Here, we've gathered 60 of the most diverse, whimsical, and elegant kids’ rooms ideas, whether you’re decorating for a newborn or a teenager.
When we moved into our new home last August I was 8 months pregnant with Levi and exhausted. The last thing I could think about what decorating a house, but I knew that making a special space for Elle was a priority. After all, she was going through just as many big changes as we were and trying to
Here, we've gathered 60 of the most diverse, whimsical, and elegant kids’ rooms ideas, whether you’re decorating for a newborn or a teenager.
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When Face Book first came out I wasn’t a believer. I thought I could never get into that, but now it’s like an addiction for me! How about you? I love my business Face Book page and have met so many great people through it. I’ve even added a Twitter account too! Hahaha! I know I sound like a tool! But it's amazing how it can help your business grow! (My personal page is a whole other story. My kids think I’m crazy and yes they hate the fact that they have friended me and I write, “I love you!” all over their walls!) Anyway, the reason why I’m going on about Face Book and Twitter, is this, the social media thing…it works! I’ve actually gotten a lot of business from it, my case and point, this beautiful redo right here! Krissy was a friend from high school, we reconnected via FB (how cool am I with the abbreviated lingo), she saw my stuff and “BAM!” (Okay, maybe not that intensely) commissioned me to redo her grandmother’s dressing table for her daughter! At first we chatted via FB, and then she sent pics via email. She sat down with her daughter scanned my blog and Etsy store for designs, which led to a list of things they might like to see on their dresser. Her daughter really liked this bookcase I had painted for another client, so that was our insperation piece. I then scketched out some designs (tweeted about them! Hahaha! Joking!), sent the pictures back to her via e-mail and they picked the one they liked best. Now, some of you are thinking, Mary, this isn’t a very personal way to do business, and I would agree, but in today’s world when people are oober busy, carving out “time” to meet with someone face to face, and coordinating schedules is crazy! Krissy is a working mom, I’m a working mom, enough said people! Sometimes I take care of business at 2 am! This is when social media, e-mail etc…is a total must! If I could have had her fax the actual dresser to me and save the gas, I would have! The desk was in really good shape despite its age. I did have to do some minor repairs to it. I used (as always) Gorilla glue in the cracks and held it shut with clothespins until it dried. I sanded it, primed it and turned it on its side to get ready for painting. Just a side note: Always turn your pieces upside down, otherwise you’re always going to be finding “missed spots”, plus my motto is, “If it looks good from underneath, it will look even better from the top.” I even prime and paint the drawers. First, I think it gives every piece a finished detailed look. Second, most of the pieces I refinish are used, and who wants to put their junk in someone else’s junk, right! I added cute knobs, all from Hobby Lobby. I didn’t want them to match because I felt it added to the funkiness of the piece. I also added wooden letter appliqués also from Hobby Lobby in the form of her initials on the two top drawers, plus the wings & heart in the center just for some added whimsy. And just before I finish I sign my pieces now. I wasn’t signing things before, but a good friend (thanks Lucy, AKA Lucy Designs) told me “You have to sign your work, it’s your art!” so now I do. Krissy also purchased this great mirror from me to go with the set. I just put some black and white checks around the outside and the trio was complete. I did lacquer it with 4-5 coats of lacquer but you know teenage girls! Mom’s going to purchase either a piece of glass/Plexiglas to cover the top area to preserve it better, plus she can add pictures or keepsakes underneath to personalize it even more. Hopefully, when Krissy has it all set up in her room she’ll send me a picture and we’ll see what it looks like in action! So the moral of this story! Social Networking pays off! And for those of you who live locally stop out and see us next weekend at The Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festivale! All the details are here! Have a Fantastic Weekend! Happy Painting! Mary! I will be sharing with my friends on my link up page. You can find them all here.
Of course, Kate Rheinstein Brodsky’s apartment is the picture of panache.
Along with a local Vancouver children's furniture and furnishings shop (Molly's Furniture Salad), I helped decorate a child's bedroom with some of my wares (bed coverlets, pillows, banners) for a Christmas fundraising event held annually at turn-of-the-century Hycroft mansion in Vancouver called "Christmas at Hycroft". More details here: rosehip.typepad.com/rose_hip_blog/2009/11/stitches-and-su...
Photography: Xavi Gordo at 8 Artist Management. Stylist: Vadim Galagarov: Makeup & Hair: Harold James. Manicure: Cathy Denniel. Talent: Tina Kunakey.
It seems I’ve had a month of celebrating friendship, and my heart feels like it could burst…but more on that soon. I spent the weekend with Marian, Ashley, and a slue of other fabulous friends and bloggers at Haven. Our advanced painting class went really well both days, and it was incredible to spend such […]
Palmer Weis s In the spring of 1987, when I was in first grade, my parents moved from inner Houston to its suburbs. Once we settled in, one...
What is your favorite style bed/headboard? (1) A wrap headboard? (2) A vintage one of a kind? (3) Upholstered and Tufted? (4) Create a niche? (5) Daybed? (6) Fourposter? (7) Pale and Muted? (8) Venetian Inspired? (9) Simply Upholstered? (10) Iron? You let us know what is your favorite!!! Images 1) http://californiakingbedframe.org/california-king-headboards 2) http://www.home-designing.com/2009/02/great-headboards 3-5) elledecor.com 6-8) housebeautiful.com 9-10) phoebehoward.com
by Breanna Washington London’s newest sweetheart, Joy Crookes , has taken a new spin on what it means to be poet. At 20 years old, Joy has managed to swoon many with her musically inclined taste for sound and lyricism. In the new world of meshing bedroom pop, indie, jazz, folk, hip hop and punk, e
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When she and her husband first bought it, Kara Haren's apartment had cranberry painted walls, a kitchen that hadn't been touched in 20 years, and flimsy and cracked windows. In the six years they've lived there, they have renovated each room to feel special and specific to them.
Chesterfield – a classic and a favorite. Usually provides a masculine look but also has the potential to look subtle and elegant. I have to admit that when it comes to sofa’s Chesterfie…
Ok, so in my imaginary world, I’m an amateur, never-been-trained, but still somewhat decent designer. Then I come across someone who is a REAL designer, and man, I am totally put in my place…
With a soothing palette, earthy textures, and ’70s treasures, Montana Labelle’s house is a stylish laboratory.
Whenever I get asked about our home being photographed I always get a little bit apprehensive. I think it is a big deal sharing this part of your life with the greater unknown. When Elle Magazine came calling there wasn’t much to think about. I love the magazine, I love the girls that create it...
Gillian Anderson sat down with InStyle editor-in-chief, Laura Brown, to talk all things Hollywood. Following her Golden Globe-nominated turn as Margaret
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Whenever I get asked about our home being photographed I always get a little bit apprehensive. I think it is a big deal sharing this part of your life with the greater unknown. When Elle Magazine came calling there wasn’t much to think about. I love the magazine, I love the girls that create it...
If you find yourself in the West Village anytime soon, make sure you take a quick detour into Elizabeth Bauer Design, a lovely sliver of a shop that features a blend of antiques, flea market finds and upscale furniture and accessories. After my visit yesterday, I...
