Down on the floor!

I've never been a huge fan of play mats- you know, the ones you see used in pre-schools and play rooms all the time, and they generally just look tacky. These fantastic rugs have made me change my mind though! From Danish by Design, they are really cool. What little girl wouldn't adore the doll's house rug and the road rug is the best I've ever seen.

The rule to remember though is - don't use them decoration! Roll them up and put them away when the kids are finished playing and you don't run the risk of your house looking like the local kindy. (Although I could almost be convinced that the road rug could fit in with a "car" themed bedroom...)

Finally- an alternative to the Barbie beanbag!!!!

If you are like me and the idea of a living room full of Barbie couches and Thomas the Tank Engine bean bags makes you want to cry- here is the solution. 

Lelbys Little Living www.lelbys.com designs and produces contemporary children’s bean bag chairs, toy boxes, teddys, cushions and throw rugs to match the colour palate of most living rooms. The faux suede ones even have matching throw rugs and teddy bears! The range is designed to enhance the interior of adult living spaces, to suit the style of most modern parents.  Australian mum of 2, Lesley Gordon (nicnamed Lelby by her husband) firmly believes that choosing a chair for your child is just as important as choosing your own sofa, it should be stylish, comfy and compliment your home. They ship internationally and are very reasonably priced. The best bit is you won't feel like you are living in a pre-school!