The crafty lady behind the blog Handmade by Alissa is a pretty sweet sister. When her sib Cate moved into a new house with a very unfinished cement blocked patio, she decided to give it a much-needed facelift by sewing some cheerful cushions and pillows. She sewed one long cushion to run along the cement block bench, two arm rests, and a handful of throw pillows.
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Getting a good night's sleep when your belly is growing is not the easiest task to accomplish. Having a pregnancy pillow can make all the difference by giving your tummy the support and comfort it deserves.
Simple: Personally tested and approved, the $8 pillow from Target has been a cuddly pleasure.
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If you've got a musician in the making, there are some plush pillows that will rock your tot to sleep. The Guitar and Boombox Pillows ($24 - $29) from Pottery Barn Kids are crafted from soft cotton corduroy and accented with silver percale appliqués. Made for topping children's beds or of serving as a place for them to lay their heads, these soft pillows are perfect for the pint-sized set.
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The Pillow Bear ($435) is just what its name suggests: part teddy bear, part pillow.
You can transition from snuggle time to nap time by releasing the 100 percent cashmere bear's tie-front closure and turning the bear's arms into a pillow.
Is the luxurious toy meets sleeping device worth the hefty price?
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To get some easy Summer-inspired style, turn up the volume with accent pillows. By choosing a brighter color than you usually would, you'll have instant Summer style. I've rounded up some bright and beachy Summer pillows to get you started.
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The recent "Killer Cribs" study has me on a mission to make my lil one's room and living space as toxin and allergen free as possible.
I adore Boodalee's simple throw pillows, $42, which come with a special eco-friendly coinsert made of fiber spun from corn.
Each pillow has two mod and colorful graphics — one on the front and one on the back.
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Beautiful pillows can be the perfect accent to any room, but if your kids' creations adorn them, that will brighten your surroundings and their smiles. We told you how you could wear your children's designs around your neck, but now you can rest your pretty lil head on them, too.
Submit your child's masterpiece to Deseta where they will translate the image onto a charming pillow. 
Joanna Notkin, founder and head designer of LoooLo Textiles, has recently brought her sustainable textiles to the shelves of Design Public. She's been recognized as an important up-and-coming designer in the sustainable design field, and her debut collection, presented at the 2004 Interior Design Show in Toronto, won the ‘best collection’ award from New York-based Metropolis magazine. LoooLo sources the best organic fibers, dyes with the least environmental footprint, and manufacturers who respect the philosophy behind the products. 
While I do understand that wide belts have been "in" for the last couple of years, I don't think I'd want one "in" my home, particularly on a pillow like this. For those of you who don't speak French, this Z Gallerie Mode Pillow is named "Mode" because that word means "in fashion." Do you think belted pillows are fashionable?
Since it's Hibernation month, what better way to retreat indoors than with this stylish Soothing Pillow Set ($74) that's new at RedEnvelope? Each set comes with one rectangular pillow and one eye pillow, in either the Glam Meets Zen pattern or the Serenity pattern. The set contains ingredients "thought to provide therapeutic benefits and promote a balanced state of mind," and the rectangular pillow insert can be heated in the microwave! 
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