Nurturing the Global Child

We are big believers in fostering a child's connection to their roots. Our My Roots Collection and our wall art available in several languages give children an opportunity to explore where they and their family came from, and helps them begin to identify with their heritage. Our Roots Maps are available for all 50 US states, many countries, six continents, as well as our world map. These maps show a child where their family roots lie, whether it's ten or ten thousand miles away. Our number and ABC posters, and our animal and number wall cards are available in eleven languages. These multi-language prints are perfect for reinforcing a second language in the home, or simply to expose children to...

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White: the perfect canvas

Written by contributing blogger, Christine Martin. There's something so fresh and appealing of having a white-walled canvas to work with in interiors. What is guaranteed is that whichever colors are selected as palette and accent will embellish the space. This works for your kids' rooms, where art, soft furnishings and accessories change often.

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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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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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CID featured in Project Nursery

Written by contributing blogger, Christine Martin. Early this month, Children Inspire Design's, Rebecca, was invited to share her design secrets on Project Nursery. Here, you will find an interview series that highlights the nurseries and kid rooms of successful designers, entrepreneurs, and moms. Reflecting your roots through design is a clever and meaningful way to personalize the design of your space. In discussing the inspiration for her boys' room, Rebecca goes into detail about the value of representing their family story through deliberate decor items. Here's a little sample of the Q & A:What did you enjoy most about the design process?Finding used treasures. I’m big on restoring old pieces and finding alternative uses for materials, so when you give...

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