How to Choose a Rug for Kids Spaces
If you have children or furry friends, you probably understand how difficult it can be to try and find the perfect area rug for your space. In high traffic areas and kids’ rooms, you need a rug that can withstand the heavy wear and tear that comes from busy feet (and paws). If you’re like …
Brag-Worthy Book Nooks
When I think about how I’d like to spend a lazy afternoon, I think about curling up with a good book under a blanket or quilt. From sophisticated adult retreats to playful and cozy kid spaces, I’ve gathered some great ideas for creating a book nook in your home. Here are some brag-worthy book nooks that …
Cooking It Up with the Kiddos
Some of my most cherished memories from childhood include holiday baking and decorating cookies with my grandmother and cousins. The kitchen has always been the hub or the heart of the home in my family. So, it was only natural that I became curious about the flurry of culinary activity that unfolded in that particular …
Showcasing Your Child’s Artwork
Back to school and the flood of papers and art projects has already begun! Your child will be bringing home some masterpieces this year and it’s time to rethink using the refrigerator as your only means of display. Creating a gallery space for your little Picasso’s works can be quite simple. Start by choosing a …
Train Bedroom for Kids
My four and five-year-old boys share a room – one has a slight obsession with trains, the other is into anything and everything “boy”. Because of their personalities, a train bedroom isn’t a farfetched reality to please them both. But knowing that they grow and change rather quickly, I decided to create a room that …
Storing Kids Toys Around the House Without the Clutter
Let’s face it… I’m a mom and I have four children. Their toys, books, games, art supplies and drawings – no matter how hard I try to keep them contained to one room – almost always end up in the living room, kitchen, hallway, bathroom… basically every room is fair game. Instead of stressing about …
Tips & Tricks for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition
Here we are again… the beginning of a new school year! It feels like summer just started, but my kids have been back in school for a week now and I am back in my classroom as well. A new school year is always a challenge, but having cleared that hurdle successfully for the last …