I was at home the other night looking at my folding table in my dining room that awaits my new dining table. I realized my kids have been sitting around it doing their homework since I put it there. I asked “why aren’t you upstairs at your desks or at the breakfast table doing your […]
Read MoreFamily-Friendly Friday-Displaying Kids Artwork
It’s Family Friendly Friday – Talking about Children’s Artwork and how to display them in your home. In my own home we have proudly display them in the game room using simple frames and cardstock just taped the back to the card and voila we have art! It is so much better than putting up […]
Read MoreColor of the Month – Purple Interiors
This month talking about the Color Purple and how to use it in Interiors…. Did you know…. positive associations with purple are awareness, spirituality, soothing, and appetizing It not just for girls rooms and when done in a very sophisticated tasteful this color can really add to a beautiful space. If you are someone who likes to […]
Read MoreFamily Friendly Friday – Kids Desk Areas
It is back to school and lot of us are organizing and arranging desk areas for our kids. Here are some great ideas on creating a great study/desk space for your kids! Color can play a big part in a study space! What colors do your children like? Is a question to ask before deciding. […]
Read MoreFamily Friendly Friday-Kids Rooms Big Style
My kids have been away at their grandparents for a couple of weeks and I have missed them so much. Just sharing a few of their favorite rooms. Pressure is on me now! Great head board idea and the stripes… Photo from Tim Barber Ltd Going with stripes again on this ceiling in bold orange […]
Read MoreFamily Friendly Friday–Kids Room DIY Ideas
I thought I would share with you today some great DIY ideas I found online for kids rooms. Add a little chalk board paint to door fronts on their furniture. Original art work becomes the highlight. Marker Girl’s Dream furniture! Photo from Prego Sem Estopa Got to love these great chairs made just for […]
Read MoreFamily Friendly Friday – Displaying Kids Books
It is summer time lots of kid’s home from school right now. One thing I try to encourage is a little reading through the summer. Here are some great ideas for creating a fun reading area…. I have seen this a few times where a small closet is converted into a reading nook.. Photo from […]
Read MoreGuest Post from Houzz – Going Bold with Children’s Rooms
So happy to have Houzz guest posting on my blog today! Today’s post is from their contributor Becky Harris. She is using our theme of imagination this week by showing some fun ways to add bold statements in your child’s room. Going Big and Bold on Your Child’s Bedroom Walls Hello everyone! My name is Becky […]
Read MoreFamily Friendly Friday – Boy’s Bedroom Decorating Dilemma
I recently had someone ask me this question and I thought I would share with you today my response and give some visual guidance with it. My son is turning 12 and wants a more grown up room. I am really stuck on ideas and don’t want to have to change it again when he […]
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