Not much looking forward to the middle of the week? You do now. This Wednesday we’re bringing back a giveaway you’ll love. Children Inspire Design wants to share the Valentine’s Day sentiment with two 11x14 prints “I Love You” and “Te Amo”. These sweet bilingual messages are perfect reminders for any space in your home. Here’s how to win (each entry equals 1 point): pin it follow us on Pinterest leave a comment on this post telling us how this piece of art and Children Inspire Design inspires you share on FB post this giveaway on FB; ask your friends to share too tweet it post this giveaway on your blog (include a link so we can see...
Written by contributing blogger, Christine Martin. In interior design, global style is very fun to work with when designing a child's room. Color, texture, and pattern come easily as you select from beautiful inspirations worldwide. Global design also is a great way to infuse cultural representation into a space. If you've ever visited Morocco, you may have fallen for the architecture and decor there. There is a special way light and form come together. For a kid's bedroom, you can go all out with Moroccan style or sprinkle elements of it around. Regardless, you'd find a resulting warmth and beauty contributed. This Moroccan inspired wallpaper gives the room a 3D feel, as if you're really under the magnificent archs themselves....
The winter season is full of global festivities. If you're living in a culturally diverse place, it is a priviledge to learn about the celebrations of others. This cultivates greater understanding and respect. By reflecting a practice of curiosity, your children will likely grow up with keen awareness of events surrounding them. February 10th marks the beginning of Chinese New Year, observed in many countries.So, what is it?Chinese New Year, also known as the spring festival, is the most important celebration in the Chinese calendar. The spring festival celebrates the start of new life and the season of ploughing and sowing.New Year festivities start on the first day of the lunar month and continue until the fifteenth, when the moon...
Written by contributing blogger, Christine Martin. Lunar New Year is around the corner (Feb. 10), thus the inspiration for this week's Global Kids' Design...a modern Chinese bedroom.What we like: *neutral palette is calming*furniture promotes organization in a small space (drawers in bed, wall shelves)*layout allows for study space in bedroomIf you'd like a little element of Chinese decor in your child's room, check out this lovely CID print (as added in image).{image credit}
Written by contributing blogger, Christine Martin. "We are all visionaries, and what we see is our soul in things." -Henri Amiel When it comes to selecting a theme for your child's room, animals are a popular one. Frogs, kittens, and monkeys seem to be the favorites. How about owls? These great birds have varied historical and cultural meanings. To Athena, the Greek goddess of learning, the owl is sacred. In Native American traditions, this bird is associated with wisdom, foresight, and the keeper of sacred knowledge. Among other symbolism, the owl encompasses: protection, true sight, and intuition. Owl decor pieces for kids' rooms are not only cute, but they carring meaning. Here are some highlighted items for your boy or...
