decadent: For £44.95 (about $91), Aspen & Brown will take your baby's name and birth details and fashion this pillow with all the pertinent details tucked in amongst classic Beatrix Potter illustrations. The finished product is 15" square and requires 21 business days of lead time. It is worth it? I'll leave that up to you (and your hopefully deep pockets).

The Babble Review: Nesting Pillow by Blessed Nest

Gwynne Watkins — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:15:00 GMT

Having never been thrilled with the look or performance of my borrowed Boppy or My Breast Friend, I was thrilled to come across this Nesting Pillow ($79) by Blessed Nest. While its price is nearly double that of the competition, being comfortable while nursing seems invaluable after the sore neck, arms and back I experienced the first time around. This crescent-shaped nursing pillow is available in thirteen beautiful, washable cotton fabrics (check out the Partridge and Lark) and is filled with organic buckwheat hulls. The hulls give it a decidedly different feel — my favorite attribute is that the hulls are more breathable than a polyfiber-filled pillow and therefore stay cooler. And since the stuffing is made up of little particles instead of one solid blob, I was able to redistribute the hulls to one end of the pillow to create a high side and low side. While the Original Nesting Pillow is made of nearly all organic materials (organic top and bottom slipcover fabric, interior pillow fabric and buckwheat hulls), you can go all the way with their All Organic Nesting Pillow ($84) which guarantees that the decorative fabric panel is organic as well. — Katie Bayless

Snappy Animal Pillowcases For Wild Dreams

crazedparent — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:07:00 GMT

Here's a cool little pillowcase that might make bedtime fun. Snappy Animal Pillows from Mahar Dry Goods come with four cute animal faces that can be snapped on the front and back of the pillowcase and rearranged. But will these pillowcases be entertaining enough to actually keep my kids in their room at bedtime? I won't hold my breath.

Now on sale for $45.

Your Child's Art on a Pillowcase

chrisjordan — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:31:00 GMT

This pillowcase available from Vivre brings saving your child's artwork to heights heretofore unknown.

Send your child's drawing to the Monogrammed Linen Shop where they will turn it into a pillow worthy of being called art. An exact copy of your child's drawing will be embroidered onto a fine Egyptian pillowcase measuring 16"x 16"

It will take 4-6 weeks to arrive, all the more time for you to pay off the $795 price tag.