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Before & After:  Children’s Table Makeover

Before & After: Children’s Table Makeover

Giving a child a space of their own is so important.  Not only does it give them a sense of ownership, but it gives them a place just their size where they can tackle those art projects and puzzles.  Take a look at this makeover of a child’s table and chairs set for inspiration for your own child’s space…Continue Reading

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Before & After:  Cute Pink Vanity Set

Before & After: Cute Pink Vanity Set

What little girl doesn’t need a vanity in her bedroom?  A place to primp and prepare for a fun day at school or in the backyard.  A place to daydream and make silly faces at yourself in the mirror.  Hopefully, these before and after photos will inspire you to create just such a place forContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Back to School Organizing Tips

Back to School Organizing Tips

We still have a couple of weeks before my kiddos head back to school.  So, mixed in among those fun last-minute day trips and events, we are working on organizing my children’s closets.  Not only are they stuffed with clothes that probably no longer fit, but they have also become a depository of old babyContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  Designing for Children – Inspiration for All Ages and Stages

Guest Post: Designing for Children – Inspiration for All Ages and Stages

Designing space for children can be challenging.  Depending on the age of your child, you may need to tackle the project a bit differently.  Read on for some tips you can use when designing spaces for your children as they grow and change. Pin ItContinue Reading

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No Sew Bedroom Valance

No Sew Bedroom Valance

Today’s post isn’t so much a “how-to” (because it will be pretty self-explanatory when you see the photos!), but a source of inspiration. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Time Out Chair

Before & After: Time Out Chair

A coat of paint and some scrapbook paper transformed a drab chair into a “Time Out” chair too cute to use… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Bench Cushion

Before & After: Bench Cushion

A window seat can be a cozy place to curl up with a good book or a great spot for a kitchen dining nook.  Either way, they are infinitely more comfortable and more interesting with a seat cushion.  Take a peek at one recent project and learn some tips for creating a window seat forContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Organization for Kids:  Blog Post Roundup

Organization for Kids: Blog Post Roundup

As we begin a new year full of resolutions and good intentions, I thought it would be the perfect time to share a blog post I found recently.  If your children’s bedrooms and play spaces are a disaster, check out this round-up of unique organization ideas for your kiddos.   Pin ItContinue Reading

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New Product:  Retractable Towel Ring

New Product: Retractable Towel Ring

In my design work, I find that folks either love towel rings or hate ’em.  Some people love the fact that their hand towel is easy to reach and tends to dry more quickly on a ring.  Other folks hate the fact that their towels constantly fall out of the ring, and sometimes hang inContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  Designing a Bedroom for Children With Allergies

Guest Post: Designing a Bedroom for Children With Allergies

With so many people suffering from allergies, creating a space that minimizes exposure to allergens is essential.  If you have allergies in your family, check out today’s guest post by Stephanie Staszko for tips on minimizing allergens in your child’s bedroom. Pin ItContinue Reading

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