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We are about to have our first child and

want to outfit the nursery. Our taste is

quite modern (think Italian), and we love

quirky things. We don't want the place

overrun with plastic things in primary

colors. Is it possible to avoid this?

SOPHIA

Boston

Even though my own kids are no longer

babies, I remember well the feeling

that the entire house was going to look

like Toys R Us. The children's furniture

industry has come a long way since

then. I've kept an eye out for interesting

furniture for babies and children, and

there are great designs out there. Check

out Tadpole in Boston's South End (617-

778-1788), where I saw a vibrant orange

miniature club chair and ottoman - $398

for the set - ...

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