Winter Blowout Sale – Happening in store NOW!

We’re clearing the way for some beautiful new pieces at our 1244 Wellington Street West location! If you’re in the market for some gorgeous furniture to outfit your nursery, make sure you have a look at what we have on offer! These great collections include Green Guard certified items- the best way to ensure a safe and healthy nursery for your little one.

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For your 2-Year-Old Turtle Doves…

B.Toys are funky and fun- With gorgeous packaging to boot! The perfect gift of all ages, but especially wonderful for our Terribly Awesome Twos. The Alphaberry ($31.99) models itself after Mom or Dad’s Blackberry, and teaches letters at the push of many buttons! If the classic Flip-Phone is more your style, then B.Toys has a Hello-Phone ($21.99) with pre-programed conversation to keep your child yakking away to Santa while you catch up with the relatives.

Shiver me Timbers- check out this B.Toys Fish & Splish! My love of all things nautical aside, this great toy is perfect for bathtub fun. Practice your best Sea Shanty while fishing off the starboard bow for $31.99.

Or get creative with the incredible (edible!) Clementine art line. Crayons, paints, markers or Play Dough, all are available in store and online for your budding Picasso. From $7.99 to $19.99, these gifts will work well in stockings and under the tree.

The Janod Kubix is another great gift to foster imagination in your child. Stack these colourful blocks in all kinds of ways for hours of entertainment- and the use of water-based paints make for safe chewing. Available in two sizes; 50 pieces are $29.99 and 100 are $49.99.

If classic Rudolph and Frosty are on TV, grab a seat in the comfortable Monte Design Cubino Chair ($119.99) or Loveseat ($149.99). The machine-washable cover will help clean up any hot chocolate spills. And trust me, your little guy will love having their own chair. So grown up!

A whole different type of sitting is on your horizon, parents of Two-Year-Olds. Maybe Santa should bring a potty-training aid to make the whole experience more pleasant? The Prince Lionheart WeePod is a cushiony seat that suction cups to your existing toilet. At $22.99 you can choose from Pink, Blue and Grey.

Whether you’re hunting for toys, clothing, furniture or Potty-Assists, we’ll be able to help you out! Come by for a visitat 1244 Wellington Street West and 755 Bank Street in Ottawa or 286 Danforth Avenue in Toronto.

Fall Floor Model Sale – 1244 Wellington Street West

We’ve had quite the busy time here at Fab the past couple of weeks- our furniture floor models are ON SALE! We hardly ever mark down furnishings, so now is your chance to scoop up a fantastic deal. We’ve already parted with our beautiful Walnut Leander Crib, the gorgeous Dutailier Papaya nursery set, and too many Monte Chairs to count.

The mega-sale is all in the name of bringing in new pieces. New colours, new styles, new everything! Monte Design is now offering sunny yellow fabric, which I think is particularly wonderful on their classic Joya Rocker.

If you’re planning your nursery, now’s the time to come visit- our awesome staff can explain how each piece converts into a larger bed or what Green Guard is, for mommies who want to be in the know. And, seriously, the best aspect of a floor model sale has got to be cutting down on waiting times. When planning your nursery, do remember to keep in mind that custom furniture can take as little as  4 weeks, or as many as 12 weeks to arrive at your door. All of our pieces are built to order, so nothing collects dust in a warehouse! If you’re under a time crunch, floor models are a great option.

New today, we’ve marked down the All Seasons and Mix Twin Panel Bed Set even further to 30% off. These guys have only been on the floor since May, and are in great condition!

 

Planning your room? Check out this great blog by Young America. It’s all about setting up a nursery fit for your little one- I absolutely love the looks that they’ve come up with! Specifically the book wall- what a perfect little library for your burgeoning bookworm.

Be forewarned, Fabbies, pieces are going quick! Come visit our Flagship location at 1244 Wellington Street West today!

Movin’ on Up (To the Big Boy Room)

My sister is a mere 8 days away from her C-Section, and thus the birth of her second child. Throughout her pregnancy, my fam has been making periodic checks with my nephew Oscar, saying things like “Are you excited to be a big brother? Do you want to help Mommy take care of a baby?” And yet, he still seems mystified by the concept that my sister might be bringing another person into their small family.  In fact, for the longest time he thought he’d be helping Mommy take care of another person’s baby.

To ease the transition, she’s been hard at work creating a Big Boy Room that is all his own! Since his Mighty Machines obsession is at an all time high (Seriously, what 2 year old knows the word “Hydraulics”??), the theme is very constructional.

No matter what the theme, I always suggest the colourful products from P’Kolino when customers are searching for the perfect pieces to furnish their growing one’s rooms.

Safari-themed furniture is a whimsical and unique way of looking at everyday items. The P’Kolino Bookshelf and Tree Table are gorgeous- and totally gender neutral. I picture these with some great tree wall decals and a giant stuffed monkeys.

I’ve personally built the Bookcase, Tables and Rocking Chairs- which is saying something. Unlike my Mr.Fix-It husband, I do NOT know my way around an allen key. Their simple construction was quick- and well-explained!

With a mantra like “make better products to improve play at home” the founders of P’Kolino have set themselves up as a light-hearted company- building quality pieces of furniture with the safety of an adult mind and the excitement of a child’s. The founders are two Florida-based fathers, J.B. Schneider and Antonio Turco-Rivas. They are extremely talented at creating convertible pieces that function in multiple facets. A Toddler Bed that turns into a large chair? A Puzzle that can be completed in a myriad of ways? They’ve got them! My personal fave would be the Silly Soft Seats. These happy faces are actually three soft pieces that can be separated for play or sat on with a great book!

Available in 5 different colours; purple, blue, orange, red or green.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If Play-for-Two is on your mind, how about a Child-Height table that features a removable chalk-board top? We’ve got a floor model at our Wellington Street location, should you fancy giving it a try!

Decorating for your toddler can be difficult! They’re on their feet and scurrying about, which can cause a safety concern. Make sure that whatever you choose, there are softened edges and that the items are height-appropriate. Many parents find it helpful to travel their room at their child’s height- kneel in different areas to determine possible hazards and how to avoid unwanted accidents!

You may also want to avoid any complex designs and patterns – keep the room full of bright colours and developmental props, such as flash cards and puzzles. And you might also want to avoid characters or items that are of a passing fancy. If your little one adores a particular cartoon character, will they always? Choose pieces that have an heirloom quality- that special something that will create great memories, and can be passed on to future generations!