Going global :DIY

Written by contributing blogger, Christine Martin. Ok, so I don't know how to read Polish but I came across this site on Pinterest and loved some of their DIY ideas. The photos are pretty self explanatory. Take a look for yourself at this creative cuteness.

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Beach Style Kids Rooms

Written by contributing blogger, Christine Martin.Children love the beach and summertime is great for those outdoor experiences. Bringing the beach into their bedrooms is a fun way to change the style and offer a relaxing, cool environment.Here's how.1. Highlight white- I know, you're asking: really, white? In beach interiors white offers an airiness and openness that reflects the outdoors. Painting walls and ceilings white is an easy way to enlarge a room and create a backdrop for fun pops of color. If all white bedding makes you crazy, go for stripes or a fun beachy design.2. Play with cool & warm palettes- Cool colors that reflect the sky and sea fit perfectly in a beachified room. Yet, hot pinks and...

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creative play room

Written by contributing blogger, Christine Martin. What makes this children's play room room so great? For one thing, it’s spacious, there’s little clutter. There’s plenty of natural light which is nice for children to play in. The design is simple with a calming color palette. And, for a kid the four elements shown are reasons enough to spend time here. Wouldn’t you?{image credit}

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all you need is love

Written by contributing blogger, Christine Martin. This lovely message can so easily bring a room together. A great color palette of warm and cool hues makes this girls’ room bright and cheery. CID’s Love print compliments the design perfectly while encouraging the best human emotion. Sweet and simple, don’t you think? {image credit}

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Feng Shui + kids

Written by contributing blogger, Christine Martin. There is no doubt that our environment affects us. And, because we are reflections of our environment, it is important to place attention to how we design our surroundings. Children are quite sensitive to energies around them inlcuding those introduced in their space. To best support their development, it is key to be mindful of how to design kids' nurseries, bedrooms, play areas and classrooms. Enter Feng Shui. This ancient practice balances areas of life using conscious selection of elements and their careful placement. Focusing on things like color and spatial awareness go a long way. For practical tips on how to add Feng Shui elements to your child's space, read recent post on...

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