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Cute Ideas for Kid’s Rooms

Quite often, I come across really cute stuff that just inspires ideas for home decorating. Some ideas are inspired by crafts, clothing, and more, while others are basically new ways to implement other decorating ideas. Here are some examples that can be used for cute accents in kid’s rooms: Fresh as a Daisy I saw a cute craft project the other day, one to make a spring cap for a little girl. It was a simple baseball cap, covered with brightly colored felt flowers and buttons. It made me think of doing something similar for a décor element in a … Continue reading →

Whimsical Touches for Plain Bedding & Fabrics

If you had to choose solid colored bedding in order to get the right color, or if you are incorporating hand me down bedding into a younger child’s room, you don’t have to settle for plain, solid bedding or other fabric treatments. There are some really simple ways to dress up plain or existing treatments to give them new life and to add some fun, whimsical touches. Novelty Buttons Check out a local fabric store, craft store or notions section and look at all the cool buttons. They do cost a little more than typical buttons, but there are some … Continue reading →

Theme Rooms: Dramatic yet Tasteful

Some of the best tips regarding theme rooms are the simplest. One important aspect of developing a great theme design is to limit your focus, rather than making every detail a themed element. For example, if you’re going for a Western or Cowboy theme, you don’t have to use a cowhide print for every fabric treatment. A little goes a long way and adding in some denim, other solid colors, and some subtle prints, will help make your space look more pulled together. Instead of a “shoot out at the old corral” look, you can create a warm cabin or … Continue reading →

Great Bookends for Kid’s Rooms

A great way to add a whimsical touch to a child’s room is adding decorative bookends. Not only will bookends keep books neat and organized, they will also add charm to the space. You can add to an existing theme or take inspiration from some of the adorable bookends that are available. Shown is an example, which you can order from Just Bookends. Check out other available styles for inspiration. You can also make a set of bookends yourself, to insure that the color, style, and motif are exactly what you want. They are simple to make and can be … Continue reading →